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The origin of every M&A deal:
the right data and the key person.

Origination is neither a sourcing tool nor an investment bank. It’s a team of analysts augmented by AI, supporting you from strategy to closing: sourcing, introductions, and negotiation.

Target search platform (keywords, activities, geography, size)
Database enriched by our AI agents (financial, legal, shareholding, governance, technology, sector, strategy, positioning and customer typology data)
CRM (dashboard, pipeline and listings)
Dedicated team (advisory, analysis and matchmaking)
Dare to leverage Competitive Intelligence.

Our scope of action

M&A

Identify and reach out to targets.

Strategy

Map and approach potential counterparties.

Investment

Identify and engage with potential investors or investment opportunities.

Our method

Coordination

Growth project management.

Sourcing

Identification of research segments.

Outreach

Connecting with relevant targets.

The 4 pillars of Competitive Intelligence

1. Screening

Defining a research scope
Target sourcing
Data enrichment

2. OSINT*

Database of 20 million companies
Scraping bots


*Open Source Intelligence

3. Outreach

Direct outreach to target companies

4. HUMINT*

Target evaluation via videoconference, phone call, or in-person meeting


*Human Intelligence

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Team

Thibert Bullier-Sémézis
CEO
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Guillaume Fontan
CTO
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Antoine Rougier
Associate
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François Ribadeau Dumas
Associate
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Simona Matovic
Analyst
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Alice Senecal
Analyst
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Hugo Moigneau
Analyst
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On average, a buy-side M&A transaction is completed within 9 months.

CLIENT CASE STUDY

Strategic thinking on development strategy

Build-up focus areas:
- New geographic area
- Market expansion
- Acquisition of new talent

‍Strategy 1: Organic growth (core business) to integrate new teams
Strategy 2: Development and strengthening of new business lines (non-core)

Defining the research scope

Strategy 1 expertise areas:
- Studies and advice on air and water
- Manufacturer of centrifugal fans
- Manufacturer of air handling units
- Producer of circular silent products
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Strategy 2 expertise areas:
- Acoustic manufacturer for aeraulics
- Manufacturer of textile ducts
- Studies and advice on fluid mechanics

Sourcing - OSINT

Our analysts, supported by our AI agents, identify companies and enrich their profiles with qualitative information.
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Screening phase KPIs:
- Targets identified: 290
- Validated targets: 178 (61%)

Outreach - HUMINT

We reach out to validated targets to facilitate introductions (email, LinkedIn, phone, letter, WhatsApp).
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Contact phase KPIs:
- Interested targets: 30 (17%)
- NDAs signed: 12 (40%)

Negotiation and closing

Support is provided all the way through to the signing of the SPA (Share Purchase Agreement), including advisory on valuation-related matters.
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Negotiation phase KPIs:
- Financial information shared: 5 (42%)
- LOIs sent: 3 (60%)
- LOIs countersigned: 2 (67%)
- Acquisitions completed: 2 (100%)

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Thibert Bullier-Sémézis
CEO
Previously, Thibert worked with various investment banks specializing in the small and mid-cap segment. He notably participated in various transactions with investment funds (Eurazeo, Tikehau Capital, UI Investissement, Arkea Capital, etc.) and large groups (ASN, CBRE, etc.) in their build-up strategies.
After joining Clearwater International within the Origination division, he decided to offer a business intelligence consulting service around strategic mergers and acquisitions.
Thibert is also an M&A Operation Expert for the French investment fund Naxicap Partners.
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Guillaume Fontan
CTO
Guillaume joined Origination as CTO. A graduate of Centrale Lyon and Imperial College, he has developed deep expertise in building LLMs and AI agents tailored to operational challenges.

Before joining Origination, he contributed to the development of AI-driven analytics tools for a London-based startup, worked on large-scale web platforms in the real-estate tech sector, and helped build complex software systems in the cloud technology industry.
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Antoine Rougier
Associate
Antoine joined Origination as an analyst after working at the investment bank Edmond de Rothschild, where he specialized in business origination and mergers and acquisitions for small and medium-sized companies. Antoine has been involved in acquisition missions for medium and large French companies, particularly in the industrial and business services sectors. Antoine holds a Master's degree in Asset Management and Investment Banking from EDHEC Business School.
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Simona Matovic
Analyst
A graduate of ESCP's Master's in Finance, Simona completed several internships, allowing her to experience private equity and financial consulting.
She first worked at Quilvest, where she participated in the analysis of investment opportunities and portfolio monitoring. She then joined EY in Transaction Services, developing her skills in financial due diligence and modeling. This experience gave her a deep understanding of the financial and strategic issues related to transactions, as well as the ability to thrive in demanding and international environments.
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François Ribadeau Dumas
Associate
A graduate of Arts et Métiers, François moved into finance by following a course at the École de Guerre Économique. He then strengthened his experience by joining a start-up as the CEO's right-hand man, where he participated in the company's strategic and operational development. This career path allowed him to combine high-level technical training with a detailed understanding of financial and entrepreneurial issues, as well as an ability to evolve in dynamic and demanding environments.
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Alice Senecal
Analyst
A graduate of EDHEC Business School, Alice built her career on a rigorous academic background in finance, complemented by experience as a financial analyst.Her career has a strong international dimension, shaped by experiences abroad that enabled her to develop a high level of adaptability and ease in multicultural environments.Together, these experiences have allowed her to build a comprehensive view of financial challenges, combining analytical rigor, international perspective, and a strong sense of responsibility.
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Hugo Moigneau
Analyst
A graduate with a Master’s degree in Finance from IÉSEG, Hugo completed several internships that enabled him to develop strong expertise in financial analysis and Private Equity. He began his career in audit at EY before joining Ardian’s investment teams, where he further strengthened his skills in financial modeling and company valuation.

These diverse experiences have given him an in-depth understanding of the financial challenges associated with investment transactions, as well as a strong ability to perform in demanding and international environments.
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