About

ICON is a trusted international M&A and Fundraising investment bank delivering higher value outcomes for our clients. We have deep sector knowledge, excellent global relationships and we get results!

Team ICON Global Reach Awards + Achievements Why ICON Testimonials

Team ICON:

ICON is committed to supporting high growth tech companies. Our international team is drawn from UK, New York, Munich, Melbourne, Mumbai, Nairobi, Harare, Brussels and Hong Kong and combine in-depth deal expertise with deep sector expertise.

  • Alan Bristow

    Alan Bristow

    Founder,
    CEO

  • Brian Parker

    Brian Parker

    Co-Founder,
    Head of M&A

  • Nicky Cotter

    Nicky Cotter

    Co-Founder ICON & The FinTech50
    Head of FinTech M&A & Funding

  • Eddie Harding

    Eddie Harding

    Partner

  • Simon Moynagh

    Simon Moynagh

    Partner

  • Ben Kolada

    Ben Kolada

    Director & Head of US Tech Investment Banking

  • Sumeet Pillai

    Sumeet Pillai

    Investment Director

  • Monica Shupikai Simmons

    Monica Shupikai Simmons

    Director and Head of Africa Tech Investment Banking

  • Florian Depner

    Florian Depner

    Director

  • William Lander

    William Lander

    Associate Director

  • Josh Morang’a

    Josh Morang’a

    Analyst

  • Ed Oliver

    Ed Oliver

    Analyst

  • Luca de'Castiglioni

    Luca de'Castiglioni

    Analyst

  • Ritika Hiranandani

    Ritika Hiranandani

    In-Country Expert India & US

  • Lisette Walker

    Lisette Walker

    Research Analyst
    Deal Support

  • Alice Bradshaw-Smith

    Alice Bradshaw-Smith

    Head of Marketing

  • Finn Gordon

    Finn Gordon

    Analyst

  • Peach

    Peach

    Head of Happiness - Global

  • Will Cave

    Will Cave

    Associate Director

Full team

Global Reach:

ICON has a truly International network of relationships across the global M&A, Venture Capital, Private Equity and CVCs communities – validated by our track record of cross-border deals

Awards + Achievements:

  • Worldwide Finance Awards

    Worldwide Finance Awards

    2020

    Best Global Tech M&A and Funding Specialists

  • M&A Today Global Awards

    M&A Today Global Awards

    2020

    Winner: Corporate Finance Advisory - Technology Industries, UK

  • SME News Finance Awards

    SME News Finance Awards

    2019

    Leading Specialists in Corporate Financial Advice

  • Global Venture Awards

    Global Venture Awards

    2019

    Winner: Corporate Finance Advisory - Technology Industries, UK

  • CV Corporate Excellence Awards

    CV Corporate Excellence Awards

    2019

    Winner: Leading Tech-Sector Corporate Finance Advisory Firm

  • Wealth & Finance FinTech Awards

    Wealth & Finance FinTech Awards

    2018

    Winner: Best Technology Focused M&A Advisory Firm

  • ACQ5 Global Awards

    ACQ5 Global Awards

    Technology Sector 2018

    Winner: Europe - Corporate Finance Advisory Firm of the Year

  • UK Enterprise Awards

    UK Enterprise Awards

    Corporate Finance 2018

    Winner: Most Recognised Corporate Finance House

  • The Private Equity Awards

    The Private Equity Awards

    2018

    Finalist: UK Corporate Finance House of the Year

  • The Parliamentary Review

    The Parliamentary Review

    2017

    Best Practice Representative

  • Finance Monthly Magazine M&A Awards

    Finance Monthly Magazine M&A Awards

    2017

    Winner: Eddie Harding, Dealmaker of the Year

  • Acquisition International M&A Awards

    Acquisition International M&A Awards

    2016

    Winner: Best in FinTech Fundraising - UK

  • Wealth & Finance Awards

    Wealth & Finance Awards

    Finance Awards 2016

    Winner: Best Tech-Focused Corporate Finance Advisory Firm - UK

  • ACQ Global Global Awards

    ACQ Global Global Awards

    2015

    Winner: UK Corporate Finance Advisory of the Year (Sell-Side)

