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Michel Combes

Executive

Aggregate Capital Deployment Matrix

Active/Searching: $200M (19.4%)

Professional Biography

Michel Combes has extensive experience in investment and operational leadership, currently serving as the President and Director of SoftBank Group International since April 2020. He is also a Co-Founder of several initiatives and has held significant roles in various major technology and telecommunications companies, including serving as the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. In addition to his role at SoftBank, Michel Combes has been the Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Brightspeed, further demonstrating his leadership capabilities in the industry. He has been a director of WeWork since September 2020, contributing to the strategic direction of the company. With a proven track record in both investment and operational management, Michel Combes continues to be a prominent figure in the technology and telecommunications sectors.

Total Capital Deployed

$1,033,000,000

Active / Searching Capital:
$200,000,000

Transaction Volume

4 Transactions

Time-to-Liquidity (Months)

-

Merger Completion Rate

25.0%

Professional Network Intelligence

Frequent Associates

Top Sectors

  • Aerospace1 Deals
  • Flexible Workspace Provider1 Deals

Syndicate Deal History

TickerCompanyStatusTrustPriceWarrantIPO DateTime LeftDeal ValueSectorBookrunner
BBCQ
Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. II
closed
250.0M
$10.00
1/3Oct 2025Done-GeneralCohen & Company Capital Markets
BACQ
Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. I
closed
250.0M
$10.00
1/10Jul 2024Done
800.0M
AerospaceCohen & Company Capital Markets
LDHA
LDH Growth Corp I
searching
200.0M
$10.00
1/5Jan 2021--GeneralCitigroup Global Markets, Inc.
BOWX
BowX Acquisition Corp.
announced
333.0M
$10.00
1/3Jul 2020-
8.8B
Flexible Workspace ProviderUBS Securities LLC