Alexandre Z Karkour Email & Phone Number

Paris, Fr

Paris, Fr

London, England, Gb

CREED CAPITAL is a Strategic Consulting, Corporate Finance and M&A advisory firm operating out of Beirut, Paris, London, Mauritius and with a regional access across the EMEA region. Our focus is serving EMEA Family Offices, companies and financial institutions across the EMEA region and beyond, or helping EMEA's businesses in the lower and middle markets for all their growth challenges. We define the lower and middle markets as privately-held companies generating annual revenues between $20 million and $800 million.When seeking assistance with a transaction, business owners typically had the choice of working with a high-end M&A investment bank or a business broker merely utilizing internet listing services. At CREED CAPITAL, we believe business owners deserve better.Whenever an EMEA based, small or medium company, is in need for equity capital or is considering an acquisition, or divestiture, it would benefit from discussing with us how CREED CAPITAL may assist in the process.ServicesCREED CAPITAL assists its clients in finding the right investment capital partners for their businesses. Our approach relies on a proactive, targeted, and market-driven strategy. The result allows for continued growth for the company, its employees and the community.M&AOn the M&A side, we assist business owners in addressing their strategic expansion plans and providing solutions for their growth challenges. Moreover, when owners are planning to retire or exit, our objective is to bring about the right buyer who fits the business and who can continue the growth and legacy of the company.Capital RaisingRaising capital from private sources to achieve business growth has become more prevalent. On the equity capital side of our business, we align ourselves with business owners who realize that an infusion of investment capital and expertise is needed to capitalize on growth and market opportunities.

Contributing in raising a € 150m fund from private and public investors in Europe and across Africa and the Indian OceanAttracting, selecting and recruiting high calibre Investment Directors in charge of the fund's investment activities across our four regional officesSourcing, screening and selecting adequate deals in various industries including: Mining & Natural Resources, Renewable Energies, Financial Services, NTIC, Transport and Tourism.Developing a network of local correspondents including regional banks, financial intermediaries, consulting firms...

Conducting Strategic and Financial advisory services for Corporations and Multi Family offices across Europe, Middle East and Africa: - Developing private placement and offering memorandums, contributing in prospectus drafting and coordinating all the PPM marketing activities ; - Performing full M&A valuation analysis including comparable trading and transaction multiples, DCF analysis and multiple merger scenarios. - Developed analyses for LBO, equity and debt financings and valuation analysis for privately-held manufacturing companies; - Advising Chairmans & CEOs of Small & Mid Cap companies on optimal equity debt alternatives for growth and expansion - Collaborating with investment bankers and company executives in completing the due diligence process for more than 20 deals with a total volume > $250 m. - Evaluating business plans' viability, capital structure, and compliance with Investors' Guidelines and requirements

As a Regional Director for Europe, Middle East & Africa, Alexandre explored and discussed various technology partnerships with senior executives at leading financial institutions and new media companies in the EMEA region. Initiated and successfully promoted key partnerships in France, Italy, Greece. Spoke at major international conferences and contributed in promoting the electronic cash technology based on chip platforms and security, as well as multi-application operating systems for smart cards.

Brentford, Middlesex, Gb

As a Project Manager, AZK was in charge of recruiting, training and managing a team of four for promoting MIPIM (the World’s largest International Property Market) in Cannes as well as MILIA (Interactive New Media Content). Doubled sales targets from FF 10,6 M in 1994 to FF 23 M in 1995, by developing contacts with 3,000 top decision makers in the new media, technology and entertainment industries, across over 45 countries

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), General Management

Diplômé, Economics

High School, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates