London based Strategy and M&A Advisory Boutique for growth stage companies
About
The Company
Frontline Capital is a boutique investment advisory firm, established in London in late 2024. Founded by a former head of practice and founding member of BearingPoint Capital UK, the firm operates through a network of affiliated advisors.
Our Services
We offer senior Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) advisory services tailored for growth-stage companies, covering corporate strategy, buy-side mandates, sell-side mandates, carve-outs, and integrations.
Our Mission
Frontline Capital provides founders and directors of growth-stage companies with access to seasoned professionals experienced in advising leading private equity houses and corporations on both private and listed deals across EMEA and North America.
Our Values
We believe that trust is forged through uncompromising excellence. We take pride in delivering bespoke solutions, meticulously tailored to meet the unique requirements of each of our clients.
Industries
Software & Technology
Professional Services
Industrials Products
Health & Pharma
Energy & Utilities
Consumer Goods
Services
Corporate Strategy
If you are looking to evaluate new market opportunities, conduct competitor benchmarking, or validate investment opportunities, we bring extensive experience in leading corporate strategy mandates and preparing investment-grade financial models.
Buy-Side Advisory
If you aim to accelerate top-line growth, expand market share, or acquire strategic assets and IPs, we can support you in originating investment opportunities, approaching targets, coordinating due diligence, conducting valuations, and managing negotiations through to completion.
Sell-Side Advisory
If you need assistance in raising funds or selling your business, we offer comprehensive sell-side services. Our support includes developing the equity story, preparing the data room, crafting the confidential information memorandum, conducting a test valuation, identifying and qualifying potential investor profiles, and managing other advisors and counsels throughout the entire sale process.
Deal Operations: Integrations and Carve-outs
Complex transactions mandate meticulous operational planning. Whether you need support in developing an integration strategy, formulating a separation strategy, or designing a target operating model, we can help. This includes assistance with the structure of a group of companies, mapping intercompany and related party agreements, and creating detailed inventories of processes and systems.
Founder’s credentials
(List non-exhaustive, additional credentials available on request)
Corporate Strategy
Software
European Private Equity
Acquired
SaaS Company
Delivered Commercial Due Diligence
Utilities
Nuclear manufacturing group
Delivered industrial strategy, investment plan and financial model
Pharma
European Pharma Group
Considered acquiring
IP Asset (patent rights)
Delivered Commercial Due Diligence
Industrials
European Building Materials Wholesaler
Delivered pricing strategy and implementation in coordination with sales teams
Transports
Leading European rail group
Delivered corporate strategy, investment plan and financial model.
Buy-Side Advisory
FinTech
Mobile banking group
Acquired
Point of Sale solutions
Delivered Buy-side Advisory Services
Services
Consulting group
Acquired
Boutique consultancy
Delivered Buy-side Advisory Services
Software
Consulting group
Acquired
ERP software business
Delivered Buy-side Advisory Services
Industrials
Building management systems group
Considered acquiring
FM services
Delivered Buy-side Advisory Services
Insurance
Insurance group
Considered acquiring
Insurance consultancy
Delivered Buy-side Advisory Services
Sell-Side Advisory
Hospitality
Global Hospitality Group
Formed a JV with
Global Luxury Group
Delivered Joint Venture Advisory
Insurance
Private Equity
Divested Claims management group to
Private Equity
Delivered Sell-side advisory services
Fintech
Web 3 Group
Fundraise preparation
Delivered Sell-side advisory services
SaaS
Software Scale Up
Exit preparation
Delivered Sell-side advisory services
Fintech
Payment services
Fundraise preparation
Delivered Sell-side advisory services
Deal Operations
Pharma
Global Pharmaceutical
Divested (IPO)
Consumer Products BU
Delivered Carve-out Advisory Services
Utilities
UK Energy Production Group
Acquired
Renewable Energy Group
Delivered Integration Advisory Services
Industrial
European Private Equity
Considered acquiring
FM services carve-out
Delivered Carve-out Advisory Services
Automotives
Global Automotive Group
Considered acquiring
Leasing group carve-out
Delivered Carve-out Advisory Services
Services
European Consulting Group
Acquired
Boutique Consultancy
Delivered Integration and Restructuring
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Meet the Founder
About
Pierre Couturier is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A). As a former Head of Practice and Founding Member at BearingPoint Capital UK, and an M&A Manager at PwC Deals, Pierre has demonstrated strong leadership and expertise. His career has spanned across the major financial hubs of Paris and London, where he has made significant contributions to major transactions, successfully and consistently driving impactful outcomes for his clients.
Experience
Pierre boasts an extensive track record of successfully executing deals ranging from £10 million to over £1 billion for both private and listed organisations. His experience spans a wide array of sectors and industries across the EMEA region and North America.
His expertise extends to delivering transactions for, and targeting companies listed on major stock exchanges such as Euronext (ENX), London Stock Exchange (LSE), Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), Nasdaq OMX (OMX), and Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE).
Purpose
Pierre Couturier established Frontline Capital as a premier advisory firm designed to cater specifically to the needs of small and mid-cap organizations. Recognizing the importance of direct access to senior expertise and the necessity for commercial flexibility, Pierre created Frontline Capital to bridge the gap for businesses that require lean, tailored, high-value added advisory services.
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Get in touch
Whether you wish to enquire about our services, want to get in touch for future opportunities, seek an independent opinion or would like to apply to join as an affiliate advisor, we would love to hear from you.