London, 12 November 2024 – Alantra, the independent global mid-market financial services firm, has bolstered its technology investment banking practice with the appointment of Anja Proeve as Managing Director. Based in London, Anja will focus on the software and fintech sub-sectors.

Anja brings over 20 years of experience working with corporate and private equity clients on strategic M&A, equity, and debt financing options. She joins Alantra from HSBC in London where she was Managing Director and Head of Software/Fintech. Previously, she spent time on the buy-side as a Senior Investment Director at Keensight Capital in Paris. Her extensive investment banking background also includes roles in the technology investment banking teams at Morgan Stanley in London, Barclays Capital in London, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch in New York City.

Alantra’s technology investment banking team has a proven track record of helping emerging and established technology businesses deliver on their financing, M&A, and strategic objectives. The team covers a range of technology sub-sectors, such as Software, Technology Consulting, Managed Services, Fintech, Online/eCommerce, Digital Infrastructure, and Gaming. Headquartered in London, the team has 40 expert members based across the UK, U.S., Germany, France, Benelux, and the Nordics. In the last twelve months, the team has completed 28 transactions worth over €2.9bn.

Alantra is actively looking to scale its technology practice by adding senior sub-sector specialists across the tech ecosystem and has also recently strengthened its digital infrastructure team with the hire of Bagdat Skakov as Vice President. Additionally, Alantra plans to strengthen the technology practice’s strong geographical presence in markets like the U.S. – with a focus on New York City – and in its European hubs.

Miguel Hernández, CEO of Investment Banking, said: “We are excited to welcome Anja to the team. We are confident her expertise and experience will play an important role in advancing our growth strategy for Alantra’s global technology investment banking team. Her addition aligns with our commitment to investing in sector experts to strengthen our global hubs and key sector practices.”