M&A Advisor of the Year 2026 – SMID Cap | PE Magazine

We are delighted to announce that Investec Advisory France has been awarded M&A Advisor of the Year – SMID Cap at the 2026 Private Equity Magazine Awards.

The Private Equity Magazine Awards recognise the most active and high-performing investment and advisory teams in the French private equity and M&A market.

This recognition reflects the dedication, expertise and commitment of our teams across Europe, who work hard every day to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. It highlights the quality of service we provide to our clients and the dedication each of you brings to our business every day.

We are particularly honoured to have received this award alongside an outstanding group of nominees, including Amala Partners, Alantra, Cambon Partners, Edmond de Rothschild Corporate Finance and Transaction R, all of whom contribute to the strength and dynamism of the French M&A market, making this recognition all the more meaningful.

Congratulations to all the winners recognised at this year’s ceremony, and thank you to our clients and partners for their continued trust and collaboration.

2026 Award Winners

• ESG & Sustainable Development Award: KEENSIGHT CAPITAL
• Venture Capital Fund of the Year: PARTECH
• Small Cap Fund of the Year: UI INVESTISSEMENT
• Lower Mid Cap Fund of the Year: QUALIUM, ANDERA MIDCAP, PARQUEST
• Mid Cap Fund of the Year: EURAZEO ELEVATE
• Large Cap Fund of the Year: CINVEN
• Law Firm of the Year: WILLKIE FARR & GALLAGHER
• M&A Advisor of the Year – SMID Cap: INVESTEC
• M&A Advisor of the Year – Large Cap: LAZARD
• Senior Lender of the Year – SMID Cap: LCL
• Senior Lender of the Year – Large Cap: BNP PARIBAS
• Private Debt Lender of the Year – SMID Cap: EURAZEO
• Private Debt Lender of the Year – Large Cap: ICG

You can find PE Magazine’s article on the winners of the 21st Private Equity Awards below:

https://www.pemagazine.fr/les-laureats-des-21eme-grands-prix-de-private-equity-magazine-sont/