WHAT WE DO
From strategy to execution
Whether you’re buying, selling, raising capital or reviewing your strategic options, our sector specialists support you from the first conversation through to completion. We can help with:
- Business sales, carve-outs and minority stake disposals
- Platform and bolt-on acquisitions, take-privates and minority investments
- Private fundraising and IPOs
- Debt, strategic and equity capital markets advisory
Latest deal activity
A selection of recent transactions from our advisory businesses.
10 Sep 2026
Northcote
Investec advises Northcote Equity on its minority investment in Lockhart Capital Management
09 Sep 2026
Shaw Gibbs
Investec acts as sell-side adviser to Shaw Gibbs on its sale to ECI Partners
GLOBAL M&A ADVISORY FRANCHISE
Local expertise. Global dealmaking.
With 300+ M&A professionals across key markets worldwide, we combine deep sector knowledge with the connections to unlock opportunities across borders. Advising on around 150 deals each year – 60% of them cross-border – we help clients find the right buyers, investors and strategic partners.
Typically working across the following sectors
Our sector-focused teams combine deep industry knowledge with extensive transaction experience, helping businesses, shareholders and investors pursue their strategic and financial objectives.
Sectors
Sectors
Industrials & Capital Goods
We advise businesses across manufacturing, engineering, industrial technology, machinery, automation and related services. Combining deep sector knowledge with global market insight, our team helps clients access capital, pursue growth and execute mergers, acquisitions and other strategic transactions.
Sectors
Business & Professional Services
We work with businesses across outsourced services, consultancy, human capital, education and training, testing and compliance, and professional services. Our team helps clients navigate evolving business models, pursue growth opportunities and achieve their strategic ambitions.
Sectors
Sectors
Healthcare
We work with companies across healthcare services, life sciences, medical technology and pharmaceuticals. Combining sector knowledge with an understanding of the regulatory environment, we support clients in accessing capital, pursuing growth and completing strategic transactions.
Sectors
Sectors
Financials
We advise businesses across banking, insurance, specialty finance, wealth and asset management, and financial technology. Our team brings deep market knowledge and transaction experience to help clients respond to regulatory change, strengthen their market position and pursue growth.
Sectors
Investment Trusts
We advise investment trusts, boards and asset managers across a range of asset classes and investment strategies. Our team provides strategic and capital markets advice to support launches, capital raising, corporate activity and the delivery of long-term shareholder value.
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