Dirk Felsmann

Head of DACH Investment Banking bei William Blair

Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany

About

Dirk Felsmann is a Managing Director and Partner based in the firm’s Frankfurt office. He is part of the firm’s Global Financial Sponsors Group with a focus on the DACH region. He joined William Blair’s investment banking team in 2013. Prior to William Blair, he worked for Dresdner Kleinwort/Commerzbank. Notable, recent transactions: - RadCentre - sale to EDL - Valeara - sale to Luxempart - Pfanner - acquisition by GENUI - UVEX - acquisition by Warburg Pincus - Dec - acquisition by ICG - Primutec - sale to Trill Impact - checkmk - strategic investment from PSG - Osypka - acquisition by Armira - smaXtec - sales to KKR / Highland Europe Contact Information: Telephone: +49 69 509 527 614 email: [email protected] https://www.williamblair.com/en/Investment-Banking.aspx

Experience

  • William Blair (13 yrs 7 mos)
    • Head of D/A/CH Investment Banking
      Oct 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 10 mos

    • Managing Director & Partner
      Jan 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 7 mos

    • Head of D/A/CH Financial Sponsor Coverage
      Jan 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 7 mos

  • Commerzbank AG (Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany)
    • Vice President
      Jan 2011 - Dec 2012 · 2 yrs

    • Associate
      Jan 2009 - Dec 2010 · 2 yrs

  • Dresdner Kleinwort (Frankfurt Rhine-Main Metropolitan Area)
    • Associate
      Jan 2008 - Dec 2008 · 1 yr

      Mergers & Acquisitions

    • Analyst
      Jan 2005 - Dec 2007 · 3 yrs

      Mergers & Acquisitions