François Rispoli

François Rispoli

Managing Director
Paris Mergers & Acquisitions Consumer | Healthcare +33 (0) 1 88 80 60 04
I strive to be a trusted advisor to my clients, adding value throughout their journey, and helping them to reach successful outcomes.
Who We Are / Our People / François Rispoli

François provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to clients across Europe. He has nearly 25 years of M&A advisory experience and actively manages complex, cross-border buy- and sell-side transactions for private equity clients, private business owners and large corporate clients.

François has successfully originated and executed M&A transactions across a variety of industries and specifically, has developed an extensive expertise and established worldwide industry contacts in the consumer and healthcare sectors.

Prior to co-founding Lincoln’s French office, François led the French-based international consumer and industrial market teams for KPMG Corporate Finance. He began his career at Paribas.

François is a graduate from ESSEC Business School.

Recent Transactions

Duomed Group G Square The Surgical Company French The Surgical Company 2022

Lincoln International advised Duomed, a portfolio company of G Square, on its acquisition of the French and Belgian distribution activities of The Surgical Company

Healthcare
Stage Capital Praticima Sparring Capital 2022

Lincoln International advised Stage Capital on the sale of Praticima to Sparring Capital

Healthcare
SanteVet Columna 2022

Lincoln International advised SantéVet a portfolio company of Columna Capital on raising growth capital

Healthcare
GEI I 4S Galiena 2021

Lincoln International is pleased to announce that GEI and management have sold a significant stake in I-4S to Galiena Capital

Aerospace & Defense
GEI Coeurdor Oerlikon 2021

Lincoln International is pleased to announce that GEI and management have sold Coeurdor, a European leader in luxury metal parts, to Swiss-listed Oerlikon

Consumer
Patrim One Indigo 2020

Lincoln International is pleased to announce the reorganization of the ownership structure of Patrim One Group with the support of Indigo Capital

Business Services | Financial Institutions
Sapio Gruppo Homeperf Parquest 2020

Lincoln International advised Gruppo Sapio on the acquisition of a majority stake in Homeperf from Parquest Capital; BNP Paribas Développement and Arkea Capital will reinvest in the business alongside Sapio

Healthcare
Aurora Resurgence International Cookware Kartesa 2020

Lincoln International is pleased to announce the sale of International Cookware, the leading kitchenware manufacturer under the Pyrex® brand in EMEA

Consumer
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European Deal Making in 2020: Insights on Selling, Buying and Opportunities for Investors

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IPEM | Event: Cannes 2023

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Meet our Senior Team in Consumer and Healthcare

I invest in personal relationships with my clients and bring energy, creativity, leadership, a little bit of humor and confidence to every interaction.

Bradley Akason

Managing Director

Chicago

Sound advice coupled with deep sector knowledge and international reach is how I add value and lead to successful outcomes for my clients.

Gunnar Brundin

Managing Director

Stockholm

Riccardo Cazzoli
I value building long-term relationships with my clients and I am passionate about understanding the drivers of differentiation for brands and businesses to provide creative, best-in-class solutions that help my clients succeed in a dynamic market.

Riccardo Cazzoli

Managing Director

New York

Jeff Cleveland
I am committed to providing my clients with the highest level of service possible and motivated by the personal relationships I develop through my work.

Jeffrey Cleveland

Managing Director

Chicago

I seek to understand client needs and goals, and work tirelessly to deliver options that achieve outcomes they deserve, while cultivating a relaxed, open and consultative relationship.

Anthony Crisman

Managing Director

Chicago

Cyril d'Assigny
I cultivate long-term, trust-based relationships with clients by providing them with select opportunities that match their objectives, optimizing time and the chances of project success.

Cyril d’Assigny

Managing Director

Paris

It’s an exciting time to advise clients in the consumer sector. Major changes in consumer preferences and how products are purchased create a rich environment for business owners and investors to succeed.

Dirk Damegger

Managing Director

Frankfurt

Tosh Dhanalal
As an entrepreneur at heart, I position my clients to achieve exceptional outcomes through a hands-on and high-energy approach.

Tosh Dhanalal

Managing Director

Los Angeles

Fatheazam Shahab
The healthcare market is ever-changing and increasingly complex and always puts one in touch with exceptional people of many talents.

Shahab Fatheazam

Vice Chairman | Healthcare

Chicago

Barry Freeman
I am a fierce, tireless advocate for my clients in securing world-class outcomes on their transactions.

Barry Freeman

Managing Director

Chicago

Honesty and integrity are very important to me. I have a genuine interest in learning about clients and their businesses, as well as pushing myself to continuously evolve in my role as a valued advisor.

Cynthya Goulet

Managing Director

Chicago

John Hamilton
I have been fortunate in my career to come across a great number of remarkable and truly inspiring individuals, both as business partners and colleagues. This, for me, is the greatest reward.

John Hamilton

Managing Director

Stockholm

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