TEAM
Yulia Kim
FOUNDER AND MANAGING PARTNER
Yulia has 23+ years’ experience in capital markets, including IPOs, M&A, capital raising, private equity, and VC.
As an investment banker, Yulia worked at the leading global and local investment banks on prominent deals, including on the IPO of the Moscow Stock Exchange, placed to the world's top institutional investors.
- Advised on a dozen IPOs/SPOs with a total amount of capital raised in excess of $10BN for companies with a market capitalization of over $50bn.
- Led a landmark IPO of the Moscow Exchange (MOEX) in 2013, valuing the company at a record $4.2 bn.
- Advised on numerous M&A transactions with the value of closed deals exceeding $20bn.
- Yulia is based in Limassol, Cyprus.
“I believe that hard, complex things can be accomplished with the ease and joy of flying. Our team and I have demonstrated this ability in the past, and we are ready to bring professionalism and lightness to the milestones that lie ahead of your management team. We are resilient and persuasive. We face challenges with optimism and positive creative energy. We achieve outstanding results in a friendly and constructive atmosphere. We become trusted partners, and sometimes friends, with the people we work with.”
Marcus Brown
ADVISER
In a career in Equity Capital Markets spanning over 30 years Marcus has priced over 220 IPO’s, block trades and SPO’s raising in excess of $130bn.
Marcus has headed syndicate desks for major global banks in Hong Kong, New York and London and has a track record of building successful and enduring ECM franchises and developing relationships globally with institutional investors and investment banks.
- Led IPO’s for listings on all major global stock exchanges, as well as numerous emerging market exchanges. These transactions encompassed all market capitalizations and sectors, with deal sizes from $40m to $19.6bn.
- Headed Equity Syndicate for UBS in Hong Kong and New York, headed ECM in Hong Kong for Royal Bank of Scotland and worked as the Head of Equity Syndicate and Advisory for other global investment banks.
- Marcus is based in London, UK.
“A successful listing requires identifying and accessing the most relevant pools of equity capital. AdAstra helps clients understand how investors will perceive their strategy and investment case and therefore how to refine and position the equity story. By engaging with investors early on, we have the opportunity to cultivate positive relationships and establish trust, which ultimately contributes to a successful public placement."
Alla Vykhristyuk
PARTNER
Alla is an accomplished macroeconomist and research analyst.
With a master's degree in macroeconomics and finance from a prestigious European graduate program, she possesses a strong academic foundation. Her expertise extends to teaching, academic research, and applied economic research. She has worked at esteemed institutions such as the Institute for Open Economy and Foreign Policy Center in London.
Additionally, Alla brings a wealth of practical experience, having led the research department in a multimodal logistics start-up and founded an e-commerce company.
- Over 17 years in startups creating marketing departments and strategies, writing investment memos, and building financial models.
- Over 10 years of research and analytics experience in the leading think tanks and industry.
- Published research and media articles and presented at international conferences.
- MA in Economics from New Economic School; BA in Economics from Novosibirsk State University.
- Based in Bulgaria.
"An ever-evolving economic landscape requires that companies not only adapt but thrive in the challenging macro environment. When it comes to our clients' IPO planning, we recognize the significance of factors such as inflation, interest rates, central banks' policies, and capital flows in determining optimal IPO windows. Tailoring benchmarks and, when necessary, adjusting our clients' strategies to align with desired categories of publicly traded peers is a vital part of IPO preparation. Through our comprehensive market trends analysis and evaluation of comparable companies, we provide our clients with a thoughtful and forward-looking assessments of their business value. Leveraging our research expertise and in-depth understanding of capital markets, we assist issuers in crafting a compelling equity story that resonates with the investor community. By seizing emerging opportunities, we empower companies to maximize their valuation potential and achieve success in their initial public offerings."
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We believe in people and in companies that change the world for the better.
We are certain that by applying positive creative energy and by combining our focus and expertise, we can help you achieve outstanding results.
We think unconventionally. We move fast. We ensure you get the best deal possible.
“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”
---- Seneca