We provide financial expertise to consumer brands, focusing on financial strategy, cash flow management, business modeling, and cost optimization. Gain the guidance of a seasoned CFO without the expense of a full-time hire.
We advise consumer brands with financial and operational expertise.
Fundraising and M&A
We support founders in crafting a compelling pitch deck, building a robust business plan, and navigating every step of the fundraising process—from term sheet negotiations to due diligence and closing.
Debt Fundraising
We guide you in preparing financing applications for institutional banks and offer strategic advice on non-dilutive funding solutions tailored to the consumer industry. We help you present a strong case to potential lenders.
Operations, Processes & Systems
With deep industry expertise and operational experience, we help optimize workflows and streamline processes. We assess daily operations and recommend the best technology solutions to boost efficiency and scalability.
Mentoring & Support
Our tailored mentorship provides entrepreneurs with strategic guidance on vision, culture, and prioritization. We foster a long-term, trusted partnership to help navigate the critical phases of business growth.
Brand Development Strategy
We advise on key strategies to help your brand stand out. By evaluating growth levers like retail, e-commerce, and international expansion through a data-driven approach, we ensure your brand reaches its full potential.
We are capable of supporting your growth needs, every step of the way.
Part-Time CFO
We provide financial expertise to consumer brands, focusing on financial strategy, cash flow management, business modeling, and cost optimization. Gain the guidance of a seasoned CFO without the expense of a full-time hire.
Fundraising and M&A
We support founders in crafting a compelling pitch deck, building a robust business plan, and navigating every step of the fundraising process—from term sheet negotiations to due diligence and closing.
Debt Fundraising
We guide you in preparing financing applications for institutional banks and offer strategic advice on non-dilutive funding solutions tailored to the consumer industry. We help you present a strong case to potential lenders.
Operations, Processes & Systems
With deep industry expertise and operational experience, we help optimize workflows and streamline processes. We assess daily operations and recommend the best technology solutions to boost efficiency and scalability.
Mentoring & Support
Our tailored mentorship provides entrepreneurs with strategic guidance on vision, culture, and prioritization. We foster a long-term, trusted partnership to help navigate the critical phases of business growth.
Brand Development Strategy
We advise on key strategies to help your brand stand out. By evaluating growth levers like retail, e-commerce, and international expansion through a data-driven approach, we ensure your brand reaches its full potential.
We are a team of highly experienced industry operators.
Bertrand de la Bouvrie
Bertrand is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Sparring. Prior to joining Sparring, Bertrand worked at Bonne Gueule where he held the positions of Managing Director, CFO and COO. He has advised numerous consumer brands on their financial structuring and operations. Bertrand also held other CFO positions, with a focus on LBO-backed companies.
Mathias Richemond
Mathias is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Sparring. Prior to joining Sparring, Mathias was CFO at Jimmy Fairly, a leading European eyewear brand. Mathias started his career at Lazard in Mergers & Acquisitions and has acquired a deep experience in fundraising and sell-side.
Chloé Béhar
Chloé is a Partner at Sparring. Prior to joining, Chloé spent 5 years in a boutique M&A advisory firm, working on numerous sell-side and buy-side mandates. Chloé has been advising clients independently for the past 3 years, focusing on consumer brands.
Antoine Duffour
Antoine has a long track record in finance. Prior to joining Sparring, Antoine worked for 10 years in Transaction Services at PwC in France. He has been advising clients for the past year. Antoine is a graduate from Sciences Po Paris, with a major in Finance.
Bertrand de la Bouvrie
Bertrand is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Sparring. Prior to joining Sparring, Bertrand worked at Bonne Gueule where he held the positions of Managing Director, CFO and COO. He has advised numerous consumer brands on their financial structuring and operations. Bertrand also held other CFO positions, with a focus on LBO-backed companies.
Mathias Richemond
Mathias is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Sparring. Prior to joining Sparring, Mathias was CFO at Jimmy Fairly, a leading European eyewear brand. Mathias started his career at Lazard in Mergers & Acquisitions and has acquired a deep experience in fundraising and sell-side.
Chloé Béhar
Chloé is a Partner at Sparring. Prior to joining, Chloé spent 5 years in a boutique M&A advisory firm, working on numerous sell-side and buy-side mandates. Chloé has been advising clients independently for the past 3 years, focusing on consumer brands.
Antoine Duffour
Antoine has a long track record in finance. Prior to joining Sparring, Antoine worked for 10 years in Transaction Services at PwC in France. He has been advising clients for the past year. Antoine is a graduate from Sciences Po Paris, with a major in Finance.