Emil Åkesson

Emil Åkesson serves as Dealflow & Partnerships lead for the European Region at OceanMerge, where he leverages decades of experience in the startup ecosystem to identify high-potential M&A opportunities and strategic partnerships. Having founded, invested in, and consulted for hundreds of companies across diverse industries, Emil brings invaluable insights to OceanMerge’s European operations, with a proven track record of scaling businesses from zero to over $50M in Annual Recurring Revenue multiple times throughout his career.

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At OceanMerge, Emil focuses on revenue optimisation strategies, investor relations, and operational efficiency to maximise transaction value for clients. His practical approach combines cutting-edge technological insights with battle-tested business strategies, allowing him to share not just numerical outcomes but also real-world scenarios and lessons from his extensive experience. Emil’s no-nonsense methodology emphasizes actionable solutions that deliver measurable results for OceanMerge’s European clients navigating complex M&A processes.