Meet our team

Etienne is a French and Austrian citizen, fluent in French, English, and German. He has seven years of experience in sales, specializing in client relationship development. After graduating from emlyon business school in Lyon, Etienne began his career in IT consulting before transitioning to the leadership coaching sector, both in fast-paced growth environments. Since joining Dedale, Etienne has been leading sales and investor relations efforts in France, Nordics and the DACH region.

Eve, based in Cebu, began her career in customer service and as a virtual executive assistant supporting U.S.-based C-level executives. She joined Dedale as a Network Research Planner and now leads a team of 9, focusing on mentoring, collaboration, and driving performance across research and interview coordination.

Ewald is originally from south of France and currently resides in Paris. He had past experience within the Bryan Garnier & Co, TMT team as merger & acquisition analyst and within the Seven2 Development investment team as private equity analyst. Ewald joined the Research team in early 2025 as an Investment & Strategy Analyst, after a year spent at HSG St Gallen within the Bank & Finance Master Exchange Progamme. He graduated from EDHEC Business School Grande Ecole Programme and speaks fluent French and English.

Born and currently residing in the Cebu, Philippines, Femelyn holds a Bachelor's Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. Accumulating nearly 3 years of experience as a Bookkeeper and Data Processor in a local firm, she made a career move in early 2021 by joining Dedale as a pioneering Network Research Planner. Femelyn plays a role in the expert discovery process, engaging in sourcing, planning, and coordination of interviews. Her expertise spans across segments such as Construction, Location Software, Digital Commerce, GRC & Healthcare, and CoreTech Space.

Gauthier was born and raised in French Brittany and developed an interest in programming during his early teens. He graduated from Epitech and then spent two years in South Korea, where he studied and worked, gaining exposure to diverse cultures. Following his return, Gauthier worked at Acolad, a leading European localization service provider, where he became an Engineering Manager and contributed to the company's technological advancement. In September 2024, Gauthier joined Dedale as a Tech Lead, aiming to enhance the company's technological capabilities and develop its technical teams.

Originally from Vietnam, Han has a background in market research and business analysis, gained through her role at Ipsos and her studies in International Business Economics at Foreign Trade University. As a Network Research Planner at Dedale, she identifies and connects with industry experts to support investment research initiatives. Her experience in market research and relationship management enables her to engage with key professionals, providing valuable insights for informed investment decisions.

Investment Analyst at Dedale, supporting private equity clients with deep-dive research on vertical B2B software markets. Previously worked in M&A at UniCredit and Spada Partners, and in Asset Management at Mediolanum. Strong academic background from EDHEC and Bocconi, with a focus on corporate finance, valuation, and LBO modeling.

Giovanni is a Content Engagement Associate at Dedale, where he ensures the success of clients on a day-to-day basis. His professional journey started as a Content Specialist for a freelancer catering to Beauty, Pets, SaaS, and Sports industries. He then proceeded to explore towards Australian Financing as a Client Services Officer, as well as a General Virtual Assistant freelancer focusing on Marketing.

Glazy is based in Cebu and holds a Bachelor of Science in Management Accounting from the University of San Jose-Recoletos. She started her career as a Data Analyst, where she validated report accuracy, provided data-driven insights, and automated reporting processes using SQL. Glazy also has experience as a data specialist, focusing on data interpretation, reporting, and process optimization. At Dedale, Glazy is involved in the end-to-end process of the companies' profile commercialization initiative, interpreting and analyzing market research data, and delivering accurate, publication-ready company profiles as a Data Operations Specialist.

Born and raised in Paris, he benefits from hands-on experience in private equity through internships at Lauxera Capital Partners, Seven2, and Ardian, where he primarily worked on tech-focused deals. He joined Dedale Intelligence as a Strategy & Investment Analyst after graduating from EMLyon Business School.

Hugo was born and raised in France. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Management and a Master’s degree in Finance from Skema Business School, graduating in 2024. Prior to joining Dedale as an Investment & Strategy Analyst, he worked as an M&A analyst intern at Altamoda and BNP Paribas CIB. He is fluent in French and English.

Jaysel is based in Cebu and has a background in Accounting Technology. Before joining Dedale, she worked in sourcing and social media marketing, where she developed skills in data analysis and process optimization. In April 2024, she joined BF Conseil—Dedale’s sister company—as a Finance and Admin Associate, supporting the CEO and executive assistant with financial operations and administrative tasks. She now works at Dedale as a Data Operations Specialist, where she helps build company profiles by analyzing market research data and ensuring accuracy for publication.

Born in France, Jeanne has also gained international experience after living in China and Spain. After gaining diverse professional experience across various industries, she joined Dedale to align her strategic skills with her interest in the tech sector.

Jeff, based in Cebu, Philippines, holds a degree in Business Administration. With a diverse background across multiple industries including retail, contact centers, telecom, and finance, Jeff has honed his skills in various roles such as site management, quality control, escalations, operations management, and innovations. Currently serving as a Senior Operations Specialist, Jeff leverages his extensive experience to review and optimize operational processes, driving efficiency and innovation within the organization.

Jenny Dee, currently residing in Cebu, Philippines, achieved honors in earning her Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education and holds a license as a teacher practitioner. With over 5 years of experience in recruitment, real estate, and offshore administrative tasks, she made a career shift by joining Dedale in 2021 as a Communication Specialist, subsequently transitioning to a Recruitment Specialist role. Currently, she serves as a Network Research Planner, actively engaged in expert research for B2B companies. Her role involves collecting insights through post-call interviews for segments such as Insurtech, Information Database, Niche ERP, Customer Experience Platform, and Order and Warehouse Management Systems.

