François Huré

François Huré is a prominent figure in the field of mergers and acquisitions, serving as the Partner and Co-Founder at CapM Advisors, a strategic and financial advisory firm based in New York. With extensive experience in the industry, he has been instrumental in completing over $26 billion in transactions across approximately 70 deals. His work spans various sectors, including consumer retail, media, healthcare, technology, software, business services, industrial, and financial services.

Professional Background

• Position: Partner and Co-Founder at CapM Advisors
• Years Active: Since May 2015
• Location: Greater New York City Area

Key Responsibilities

François is involved in all phases of the M&A process:

• Origination and Execution: Identifying and executing potential transactions.
• Client Engagement: Meeting with potential counterparties and investors.
• Financial Analysis: Conducting valuation analysis and financial modeling.
• Due Diligence: Overseeing due diligence processes.
• Negotiations: Handling contract negotiations and presenting to Boards of Directors.

Notable Transactions

Some significant transactions he has advised on include:

• Sale of PECAA to Vision Service Plan (VSP)
• $2.475 billion sale of DentaQuest to Sun Life
• Acquisition of Pond5 by Shutterstock for $210 million

Education

François holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) from the University of Warwick - Warwick Business School and has also studied at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

His expertise and leadership at CapM Advisors have made him a key player in the M&A landscape, particularly for Fortune 500 companies and middle-market clients seeking strategic growth through acquisitions.