Godard Conseil
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Godard Conseil
was founded in 2018
by Michael Diehl.
We are a Paris-based independent advisory firm focused on fundraising and M&A for small and mid-market French companies and fund managers (private equity, debt and real estate).
Godard’s economic model is based on long-term partnerships, established on Michael Diehl’s 35-year experience working with institutional investors and as a private equity investor.
We offer independent and unbiased advice, engaging actively with our clients in order to achieve long-term results, be it a sell-side or buy-side M&A transaction, raising new debt or equity
Our role is always transparent and is outlined in a tailored engagement letter which clearly quantifies the targeted results.
Our Added Value
A long and successful track record in fundraising in across Europe, North America, Middle-East and Asia.
A highly competitive remuneration structure compared to investment banks with a results-based compensation.
Tailor-made and highly innovative fundraising and transaction advice designed to be efficient and discreet.
35-years of experience brings trustworthy relationships with top international and institutional investors.
Realistic and timely targets and an extensive network produce excellent results for our clients.
We have gained our experience working with leading investment banks, private equity funds and institutional investors in quoted equities, private equity & debt & Real Estate.
Michael Diehl
Founder
Michael started his career in 1988 as a French equity analyst and salesperson with Kleinwort Benson and James Capel (HSBC).
In 1994, Michael opened the Equity Research and Sales departments of Nomura in Paris.
Director of Equities with Natwest Markets and UBS France.
In 2001, he co-founded Activa Capital, one of the leading French private equity firms in France, where he was Partner in charge of Investor Relations and an Investment Committee member from 2001 to 2018.
Michael has developed a strong knowledge of worldwide institutional investors, having raised over €2bn of private equity & debt.
MBA from l’ESCP-Europe.
Bachelor in Economics and Social Science, Université de Genève.
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