Artificial Intelligence Annual Report 2025

Behind this Report

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Aksh Patel Associate Since 2021, Aksh Patel he has been involved in transactions across FE International. He focuses on technology, AI, digital services, and digital media sectors. He previously worked in telemedicine and equity research. linkedin" Icon - Download for free – Iconduck

Ismael Wrixen Executive Chairman

Ismael Wrixen is the Executive Chairman of FE International and the CEO of ThriveCart. He is a member of the Forbes Finance Council and a NACVA 40 Under 40 Award winner. Before FE, Wrixen was in large-cap M&A investment banking, where he executed several high-profile public deals, namely in the technology sector.

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Thomas Smale Chief Executive Officer

Thomas Smale dedicates his career to helping founders get acquired on their terms. He built FE into the leading advisor for lower middle market technology businesses. FE's team has completed over 1,500 transactions with a combined value of over $50 billion. Thomas offers invaluable technical, diligence, and negotiation advice to early-stage and seasoned business owners alike.

Kanika Arora Analyst

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Kanika Arora has 3+ years of experience and has over $4 billion in combined deal value across her career. Her focus is the Diversified Industries & Transportation vertical, covering chemicals, capital goods, transportation, A&D, and the airlines sector. Previously, she was an IB analyst at J.P Morgan in M&A, IPO, and shareholder activism space.

Randal Stephenson Head of Investment Banking

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Randal Stephenson has over 25 years of experience in both M&A advisory and debt and equity capital raising. He has closed over 300 transactions valued at $44 billion across 22 countries. Before FE, he held senior investment banking positions at Merrill Lynch, Jefferies, CIT Group, and Duff & Phelps.

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