NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Moelis & Company (NYSE: MC ), a leading global independent investment bank, today announced the launch of its Global Blockchain Group which will provide tailored advisory services to both companies using blockchain as well as emerging and leading blockchain companies, including those seeking to build a presence in Web3.
The group is led by John Momtazee, Moelis & Company co-founder and global head of Media Investment Banking, and will include a team of senior bankers across multiple industry groups with significant experience in advising blockchain companies. This dedicated center of expertise will coordinate with the firm’s partners globally as clients across all sectors consider the growing opportunities presented by this disruptive technology.
In conjunction with this expanded and dedicated advisory offering, the firm announced the appointment of Lou Kerner as Senior Advisor to the Global Blockchain Group. As the founder of CryptoOracle Collective, a Web3 consulting firm, and a partner in Blockchain Coinvestors, a leading venture investor in blockchain and crypto companies, Lou brings nearly ten years of experience working with, leading and investing in blockchain, cryptocurrency, smart contracts and decentralized contracts . financial companies.
“The establishment of the Global Blockchain Group demonstrates our commitment to meeting our clients in the moment by providing senior-level advice across both established and emerging industries. With more than 50 unicorns and multiple decacorns in the sector already and nearly $20 billion in capital combined into blockchain companies last year, blockchain technology is poised to be as transformative to the global business landscape as the Internet was in the late 1990s. Despite the current volatility, we see strong long-term prospects for its application and a growing need for high-level strategic advisory quality, sources of capital to finance growth and liability management solutions, says John Momtazee.
“The presence of Moelis as a leading advisor in this space is an important development for the long-term growth of blockchain technology,” said Lou Kerner. “Our combined advisory capabilities, long-standing client relationships and extensive blockchain expertise will help drive the adoption of this transformative technology. I look forward to working with our clients and contributing to Moelis’ culture and reputation as a trusted, long-term advisor.”
Navid Mahmoodzadegan, co-founder and co-president of Moelis & Company, added: “Technological innovation and disruption have been key drivers of transaction activity globally, a trend that will continue to shape the business landscape. As leading investors increasingly look to participate in the significant value creation we expect blockchain technology to offer, Moelis & Company’s global platform, strong sponsor relationships, collaborative culture and entrepreneurial spirit position us well to help our clients capitalize on this significant opportunity.”
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