Ardea Partners - Insights

Folks have any updates on Ardea Partners?

I read that they are mainly FIG focused advisory, but also are building a merchant banking arm.

Would love to get a idea of the types of mandates get as they have a high caliber leadership, compensation levels (which some have mentioned in this forum is comparable to CVP, Qatalyst), and any thoughts on outlook of the firm if you have some insight.

Appreciate your input.

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