Stout announces the opening of its newest office in Germany. Located in Berlin, Stout’s third office in Europe will provide cross-border mergers, acquisitions, equity financing, and debt financing coverage for Germany and the market regions of Western Europe, Eastern Europe, and the Nordics.

In conjunction with this announcement, Stout welcomes Mathis Wilke as Managing Director to lead the office and serve as a senior member of the global technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) practice. Mathis brings deep expertise in international mergers, acquisitions, and financing across numerous industries, with an emphasis on TMT. Specifically, Mathis has managed sector coverage in the areas of artificial intelligence, software, mobility, industrial technology, business services, technology platforms, and digital media. In addition, Mathis will contribute his extensive network in Greater China and work closely with Stout’s offices across the region on Sino-European transactions.

Prior to joining Stout, Mathis served as Executive Director for ACXIT Capital Partners and led the European TMT sector coverage within the investment banking division of IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG in Frankfurt. Mathis earned a Master of Business Administration from China Europe International Business School (CEIBS), in Shanghai, and a Diplom-Kaufmann from EBS Universität, in Oestrich-Winkel. He speaks German, English, Spanish, and Mandarin.

Stout also welcomes Kevin Kissner as a Vice President in the Investment Banking group and as a member of the global TMT practice. He is also based in Berlin. His investment banking experience comprises mergers and acquisitions as well as corporate and leveraged finance. At Stout, Kevin will contribute his experience to also provide high-growth companies with tailored equity and debt financing solutions.

“Germany is the world’s fourth-largest economy, and its capital city, Berlin, has emerged as a European powerhouse for high-growth companies and technology divisions of global market leaders across all industries,” said Mathis. “Stout embraces this entrepreneurial spirit combined with a relentless commitment to excellence and brings another impressive growth story to the region. I’m very excited to help advance the firm’s European expansion and commitment to Germany.”

“It’s a great pleasure to welcome Mathis and Kevin to Stout,” said Keith Sipes, Managing Director and Head of the Technology, Media, and Telecom investment banking group at Stout. “They bring tremendous technology expertise and a vast global network to the firm. I look forward to immediate collaboration and rapid growth in cross-border opportunities.”

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