DC Advisory establishes presence in Munich to broaden European footprint and adds to Tech & Software expertise with appointment of Emanuel Bischofberger as Managing Director in Germany

Emanuel brings c. 15 years’ investment banking experience and a decade of focused Tech deal-making, advising on more than 40 transactions, with a particular focus on Software, IT Services, and Cybersecurity. Notable deals include advising: Bridgepoint on its acquisition of Schuberg Philis; mps Public Solutions on its sale to Main Capital; Oakley Capital on its acquisition of I-TRACING; Truesec on its sale to IK Partners; and Sentor Managed Security Services on its sale to Accenture.

Emanuel joins DC Advisory’s 130-strong global Technology & Software team, becoming the third senior Tech hire for the firm in three months, following the appointments of Ana Segurado in Spain from Alantra in April and Robert Hussey in Ireland from EY in May. Over the past 24 months, the 20 Managing Directors in this team completed 48 transactions, including advising: Exponent Private Equity on its acquisition of Hippo Digital; 360 Advanced on a minority investment from Bregal Sagemount; and Wingify on its sale of a majority stake to Everstone Capital.

Richard Madden, European Executive Chairman, DC Advisory, said: “As investors continue their flight to quality assets, our specialist sector and solution capabilities will be invaluable to our clients. With its high concentration of leading private equity firms, Munich is the perfect location to grow our European footprint. Welcome, Emanuel!”

Stefan Jaecker, Germany CEO and Head of DACH & CEE, DC Advisory, adds: “Emanuel’s appointment not only strengthens our international Tech practice – a cornerstone of our global expertise – but also reinforces our local presence in the DACH region and supports continued growth across the broader European market, where Technology M&A activity has maintained momentum.”

Emanuel Bischofberger, Managing Director, DC Advisory, commented: “I am thrilled to be establishing the DC Advisory office in Munich, a significant private equity hub for the DACH M&A market, and building on the firm’s strong and globally integrated Tech franchise. In partnership with my colleagues in Frankfurt and globally, I look forward to making a difference for our clients.”

The Munich office launch marks the continued growth of DC Advisory’s international footprint – now over 750 bankers in 24 locations – and follows significant investment from DC Advisory’s parent company *Daiwa Securities Group Inc., as it pursues its mission to become the premier, mid-market investment bank, globally. 

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