Who We Are
AcqWire is a professional advisory company assisting players in the Commodities sectors in realizing their strategic projects.
We assist our clients on a broad range of transactions including corporate or asset acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures, funding as well as other aspects of their business such as corporate strategy, ESG strategy and corporate finance.
AcqWire focuses on 4 key areas of expertise to create value for clients:
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Expertise in complex execution
o Intimate knowledge of the Commodities sectors
: Agri-business, Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, Energy Transition Solutions and Metals & Mining
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Successful execution track record and relationships in Emerging Markets
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Leveraging Long standing relationships with a broad range of industry players and investors
How we can help
Our philosophy is to work hand-in-hand with our clients on a daily basis. We act as trusted advisors and as a quasi “in-house” resource to coordinate all aspects of our clients’ strategic projects in coordination with their management, staff and other consultants.
Our priority is to address our clients’ specific needs and strategic objectives to build long term working relationships. We primarily get involved to get strategic projects executed professionnally. We take a pragmatic approach
with a focus on key success factors and risks to optimize the overall outcome for our clients.
When needed, we leverage our network of contacts to originate targeted opportunities or facilitate funding and partnerships.
We also provide bespoke advisory services on matters such as Corporate Finance and ESG strategy.
Founder
Jonathan Davody
Managing Director
More than 20 years of work experience in corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, project management and business development in the energy & commodities sector
Formerly Global Head of Mergers & Acquisitions at Puma Energy (2014-2018)
o Overall responsibility for M&A activities globally, reporting to the Group CEO
o More than 30 transactions ($10 – 200 million each) executed in Puerto Rico, Colombia, Peru, Nigeria, Benin, Ivory coast, Senegal, Mozambique, S. Africa etc.
o Daily interactions with all functions, including Operational, Commercial, Finance and Trafigura traders
10 years of Investment Banking experience (2004-2014)
o Broad involvement across the energy value chain and transaction types
o Significant commercial responsibilities, strategic dialogue with key clients
o Involvement in high profile transactions, including the Suez-GdF merger and mandates for E.ON, RWE, Saipem, PKN Orlen and 3i
Graduated from HEC Paris School of Management
Fluent speaker in French, English and Spanish
Our key client references include
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