Singularly recognizes brilliant and exceptional young dealmakers from the private equity, M&A and restructuring communities for their achievements, dedication, and talents for closing value creating transactions. The “once in a life-time” honors, validates the dealmaker’s success and progressively taking on leadership role for many years to come. The program originates from the popular Top 50 Dealmakers editorial series.

2nd Annual Winners Circle: Features 6 dealmakers from the private equity, VC and lending group, 12 from the financial advisory and 8 lawyers for total of 25 winners, including 6 women.


Adam Wieden
Profession: Investment Banker
Location: Denver, Colorado
Education: B.S. in finance and management information systems, Kansas State University

Adam has more than 15 years of investment banking experience advising companies on a range of transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, recapitalizations, capital raises, divestitures, fairness opinions, and strategic advisory assignments. He has advised on several award winning deals including Ajinomoto buys Cambrooke Therapeutics, Del Real Foods sale to Palladium Equity Partners.