Mr. Valinakis has a strong background in investment banking, M&A and capital raising advisory, with experience across the telecommunications, manufacturing, biotech, tech, retail and staffing industries. He has been involved in complex financial transactions in the lower middle market and middle market, including debt financing advisory, private equity buyouts and strategic acquisitions, leveraging his expertise in financial modeling, valuation and deal structuring.
In addition to traditional M&A, Mr. Valinakis has been involved in special situations, advising clients on distressed transactions, debt restructurings and turnaround strategies. His ability to navigate complex financial challenges and structure creative solutions has been instrumental in helping businesses optimize outcomes in high-pressure scenarios.
Before his career in investment banking, Mr. Valinakis was an entrepreneur, gaining hands-on experience in business operations, financial strategy and growth execution. His entrepreneurial background provides a unique perspective in advising clients on both buy-side and sell-side transactions.
He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance with a Minor in FinTech from Florida Atlantic University, graduating Summa Cum Laude. He is fluent in Greek and skilled in financial data tools such as Capital IQ, FactSet, and Bloomberg. Outside of work, he enjoys skiing, boxing, and wakeboarding.