DC Advisory invests in global Financial Sponsors coverage to boost cross-border capabilities

The global FSG team now comprises 40+ professionals, including a well-established UK team led by Andrew Strudwick and senior bankers across Europe who lead sponsor relationships in their markets. This is complemented by a growing US presence, following three FSG hires in 2026, including Yaron Redlich and Matthew Eichenblatt. In Asia, the team in Japan is one of the largest dedicated sponsor coverage teams in the region among independent middle-market advisers, bolstered by an expanding Southeast Asia presence following the appointment of Roy Toledano as Managing Director and Head of Singapore Investment Banking.

Financial sponsors already represent a significant share of the firm's client base. Over the past 12 months, DC Advisory advised on 184 transactions globally, 60 of them cross-border, with 88 (48%) involving sponsors or sponsor-backed companies. More broadly, 116 (63%) transactions, involved a sponsor-related client or counterparty, giving sponsor clients access to deep sector expertise and buyer relationships across multiple geographies.

DC Advisory's deep sector and local market knowledge means the firm advises sponsors, corporate leaders and strategic buyers across industries. Specialist sector coverage spans Aerospace, Defense & Government Services; Business & Tech-Enabled Services; Consumer, Leisure & Retail; Education; Financial Services; Healthcare; Industrials; Infrastructure; Media & Telecom; Real Estate; and Technology & Software. The firm also offers dedicated product expertise in Debt Advisory & Restructuring, GP Strategic Advisory and Private Capital Markets.

Toru Yamamoto, Head of Global Investment Banking, Daiwa Securities, said: “We have built dedicated sponsor coverage in each of our key markets so we can help clients navigate an increasingly global and competitive environment. With over 40 professionals now focused on financial sponsors across three continents, we provide clients with access to insights and senior relationships across global private equity, which is crucial when positioning assets to the right buyers.”

DC Advisory’s Global Executive Committee, adds: "Financial sponsors account for nearly half of our international client base and advising them is one of the things we do best. A joined-up, global sponsor coverage team ensures our clients can access the right funds wherever they are looking to transact. With deals becoming more cross-border, that connectivity is increasingly critical to delivering successful outcomes.”

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