Director

Kaine Smith

Chartered accountant. Joined Rickitt Mitchell in 2012 after 5 years at EY. Significant experience in Buy-side, sell-side, and IPO mandates.
Industry experience in a variety of sectors, including TMT, construction, and manufacturing.

Co-leader of the Internet, Software & Technology Industry Group.

Industry experience:

Building & construction; Healthcare; Information technology; Telecom; Textile & clothing.

Managing Partner

Dr. Kai-Henrik Barth

Over 25 years in digital, internet & software. More than 10 years of investment, ventures, M&A, national & cross-border. Managing Director and CEO of Cologne, New York. Corporate P&L responsibility exceeding 3-digit Mill. EUR. Ph.D. in Economics, Münster, Passau, Budapest, Berlin.

Industry experience:

Education and training; Information technology; Media, printing, and publishing.

Co-leader of the Internet, Security & Technology Industry Group.

Partner

Giovanni Galeazzi

Founding partner. Giovanni worked in IBM, Telecom Italia, and other international companies in the ITC and automotive sectors, acquiring international experience in the management of Production, Engineering, Sales, and Customer Care. Worked for many years abroad (France, USA, Algeria).

Industry expertise:

Aerospace & defence; Automotive; Chemicals; Electronics; Engineering; Information technology; Life sciences; Real estate & facility management; Steel, metal and wood working; Telecom; Transport & logistics.

Managing Director

Owen Hackett

Owen holds a Bachelor of International Commerce & Irish degree from University College Dublin and is an associate of Chartered Accountants Ireland.
Prior to joining FOCUS Capital Partners in 2017, Owen worked in Grant Thornton’s Corporate Finance and Corporate Advisory departments specialising in M&A and transaction services. Owen completed his accountancy traineeship in Deloitte and Touche’s corporate audit department.
Owen specialises in M&A and equity finance and has managed the successful execution of several equity fundraise and M&A transactions with a particular focus on high-growth indigenous Irish software and technology companies. In addition, Owen specialises in providing a range of transaction services including due diligence, company valuations, and IBR and has extensive experience in providing strategic advice to leading Irish corporates.
Owen has gained significant exposure to various industries while working in corporate finance including software, artificial intelligence, manufacturing, pharmacy, leisure & hospitality, waste management, renewables, retail, and property.

Member of the Internet, Software, and Technology Industry Group.

Industry experience:

Healthcare; Information technology; Leisure; Retail and franchising.

Partner

Marija Leitoniene

Experience in M&A ~20 years. Expert in preparation and selling of businesses as well as acquisitions (LBOs, MBOs).

Extensive valuation expertise.

Chairwoman of Business Valuation Commission at the Lithuanian Association of Asset Valuers.

Industry expertise:

Food; Information technology; Retail and franchising; Steel, metal and wood working; Telecom.

Partner

Jérôme Luis

More than 20 years of experience both in Private Equity and in M&A.

Involved in more than 50 national and international deals.
Specific industry expertise IT and Internet (software, IT services, digital marketing, Internet platforms…).

Industry experience:

Information technology; Security; Telecom.

Member of the  Internet, Software & Technology Industry Group.

Associate Partner

Piotr Kucharczyk

10 years of experience in corporate finance advisory that has focused upon national and cross-border M&A projects. Has expertise in valuations and due diligence processes. Has been involved in M&A and corporate finance projects in a range of sectors such as manufacturing, IT, pharmacy, and retail.

Industry experience:

Healthcare; Information technology; Retail and franchising; Transport & logistics; Wholesale.

Member of Internet, Software & Technology Industry Groups.

Leader of the Consumer & Retail Industry Group.

Head of CPX

Lucas Wu Castro

Head of CPX, Cypress’ arm focused on product development and services for founders and investors. At Cypress, was involved in several SaaS and on-premise software companies’ M&A and fundraising deals.

Also, relevant industry experience in healthcare and food service deals.

Member of Internet, Software & Technology Industry Group.

Partner

Vegard Brattum

Director of M&A in the Norwegian Postal Group (Posten Norge AS) with responsibility for transactions, due diligence, integrations, value assessments, and strategic advice.

CFO of SpectrumOne AB, listed as a venture company

Project manager in The Norwegian Post (Porten Norge AS), with tasks such as restructuring projects, strategy, and concept development.

Board member of Bring Frigoscandia AB

Work areas:
Buying and selling companies

Strategy and business development

Valuations

Restructuring and cost reduction

Member of the Logistics & Transportation Industry Group

Industry experience:

Business Services, Information Technology, and Logistics & Transportation.

Principal

Cyril Schlup

Expert in Finance and Working Capital Improvement. Led major organizational transformation and performance improvement projects for large multinational corporations—extensive corporate and consulting experience across Europe and the USA.

Industry experience:

Automotive; Business services; Healthcare; Media, printing, and publishing; Retail and franchising; Telecom.

Manager Corporate Finance

Tim Duine

MSC. in Finance at Tilburg University, the Netherlands. Experience in M&A and Valuation > two years. National. Joined Aeternus in 2018.

Industry experience:

Automotive; Business services; Energy & renewables; Information technology; Steel, metal and wood working.
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