Jaafar Guessous
Investment Director at Montefiore Investment- Claim this Profile
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Montefiore Investment
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France
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Investment Director
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Jun 2021 - 2 years 7 months
Ville de Paris, Île-de-France, France Created in 2005 and fully-owned by its managing partners, Montefiore Investment has become the reference investor for small- and medium-sized service companies in France. Montefiore Investment supports entrepreneurs, managers and shareholders in high-potential companies in equity transactions and growth projects, through a strategy that relies on the two pillars of “Focus and Growth”: Strong focus on service businesses Unique experience in accompanying ambitious growth… Show more Created in 2005 and fully-owned by its managing partners, Montefiore Investment has become the reference investor for small- and medium-sized service companies in France. Montefiore Investment supports entrepreneurs, managers and shareholders in high-potential companies in equity transactions and growth projects, through a strategy that relies on the two pillars of “Focus and Growth”: Strong focus on service businesses Unique experience in accompanying ambitious growth projects, in France and internationally Since inception, companies that have partnered with Montefiore Investment have grown at an average of more than 15% per year, in any economic environment. With over €2 billion of assets under management, Montefiore Investment has gained the trust of top-tier French and international investors thanks to its long-term performance which is one of the best in Europe. Show less
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EXTENDAM
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France
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director
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Feb 2015 - May 2021
Région de Paris, France Member of the Investment Committee || Extend AM is a French Private Equity firm focusing on small & midcap companies with more than €800m of equity under management. Extend AM, created in 2013, has been ranked for its first year of activity as the #1 Private Equity investor in France in growth capital ("capital développement", from 0 to €30m of Enterprise Value) in number of investments (44 operations) and 3rd in investment value with €46m invested (Private Equity Magazine… Show more Member of the Investment Committee || Extend AM is a French Private Equity firm focusing on small & midcap companies with more than €800m of equity under management. Extend AM, created in 2013, has been ranked for its first year of activity as the #1 Private Equity investor in France in growth capital ("capital développement", from 0 to €30m of Enterprise Value) in number of investments (44 operations) and 3rd in investment value with €46m invested (Private Equity Magazine ranking, published in February, 2018) Show less
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EY
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Consultant - Strategy, Marketing & Innovation
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Sep 2012 - Jan 2015
Région de Paris, France Senior Consultant - Strategy, Marketing & Innovation (March 2014 - ongoing) EY (Paris Office) L> EY Advisory Services (TAS) L> Strategy, Marketing & Innovation > Assessed over 20 tech start-up projects or companies in order to help a government backed fund to make investment decisions. Our work included interviews with project leaders and company founders, business plan review, benchmark of the existing solutions and the preparation of investment reports. >… Show more Senior Consultant - Strategy, Marketing & Innovation (March 2014 - ongoing) EY (Paris Office) L> EY Advisory Services (TAS) L> Strategy, Marketing & Innovation > Assessed over 20 tech start-up projects or companies in order to help a government backed fund to make investment decisions. Our work included interviews with project leaders and company founders, business plan review, benchmark of the existing solutions and the preparation of investment reports. > Prepared pitch presentation for M&A opportunities in several sectors. Senior Consultant - Transaction Advisory Services (until March 2014) EY (Paris Office) L> Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) L> Valuation & Business Modelling Performed financial assignments for large Corporate and Private Equity clients, especially in Retail and Media & Entertainment. > Performed Business valuation for transactions, restructuring, tax and accounting purposes, applying different financial methods > Performed independent Business Review (in-depth analysis of the current financial situation in order to challenge the business plan and clarify potential funding issues) > Worked on Purchase Price Allocation (intangible assets appraisal and impact on acquirer's financial performance) > Prepared pitch presentations in order to develop new businesses > Took part into several EY global technical and soft skills trainings (Valuation, accounting, leadership, client meetings, delegation...) > Former member of EY Graduate Program : "Challenges" Show less
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Santander
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Spain
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern - Investment Analyst
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Jan 2012 - Apr 2012
Porto Rico > Achieved valuation work and bond issuance work applying different financial methods. > Prepared pitch presentations detailing sector trends and investment opportunities.
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Veolia North America
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United States
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Environmental Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern - Marketing & Business Development
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Apr 2011 - Jul 2011
Région de Boston, États-Unis > Achieved several market analysis projects on Energy in the United States. > Prepared reviews on the corporate strategy, the competitors, and the Smart Grid.
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EY
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern - Assurance
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Sep 2010 - Feb 2011
Région de Paris, France
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Education
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HEC School of Management
Master's degree, Majeure International Business -
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, général -
Intégrale - Classe Préparatoire
Economique et Commerciale - Voie Economique -
Lycée Lyautey
Baccalauréat