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Experienced Corporate Finance and Investment Professional I am a highly skilled Corporate Finance and Investment Professional with extensive experience in Corporate Finance Advisory, Financial Modeling, Business Valuations, and Private Equity transactions. Having successfully worked with both global financial institutions and boutique advisory firms, I deliver tailored, value-driven solutions that help businesses thrive. My commitment to excellence and attention to detail ensure every project is completed with precision and strategic insight. Core Services and Expertise CFA Level I Candidate (CFA Institute) Certified Investment Banking Professional (New York Institute of Finance): Expertise in business sales, acquisitions, capital raising, financial reporting, and strategic planning. Data Science for Investment Professionals (Certified by CFA Institute): Proficient in qualitative analysis, Python programming, and advanced financial modeling. Deal Structuring: Specialized in buyouts, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, company sales, and equity/debt financing. Deal Negotiations: Expertise in structuring and negotiating business sales, acquisitions, and financing transactions. Financial Due Diligence: Comprehensive analysis to evaluate acquisitions and investment opportunities. Advanced Financial and Operational Modeling: Development of robust, user-friendly models, including: Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) and Multiples-Based Valuations. Models designed for acquisitions, buyouts, recapitalizations, private equity, venture capital, debt financing, and portfolio analysis. Business and Investor Documentation: Expert in creating persuasive business plans, investor presentations, Private Placement Memoranda (PPMs), and prospectuses. Industry Experience I bring deep insights and hands-on expertise across various sectors, including: Healthcare Services (Egypt and Saudi markets) Pharmaceuticals Financial Services Human Resources Food & Beverages Automotive Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Transportation Materials and Industrial (Cement, Paper, Ceramics) Microfinance Recent Projects Developed business and financial plans for private equity investment firms. Conducted business valuations for publicly listed companies in Canada, the USA, and Australia. Delivered pre-IPO valuations for high-growth companies. Built comprehensive financial models for startups and established ventures. Performed financial due diligence for Food & Beverage sector transactions. What I Offer I specialize in creating dynamic financial models that are easy to use and adaptable to any business scenario. My models provide real-time updates, enabling you and your stakeholders to: Conduct detailed "What If?" scenarios. Perform sensitivity analysis and break-even analysis. Seamlessly test revenue, profit margins, operating expenses, investments, and valuation assumptions. Whether you need a robust revenue model, a strategic business plan, or a streamlined cash flow management system, I am here to help. My goal is to provide actionable insights that empower you to make informed decisions with confidence. Languages and Communication I am fluent in English, German, and Arabic, allowing me to collaborate effectively with diverse clients across global markets.

I'm a corporate finance advisor experienced with guiding clients through complex, strategic decisions, in particular, sale events ("M&A") and raising finance. Whether you are a business owner contemplating a sale or finance raise, or a management team assessing an acquisition target, I can help. I have a natural sciences academic background, I'm an ACA chartered accountant and I have over a decade under my belt working in Big 4 accounting firms, providing tailored corporate finance and accounting services.

