Federico Mennuni, Finance Expert in London, United Kingdom
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Federico Mennuni

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Bio

Federico has extensive experience in strategic finance and investment banking. He has helped clients reorganize their business ahead of the sale, raise capital and acquire companies in several sectors, including real estate, sports, entertainment, tech, and financial. Federico loves working on innovative projects in various sectors and will be a fantastic addition to any team.

Career Highlights

Principal
UFP Aquilor Capital
Research Analyst
United First Partners
Investment Banker
Credit Suisse

Education Highlights

Master's Degree
London School of Economics
Bachelor's Degree
Northwestern University
Bachelor's Degree
Bocconi University

Certification Highlights

Artificial Intelligence and Data Science for Leaders, Santander
University of Chicago
CFA
CFA institute

Case Studies

Work Experience

Principal

2018 - 2022
UFP Aquilor Capital
  • Led the investment process from origination to deal structuring and execution on over ten deals. Performed full investment due diligence, coordinated third-party advisors, prepared financial models and investment memos, and reviewed legal documentation.
  • Established a network of high-profile contacts across multiple geographies, which was instrumental in dealing with sourcing and fundraising, and implemented a new CRM system that doubled the number of leads.
  • Developed a new investment theme with the CEO, led the acquisition process for the first target, and sourced capital to fund a €70 million acquisition.
Focus areas: Alternative Investments, Financial Forecasting, Fundraising, Company Strategy, Financial Modeling, Business Planning, Early-stage Venture Capital, Legal Research, Equity Raises, Debt Issuance, Leadership, Project Management, M&A Modeling, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Credit/Debt, Valuation, Structuring, Corporate Finance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, M&A Strategy, Investment Banking, Bloomberg, S&P Capital IQ, Project Finance, Company Building, EMEA, North America, United States, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Latin America (LATAM), Europe, Western Europe, Southern Europe, Private Equity, Operating Models, Funding Strategy, Funding Process, Venture Funding, Startup Funding, Early-stage Funding, Late-stage Funding, Angel/Seed Funding, Large-scale Funding, M&A (Buy-side), M&A (Sell-side), Cross-border M&A, Consulting, Startup Consulting, Business Consulting, Business Strategy, Forecasting, Seed Fundraising, Pitch, Pitch Decks, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Business Models, Small & Medium-sized Enterprises (SME), Revenue & Expense Projections, Interim Financial Controller, CFO, Cash Flow, Market Research, Financing, Distressed/Special Situations, Corporate Finance Consultant, Private Credit, Debt, Investments, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Analysis, Investment Analysis, Equity Research Analysis, Client Presentations, Market Research Analyst

Research Analyst

2015 - 2018
United First Partners
  • Provided practical investment recommendations based on each transaction's fundamental, legal, and strategic analysis.
  • Published over 20 pieces of research on significant M&A transactions. Covered industry analysis, dynamics, and the LBO merger consequence antitrust.
  • Created and maintained various financial models, merger analysis, LBOs, spreads, and downside monitors to support specific event analysis and general market monitoring.
Focus areas: Hedge Funds, Financial Research, Legal Research, Antitrust Laws, Equities, Financial Forecasting, Company Strategy, Financial Modeling, Business Planning, Debt Issuance, Project Management, M&A Modeling, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Alternative Investments, Portfolio Management, Valuation, Corporate Finance, Data Analysis, Econometrics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, M&A Strategy, Investment Banking, Bloomberg, S&P Capital IQ, FactSet, EMEA, North America, United States, United Kingdom, Italy, Europe, Western Europe, Southern Europe, Operating Models, M&A (Buy-side), M&A (Sell-side), Cross-border M&A, Business Consulting, Forecasting, Business Models, Market Research, Financing, Distressed/Special Situations, Strategy, Corporate Finance Consultant, Debt, Investments, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Analysis, Investment Analysis, Equity Research Analysis, Stock Market Techinical Analysis, Client Presentations, Market Research Analyst

Investment Banker

2014 - 2015
Credit Suisse
  • Led analysis on specialty finance M&A sell-side for significant transactions in the European market (including full modeling and memos preparation).
  • Performed analysis, modeling, and document preparation for two significant debt capital raises of Italian banks, resulting in a €3 billion and an €850 million capital raise.
  • Prepared the pre-listing and roadshow material analysis for a permanent capital vehicle IPO.
Focus areas: M&A Modeling, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), M&A Strategy, Debt Issuance, Equity Raises, Financial Forecasting, Fundraising, Company Strategy, Financial Modeling, Business Planning, Antitrust Laws, Financial Research, Project Management, Alternative Investments, Credit/Debt, Valuation, Corporate Finance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Investment Banking, S&P Capital IQ, FactSet, EMEA, United Kingdom, Italy, Europe, Western Europe, Southern Europe, Operating Models, Late-stage Funding, Large-scale Funding, M&A (Buy-side), M&A (Sell-side), Cross-border M&A, Business Strategy, Forecasting, Pitch, Pitch Decks, Business Models, Strategy, Investments, Financial Analysis, Investment Analysis
2013 - 2014

Master's Degree in Economics and Finance

London School of Economics - London, UK

2013 - 2013

Bachelor's Degree in Economics

Northwestern University - Evanston, IL, USA

2010 - 2013

Bachelor's Degree in Economics

Bocconi University - Milan, Italy

MAY 2022 - PRESENT

Artificial Intelligence and Data Science for Leaders, Santander

University of Chicago

OCTOBER 2018 - PRESENT

Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

JUNE 2018 - PRESENT

CFA

CFA institute

Finance

Corporate Finance, Valuation, M&A Modeling, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Financial Modeling, Fundraising, Startup Funding, M&A (Buy-side), M&A (Sell-side), Cross-border M&A, Forecasting, Seed Fundraising, Revenue & Expense Projections, Market Research, Private Credit, Debt, Portfolio Analysis, Equity Research Analysis, Credit/Debt, Project Finance, Private Equity, Funding Strategy, Funding Process, Venture Funding, Late-stage Funding, Angel/Seed Funding, Large-scale Funding, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), CFO, Cash Flow, Data Analysis, Equity Raises

Output Software

Microsoft Excel

Geographic Expertise

EMEA, United Kingdom, Italy, Europe, Western Europe, Southern Europe, North America, United States, France, Latin America (LATAM)

Data & Analysis Software

Bloomberg, FactSet, R

Other

Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), M&A Strategy, Hedge Funds, Financial Research, Early-stage Venture Capital, Business Planning, Company Strategy, Financial Forecasting, Investment Banking, Operating Models, Consulting, Business Strategy, Pitch, Pitch Decks, Business Models, Financing, Distressed/Special Situations, Strategy, Corporate Finance Consultant, Investments, Financial Analysis, Investment Analysis, Stock Market Techinical Analysis, Client Presentations, Market Research Analyst, Structuring, Alternative Investments, Leadership, Project Management, Debt Issuance, Antitrust Laws, S&P Capital IQ, Company Building, Early-stage Funding, Startup Consulting, Business Consulting, Small & Medium-sized Enterprises (SME), Interim Financial Controller, Python 3, Microsoft Office, Econometrics, Mathematics, STATA, Options, Equities, Portfolio Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Python, Legal Research

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