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About us

PAX Corporate Finance is an independent investment bank dedicated to entrepreneurs and business leaders, founded in 2003.
We support our clients in structuring complex financial transactions, working alongside large corporations or investment funds, in fundraising, divestments, LBOs, and special situations
About us

Our recognized expertise in structuring and negotiating positions us among the leading independent advisors dedicated to SMEs and mid-market companies (ETIs).

400

Completed transactions

21

Years existence

9

Partners

35

Associates

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200

Transaction Values (in € million)
Our story
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International Network

Expanding International Network

Cornerstone International Alliance (CIA) is a global network of M&A firms specializing in privately owned mid and small-cap companies. Its experts, with deep sector knowledge, assist businesses across all industries and regions in navigating the M&A process, ensuring successful outcomes through tailored strategic guidance.

 

Since its inception, CIA has achieved over 4,115 completed transactions, representing a cumulative enterprise value of $3.6 billion since 2021. With 1,405 combined years of M&A experience and 32 global partners, the network averages 155 closed deals annually, establishing itself as a leader in the M&A sector.

 

Joining CIA provides unparalleled benefits, including local expertise combined with global reach, access to international buyers, innovative M&A resources, and cutting-edge personalized services. With a closing ratio above the industry average, CIA ensures clients receive exceptional support and results.

Here is a link to a list of our partner firms’ locations: https://cornerstoneia.com/offices/

Associations

PAX Corporate Finance is regularly featured in rankings by the specialized press.

2021 Leading Mergers and Acquisitions Specialist IT Consultancy of the year (ACQ5)

2020 M&A advisory firm
Best practice operator of the year (ACQ5)

2019 IT sector M&A Advisory Firm of the Year in france

2020 Global awards
2019 Global awards

2023 Décideurs Secteur : Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Industry

2023 Décideurs : Independence and Expertise

2023 Décideurs secteur : TMT - Small & Mid-Cap

2023 Décideurs : Independence and Expertise

2024 Décideurs : Small-Cap LBO Transactions

2024 Décideurs : Fundraising Advisory

Our Values

PAX Corporate Finance is founded on values of honesty, independence, professional competence, and boasts a strong entrepreneurial culture.

CSR Approach

PAX Corporate Finance structures its CSR approach and obtains the Ecovadis Gold label in 2024.

PAX Corporate Finance's commitments are formalized in a Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility Charter, a reference document defining objectives, principles, and individual roles.

Our independence guarantees the protection of our clients’ interests. Our company is entirely owned by its partners and employees, ensuring that our missions are carried out exclusively in the best interest of our clients.

We are, of course, committed to conducting our activities in full compliance with established laws and regulations, particularly in financial markets.

Adrien Tourres, President of PAX, is a founding member and board member of the CNCFA (National Association of M&A Advisors), where he served as president for five years.

Our firm upholds a tradition of integrity and honesty in business conduct. We are particularly committed to preventing and avoiding any conflicts of interest and maintaining the confidentiality of the information we handle.

To address the growing environmental, social, and ethical challenges in today’s world, PAX Corporate Finance is committed to a Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility approach.

Seen as a driver of progress and sustainability, this approach is the key to shared growth, benefiting the company, its employees, partners, and more broadly, civil society and the environment in which we operate.

Our commitments

As part of its CSR Charter, PAX Corporate Finance is committed to :

CSR policy

In order to address the environmental, societal, and ethical challenges that have become paramount in our society, PAX Corporate Finance is committed to a Social and Environmental Responsibility approach.

Our CSR approach: we work closely with our customers, employees, and partners to develop solutions based on the 8 pillars of our CSR strategy. We are committed to being a responsible leader, whose expertise has a positive impact on the world. The sustainability of our activities is imperative, and we place it at the heart of our business.

PAX Corporate Finance’s commitments are formalized in a CSR Charter, a reference document defining the objectives, principles, and roles of each individual.