2025 ACG NY DealMaker Series - Fall Edition

The ACG New York DealMaker Series welcomes PEs, IBs, Lenders, Strategics, and fellow DealMakers for a series hosted throughout the year featuring programming on a variety of relevant topics specific to the dealmaker community. In addition to hearing from industry leaders, guests enjoy the opportunity to network and deal source in a beautiful and engaging setting. Don't miss the Series Fall Kick-Off on October 23rd! 

As part of the ACG NY DealMaker Series, we welcome tristate dealmakers to discuss AI in DealMaking. Join us for a discussion on how dealmakers are using AI to enhance their dealmaking processes, making them more efficient and successful. We will explore the applications currently in use, the future vision of dealmaking, and the impact of AI on deal professionals in the Middle Market. This event will feature industry experts as we delve into these topics and more. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to network and engage in discussion with fellow dealmakers from the tristate area while enjoying cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.

On stage, we will be joined by the Co-Founder of Off Deal and one of the firm's esteemed Investment Bankers. OffDeal is an AI-native investment bank serving companies with $1–10M in EBITDA. Our bankers use OffDeal's proprietary data and AI technology to efficiently originate and execute sell-side deals across a broad range of sectors. Since launching in late 2024, OffDeal has already brought over 30 exclusive sell-sides to market.

Want to learn more about our Event Sponsor, Akerman?  CLICK HERE

Want to learn more about Blueflame?  CLICK HERE

Want to learn more about OffDeal?  CLICK HERE to View or Participate in Offdeal’s Deal Flow or CLICK HERE for Offdeal’s Current Sell Side Mandates. 
 
Want to learn more about Alantra Investment Banking?  CLICK HERE
 

MEET THE SPEAKERS

Image

Ori Eldarov  Founder and CEO  OffDeal

Ori Eldarov is the Founder and CEO of OffDeal, an AI-powered investment bank designed to simplify mergers and acquisitions for small businesses. Ori launched OffDeal to bring Fortune 500-level advisory and sophisticated financial tools directly to Main Street, enabling business owners to realize the full value of their life's work with minimal disruption to their daily operations. Having grown up around small business owners, Ori understands firsthand the pride, dedication, and personal investment involved in running a business, and he's committed to supporting owners through one of their most important financial decisions. His goal is to make selling a small business simpler, and more rewarding for every owner. Prior to starting OffDeal, Ori spent over 7 years as an investment banker on Wall Street, having advised on over $20 billion of deals. He is an MBA graduate from Harvard Business School, a frequent contributor to the Forbes Technology Council, and regularly appears on podcasts discussing small business exits and how owners can leverage technology to streamline their operations. In 2025, OffDeal raised $12M from top-tier investors to help more business owners get acquired and achieve life-changing outcomes.

Image

Javier Saenz  Vice President - Investment Banking Alantra

Javier Saenz brings over eight years of experience in business development within investment banking, currently leading the US Business Development practice at Alantra in New York, with a focus on innovation and AI. He began his path with Alantra in Madrid, before transitioning to the US to expand the firm’s presence. Prior to joining Alantra, Javier played a significant role in scaling two tech startups through strategic business development initiatives and gained analytical experience as a junior analyst at the French Chamber of Commerce. He holds a degree in Economics from University Carlos III of Madrid and Paris Sorbonne, and a Master’s in Digital Marketing from ESIC Business School. Javier is a native speaker of Spanish and French, and fluent in English.

Image

Varun Agarwal Investment Banking OffDeal

As a founding investment banker at OffDeal, Varun helps lead the firm's investment banking and product development efforts. He was previously an investment banking analyst in J.P. Morgan's Technology M&A group, where he advised on high-profile transactions. A graduate of the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management, Varun now applies his Wall Street experience to OffDeal’s mission of bringing sophisticated financial advisory to small business owners.

Image

Matt Keep Product Strategy Blueflame AI

Matt Keep leads Product Strategy at Blueflame AI, an agentic AI platform built to accelerate investing and dealmaking workflows. He focuses on connecting the dots between the rapidly advancing capabilities of frontier AI technology and the domain-specific expectations of private equity and investment banking clients. In July 2025, Blueflame joined the Datasite group of companies and has built on existing strength in sourcing and diligence processes driven by private market intelligence from Grata and robust integration with Datasite VDRs, respectively. Previously, Matt invested in next-generation digital services businesses at Recognize Partners, helping deploy the firm’s inaugural $1.3B fund and co-leading internal AI adoption. He began his career at Audax Group, making private equity investments in healthcare and technology businesses. Matt graduated cum laude from Duke University with a B.S. in Economics and a minor in Computer Science.

The DealMaker Series hosted by the ACG NY PE/IB Committee, combines the popular and much coveted ACG NY PE/IB Networking Series and Strategic Acquirer series. This new franchise of quarterly meetings is held exclusively for an intimate audience of invite only Private Equity Executives, Investment Bankers, Corporate Development Officers and invited guests.  

Steered by the ACG New York PE/IB Committee and Strategic Acquirers Committee, each intimate peer-to-peer gathering is an excellent forum for ACG NY member only PE/IB executives, CDOs and special guests including lenders to share experiences and best practices while developing relationships in a convenient, enjoyable and relaxing setting.

PLEASE NOTE: This event series is only open for Fund Managers, Investment Bankers, Lenders and Corporate Strategic Acquirers. You registration may be revoked if you do not comply.