Stijn van Groeningen

Company: Arma Partners
Job Description: Vice President
Age: 32
Years of working experience in M&A: 6

Bio
Stijn van Groeningen has a professional background in the financial sector. He earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Finance and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in International Business Administration from Tilburg University. Additionally, he completed his secondary education (VWO) at Ichthus Lyceum.

Professionally, Stijn began his career as a Marketing Associate at Achmea Investment Management, where he held both an internship and a temporary position in 2016. He then worked as a Research Assistant at TIAS Business School and completed internships at PhiDelphi Corporate Finance and Houlihan Lokey, further sparking his interest in mergers and acquisitions.

His investment banking career started at Nielen Schuman, where he worked as an analyst for two years. In 2020, he joined Arma Partners in London, progressing from Investment Banking Analyst to Investment Banking Associate, and ultimately becoming Vice President in 2024.

What are the specialties of this talent?
Deep sector knowledge in software m&a

How does the talent distinguish itself from its peers?
Very pragmatic, leads large multi billion dollar deals

What impact does the talent have within the organization?
Leading software benelux origination

What impact does the talent have outside the organization?
Increasingly being the advisor of choice for Dutch clients

To what extent does the talent makes the difference to clients?
Sector based advice that is unique on a global scale

Why does the talent deserves this nomination?
Hard working, most knowledgeable guy his age in the industry