BDA Partners is a global investment banking firm that specializes in cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A), capital raising, and financial restructuring, with a strong focus on Asia-related transactions. Founded in 1996, the firm has built a reputation as the leading advisor for cross-border Asian sellside M&A, serving sophisticated clients worldwide. BDA Partners operates nine offices across North America, Europe, and Asia, employing over 250 professionals who collaborate on complex international transactions.
The firm offers a range of investment banking advisory services, including cross-border M&A advisory, capital raising, financial restructuring, and valuations. BDA Partners has deep expertise across various sectors, such as chemicals, consumer and retail, health, and technology. The company is recognized for its work with financial sponsors and multinational corporations, particularly in managing transactions with significant cross-border complexities. BDA Partners has also established strategic partnerships with notable firms, enhancing its capabilities in the investment banking landscape.
DC Advisory is an international investment bank and corporate finance advisor, specializing in cross-border transactions. Headquartered in London and part of Japan's Daiwa Securities Group, the firm has over 900 professionals across 37 offices in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. It has a rich history, evolving from Close Brothers Corporate Finance and expanding through various mergers and acquisitions, including the recent acquisition of IBI Corporate Finance in Ireland.
The firm offers tailored advisory services in areas such as M&A, debt advisory and restructuring, financial sponsors coverage, and private capital raising. DC Advisory has expertise across multiple sectors, including aerospace and defense, consumer and leisure, technology, healthcare, and real estate. Its North American arm, DCS Advisory, operates from several offices in the U.S. and India, focusing on M&A and private capital for growth-oriented companies.