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Alejandro Cremades

Alejandro Cremades

Serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, and M&A advisor

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New York City, United States
Joined February 2025
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Alejandro Cremades is a highly successful serial entrepreneur with a proven track record of building and exiting companies, most notably co-founding Onevest (formerly Rock the Post), which grew to over 500,000 founders before its acquisition in 2018. He continues his entrepreneurial endeavors as a founding partner at Panthera Advisors, an investment banking and financial consulting firm specializing in M&A and capital raising for early-stage companies. alejandrocremades+2
An expert in startup fundraising and M&A, Alejandro has translated his practical experience into two best-selling books, "The Art of Startup Fundraising" and "Selling Your Startup", published by John Wiley & Sons. He further shares his knowledge through hundreds of articles for Forbes and as the host of the highly-ranked DealMakers podcast, interviewing successful entrepreneurs about their funding and exit strategies. alejandrocremades+2
Beyond his entrepreneurial ventures, Cremades is a recognized speaker and educator. He has been invited to the White House and the US House of Representatives to consult on the fundraising landscape and has given keynote speeches at major events. He also delivers guest lectures on entrepreneurship and business at prestigious institutions like Wharton, Columbia, and NYU. alejandrocremades+2
Alejandro's career journey began with a strong foundation in international law, earning degrees from Universidad San Pablo-CEU and an LL.M. from Fordham University School of Law. He applied this legal acumen as an attorney at King & Spalding LLP, where he was involved in significant international arbitration cases before transitioning to the startup world. alejandrocremades+2

Work

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Writing

Selling Your Startup: Crafting the Perfect Exit, Selling Your Business, and Everything Else Entrepreneurs Need to Know

January 1, 2021

Published by John Wiley & Sons in 2021, this book is a guide for founders on navigating company acquisitions. It includes testimonials from over 20 entrepreneurs who have successfully sold their companies.

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The Art of Startup Fundraising: Pitching Investors, Negotiating the Deal, and Everything Else Entrepreneurs Need to Know

April 1, 2016

Published by John Wiley & Sons in April 2016, this book provides guidance on how startup funding works, the impact of the JOBS Act, insights on startups from early to growth stage, and strategies for fundraising. It was named one of the best books for entrepreneurs by Inc. magazine.

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Hundreds of articles on fundraising and M&A for Forbes

Authored numerous articles as a contributor for Forbes, covering topics related to fundraising and mergers & acquisitions.

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Hobbies

Drafted to play soccer for Real Madrid at a young age. alejandrocremades

Member of Soho House, Real Club De La Puerta De Hierro in Madrid, and Woodway Country Club in Darien, CT. alejandrocremades

Notes

SKSaurav Kumarsaid
ACAlejandro Cremades
stands out as one of the best startup founders they know.

Jul 3, 2026

NKNihir Kapadiasaid they've seen
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make a significant positive impact on a company's financial health or strategy.

Nov 23, 2025

AGAndres Giraultsaid they've seen
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drive a company from founding to a successful exit in a way that really impressed them.

Aug 22, 2025

TPTanya Privesaid
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is easily one of the most famous startup founders they know in the US tech scene.

Jul 2, 2025