New York, Munich | July 25th, 2024 – The M&A Advisor announced the winners of the 15th Annual International M&A Awards and Drake Star’s Managing Partner & Co-Founder Ralf Philipp Hofmann was honored as Investment Banker of the Year Europe.
Roger Aguinaldo, Founder & CEO of The M&A Advisor, commented: "Drake Star’s Ralf Philipp Hofmann stands out as the esteemed recipient of Investment Banker of the Year Europe and commended for steadfast dedication to excellence in the global M&A landscape. We proudly applaud Ralf and Drake Star for their outstanding accomplishments, surpassing its peers and establishing a new benchmark for success in this arena."
Ralf Philipp Hofmann, Managing Partner, Co-Founder & Member of the Executive Committee at Drake Star said: "I am honored to be named Investment Banker of the Year Europe by the M&A Advisor. This recognition is not just a testament to my efforts, but a reflection of the incredible dedication, hard work, and collaboration of my entire team at Drake Star. I am especially grateful for the trust our past, present and upcoming clients place in me and my team, which is the cornerstone of our success. They inspire us to continue to push the boundaries of excellence in technology investment banking."
The winners of the 15th Annual International M&A Awards will be honored and celebrated at a prestigious Awards Gala, a highlight of the 2024 Leadership in Dealmaking Summit, to be held September 23 & 24 in New York City. It will unite prominent deal makers, investors, and advisors from all over the world.
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About Drake Star
Drake Star is an award-winning global tech investment bank that has completed over 500 transactions since 2003. The Drake Star global team of experienced professionals and senior advisors across offices in New York, Munich, London, Paris, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Berlin, and Dubai* focuses on mergers & acquisitions and corporate finance services worldwide in Software/SaaS, HR Tech, Digital Services, FinTech, Digital Media, Industrial Tech, Consumer & Retail Tech and Mobility & Sustainability.
Drake Star is the marketing name for the global investment bank Drake Star Partners Limited and its subsidiaries and affiliates. In the USA, all securities are transacted through Drake Star Securities LLC. In the USA, Drake Star Securities LLC is regulated by FINRA and is a member of SIPC. Drake Star UK Limited (FRN 942020) is an appointed representative of Razlin Ltd (FRN 730805), which is authorized and regulated by the FCA. © 2024 Drake Star Partners Limited.
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