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.
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Alan Bristow
Founder,
CEO -
Brian Parker
Co-Founder,
Head of M&A -
Nicky Cotter
Co-Founder ICON & The FinTech50
Head of FinTech M&A & Funding
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Eddie Harding
Partner
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Simon Moynagh
Partner
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Ben Kolada
Director & Head of US Tech Investment Banking
Awards + Achievements:
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Worldwide Finance Awards
2020
Best Global Tech M&A and Funding Specialists
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M&A Today Global Awards
2020
Winner: Corporate Finance Advisory - Technology Industries, UK
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SME News Finance Awards
2019
Leading Specialists in Corporate Financial Advice
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Global Venture Awards
2019
Winner: Corporate Finance Advisory - Technology Industries, UK
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CV Corporate Excellence Awards
2019
Winner: Leading Tech-Sector Corporate Finance Advisory Firm
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Wealth & Finance FinTech Awards
2018
Winner: Best Technology Focused M&A Advisory Firm
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ACQ5 Global Awards
Technology Sector 2018
Winner: Europe - Corporate Finance Advisory Firm of the Year
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UK Enterprise Awards
Corporate Finance 2018
Winner: Most Recognised Corporate Finance House
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The Private Equity Awards
2018
Finalist: UK Corporate Finance House of the Year
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The Parliamentary Review
2017
Best Practice Representative
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Finance Monthly Magazine M&A Awards
2017
Winner: Eddie Harding, Dealmaker of the Year
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Acquisition International M&A Awards
2016
Winner: Best in FinTech Fundraising - UK
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Wealth & Finance Awards
Finance Awards 2016
Winner: Best Tech-Focused Corporate Finance Advisory Firm - UK
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ACQ Global Global Awards
2015
Winner: UK Corporate Finance Advisory of the Year (Sell-Side)
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M&A Today Global Awards
2015
Winner: Corporate Finance Advisory - Technology Industries, UK
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Acquisition International M&A Awards
2015
Winner: Best Technology Focused Corporate Finance House
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Corporate LiveWire M&A Awards
2015
Winner: Most Outstanding Exit Review Specialists - UK
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Worldwide Financial Advisor Awards
Continent Awards 2015
Winner: Corporate Finance Advisory Firm of the Year Award (Technology Industries) - UK
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DealMakers End of Year Annual Awards
2014
Winner: DealMaker of the Year
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Global M&A Awards
2014
Winner: Corporate Finance Advisory Firm of The Year (Technology Companies) - UK
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Acquisition International M&A Awards
2014
Winner: High Growth Technology Financial Advisers of the Year - UK
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Acquisition International M&A Awards
2013
Winner: Technology Corporate Finance Firm of the Year - UK
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Global M&A Award
2013
Corporate Finance Advisory Firm of the Year
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Deal Makers Global Award
2011
Winner: Corporate Finance House of the Year
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InterContinental Finance Global Awards
2010
Corporate Finance Firm of the Year for Global Deal Expertise
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BusinessXL Power Brokers
2009
Power Broker - Alan Bristow
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BVCA Private Equity Awards
2009
Winner: Corporate Finance House of the Year.
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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:
"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."

Whilst I and two other shareholders had some previous M&A experience, the sheer depth of Brian’s knowledge meant he was able to provide that invaluable additional guidance and advice needed through what is always a complex process. We undertook an extensive “beauty parade” before choosing ICON and having now successfully completed the sale to Calnex feel completely vindicated with our selection. The shareholders are delighted with the overall deal and know Calnex are the right acquirer for the business, our employees and our customers.

We would thoroughly recommend ICON. Brian’s advice was invaluable in steering us through the complexities of the exit process. A combination of his deal experience and ICONs ability to maximise competitive tension in the exit process at key moments was key in getting the best deal for Edale shareholders.
