Overview
Torch Partners is a leading M&A and private capital markets advisory firm focusing on digital infrastructure, software, and technology sectors. Established in 2003 and headquartered in London with an additional office in Paris, the firm operates globally, offering strategic, insight-driven investment banking services. Torch Partners builds lasting relationships with decision-makers in corporates, private equity, and founder-led companies.
Key Figures and Operations
- Headquarters: London, UK
- Additional Office: Paris, France
- Specialties:
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Private Capital Markets
- SPAC & IPO Advisory
- Focus Sectors:
- Digital Infrastructure
- Software, Data & Analytics, Tech-Enabled Sectors
- Financial Technology (FinTech)
- Digital Consumer Markets
Leadership Team
- Rupert Robson: Founder and Chairman, having established the firm in 2003.
- Jean-Baptiste Toulouse: Vice-Chairman, possesses extensive investment banking experience in Europe.
- Tom Roberts: Serving as CEO since 2004, also heading the M&A and Software divisions.
- Renata O'Donnell: Chief Operating Officer since 2011, providing strategic leadership.
- Managing Directors:
- Alexandre Landuren
- Andrew Leathers
- Octavius Mihaies
- Jens Munk
- Brenton Purslowe
- Rishi Sethi
Recent Achievements and Transactions
Torch Partners has facilitated numerous significant financial advisories. Notably, they assisted Token in a $40 million Series C round and advised Permira on a growth equity funding deal valuing Nexthink at $1.1 billion. They have successfully completed over 119 deals, raising more than $1.5 billion across diverse global markets.
Strategic Positioning
Torch Partners distinguishes itself with an investor-like mindset, providing domain-led insights and strong transactional execution. This approach garners them a reputation as a trusted adviser in high-stakes, technology-focused financial transactions, emphasizing long-term business growth.
Key Competitors
Arma Partners
Arma Partners offers M&A and corporate finance advisory services to the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) sectors. With deep sector knowledge and global reach since 2003, Arma has facilitated significant cross-border M&A deals.
Lazard
As a financial advisory and asset management powerhouse established in 1848, Lazard provides comprehensive services in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and asset management across North and South America, Europe, and Asia.
Credit Suisse
Despite its recent acquisition by UBS Group AG, Credit Suisse leaves a legacy in global financial services, especially in investment banking, that overlaps with Torch Partners' focus.
Aalto Capital
An independent corporate finance advisory outfit, Aalto Capital focuses on M&A activities and raising debt and equity, providing comprehensive advice, albeit on a smaller scale compared to Torch Partners.
Fraser Finance
A specialized M&A and investment advisory firm, Fraser Finance provides strategic advice within Europe's B2B technology sectors, maintaining a more regional focus than global competitors.
Contact Information
- Email: [info@torchpartners.com](mailto:info@torchpartners.com)
- Phone: +44 (0) 20 7227 8830 (London), +33 (0) 6 64 09 30 73 (Paris)
- London Office: 33 Cavendish Square, London W1G 0PW, United Kingdom
- Paris Office: 4 Rue Royale, 75008 Paris, France
Torch Partners maintains its competitive edge through strategic advisories and a robust approach to evolving technology sectors. Their formidable presence in the global investment banking landscape is further solidified by nurturing strong client relationships and demonstrating excellence in transaction execution.
