Full-Time
Vice President
Aeris Partners
11-50 employees
M&A advisory for software and SaaS
Compensation Overview
$250k/yr
Boston, MA, USA
In Person
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- MBA or equivalent experience in finance or corporate strategy is expected for a Vice President level role
- high calibre leadership with strong communication, teamwork, and client-facing skills
- strong analytical skills capable of performing financial and valuation analyses
- experience working in or with Mergers and Acquisitions advisory or related deal execution environment is implied by the role
- Assist with preparation of market and operating analyses, information memoranda, marketing presentations, and financial and valuation analyses
- Support Directors and Managing Directors during all phases of Mergers and Acquisitions execution, including transaction development, execution, negotiation, and strategy
- Supervise and develop Analysts
- Contribute to firm best practices and culture
- Build industry relationships
Aeris Partners is a technology M&A investment bank that helps high-growth software, SaaS, digital media, business information, and technology-enabled services companies buy or sell themselves. It acts as a registered broker-dealer under FINRA/SIPC and uses its industry knowledge, long-standing relationships, and focus on flawless execution to close deals for clients. The process centers on advisory services: sourcing opportunities, valuing companies, negotiating terms, structuring transactions, and guiding the deal to closing. Compared with peers, Aeris Partners emphasizes a unified,
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Founded
2010
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Software and SaaS exit markets continue maturing, expanding Aeris advisory opportunities.
- Consolidation activity accelerates across EdTech, FinTech, GovTech verticals through 2026.
- West Coast expansion captures PE/VC deal flow from San Francisco tech ecosystem.
What critics are saying
- Piper Sandler poaches Aeris talent, crippling West Coast operations within 18 months.
- Larger boutiques undercut Aeris on EdTech/FinTech mandates, eroding deal flow.
- SF office faces cash burn if mandates stall amid 2026 tech M&A slowdown.
What makes Aeris Partners unique
- Vertical-specific M&A expertise in high-growth EdTech, FinTech, GovTech, Healthcare IT sectors.
- Gray Eklund's promotion to Managing Director strengthens West Coast leadership continuity since 2022.
- Domain expertise in regulated verticals commanding higher deal multiples and complexity premiums.
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Benefits
Professional Development Budget
Flexible Work Hours
Company News
BOSTON and SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aeris Partners LLC ("Aeris Partners" or "Aeris"), a leading technology M&A investment bank, is excited to announce the launch of its new San Francisco, California office and the addition of Gray Eklund, Director, to help drive the firm's West Coast expansion. Aeris Partners provides best-in-class M&A advisory services to leading private equity, venture capital, and founder-owned software, SaaS, and tech-enabled services companies spanning a range of high-growth verticals, including EdTech, FinTech, GovTech and Healthcare IT, among others. The firm leverages extensive domain expertise, a distinguished M&A execution track record, and an unwavering commitment to delivering superior outcomes on behalf of its clients
Gray Eklund joins Aeris with more than 15 years of technology investment banking, M&A and financial services industry experience.