Marco is an experienced M&A and corporate finance professional who had served as Head of M&A at Swiss Ventures Group (SWVG) since May 2022. Prior to joining SWVG, he was a Director at CFM Partners, a M&A and corporate finance boutique in Zurich, where he advised on numerous national and international corporate finance projects and M&A transactions. He holds an MSc in Banking & Finance from Zurich University of Applied Sciences.

Elodie is a Senior Associate at BV4 that she joined in November 2022. She is project lead for transaction advisory. Prior to joining the company, Elodie gained experience in project management, strategy and transaction advisory (due diligence, carve-out and integration) in the reinsurance, pharmaceutical and private equity industries. During that time she developed a keen interest in FinTechs and MedTechs. She has a consultancy background and holds a Msc in Finance from Audencia Business School. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors, fast-paced cars and playing badminton.

Paul Jacquot is a senior analyst at BV4 since April 2023. He works on a wide array of projects including startup assessment and valuation, fundraising support and market research. Prior to joining BV4, he gained professional experience in strategy consulting and various startups. Between his bachelor’s degree from Yale University and his masters in strategy and international management from the University of St Gallen, Paul was a member of the Swiss Olympic rowing team. What gets him out of bed in the morning is to work with people who are deeply passionate about what they do.

Michel Schmid works as an analyst at BV4 since October 2022. In his role, he supports a wide range of tasks, including startup assessments, valuations and fundraising support. He studied business administration at the University of St. Gallen. Prior to his new role at BV4, he gained experience in both startups and a venture capital firm focused on growth investments. On his journey so far, he has deepened his knowledge of the fundraising process in various industries. In particular, he was able to gain insights into MedTech/Health care, engineering and digital startups.

Before joining BV4 in spring 2019, Peter spent more than 20 years in management consulting. First at his own company and later at big firms like KPMG and Accenture. During that time, he worked for Private Equity funds and gained experience in a variety of industries such as life sciences, automotive and financial services. His first visit to the Silicon Valley was a turning point in his career. Soon after that, Peter joined BV4 and became an enthusiastic advisor to startup founders, investors and corporations. Most of his work is focused on startup scouting and venture transactions.

Gregory is an Analyst at BV4 since August 2023. Before joining BV4, he gained professional experience in different foodtech startups and founded an upcycling startup back in 2020. He studied Business Administration in his bachelor’s at the University of Zurich before completing his master’s in Business Innovation at the University of St. Gallen. In his free time, he enjoys cooking as well as doing all kinds of sports, including fitness, football, and basketball.