Jonas, originally from Germany, holds a Master’s in Strategic Management from HEC Paris and a Bachelor's in International Management from ESB Business School, including an exchange at NEOMA in France. He gained experience at Henkel in Strategic and Financial Controlling, at sennder in Corporate M&A, and at Roland Berger in Strategy Consulting between Munich and Chicago. Now an Investment & Strategy Analyst at Dedale, Jonas is fluent in German, English, and French, and speaks some Spanish.

Rafa, based in Cebu, holds a Bachelor's degree in Education with a focus on English. With over 2 years of experience in administration and operations, he specializes in process optimization and data management using tools like Google Sheets and Airtable. Rafa leads a team in the Content Operation Department, overseeing quality assurance for 1,000+ transcripts, ensuring content accuracy, consistency, and process efficiency. He has also contributed to the migration, QA, and reporting of 300+ company profiles.

Julia, originally from Latvia, has lived in France for 20 years. After 2 years at BNP Paribas, a leading European bank, as an internal auditor, she joined Boston Consulting Group, leading strategy and investment projects in Financial Services (core specialization) and across FMCG, Retail, and Airports sectors, for 5 years. She then led digital transformation and innovation projects at a top 5 French insurer, focusing on M&A and health insurance for 4 years. Since 2021, Julia has been the Managing Director and COO of Dedale, overseeing global research, finance, HR, and operations. She speaks English, French, and Russian and graduated with distinction from HEC Paris in 2010.

Julien is originally from and currently resides in France. He spent the first 5 years of his career at Société Générale in investment banking, initially focusing on large-cap merger and acquisition, and later transitioning to equity research where he covered business services companies. Julien then joined Lazard as part of the sustainable investing team, notably covering green techs. At Dedale, Julien oversees research on listed software companies and serves as deputy CFO. He speaks English, French, and Spanish, and graduated from IÉSEG School of Management.

Junela hails from Cebu, Philippines and holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. After gaining over 5 years of experience in customer support, ESL instruction, process training, and quality performance analysis, Junela entered Dedale where she specialized in Talent Acquisition/Network Research, handling tasks such as drafting job descriptions, sourcing talents, conducting interviews, and orchestrating onboarding schedules. After 2 years in this position, Junela has remained with Dedale since 2021, concentrating on filling diverse positions ranging from internships to leadership roles in Paris, Cebu, and Cairo.

Junhao was born in China and has lived in Paris for over 6 years. He joined Dedale in 2021 as an Investment Research Analyst, working on multiple segment reviews and due diligence projects in areas like Supply Chain, Industrial, Financial Services, and GIS. Before joining Dedale, he had over 2 years of experience in PE and VC, including at BNP Paribas Asset Management and First Bridge Ventures. Junhao is a graduate of Hong Kong Polytechnic University and holds a Master's degree in Management from ESSEC Business School.

Kylia was born and raised in Paris. She recently graduated from EDHEC Business School with a double degree: Master in Management and MSc in Corporate Finance. Before joining Dedale, she gained experience as an M&A Analyst Intern at Flack&Cie and Equiteq. Kylia is fluent in both French and English.

Lanz is a Psychology graduate from Cebu Normal University with a strong background in recruitment and lead generation. He is driven by a passion for connecting individuals with the right opportunities and supporting organizations in building high-performing teams. At Dedale, Lanz utilizes his expertise in recruitment to effectively engage with leads, ensuring a seamless match for every project.

Lara was born and raised in Cebu, Philippines, alternating between living in the city and the suburbs. Before joining Dedale, she garnered a portfolio of work across multiple fields, like journalism and media, contributing news articles for Rappler, and joining several film productions. She also has a background in leads generation from her time as an e-commerce assistant. In 2024, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication degree from the University of the Philippines Cebu. Lara is fluent in English, Cebuano, and Filipino.

Lina was born in the US and raised in Morocco. After preparatory classes and five years at HEC Paris, she gained strong experience in Private Equity and Strategic M&A. She then spent nearly two years in strategy consulting, advising asset managers in Europe and the US on market entry, business strategy, and M&A. Lina joined Dedale as an Associate, leveraging her background to support clients in evaluating B2B software investments. She speaks English, French, Arabic, and Spanish.

Linh was born and raised in Hanoi and is fluent in three languages: Vietnamese, English, Chinese. Before joining Dedale as a Network Research Associate, Linh worked as a tech recruiter.

Born in France and of Chinese heritage, Lionel is an Associate at Dedale. Prior to joining the firm in 2024, Lionel began his career in strategy consulting at Monitor Deloitte. At Dedale, he has been actively involved in projects across software for Local Government and in hospitality sectors. Lionel holds a dual Master’s degree in Management from ESCP Business School and Shanghai Jiao Tong University. He is fluent in English, French, German, and Chinese.

Mafany joined the Research Team in early 2025 as an Investment and Strategy Analyst. He has previous experience in Venture Capital at Inovexus, and in Private Equity at RGREEN Invest. Mafany was born in Cameroon, before moving to the UK at the age of 9 and residing there until the age of 18. He moved to France in 2021, and holds a Master's degree in Management from HEC Paris, specializing in Strategic Management. He is a health, fitness and gym enthusiast, and an unfortunate Arsenal fan.