Ben Kolada

Managing Director & Head of US Tech Investment Banking

ben@iconcorpfin.com

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Ben is based on the West Coast and leads ICON’s M&A activities in the US. He takes a sector-informed approach to tech M&A and is an expert in AI, Data, DevOps, and Infrastructure Software sectors, borrowing from his time earlier in his career as a research analyst at enterprise technology analyst firm 451 Research. This approach attracts the who’s-who of heavyweight strategic and financial counterparties to his transactions and regularly results in double-digit-multiple valuations for his clients. His deals typically involve C-suite sponsors from multibillion-dollar public and private tech companies and investment firms.

During his decade-long career, Ben has worked on the sell-side, buy-side, and as a corporate development consultant. He takes a proactive and deep sector expertise approach to uncovering and opening M&A opportunities for his clients. Ben has also transacted with counterparties from more than 20 different countries, ensuring he provides not only West Coast and greater US access, but also global coverage to his clients.

Ben holds a BA in Political Science from Loyola University Chicago. During his free time he is an active outdoor enthusiast, having hiked the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim during the hottest time of the year.

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