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Toptal’s finance and M&A consulting services enable business leaders to identify and execute new business capabilities and drive value creation. You’ll get tailored advice and guidance from a dedicated Toptal finance and M&A consultant to identify the right approach and strategies for your business.
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Featured Team of Finance and M&A Consultants
Dominique Foster
M&A and Finance Transformation Consultant
Dominique, a finance leader, has handled multibillion-dollar M&A and finance transformations for global Fortune 500 firms at Deloitte & Touche, Accenture, and as an independent consultant.
Previously at
Finance Experience
12+ Years
Gayemarie Brown
Turnaraund Consultant
Gayemarie is a management consultant with 19+ years of experience with global consulting firms focusing on digital transformation and AI. She is a sought-after advisor to Series A through C companies in AI, data, identity management, and MarTech. She has led M&A deals of $500+ million, working strategy, due diligence, Integration Management Office, and integrations. Gayemarie is a seasoned consultant dedicated to driving value.
Previously at
Finance Experience
19+ Years
Thorsten Jabas
Finance Expert
Thorsten is a corporate finance advisor and CFO with an international background in investment banking at Lehman Brothers and Banco Santander, as well as experience in technology ventures.
Previously at
Finance Experience
18+ Years
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Michael Valocchi
GM of Management Consulting
35 Years of Experience
Michael is a senior executive with more than 35 years of experience running strategic consulting practices at IBM, PwC, and, most recently, as Head of Consulting for the Americas at Cognizant. He is also a guest lecturer at Columbia and Baruch universities.
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Toptal’s finance and M&A consultants support business leaders in identifying and executing strategic transactions that drive value creation through the whole life cycle, from M&A strategy and due diligence to operational readiness and post-merger integration.
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Toptal delivers leading finance and M&A consulting services through its diverse talent network and flexible delivery models. We implement the right skills at each project phase, blending expertise from various roles for seamless execution.
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M&A Advisor
Michael Valocchi
GM of Management Consulting
Michael is a senior executive with more than 35 years running strategic consulting practices at IBM, PwC, and, most recently, as Head of Consulting for the Americas at Cognizant. He has focused his career on building consulting practices and advising clients on business, financial, and technology challenges, as well as leading business transformations for clients in a variety of industries.
Previously at
Experience
35+ Years
Rachael Karaffa
Delivery Manager
Rachael serves as a Delivery Manager at Toptal with a focus on leading diverse global teams in developing innovative solutions for our clients. She works across multiple disciplines, including technology, marketing, and management consulting. Rachael specializes in managing people and client relationships, process optimization, and driving teams toward optimal business outcomes.
Previously Managed Client
Experience
9+ Years
Jerry Nemorin
Verified Expert in Finance
20+ Years
of Experience
Finance Expert
Jerry is skilled in financial modeling, valuation, M&A, fintech, startups, and raising both debt and equity capital. He founded a venture-backed fintech company that secured over $12 million in equity and $250 million in debt financing. His background includes corporate treasury roles in Fortune 500 companies and advising on LBO transactions and high-yield debt fundraisings. At Toptal, Jerry aims to extend his expertise to a wider array of companies at various stages.
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David Fulep
Verified Expert in Finance
20+ Years
of Experience
M&A Expert
David is an M&A expert who has worked with the owners of 100+ businesses to raise capital, exit their investments at premium valuations, or execute successful acquisitions and IPOs. With 20+ years of experience, including six years at PwC, he has worked in many industries and extensively in the TMT and renewable energy sectors. David joined Toptal to advise clients on complex M&A and capital-raising transactions across the world.
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John Lee
Verified Expert in Finance
18+ Years
of Experience
Finance Consultant
John is a highly commercial, entrepreneurial leader who speaks six languages. His proudest achievement was founding his own travel technology startup, CultureMee, which won global awards in business and leisure travel. He is also proud to have led a Europe-wide, cross-functional supply chain project, which drove a €40 million reduction in working capital in CRH Plc, one of the largest construction companies in the world.
Previously at
Valentine Dedkov
Verified Expert in Finance
14+ Years
of Experience
Finance Consultant
Valentine is a proficient financial consultant known for leading transformation projects in both digital and traditional sectors. He specializes in evolving finance roles within organizations, turning complex challenges into opportunities for business value creation. Eager to assist Toptal clients, he is ready to challenge the status quo and achieve new milestones.
Previously at
Germee Ronirose
Verified Expert in Finance
17+ Years
of Experience
Finance Expert
Germee is an established finance leader who has assisted startups and mid-sized clients in the UK, US, and Asia in securing over $128 million in funding. As an investment banker at ING Bank, she guided clients through the buying and selling of companies, including advising the world's second-largest geothermal firm, backed by her valuation models. Germee has added value for clients in construction, retail, and manufacturing with her data-driven financial strategies.
Previously at
Carlo Palmieri
Verified Expert in Finance
27+ Years
of Experience
M&A Advisor
A Wharton MBA graduate, Carlo has led transactions on $10 billion worth of LBO and growth capital deals. He's worked in investment banking, M&A (Deutsche Bank), management consulting (Bain & Company, Oliver Wyman), and corporate development (Lehman Brothers). Carlo leverages his skills in corporate finance, business strategy, and international business development to help companies scale and deliver value for their investors.
