PARIS | October 10th, 2024 – Bryan Garnier was pleased to interview Cedrik Hoffmann, serial entrepreneur & supply chain innovator.
Cedrik Hoffmann’s journey as a serial entrepreneur spans continents and industries, from his early days studying in China to leading ventures across Taiwan, Germany, and Mexico. With a background in commodities trading and an eye for scalable solutions, Cedrik co-founded Ameba, a groundbreaking supply chain software platform that minimises disruptions by seamlessly capturing and structuring supply chain data without requiring drastic operational changes.
Ameba: revolutionising supply chain execution
Ameba is more than just a visibility tool – it’s a supply chain execution platform that integrates directly with existing communication channels like email and messaging apps. Acting as a “ghost in the background,” Ameba captures and updates data in real-time, ensuring brands maintain an agile response to shifting consumer trends without overhauling their systems. This innovative approach allows brands to stay ahead in fast-paced markets by addressing internal supply chain risks more effectively than traditional solutions.
Bryan Garnier’s Software team: expertise and network in supply chain software
Led by Thibaut De Smedt and Stanislas de Gmeline, Bryan Garnier’s software team has a strong track record in the supply chain sector, advising on significant transactions such as Cathay Capital’s investment in FuturMaster (supply chain planning system) and two LBO rounds for Sinari Group (French leader of Transport Management System) firstly with NewAlpha and later with Bridgepoint, as well as build-up made by Groupe Sinari. The team, including thought experts like Thibaut de Smedt and Ysée Long, who published a white paper on supply chain software, maintains close connections with both established market players and the latest innovators in supply chain technology. This deep network and expertise ensure Bryan Garnier is well-positioned to provide clients with unparalleled insights and opportunities within the sector.
This interview with Cedrik showcases both his forward-thinking approach and Bryan Garnier’s dedication to leading advancements in supply chain solutions.
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Ysée Long
Investment Banking
About Bryan, Garnier & Co
Bryan, Garnier & Co is a European growth investment bank that helps healthcare and technology companies become global champions. By combining extensive sector expertise with an entrepreneurial mindset, Bryan Garnier provides companies and their investors with independent growth strategic advice, and privileged access to buyers and capital in Europe, the US and Asia.
As a full-service investment bank, the firm offering includes private and public growth financing solutions, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory, research insights, and institutional sales & execution. Founded in 1996, Bryan Garnier & Co is an independent partnership with around 200 employees located in major financial centres in Europe and the US.