Cavalier Capital
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Tech M&A · Paris

Dedicated Tech M&A

We advise software and tech-enabled services companies on M&A and LBO transactions, typically on enterprise values of €10 to 200m.

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1import { Mandate } from '@cavalier-capital/core';
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3const mandate = new TechMA({
4  sector: 'software, tech-enabled services',
5  geography: 'France, Europe',
6  evRange: '€10m to €200m',
7  transactions: ['sell-side', 'LBO', 'buy-side'],
8  vision: 'clarity, pace, and senior attention throughout the process'
9});
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11await mandate.execute({ engagement: 'highest level, from day one to closing' });
01 · About

Independent, focused, and built for execution

Cavalier Capital is an independent M&A advisory boutique launched in 2025 in Paris by senior tech bankers. We advise software and tech-enabled services companies on sell-side, LBO and buy-side transactions, typically on enterprise values of €10 to 200m, across Europe.

We take on a limited number of mandates at a time. Deal teams are led by experienced, dedicated senior professionals, and the partners stay in the room from the first call to closing.

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Senior-led
Deal teams led by experienced, dedicated senior professionals.
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Focused
A limited number of deals advised at the same time. Software and tech-enabled services only.
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Highest level of engagement
Partners stay hands-on from day one to closing, on every workstream.
02 · Expertise

Sell-side, LBO and buy-side advisory

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Sell-side M&A

We run competitive processes end-to-end: positioning, materials, buyer mapping, outreach, negotiation and closing.

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LBO advisory

Expert advisory on equity story, financing narrative and transaction execution alongside management and sponsors.

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Buy-side support

Approach strategy, valuation, market intelligence and negotiation support for strategic and financial buyers.

03 · How we work

Deep preparation, sharp equity stories, tight execution

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Deep prep before outreach

We go deep on the business model, KPIs and value drivers so the story is crisp from the first buyer call.

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Equity stories built for buyers

Bespoke equity stories for high-growth assets, built on deep knowledge of potential buyers to anticipate and address their concerns early.

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Tight execution cadence

Clear milestones, fast iteration and rigorous follow-up to keep momentum and protect confidentiality.

04 · Sectors

High-growth tech and tech-enabled sectors across Europe

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Software & AI

Vertical SaaS, infrastructure, data and AI-native software

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Tech-enabled services

IT services, digital agencies, managed services, outsourcing

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Financial services & fintech

Payments, insurtech, wealth and lending software

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Healthtech

Health software, digital care and medtech services

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Consumer internet

Marketplaces, subscription and digital consumer brands

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Hardware & robotics

Deeptech, industrial automation and connected devices

05 · Team

Deep tech M&A and LBO experience, hands-on on every mandate

Lucas Pingard
Partner
experience:10 yrs · M&A
previously:Clipperton, Cambon Partners, Temasek
education:ESCP
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Wael Abou Karam
Partner
experience:10 yrs · M&A
previously:Clipperton, Deloitte, Barclays
education:HEC Paris
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Camille Servant
Associate
experience:3 yrs · M&A
previously:Clipperton, Case Cassiopea
education:Paris Dauphine · MSc 225
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06 · Insights

Practical guides for founders preparing a transaction

All insights
October 2026 PE, corporate or dual track: choosing the exit path for a VC-backed tech company Founder guide October 2026 Preparing a software company for sale: the twelve months before launch Founder guide October 2026 How a sell-side process runs, from first call to closing Founder guide October 2026 Reading a non-binding offer: what matters beyond the price Founder guide
07 · Contact

Preparing a transaction? Let's talk.

Get in touch
contact@cavaliercapital.co
6 rue Cambacérès, 75008 Paris