Previously at
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Business Strategy Consultant
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Finance Expert
Finance Expert
M&A Consultant
Business Strategy Consultant
Business Development Consultant
Verified Expert in Finance
18+ Years
of Experience
Finance Expert
Arun has been working as a freelance consultant since 2018 and gathers 18+ years of experience contributing as an analyst on both buy- and sell-side engagements across various industries. His key analytical strengths are a clear articulation of business fundamentals, financial modeling, enterprise and equity valuation of companies, and bespoke market research. Throughout his career, Arun has been part of fundraisings amounting to over $100 million of capital.
Previously at
Verified Expert in Finance
16+ Years
of Experience
Business Strategy Consultant
Jimmy has executed and evaluated $1+ billion in debt, equity, and M&A transactions at the investment bank JP Morgan, the private equity firm Warwick Group, and as a consultant. He's advised businesses ranging from pre-revenue startups to $1+ billion public companies in a broad range of industries. Jimmy holds an MBA with honors from Wharton, and he joined Toptal to help clients create tangible value while learning about new business models.
Previously at
Verified Expert in Finance
17+ Years
of Experience
M&A Consultant
Over his 17+ years as a professional service provider, Olov has conducted 34 M&A engagements for corporate investors and 36 for financial investors, including private equity, investment companies, venture capital, and hedge funds. He has vast experience across many sectors in Europe, the US, and Asia.
Previously at
Verified Expert in Finance
33+ Years
of Experience
Growth Strategy Consultant
Julio has diversified experience as a finance VP for multinationals based in the US and Latin America in the financing, pharmaceutical, luxury goods, and personal care sectors and distribution channels, such as retail, wholesale, and travel retail. Julio's expertise includes financial planning and modeling, investment banking, commercial real estate, fundraising, business plan development, logistics, company valuation, and strategic and visionary leadership based on innovation and creativity.
Previously at
Verified Expert in Finance
16+ Years
of Experience
Finance Expert
Francesco has 16+ years of experience in finance, consulting, business management, and sustainability. Throughout these years, he has worked on more than 20 projects as a consultant at Bain & Company and launched Uber operations in Turin, Italy. Lately, he has founded Tondo, an organization spreading circular economy concepts, and Tondo lab, a company driving the implementation of clean and circular innovations. Francesco is passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship.
Previously at
Verified Expert in Finance
16+ Years
of Experience
Finance Expert
Michelle is a visionary and curious leader with 16+ years of experience in strategic marketing, business development, and finance. She contributes most effectively to projects that impact end customers directly and require exceptional collaboration and creativity. Michelle has a sharp eye for strategy and has worked with some of the world's top brands, including Ferrari, BMW, Coca-Cola, Red Bull, Mars, Air Miles, Visa, Mastercard, and Accenture.
Previously at
Verified Expert in Finance
16+ Years
of Experience
M&A Consultant
Piero has over 16 years of experience in developing financial models of the most disparate nature, including capital raising, tax optimization, financial planning, and transaction structuring as a consultant and in the oil and gas (Saudi Aramco), technology (Amazon), and financial sectors (BNP Paribas). His focus is on modeling, FP&A, valuation, data analysis, and financial derivatives. Piero has co-founded and successfully launched an ICO for a cryptocurrency providing liquidity, Linker Coin.
Previously at
Verified Expert in Finance
12+ Years
of Experience
Business Strategy Consultant
Aishwarya is an SPJIMR and Cornell exchange MBA graduate in finance with 12+ years of experience in strategy, business planning, and financial services. She has collaboratively built an early-stage startup from scratch, worked with industry leaders like Deloitte, and is adept in financial modeling, asset optimization, and business transformations. Aishwarya appreciates the opportunity to work remotely with passionate entrepreneurs and management teams to unlock growth in their organizations.
Previously at
Verified Expert in Finance
26+ Years
of Experience
Business Development Consultant
Gavin is a CPA and chartered accountant with over 26 years of experience in finance. Over his career with HBO and PwC, Gavin has developed expertise in accounting, financial modeling, and implementing financial processes to maximize business operations. As a core management team member that launched HBO Max, he played an integral role in expanding its subscriber base and creating policies and processes that maximized HBO's profits. Gavin has joined Toptal to work on challenging projects.
Previously at
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Eyewear Client Raises More Than $60 Million in Capital.
Challenge: The eyewear industry is competitive, and the client was up against some well-established players. It needed to make a strong case for why investors should believe in its vision and back the company.
Outcome: The client was able to raise more than $60 million in capital from leading investors. This enabled it to continue to grow its business and achieve its mission of reimagining how people care for their eyes.
The client is a visionary eyewear company on a mission to reimagine how people care for their eyes. Toptal was asked to help create a fundraising strategy, including the development of a pitch deck, financial model, valuation analysis, and capital structure.
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Fundraising Expert in Toptal Network
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Michael Valocchi
GM of Management Consulting
Michael is a senior executive with more than 35 years running strategic consulting practices at IBM, PwC, and, most recently, as Head of Consulting for the Americas at Cognizant. He has focused his career on building consulting practices and advising clients on business, financial, and technology challenges, as well as leading business transformations for clients in a variety of industries. Michael is responsible for establishing and growing the Management Consulting practice at Toptal. He holds a BS in accounting from St. Joseph’s University, and has completed advanced management programs at Harvard, Columbia, and Emory universities. He is also a guest lecturer at Columbia and Baruch universities.
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