Hello, I’m 𝐈𝐟𝐞 𝐎𝐤𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚. I’m a hands-on financial modeling expert with 8+ years of experience supporting high-stakes M&A, fundraising, and investment strategy across industries. From DCF, LBO, and 3-statement models to market analysis and investment strategy, I specialize in delivering robust financial tools that stand up to rigorous investor scrutiny and help close deals. With a background in investment banking, private equity, and principal investments, I’ve supported deals ranging from $200M to $800M+, advising on transaction structuring, capital raising, and exit strategies. I work with global corporates, high-growth companies, and PE/VC funds, focusing on deal execution, fundraising strategy, and financial forecasting that guide strategic partnerships and business decisions. 💼 Core Expertise: ✅ M&A Advisory: Full buy-side and sell-side transaction support, deal structuring, and due diligence ✅ Financial Modeling: DCF, LBO, merger, and cash flow modeling to support fundraising and investor relations ✅ Capital Raising & Financing: Equity financing, debt structuring, and capital stack modeling ✅ Investor Presentations: Pitch decks, board presentations, and investor materials ✅ Business Performance: Forecasting, KPI dashboards, and financial analysis & reporting ✅ Strategic Advisory: Investor strategy, portfolio growth, and performance metrics 📊 Key Financial Modeling & Transaction Achievements ✔ Supported $800M acquisition financing, preparing ratings agency and credit committee presentations ✔ Created integrated models for a $500M public takeover, driving a successful merger in the mineral sands sector ✔ Delivered financial models for $400M steel sector divestiture, covering multi-company assessments ✔ Structured royalty financing and prepaid offtake deals for South American mining projects ✔ Worked on acquisition financing and inventory finance in energy, metals, agriculture, and more 🏆 Why Work With Me? ➜ Experience at Jefferies, Houlihan Lokey, Tikehau Capital, and Javelin Global Commodities ➜ Skilled in advanced Excel modeling with dynamic dashboards for easy-to-maintain models ➜ Expertise in investor presentations and financial forecasting that secure capital and maximize returns ➜ Transaction experience from $200M to $800M+, working closely with C-suite executives and investor teams ➜ Global exposure across Europe, Latin America, Asia, and emerging markets 🌍 Industries Served ▶ Energy ▶ Commodities ▶ Metals & Mining ▶ Consumer ▶ Food & Retail ▶ Renewables (Solar, Wind, Biomass) ▶ Industrials ▶ Agriculture ▶ Real Estate, and more. Whether you're raising capital, refining a business strategy, or navigating a complex transaction, I create decision-making tools that deliver actionable insights, providing clarity for stakeholders and investors alike. Let's turn your financial data into a compelling, investor-ready story that drives results. 👉 𝐊𝐞𝐲𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐞: Financial Modeling Expert, Investor-Ready Pitch Deck Designer, Startup Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, M&A, Forecasts, Business Planning, Financial Forecasts, Business Plan Writer, Financial Planner, Expert Pitch Deck Designer, Excel Financial Modeling, Fractional Financial Analyst, Finance Modeling Expert, Financial Modeling & Valuation Specialist, Financial Modeler, Financial Modeling Expert, Financial Analyst, Experienced Pitch Deck Designer, Investor Pitch Deck Designer, Cash Flow Modeling, Financial Modeling & Analysis, Due Diligence-Financial Model, Financial Controller, Financial Modeler, Investor Pitch Deck, Financial Management, Financial Modeling Expert, Investor-Ready Pitch Deck Designer, Startup Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, M&A, Forecasts, Business Planning, Financial Forecasts, Business Plan Writer, Financial Planner, Expert Pitch Deck Designer, Excel Financial Modeling, Fractional Financial Analyst, Finance Modeling Expert, Financial Modeling & Valuation Specialist, Financial Modeler, Financial Modeling Expert, Financial Analyst, Experienced Pitch Deck Designer, Investor Pitch Deck Designer, Cash Flow Modeling, Financial Modeling & Analysis, Due Diligence-Financial Model, Financial Controller, Financial Modeling Expert, Investor-Ready Pitch Deck Designer, Startup Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, M&A, Forecasts, Business Planning, Financial Forecasts, Business Plan Writer, Financial Planner

