Derek Bell
Managing Director
New York, USA
Derek is a Managing Director based in New York, with over 24 years of investment banking experience primarily focused on M&A for tech services companies.
Value to clients
- Deep M&A transaction expertise across professional and tech-enabled services
- Trusted advisor to founders, C-suite executives, and private equity investors
- Skilled in positioning businesses for strategic partnerships, leading deal execution, and negotiating successful outcomes
- Known for direct, responsive communication and hands-on support from engagement to close
Experience
Before joining Equiteq, Derek led the tech-enabled services coverage efforts at D.A. Davidson and previously at GCA Advisors. He began his investment banking career in 2001, with earlier roles at Piper Jaffray, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and CIBC World Markets. Derek has specialized in tech-enabled services since 2005.
Other things about Derek
- Married with two daughters
- Lived in Japan for eight years before beginning his banking career
- Enjoys travel and exploring new cultures
DEALS
Royalty/Software License Compliance
Connor Consulting
STRATEGIC GROWTH PARTNERSHIP
Acacia Group
Databricks
Lovelytics- Datalytics
ACQUIRED
Datalytics
Technology & Data Consulting
The Bridge
SOLD TO
North Highland
Microsoft / Azure
TMC-Haven
RECAPITALIZED BY
Haven Capital Partners
Healthcare Tech
Focus Solutions-EIR
SOLD TO
EIR Partners
Software Engineering
RAVL-MML
SOLD TO
MML Capital
Salesforce, RevOps
Lane Four
INVESTMENT BY
VSS Capital Partners
ESG Advisory
Malk Partners
SOLD TO
SLR Consulting
Procurement Consulting
Treya Partners
PLATFORM INVESTMENT BY
VSS Capital Partners
Anaplan
Tru Consulting (Management Consulting)
RECEIVED INVESTMENT FROM
Superstep Capital
