Frederic Cassani

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About Frederic Cassani

Investment Banking Executive | Capital Advisory & M&A | Structured Finance With 19 years of international experience in investment banking, I specialize in capital advisory (debt & equity raising both private equity & real estate), leveraged finance, and M&A. My career spans top-tier institutions including BIL Corporate Finance, Société Générale CIB, HSBC, BPCE, and Mazars, across Luxembourg, France, and the UK. At BIL, I founded and lead the BIL Corporate Finance division, building a market-leading platform in Luxembourg. I manage a high-performing Pana European team of 11 professionals, delivering tailored financial solutions to Entrepreneurs WM, family offices, corporates, and asset managers. I advise private equity & real estate transactions in Europe ranging from €20M to €250M, with expertise in: Debt & equity raising M&A strategy and execution Restructuring situations/special situations Structured senior financing including LBOs, real estate financing, HoldCo-NAV financing including syndication strategy I bring a strategic mindset, a hands-on approach, and a track record of closing complex deals that drive growth and long-term value. Track Record I have successfully advised and led over 70 transactions in the small and mid-market segments (private equity and real estate) across Europe, primarily in France, Luxembourg & Belgium, with a cumulative transaction value exceeding €2.5 billion. Educational Background MSc in Corporate Finance – ESCP Europe (Paris), Tesol (Sheffield UK), MBA – IAE (France), MSc in Sport Marketing – University of Strasbourg (France) Native French speaker, Fluent in English, basic understanding of German and Luxembourgish 🧘‍ About Me I’m a proud single dad of two, passionate about Stoicism, and committed to a life of resilience, fun, and balance. Whether I’m running through Luxembourg, surfing in Hossegor, reading a book, or meditating, I believe in living actively and mindfully. I’m a strong advocate for emotional health, diversity, and inclusion—on a mission to build spaces where everyone feels valued and empowered, at work, at home, and everywhere in between.