Lanvin Group listed in New York in December 2022
Lanvin Group listed on the New York Stock Exchange on 15 December 2022, with Incepto advising on its investor narrative and positioning.
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We advise founders and boards on listings and capital
David Wu leads Incepto after more than 20 years in capital markets at Rothschild, InterOil and Fosun. We advised Lanvin Group on its investor narrative for its 2022 New York listing; David’s corporate experience includes InterOil’s sale to ExxonMobil.
Our advice covers listings, reputation, international growth and investor relations
An IPO requires a clear account of the business
A listing requires management to explain the business, support its forecasts and prepare for investor scrutiny. We assess readiness, develop the investor narrative and coordinate with the company’s other advisers. Our work with Lanvin Group included its positioning with investors around its New York listing.
Email David WuIncepto Intelligence, for founders preparing an early-stage raise
Not every company needs a senior adviser. For founders raising a seed to Series B round, Incepto Intelligence prepares the pitch deck, sets up a branded data room and manages investor follow-up for US$299 a month plus a one-time setup fee of US$750, with the same team behind it.
Our work includes listings, industrial partnerships and investments
These examples cover Incepto’s advisory engagements and Ascent Funds’ investment in Forge Nano.
Advising Lanvin Group on its New York listing
Lanvin Group began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on 15 December 2022. Incepto advised the group on its investor narrative and positioning around the listing.
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Advising ALAT on relationships with Asian manufacturers
David Wu advised ALAT, the Saudi industrial company backed by the Public Investment Fund, on engaging manufacturers and potential partners in China, Taiwan and Korea.
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Ascent invested in Forge Nano before its Nasdaq listing
Ascent Funds invested in Forge Nano in 2022, four years before the company began trading on Nasdaq as NANO on 22 October 2026. David Wu is President and Co-Founder of Ascent Funds.
Read the listing announcementCompanies we have advised, worked for or invested in
The companies below include Incepto clients and relationships from our team’s earlier corporate and investment roles.
Clients and colleagues describe their work with David Wu
“Incepto was a close advisor throughout our entire IPO process onto the NYSE. We were able to leverage David Wu's extensive relationships across global capital markets, from bankers to lawyers to investors.”
“David has quite the extensive reach across both US and Asia-Pacific markets and its been great working with him and his portfolio companies”
“We've benefited greatly from David's branding and marketing expertise. His process encompasses thoughtful strategy and best in class execution”
David Wu has worked in banking, industry and investment
David Wu is CEO of Incepto and President and Co-Founder of Ascent Funds. He previously held banking and capital markets roles at Rothschild, InterOil and Fosun.
Each engagement begins with an agreed scope and fee
We discuss your company and timetable before agreeing the work, deliverables, fee and David Wu’s involvement. The team works with management and existing advisers, reviewing the scope as the engagement develops.
How we agree and deliver advisory engagements
We advise founders, boards and shareholders on listings, capital strategy, reputation, ownership changes and international expansion. If you are raising a seed or Series A round and need help preparing your deck and data room rather than strategic counsel, Incepto Intelligence is likely to suit you better.
Email David Wu or Thomas Zolten about an engagement
Email us with your company name, the decision you face and your deadline.
Founders preparing an early-stage raise may find Incepto Intelligence a better fit, with fixed monthly pricing from US$299.
David Wu
Chief Executive OfficerDavid advises clients on capital markets and corporate strategy.
David@incepto.globalLinkedInThomas Zolten
General ManagerThomas manages client relationships, engagement scope and delivery.
Thomas@incepto.globalLinkedInHana Park
Growth OfficerHana develops new client relationships and partnerships.
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