Hennepin Partners
Paul Elbow has a diverse work experience, primarily in the field of investment banking. Paul started their career as a Business Analyst at Chicago Clearing Corporation in January 2014, before interning as a Financial Planning Intern at Lincoln Financial Advisors from June to August 2014. In 2015, they joined Best Buy as a Demand Forecast Analyst for a year. Paul then moved to Quetico Partners in June 2016 as an Investment Banking Analyst, and later transitioned to Hennepin Partners (formerly known as Quetico Partners) in April 2018. Paul worked their way up from an Investment Banking Associate to their current role as Vice President of Investment Banking, which they have been holding since June 2022.
Paul Elbow completed their secondary education at Madison East High School from 2007 to 2011. In 2011, they enrolled at Carleton College and pursued a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Economics. Paul completed their undergraduate studies at Carleton College in 2015. During their time at Carleton College, in 2012, Paul participated in a study abroad program at East China Normal University, focusing on Chinese Studies. In 2013, they also took part in a study abroad program at the University of Cambridge, specifically in Economics.
Hennepin Partners
Hennepin Partners is a middle market investment bank that provides M&A advisory services and strategic advice to entrepreneurs, private equity firms, and corporations. Its diverse transaction services include sell-side M&A advisory, corporates divestitures, recapitalizations, take-private transactions, capital raising and buy-side M&A advisory. Hennepin Partners serves clients globally across a range of sectors including agriculture, business services, consumer, distribution, healthcare, industrial products and services, retail, and technology and software. The senior investment bankers of Hennepin Partners are enthusiastic marketers, strong negotiators, and creative dealmakers. We apply ourselves fully to each client engagement and we never give up. Where others see problems, we see solutions and opportunities. We are supported by talented colleagues who work long hours to ensure the success of each deal. The effectiveness of Hennepin Partners is evident in the exceptional valuations and deal terms we have secured for clients over the course of many years. Experience: Hennepin Partners' senior professionals possess decades of investment banking experience. Collectively the team has executed hundreds of transactions with aggregate transaction values exceeding $20 billion. Senior Attention: Hundreds of decisions must be made over the course of a deal, and it’s not always apparent which decisions will have lasting consequences. For this reason, our senior professionals lead every deal and are hands-on at every step of the process. We believe there is no substitute for senior attention. Boutique Feel / Global Reach: A boutique firm is able to create close-knit client relationships, but many boutiques are strictly regional. Our track record includes clients and buyers that span the globe. We provide high levels of client service and a proven ability to reach buyers and sellers around the world.