What Alpha Corporate Finance does

Alpha Corporate Finance is an Oslo-based, Norway-headquartered M&A advisory boutique founded in 2007. The firm specializes in advising Nordic corporate clients on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and related capital markets transactions, with a go-to-market built on senior, relationship-driven enterprise advisory engagements rather than modular software or technology products. Operating with a team of 19 professionals, Alpha reported more than 160 completed M&A transactions over approximately 18 years of independent operation, positioning it as Norway's leading M&A boutique prior to its January 2026 incorporation.

The firm's product offering is a high-touch advisory service covering buy-side, sell-side, and strategic M&A mandates, delivered through senior advisors engaging directly with corporate decision-makers. There is no disclosed proprietary technology platform; revenue is generated via transaction-based advisory fees customary for boutique investment banks, negotiated on a mandate-by-mandate basis. Customer segmentation is geographically focused on Nordic corporates, with no publicly disclosed pricing or named customer logos in the source data.

As of January 2026, Alpha Corporate Finance was officially incorporated under Fearnley Securities AS, joining the larger firm's unified Investment Banking Division. The combined entity leverages Fearnley's global capital markets platform and international offices in London, New York, and Singapore, extending Alpha's Nordic M&A expertise into broader ECM/DCM advisory and cross-border deal execution. Existing mandates, relationships, and points of contact are stated to continue without disruption, with Fearnley Securities AS now operating as the legal entity.

Name

Alpha Corporate Finance

Legal name

Fearnley Securities AS

Website

https://alpha.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alpha Corporate Finance was an Oslo-based M&A advisory boutique founded in 2007, serving Nordic corporate clients with 19 professionals and 160+ completed transactions. In January 2026 it was incorporated into Fearnley Securities AS' unified Investment Banking Division.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Investment Banking Advisory

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities (523)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282), Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Finance & Capital Advisory (BPAHADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Finance Advisory (Strategic Finance, Capital Structure & Recaps) (FSAEAGAE), Capital Raising Advisory (Debt/Equity/Private Capital) (BPAHADAG), Capital Markets Advisory (IPO Readiness, SPAC, ECM/DCM Advisory) (BPAHAOAL)

Keywords

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Investment banking advisory
• Capital markets advisory
• Corporate finance services
• Financial restructuring advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. M&A Advisory Fees: Alpha Corporate Finance generates revenue through M&A advisory fees, likely structured as transaction-based success fees customary for boutique investment banks advising on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and capital markets transactions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

Alpha Corporate Finance is a Nordic M&A advisory boutique that provides transaction counsel on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, buy-side and sell-side mandates, equity and debt capital markets advisory (ECM/DCM), fundraising, and restructuring for corporate clients. As of January 2026, the firm has been incorporated under Fearnley Securities AS, with all advisory activities organized within a unified Investment Banking Division offering clients access to Fearnley Securities' global capital markets platform and international network across Oslo, London, New York, and Singapore.

Product overview

Alpha Corporate Finance operates as a unified M&A advisory offering rather than a modular software platform. It provides specialized Nordic M&A transaction advisory services, having completed over 160 transactions with a team of 19 professionals. The firm has been integrated into Fearnley Securities' Investment Banking Division, combining Alpha's specialized Nordic M&A expertise with Fearnley Securities' global capital markets platform to deliver broader advisory services across M&A and equity/debt capital markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• M&A Advisory Specialized Nordic M&A advisory services covering buy-side, sell-side, mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures for Nordic corporate clients, delivered by a team of 19 professionals.
• ECM Advisory Equity Capital Markets advisory provided to Nordic corporate clients through Fearnley Securities' global capital markets platform following the integration of Alpha Corporate Finance.
• DCM Advisory Debt Capital Markets advisory provided to Nordic corporate clients through Fearnley Securities' global capital markets platform following the integration of Alpha Corporate Finance.
• Fundraising Advisory Corporate fundraising advisory services assisting Nordic companies with capital raising transactions, delivered as part of Alpha's corporate finance practice.
• Restructuring Advisory Corporate restructuring advisory services for Nordic companies in need of financial restructuring support, delivered as part of Alpha's full-service corporate finance practice.

Quantifiable outcome

• 160+ completed M&A transactions

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Fearnley Securities ASflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Alpha Corporate Finance has been officially incorporated under Fearnley Securities as of January 2026. The entire Alpha team of 19 professionals joins Fearnley Securities to form the core of one of Norway's largest dedicated M&A advisory departments. The combination brings together Alpha's specialized Nordic M&A expertise with Fearnley Securities' global capital markets platform. All advisory activities are organized within one unified Investment Banking Division at Fearnley Securities. Existing mandates, relationships, and points of contact continue without disruption.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Nordea Corporate Finance: Nordic bank's corporate finance division offering M&A advisory and capital markets services, directly comparable to Alpha's offerings for Nordic mid- and large-cap clients.
• ABG Sundal Collier: Nordic-headquartered investment bank with a strong M&A advisory franchise across Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland, directly competing with Alpha on mid-market Nordic M&A mandates.
• Carnegie Investment Bank: Leading Nordic investment bank offering M&A advisory, equity research and capital markets services to Nordic corporate clients; a primary competitor to Alpha in Norwegian and Nordic mid-market M&A.
• Pareto Securities: Nordic investment bank specializing in M&A advisory, equity research and capital markets for mid-market clients in Norway and the broader Nordics, overlapping directly with Alpha's target segment.
• DNB Markets: Norway's largest financial services group with a full-service investment banking division covering M&A, ECM and DCM; competes head-to-head with Alpha for Norwegian corporate advisory mandates.
• Arctic Securities: Norwegian-headquartered investment bank offering M&A advisory and capital markets services, particularly active in Nordic mid-market transactions comparable to Alpha's deal profile.
• SEB Corporate Finance: Nordic bulge bracket with extensive corporate finance and M&A advisory capabilities across the Nordics, competing for the same Nordic corporate transaction mandates as Alpha.
• Swedbank Corporate Finance: Nordic bank's corporate finance arm with M&A advisory across the Nordics and Baltics; competes with Alpha for cross-border Nordic mid-market M&A mandates.

Broad incumbents

• Jefferies: Global investment bank with Nordic M&A advisory capabilities, increasingly competing for Norwegian mid- and upper-mid-market M&A mandates.
• Lazard: Global financial advisory firm with a strong Nordic M&A practice; competes for larger Norwegian and Nordic M&A mandates with broader global distribution than Alpha.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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