Carlsquare continues growth in North America: New consumer M&A team in Houston strengthens cross-border M&A advisory services

Carlsquare is expanding its presence in North America: With the opening of our fourth U.S. office in Houston this June, we are growing our advisory team and placing a strong focus on M&A in the Consumer sector.

Strengthening our Consumer M&A Team

The new sector team will be led by Matt Rovelli (Managing Director), a seasoned consumer investment banker with over 24 years of experience. Most recently, he was a Managing Director at North Point M&A, and before that, he led Consumer Health & Wellness Investment Banking at Cowen (now TD Cowen). He will be supported by Dean Vetere (Vice President), who is also joining Carlsquare from North Point M&A. The team will continue to expand over the coming months.

With the new Houston office, Carlsquare is building upon an established Consumer M&A team of ~40 experts across Europe.

“With our new office in Houston, we are not only strengthening our U.S. presence but also creating clear value for our clients,” says Michael Moritz, CEO of Carlsquare. “The demand for international M&A transactions in the Consumer sector is growing—our specialized team now provides targeted advisory services and market access on both sides of the Atlantic.”

Expanding in North America

The Houston expansion marks another milestone for Carlsquare North America, which is led by Susan Blanco (former Managing Director at Houlihan Lokey) and John Cooper (former Head of Corporate Development at Microsoft). Since 2022, Carlsquare has steadily expanded across North America, with offices in San Francisco and Vancouver (2022), followed by Boston (January 2025).

With the addition of Houston, Carlsquare reinforces its position as a leading, globally connected M&A advisory firm. Our mission remains clear: connecting entrepreneurs with global investors—and vice versa—through top-tier advisory services and deep market expertise.

Contact us for more information about our Consumer M&A services!