Welcome to Winston Rose
Winston Rose is a premium investment bank specializing in SMEs and mid-sized companies, dedicated to delivering an exclusive range of high-end services to a distinguished clientele. Our bespoke solutions are designed to mitigate the risks associated with both domestic and international transactions while supporting the long-term growth and strategic development of businesses.
Our multidisciplinary team, bringing together legal experts and specialists in financial structuring, mergers & acquisitions, capital raising, and project finance, delivers a unique cross-functional expertise. By combining these complementary skills, we design innovative, tailor-made strategies that enable us to provide our clients with an exceptional standard of service.
Paris
32, avenue Kleber
75116 PARIS
13, rue de Siam
75116 PARIS
London
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Investments in High-Potential projects
Discover investment opportunities in high-potential SMEs and mid-sized companies, carefully selected to deliver outstanding returns while fostering innovation. Leveraging our expertise in mergers & acquisitions, buy-side and sell-side advisory, and capital raising, we identify and present exclusive investment opportunities. In addition to direct investments, we offer a diversified range of wealth management and fixed-income solutions, meticulously tailored to meet your investment objectives.
Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Raising & Project Finance
Our M&A advisory services streamline business acquisitions and disposals, enabling our clients to expand strategically or divest with confidence. At the same time, we specialize in capital raising, helping businesses—particularly SMEs and mid-sized companies—secure the funding required to accelerate growth and drive innovation. Our integrated approach ensures that every transaction is executed efficiently and fully aligned with our clients' long-term strategic objectives.
Tailored Financial Solutions & Digital Assets
Discover a bespoke approach to achieving your financial objectives. Our experts provide tailored financing solutions, including partner lending, lease financing, and bridge loans, designed to support your strategic ambitions at every stage of your business development.
Winston Rose offers a dedicated digital asset concierge service designed to make cryptocurrency investing more accessible while providing personalized guidance to both private individuals and businesses.
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James Hejazi Ph.D
CEO & Partner
James Hejazi Ph.D
CEO & Partner
James Hejazi holds a Doctorate in International Business Law. A former attorney admitted to the Paris Court of Appeal and a European lawyer, he specializes in international relations, corporate law, mergers & acquisitions, and project finance.
For over 20 years, he has advised SME executives as well as major European and international corporations on legal strategy, investment, restructuring, and external growth through mergers and acquisitions.
James serves as a judge at the Paris Economic Activities Court.
Caroline Maîtrejean
Marketing & Communications Director & Partner
Caroline Maîtrejean
Marketing & Communications Director & Partner
Caroline Maîtrejean began her career in China and Mexico, specializing in international trade.
With nearly 15 years of experience in marketing and communications within the international luxury brand sector, she specializes in creating and launching brands in France and internationally.
Florian Canivez
Londres - Associé
Florian Canivez
Londres - Associé
Partner and Managing Director of Altiance Group, where he oversees complex financial and management operations on a daily basis.
Drawing on extensive entrepreneurial experience, he advises business leaders on their growth strategies, with recognized expertise in cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
Previously, he led the CVZ Group, the leading medical transport provider in the Greater Paris region, for over a decade.
Louis Leclerc
Londres - COO - Associé
Louis Leclerc
Londres - COO - Associé
Louis Leclerc is an international business development and strategic relationship management expert, with over a decade of experience working alongside entrepreneurs, investors, family offices, and leading players in the luxury hospitality sector.
A graduate of the Glion Institute of Higher Education, he leverages a strong international network to forge strategic partnerships and unlock high-value business opportunities.
Discover our media appearances
Interview with James Hejazi on the program Regards de Dirigeants
Interview with James Hejazi on BtoBusiness Radio.
How does a Capital Raising process work with Winston Rose?
We support our clients at every stage of the process, from defining the strategy to successfully completing the transaction. Following an in-depth analysis and structuring phase, we prepare the marketing materials, identify the most relevant investors, and manage the entire process through to the final negotiations. Our objective is to maximize your chances of success while securing the best possible terms.
How are we compensated?
Our remuneration is primarily success-based, ensuring that our interests are fully aligned with yours. We are committed to supporting you throughout every stage of the transaction with complete dedication. Depending on the scope of the engagement, advisory fees may be agreed in advance with full transparency.
What types of projects and businesses do we support?
We support business leaders, startups, SMEs, and growing companies with ambitious, high-potential projects. Our expertise covers capital raising, business disposals, acquisitions, and growth transactions across a wide range of industries, with one common requirement: a well-structured, credible project with strong growth potential.
Contact-us
Get in touch with our team for a confidential and personalized consultation.