  • M&A Today Global Awards

    M&A Today Global Awards

    2015

    Winner: Corporate Finance Advisory - Technology Industries, UK

  • Acquisition International M&A Awards

    Acquisition International M&A Awards

    2015

    Winner: Best Technology Focused Corporate Finance House

  • Corporate LiveWire M&A Awards

    Corporate LiveWire M&A Awards

    2015

    Winner: Most Outstanding Exit Review Specialists - UK

  • Worldwide Financial Advisor Awards

    Worldwide Financial Advisor Awards

    Continent Awards 2015

    Winner: Corporate Finance Advisory Firm of the Year Award (Technology Industries) - UK

  • DealMakers End of Year Annual Awards

    DealMakers End of Year Annual Awards

    2014

    Winner: DealMaker of the Year

  • Global M&A Awards

    Global M&A Awards

    2014

    Winner: Corporate Finance Advisory Firm of The Year (Technology Companies) - UK

  • Acquisition International M&A Awards

    Acquisition International M&A Awards

    2014

    Winner: High Growth Technology Financial Advisers of the Year - UK

  • Acquisition International M&A Awards

    Acquisition International M&A Awards

    2013

    Winner: Technology Corporate Finance Firm of the Year - UK

  • Global M&A Award

    Global M&A Award

    2013

    Corporate Finance Advisory Firm of the Year

  • Deal Makers Global Award

    Deal Makers Global Award

    2011

    Winner: Corporate Finance House of the Year

  • InterContinental Finance Global Awards

    InterContinental Finance Global Awards

    2010

    Corporate Finance Firm of the Year for Global Deal Expertise

  • BusinessXL Power Brokers

    BusinessXL Power Brokers

    2009

    Power Broker - Alan Bristow

  • BVCA Private Equity Awards

    BVCA Private Equity Awards

    2009

    Winner: Corporate Finance House of the Year.

  • M&A Awards

    M&A Awards

    2009

    Winner: Corporate Finance Boutique of the Year

Why ICON:

What sets us apart?


Specialists

We are 100% dedicated to the technology sector

Track Record

Closed over 250 deals—deep deal and negotiation knowledge

Sector Expertise

Deep industry contacts and relationships across the international community

Global Reach

We identify and target the most relevant acquirers across our global network

Alignment

Owned entirely by our team - so your transaction will be very important to us

Maximise Value

We drive a rigorous process to maximise competitive tension and minimise dilution

Experience

Partner-led advice—no ‘B’ team

Testimonials:

Mayfair has an impressive track record of helping technology-driven companies scale up and we’re pleased to be partnering with them to deliver Jonckers’ exciting growth plan. This will include new product innovation, further internationalisation, organic growth, and a significant focus on transformative M&A. Throughout this, our mission will remain the same: to deliver market-leading translations at the best price, the fastest turnaround and optimal quality levels, so that our customers can go global faster.
Silke Zschweigert, CEO, Jonckers
Jonckers
“A big thank you to Brian and Will at ICON for managing our exit process and getting us an amazing result. ICON were invaluable; safely advising us from start to finish and creating great competitive tension that was key in maximising our value. ICON’s deep sector expertise, commitment and deal knowledge were integral to us finding the right buyer and closing a cash deal that exceeded our expectations. I have no hesitation in recommending them.”
Chris Dunning, CEO and Founder, TechQuarters
TechQuarters
"I and the entire Integritie team have long been aware of enChoice's major presence in this space. We are very proud of what Integritie has achieved thus far, and we consider enChoice the ideal environment for expanding and more fully realizing our vision for cloud-based content management services."
David Littler, General Manager, Integritie
Integritie
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