You Are Capital Named ‘Corporate Finance Advisory Firm of the Year – Spain 2025’ by M&A Today Global Awards

In a market defined by speed, complexity, and globalisation, one firm continues to set the benchmark in corporate finance: You Are Capital. This year, the firm has been officially recognised as the Corporate Finance Advisory Firm of the Year in Spain at the prestigious M&A Today – Global Awards 2025.

With headquarters in Madrid and a presence in Barcelona, Paris, Milan, Lisbon, Düsseldorf, and Istanbul, You Are Capital isn’t just another advisory firm. It is a trusted strategic partner to companies, private equity firms, and investors operating across borders, sectors, and capital structures.

A Legacy of Leadership in Corporate Finance

The firm is led by Jean-François Alandry, a recognised authority in European M&A and Corporate Finance. With over 35 years of experience and a career spanning hundreds of successful deals, Alandry’s leadership anchors You Are Capital’s high-performance culture.

Prior to launching You Are Capital, Alandry was the founder and Managing Partner of Eurohold, one of Southern Europe’s most influential advisory firms. His academic credentials—an MBA from EM Lyon and a PhD from ESSEC Business School—combine with practical expertise across sectors like technology, environment & renewables, B2B services, and life sciences.

Fluent in French, Spanish, and English, Alandry embodies the cross-cultural and international mindset that has become the firm’s trademark.

What Sets You Are Capital Apart?

1. Cross-Border Execution Power

You Are Capital specialises in international transactions. Their reach across Europe and deep-rooted relationships globally give clients access to proprietary deal flow and local intelligence that most advisory firms simply can’t offer.

2. Sector-Specific Precision

Unlike generalist advisory houses, the firm combines broad execution capabilities with deep vertical expertise. Its teams are active in industries including technology, media, B2B services, consumer brands, healthcare, environment, and disruptive innovation sectors. This allows them to craft bespoke strategies and match the right buyers, sellers, and capital partners with speed and confidence.

3. Independent and Entrepreneurial

Being independently owned gives You Are Capital the agility to move fast, stay objective, and build long-term value for clients without conflicts of interest. Their entrepreneurial approach resonates especially well with growth-stage companies and private equity-backed firms seeking bold, high-impact transactions.

4. Proprietary Deal Origination

The firm is known for its ability to generate off-market deals. Their relationships with founders, investment firms, banks, auditors, and legal advisers allow them to identify strategic opportunities before they hit the open market—giving their clients a decisive edge.

A Track Record of Success

In 2024, You Are Capital advised European Digital Group (EDG) on its first international acquisition—taking a majority stake in Garaje de Ideas, an independent digital product and UX firm. This deal exemplifies the firm’s ability to navigate tech transactions, deliver on strategic growth mandates, and manage multi-party deal environments with discretion and precision.

The firm is also increasingly active in PE-backed consolidation strategies, where its cross-border M&A skills and access to capital markets are proving invaluable for scaling high-growth platforms.

Beyond Advisory: A Strategic Partner

You Are Capital does more than facilitate transactions. They support clients through the entire corporate lifecycle—from capital raising and growth strategy to pre-IPO positioning and structured debt advisory.

Their service portfolio includes:

• Mergers & Acquisitions (Buy-Side / Sell-Side)
• Private Equity & Fundraising Advisory
• Structured Debt Solutions
• Pre-IPO / Pre-P2P Advisory
• Private Placements
• Strategic Business Development Support

Each engagement is tailored. Every deal is partner-led. And every outcome is focused on long-term impact.

Built for Today’s Business Leaders

The firm’s ideal clients include:

• Multinational Corporations seeking strategic divestitures or acquisitions
• Private Equity Firms looking for European targets or exits
• High-Net-Worth Individuals and Family Offices diversifying portfolios
• Tech and Healthcare Entrepreneurs raising capital for scale
• Institutional Investors looking for opportunities in emerging markets

This award is not just a reflection of You Are Capital’s achievements. It’s a signal to business leaders and investors across Europe and beyond: here is a firm built on trust, talent, and tactical execution.

A Word from the GPMG Editorial Team

At GPMG, we recognise firms that not only demonstrate excellence but reshape what excellence looks like in their space. You Are Capital is one such firm. Their award win represents the kind of impact-driven advisory that modern capital markets demand—smart, strategic, and internationally capable.

To discover more about You Are Capital, visit www.youarecapital.com or follow them on LinkedIn.

M&A Today – Global Awards 2025

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