Strategic advice for founder-led companies
Chateau Partners is built for situations where positioning, trust, and judgment matter more than running a generic sell-side auction. Engagements are selected on fit and situation rather than deal size, with only senior involvement from the first conversation to close.
No predetermined success fee and no minimum that could bias advice toward closing a bad deal
Client sets the transaction fee after value has been delivered
No lock-in. Either side can end the engagement at any time, with no tail period
15 years at tier 1 banks
Senior roles at Morgan Stanley and Lazard in Silicon Valley and London
14 years at Chateau Partners
M&A advisory built for founder-led companies and investors
No junior handoffs
Senior judgment and involvement from start to finish
Referral only
Every engagement earned through trust, discretion, and results