We turn complexity into value.

The best opportunities are not obvious. And we know where they are.

Services

Mergers & Acquisitions

An M&A transaction is when companies merge or one acquires another to achieve strategic goals. We advise sellers (sell-side), leading structuring, positioning, and execution of the deal.

Capital Raising

Capital raising is when startups secure funding from investors to scale growth. We advise founders (sell-side), structuring the round, positioning the story, and leading negotiations to close.

Special Situations

Special situations involve complex or distressed scenarios requiring tailored strategic and financial solutions. We advise stakeholders, structuring options, repositioning assets, and leading negotiations to maximize outcomes.

Why choose us

01.

Entrepeneur-led

You will not be served by interns, but by a highly experienced senior team only.

02.

Global Reach

Our expertise enables us to access all sorts of investors across all continents.

03.

Non-Obvious Buyers

We identify angles others miss and deliver results under pressure.

04.

Senior Team

Our team of executives is hands-on, supporting clients from start to finish.

05.

Capital Access

We access capital across multiple structures and geographies, with a strong focus on the U.S. market.

06.

Highly Customizable

Every deal is unique. And every client is distinct.

Our Team

Rafael Guerra

Founding Partner | US, Israel and Brazil

guerra [at] apeltrys.com

Former M&A, corporate strategy, and business recovery executive at EY-Parthenon and Strategy&, and partner at boutique advisory firms. Previously to founding Apeltrys, he led transactions for clients including a US$40bn+ global telecom operator, a US$80bn+ oil & gas company in Latin America, a US$20bn+ global consumer retail group, a US$10bn+ food ingredients multinational, a US$50bn+ Brazilian financial institution, and multiple Brazilian middle-market companies (US$10m–US$500m revenue) across B2B services, IT services, artificial intelligence, healthcare, industrials, and infrastructure.
Marcos Karpovas

Senior Advisor | US, Israel and Brazil

karpovas [at] apeltrys.com

Previously to joining Apeltrys, he was a former senior executive at EY-Parthenon, focused on telecom, media, and technology (TMT), primarily advising a US$40bn+ global telecom operator, a Brazilian telecom group with multi-billion revenue scale, and US$20bn-US$60bn global technology companies, among others across the TMT landscape in Brazil and internationally. Held a 16-year tenure at the biggest telecom operator in Brazil, with roles spanning controllership, strategy, project management, and execution of complex strategic initiatives, including involvement in major M&A transactions such as the acquisition of a leading Brazilian broadband provider and the consolidation of a national mobile operator. Also served as a strategy consultant at Integration Consulting and Accenture.