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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here’s a list of notable boutique TMT banks, though rankings are not explicitly provided in the context. These firms are recognized for their focus on TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications):

  • Allen & Co.
  • LionTree
  • Union Square Advisors
  • Code Advisors
  • Raine Group
  • Foros Group
  • Qatalyst
  • Financial Technology Partners (FT Partners)

Additionally, for West Coast TMT rankings (as of 2022), the following tiers were noted based on analyst experience and buyside exits:

Tier 1:

  • Goldman Sachs TMT SF
  • Morgan Stanley Menlo
  • Qatalyst

Tier 2:

  • Lazard SF
  • Evercore Menlo
  • JPMorgan SF

Tier 3:

  • Credit Suisse SF
  • Centerview PA
  • Bank of America PA
  • Moelis SF

Tier 4:

  • Jefferies SF
  • Citi SF
  • PJT SF
  • Barclays Menlo

Tier 5:

  • Perella Weinberg Partners (PWP) SF
  • Deutsche Bank SF
  • UBS SF
  • Greenhill SF

This list is not definitive or ranked but provides a solid overview of key players in the TMT boutique space.

Sources: West Coast TMT Banks Ranking, Best Boutique TMT Franchises?, Time for another BB/ Boutique Rankings List SA, The Case for Elite Boutiques over any Bulge Brackets in 2022

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Q is the best bank for Tech sellside M&A, because they are unencumbered. I am ex-GS TMT, and think it's still a stronger overall experience compared to Q due to IPO and buy-side M&A work, but Q is in a world of it's own for sell-sides. Quattrone and Boutros are both legends in tech and widely known to be the best tech bankers in the world currently. 

 

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