Team

Pascal started his career in New York City as an exporter of tech and electronic components and aircraft parts before switching to fundraising and M&A in the late nineties. He has more than twenty years of experience in the industry and has directly managed more than 200 successful deals in technology, media and impact investing.

Romain started his career in the US-based IT Business Unit of Schneider Electric, where he worked on M&A deals and corporate alliances. He then joined Global Equities Corporate Finance in 2012 and Ader Finance in 2014 where he led 100+ fundraising rounds and M&A deals for tech companies. Romain is also an active business angel with a dozen investments, including Zenly (acquired by Snap Inc), Payfit, Indy, Ouihelp, Wavy (acquired by Treatwell), Masteos, Zeliq, etc. Romain is a graduate of EMLYON Business School.

Pierre started his career at Bpifrance where he advised 50+ Seed and Series A startups during their fundraising rounds. In 2020, Pierre joined Ader Finance where he led 30+ fundraising rounds and M&A deals, with a specific focus on software businesses, marketplaces, impact deals, and secondary transactions. Pierre is a graduate of EMLYON Business School.

Deborah joined Ader Finance in 2023. Before that, she was a fundraising specialist at Alpha Capital Partners for four years where she focused on tech and impact Series B deals. She also cofounded an e-commerce start-up and launched a music collective where she still volunteers. Deborah graduated from Sciences Po Paris with a Masters in Economics and Business.

Tom started his career working as a strategic analyst for Coca-Cola, then joined Ader Finance in 2023 where he worked on 10+ fundraising and M&A deals for fast-growing tech companies. Tom is a graduate of Berkeley University and holds a Masters degree from EDHEC Business School.

Joseph joined Ader Finance in March 2025. Previously, he gained experience in investment banking and financial audit working at Crédit Agricole CIB and EY. After this internship, he will complete his Master’s in Finance at ESSCA.

Louis joined Ader Finance as an analyst in March 2025. He is currently enrolled at EDHEC and Centrale Lille. With a passion for tech and finance, he has previously completed several internships, including one at CACIB in quantitative finance. After his internship, he will finish his final year of Master's studies at Bocconi University, specializing in corporate finance.