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 M&A team of Schneider Electric's IT business unit. He then joined Global Equities Corporate Finance in 2012 and co-founded Ader Finance in 2014 where he led 100+ fundraising rounds and M&A deals for high-growth companies. Romain is also an active business angel with dozens of investments, including Zenly (acquired by Snap Inc), Payfit, Indy, Ouihelp, Wavy (acquired by Treatwell), Masteos (acquired by Novaxia), Zeliq, etc. Romain is a graduate of EMLYON Business School.
Paul joined Ader Finance in 2025 to lead the firm’s Green & Impact practice and provide a valuable expertise in Small & MidCap transactions. Over the past 12+ years, he advised on 40+ M&A and LBO transactions across Europe, notably in recycling, renewable energy, water treatment, and decarbonation. Before joining Ader, Paul was Director at Edmond de Rothschild and previously worked at Rothschild & Co and Gottengreen. He started his career at Degroof Petercam and KPMG Corporate Finance. Paul is a graduate of HEC Paris and the London School of Economics.
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.
Arthur returned to Ader Finance as a Senior Analyst in June 2025, after a first experience in 2023. He previously worked as an M&A Analyst at Cambon Partners, focusing on transactions in the tech sector. Across his various roles, he has contributed to 10+ M&A and fundraising deals. Arthur is a graduate of the Master 225 in Corporate Finance from Université Paris Dauphine - PSL.
Ghita joined Ader Finance as an analyst in September 2025. She is currently completing her final year of the Grande École program at ESSEC Business School. With experiences in real estate financial management and private equity fund of funds at BNP Paribas, she has developed a keen interest in corporate finance and investments.
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