Independent M&A consultant - Paris AI-augmented execution

Independent M&A execution

JMP Advisory provides investment banks, M&A boutiques, investment funds, business owners and CFOs with immediately available execution support on their sell-side, buy-side and fundraising transactions.

From valuation to Information Memorandum, from data room to process management: a flexible engagement, under my own name or on a white-label basis, to investment banking standards.

10+Transactions supported
5.0/5 Average rating on Malt - 5 client reviews →
24-48hTo start an assignment

A background built in investment banking and M&A boutiques

Edmond de Rothschild
Stifel
Auxine Partners
Intuitu Partners
EDHEC Business School
The Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel and its quadriga, Paris
Paris - Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
Track record

A track record built on public transactions

Wedia - Digital Asset Management
Wedia
Cathay Capital

Wedia - Take-private completed by Cathay Capital

B2B SaaS - Digital Asset Management
  • Company valuation
  • Analysis of build-up targets
  • Analysis of exit routes
  • Day-to-day process monitoring
>80% SaaS revenuePublic announcement →
Deal announcement - Groupe Betem and Parquest Capital
Groupe Betem
Parquest Capital

Groupe Betem - Minority investment by Parquest Capital

Engineering & infrastructure
  • Production of the Information Memorandum
  • Production of the Management Presentation
  • Coordination of the vendor financial due diligence (VDD)
Deal announcement - Malherbe and GEODIS
Malherbe
GEODIS

Malherbe - Acquisition by GEODIS

Transport & logistics
  • Data room management
  • Q&A management
  • Process execution support
>3,000 employeesPublic announcement →

The transactions listed are public. The roles described reflect personal scope of work within the teams involved or through JMP Advisory.

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A mandate only becomes a transaction through the quality of its execution.

The conviction behind every assignment
Why JMP Advisory

Why work with JMP Advisory?

Investment banking standards

Execution training within the M&A teams of Edmond de Rothschild and Stifel Europe, applied since then on reference transactions - from the MBO of a ~€55m-revenue engineering group to the acquisition of a transport group with more than 3,000 employees.

AI as an accelerator, the expert in charge

AI tools built into the production process for speed - with the review, standards and judgement of a professional who knows what funds and acquirers expect. The handling of confidential data is defined contractually with each client, under NDA.

ChatGPT (OpenAI) Claude (Anthropic) Rogo Grasp

Execution rated by clients

10+ transactions supported and a 5.0/5 rating across 5 client reviews on Malt, covering quality, deadlines and communication.

A single, confidential point of contact

Systematic NDA, contractually defined scope of work, and the same standards of discretion as those in force in investment banks.

How it works

How an assignment starts

01

First conversation

You describe your need in full confidence - answer within 24 hours.

02

Scoping and proposal

Scope, timetable and a firm quote - no cost before your agreement.

03

Production

Deliverables produced with regular progress updates, under my own name or white-label.

AI-augmented, expert-validated
04

Delivery

Deliverables and source files handed over - they become your property.

Testimonials

What professionals say

5.0/5 on Malt - 5 client reviews →

“[…] The final document is not only complete and well structured, it also reflects a deep understanding of our needs and objectives.”

Henri Garcia
Henri GarciaCFO, Groupe Betem - translated from French

“Jérôme supported us on commercial pitches and I can only warmly recommend working with him if you are embarking on an M&A transaction. From the outset, he scoped the assignment with real rigour. His technical expertise and commitment are impressive, and he has a genuinely entrepreneurial profile.”

Olivier Croce
Olivier CrocePartner, Auxine Partners - translated from French

“Jérôme has strong analytical skills, a critical mind and an entrepreneurial culture - qualities he puts to good use on fundraising and other equity matters!”

Nicolas Evin
Nicolas EvinFounder, Intuitu Partners - translated from French
About

A background built at the heart of transaction execution

JMP Advisory is an independent practice dedicated to M&A execution, founded by Jérôme Lenay. I support deal teams and business owners on the work a transaction requires, with a rigorous, responsive, deliverable-focused approach.

My experience in investment banking (Edmond de Rothschild, Stifel Europe) and in M&A boutiques (Auxine Partners, Intuitu Partners) allows me to work to a high standard across a wide range of mandates, from valuation to data room.

The objective is simple: secure the execution and give deal teams their time back.

Jérôme Lenay, founder of JMP Advisory - independent M&A consultant in Paris
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is your scope of work?

I cover the full range of M&A execution work: pitch materials, valuation, Information Memorandum, Management Presentation, process management and data room coordination. My scope spans sell-side and buy-side M&A transactions as well as fundraising processes.

How does the engagement work?

The engagement adapts to your needs: a one-off assignment on a specific deliverable, hands-on support on a live transaction, or ongoing support over several months. I plug directly into your existing teams and processes, either under my own name or on a white-label basis.

How quickly can you start?

I can typically start an assignment within 24 to 48 hours. Every proposal then sets a firm delivery timetable, kept the way an M&A process timetable is kept.

How are your assignments priced?

Three models depending on the assignment: a daily rate for ongoing support, a fixed fee for a specific deliverable (Information Memorandum, valuation, data room), or a success-fee component when I support the execution of an entire transaction, alongside the mandated advisor or directly for the owner - never in competition with an advisor already in place. A firm, itemised proposal is always provided after a first conversation, at no cost and with no commitment.

What types of organisations do you work with?

I work with investment banks, M&A boutiques, investment funds, growth companies and startups. My experience within leading institutions allows me to adapt to the standards of each type of organisation.

How do you handle confidentiality?

Confidentiality is central to my practice. I systematically sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and apply the same standards of discretion as those in force in investment banks.

How do you manage conflicts of interest?

Conflict checks before any engagement; I never act for two opposing or competing parties on the same transaction; each client’s information is strictly ring-fenced. Sector exclusivity can be agreed contractually.

Who owns the deliverables?

Deliverables and their source files (PowerPoint, Excel) are handed over to the client and become their property; no content produced for one client is ever reused for another.

Who actually does the work?

I personally carry out all the work; no subcontracting without prior written agreement. Every assignment starts on an agreed timetable, with regular progress updates.

Do you work with artificial intelligence?

Yes, openly: AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Rogo, Grasp) are built into the production process to accelerate research, analysis preparation, consistency checks and formatting. Every deliverable is then reviewed, verified and signed off by me - AI accelerates, the expert stays in charge and takes responsibility. The handling of confidential data is defined contractually with each client, under NDA.

Contact

Discuss your M&A execution needs

Describe your need in full confidence: I will come back to you within 24 hours with a suitable engagement model and a quote.

Get in touch
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