💼 $𝟭𝟭.𝟱𝗕 𝗶𝗻 𝗠&𝗔 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 | $𝟴𝗠 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 🏢 𝟭𝟱+ 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 in Investment Banking, M&A, and Startups, with cross-sector expertise in E-commerce, Energy, and Media. 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗠𝗲 Hello! I’m Artem, a seasoned finance leader with over 15 years of experience in investment banking, M&A, and corporate development. I’ve had the opportunity to work with some of the world’s top financial institutions and rapidly growing startups, including Bank of America Merrill Lynch and PwC. I’ve led transactions totaling $11.5 billion and raised $8 million in funding for my own startup. In my most recent role as Head of Deals for a Singapore-based rollup fund, I managed acquisitions for a portfolio of e-commerce brands with assets worth $120 million. My aim is to simplify the complex world of finance for your business and help you achieve measurable success. 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗜 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 🔹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 I use sophisticated financial models to help you plan for sustainable growth, guiding you with data-backed insights and clear financial roadmaps. 🔹 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 With a keen eye for detail, I conduct in-depth analyses to determine the true value of potential investments, helping you make informed decisions. 🔹 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 I specialise in structuring deals that benefit your business while minimizing exposure to financial risks. 🔹 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 I conduct comprehensive due diligence to ensure the viability and profitability of your investments before moving forward. 🔹 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 I have hands-on experience raising capital and can guide you in securing the right funding aligned with your business goals. 🔹 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 From deal sourcing to post-acquisition integration, I provide end-to-end support for smooth, successful M&A transactions. 🔹 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 & 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 I apply my corporate finance expertise to streamline operations and improve your company’s financial health. 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 “Artem’s financial insights and deal structuring expertise were invaluable to our fundraising efforts. Highly recommend him!” – Founder, E-commerce startup “We engaged Artem for an M&A project, and his strategic thinking was instrumental in closing the deal smoothly.” – CEO, Private Equity Fund “His financial modeling skills are unmatched, and his ability to simplify complex data made all the difference.” – Director, Tech Startup 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗜 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗬𝗼𝘂 If you’re looking for practical financial advice and hands-on support with M&A, fundraising, or strategic financial planning, I’m ready to collaborate with you. Whether it’s creating a detailed financial model, raising capital, or evaluating a potential acquisition, I’m here to help you navigate every step of the process. Let’s discuss how I can add value to your business. 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 🔹 M&A Strategy & Execution 🔹 Deal Sourcing & Pipeline Management 🔹 Financial Modeling & Valuation 🔹 Due Diligence & Risk Management 🔹 Negotiation & Deal Structuring 🔹 Strategic Business Development 🔹 Capital Raising & Investor Relations 🔹 Team Leadership & Scaling Operations Let’s get in touch! I’m here to simplify your financial challenges and drive your business to success.

Operator. Not consultant. I run distressed SMEs for owners, administrators, search funds and family offices. Currently CEO of aeXea Capital — the entity that acquired Claire's Poland from Interpath administration in October 2025. Six acquisitions, three exits across the UK, Poland and Lithuania over twenty-plus years. What I'm hired for: · Interim COO or CFO seat in a stalled, distressed or turnaround-stage business — typically £1M–£20M turnover · Operator's diagnostic on a business that's underperforming, pre-acquisition or post-acquisition · UK–Poland M&A and post-deal integration for buyers operating across both markets · Commercial and operational due diligence for search funds, family offices, and PE doing UK SME deals What I do in the seat: · Cash, stock and creditor reality first. Banker fluff doesn't pay wages. · Landlords, suppliers, and HMRC handled directly, in plain language, no lawyers between us unless the situation actually needs them. · Headcount and HQ rationalised against revenue, not against the org chart someone inherited. · Polish-language operations a real working asset — Polish supply chains, Polish staff, Polish acquisitions. What I don't do: · Long retainer engagements with no measurable end-state. If you can't tell me what better looks like in 90 days, I'm the wrong hire. · Coaching, founder mentoring, generic "growth strategy" decks. · Pre-seed capital raising. I exited that line of work in 2024. If your situation is distressed and the timeline is short, message me with the headline numbers and the deadline. I'll tell you in 24 hours whether I'm the right hire or not. Also an author of The Last Industry (2025) (endorsed by Liat Ben-Zur, former VP Microsoft).

Matteo is an accomplished Finance Director, Board Director, and Entrepreneur, with a 28-year journey across clean technologies, water, infrastructures, medical technology/SaaS, telecom, retail banking, recruitment and renewable energy sectors. His expansive portfolio spans PLCs, SMEs, and startups, marked by expertise in M&A, capital raising, and crisis management. With fluency in French, Italian, and Spanish, Matteo's global outlook enriches his strategic acumen. Matteo's pivotal strengths revolve around creating vertical supply chain solutions and implementing intellectual property strategies, further amplified by royalty models. His strategic prowess empowers businesses to surge past competitors, elevating margins, expanding market share. Matteo has strong experience of successful capital raising, for both for small and large businesses, from sources of Equity and Debt, having raised over £240m, raising amounts between £5m to £200m, including £5m of private venture debt.