Meet Jacopo Carlotti: Vesta’s new M&A Business Development Executive

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January 27th, 2025

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Meet Jacopo Carlotti M&A Business Development Executive 2

At Vesta Software Group, we thrive on fostering talent and promoting growth within our team. Kicking off 2025 with some great news, we’re excited to announced the promotion of Jacopo Carlotti from M&A Research Analyst to M&A Business Development Executive. We caught up with Jacopo to learn more about his journey with the group so far, what excites him about his new role, and his ambitions for the future.

From Madrid to M&A: A global perspective

Born in Madrid to an Italian family, Jacopo’s multicultural upbringing has shaped his ability to speak English and Spanish fluently, with advanced proficiency in Italian and a grasp of French. At the age of 12, he moved to England to complete his studies, eventually graduating in 2022 with a degree in Finance and Investment, finishing first in his class. His passion for M&A began during a university internship in Milan, which solidified his desire to work in the industry.

Prior to joining Vesta, Jacopo worked as a risk analyst at a broking firm, giving him a strong foundation in financial analysis and investment strategy. He then embarked on his journey at Vesta as an M&A Research Analyst, where he gained valuable insights into our unique approach to acquisitions.

Discovering the Vesta way

When Jacopo first joined Vesta, he found the decentralised model intriguing. “It was the first time I came across a financial investor that ‘buys and holds forever,’” he shares. “I was very interested to learn more about it.”

As a Research Analyst, his primary role was to identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets. “I worked closely with a Business Development Executive, and I quickly realised that was the direction I wanted to go in,” Jacopo explains. His time in research equipped him with the analytical skills and market understanding that will be invaluable in his new position.

The excitement of business development

Stepping into his new role as an M&A Business Development Executive, Jacopo is eager to engage directly with business owners. “The best part of my job is talking to founders and CEOs and hearing their stories,” he says. “Everyone comes from different backgrounds, but they all share an incredible passion for their companies.”

His role involves building relationships with potential acquisition targets, understanding their business goals, and guiding them through the acquisition process. “I enjoy the strategic and interpersonal aspects of this role – it’s both challenging and rewarding.”

Passions outside of the world of M&A

Outside of work, Jacopo has a love of all things traveling, sports (especially skiing and football), and great food. He also enjoys diving into history, politics, and psychology – interests that fuel his curiosity and strategic thinking in his professional life.

Looking ahead: Goals for 2025

With his new role underway, Jacopo is setting his sights on an ambitious year ahead. “My main goal for 2025 is to keep learning – not just about my role, but about the industry as a whole,” he says. “And of course, I’m excited to complete my first acquisition!”