Team ICON:
An international, multi-lingual and culturally diverse team drawn from UK, New York, Paris, Munich, Melbourne, Mumbai, Nairobi, Harare, Brussels and Hong Kong. ICON’s award winning team combine in- depth deal expertise with deep market and sector knowledge
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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
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:
The opportunity for us is right now; The pandemic has strongly accelerated the digital wealth transformation journeys in our key financial services verticals, and our rapidly expanding global pipeline. The funding allows us to hone in on these opportunities.”
ICON has been involved every step of the way and we would not have got such a good deal without them.
Event Store established a relationship with ICON in our Seed stage, with ICON providing invaluable advice. Their advice has been instrumental in helping us navigate and structure a successful Series A round. Without ICON we very well could have ended up with a deal structure that would have significantly hindered future investment rounds. They have a really great team and are a pleasure to work with
