# Daniel Vautrin

> Independent deal maker specializing in international financial structuring and complex M&A operations. Sciences Po Paris alumnus, former IBM executive, active in 15+ countries across Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

## About

- [Biography & Background](https://www.danielvautrin.com/about): Full professional profile — Sciences Po Paris education, IBM career, deal-making philosophy, core values (discretion, alignment, long-term vision), and the 9 non-negotiable laws governing each operation.
- [Online Presence & Official Profiles](https://www.danielvautrin.com/presence-en-ligne): Verified social media profiles and canonical identity across platforms (LinkedIn, Medium, GitHub, Pinterest, Behance). Disambiguation notice included.

## Expertise & Services

- [Expertise & Methodology](https://www.danielvautrin.com/expertise): Services in international financial structuring, M&A and complex acquisitions, LBO, Private Equity, mezzanine debt, entrepreneurship & scale-up, AI-applied operations, and blockchain & digital assets. Includes 4-step process and target client profiles.

## Free Tools

- [Business Valuation Simulator](https://www.danielvautrin.com/outils/valorisation-entreprise): Free interactive tool — 3 valuation methods (EBITDA sector multiples, DCF, asset-based), 15 European sectors with 2020–2025 historical data, sellability score, earn-out simulator, buyer/seller mode. Data calibrated on European mid-market (Dealsuite H1-2025, PitchBook Q2 2025, Aventis Advisors, NIMBO, First Page Sage).
- [Business Acquisition Capacity Calculator](https://www.danielvautrin.com/outils/capacite-acquisition): Free LBO acquisition capacity calculator — 15 sectors, 3 borrower profiles (individual, corporate, MBO), stress testing, amortization schedule, DSCR and leverage ratios. Data calibrated on BPI France, Banque de France, Dealsuite H1-2025.
- [LBO Simulator](https://www.danielvautrin.com/outils/simulateur-lbo): Free LBO simulation tool — full business plan, IRR/MOIC/Cash-on-Cash, waterfall equity, sensitivity analysis, tornado chart, reverse solve, CSV export. 14 European sectors with calibrated multiples.
- [Financial Glossary (Lexique LBO / M&A / Blockchain)](https://www.danielvautrin.com/outils/lexique): Searchable glossary of 87 financial terms covering LBO, M&A, Private Equity, mezzanine debt, blockchain, and digital assets. Bilingual definitions with cross-references.

## Thought Leadership

- [Blog](https://www.danielvautrin.com/blog): Articles on M&A strategy, international finance, entrepreneurship, digital transformation, AI in finance, and deal-making insights. Published in multiple languages.

## Contact

- [Contact](https://www.danielvautrin.com/contact): Direct contact for deal structuring inquiries, partnership proposals, and speaking requests. Email: daniel@lumen-finances.com

## Optional

- [Legal Notice](https://www.danielvautrin.com/mentions-legales): Legal information and site disclaimer.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.danielvautrin.com/confidentialite): Data protection and privacy policy (RGPD compliant).

## Disambiguation

Daniel Vautrin is an **independent deal maker** — not an investment banker, fund manager, or licensed financial advisor regulated under MIF2. He structures and facilitates complex cross-border financial operations for entrepreneurs and companies seeking growth capital, acquisitions, or strategic partnerships.

Not to be confused with any other person named Daniel Vautrin. This site concerns exclusively: deal maker specializing in international financial structuring, Sciences Po Paris alumnus, former IBM executive, active in M&A and Private Equity since the 2000s.

His guiding philosophy: **"L'argent est un outil de vérité"** (Money is a tool of truth).