Dan Ives, the prominent technology analyst formerly at Wedbush Securities, has partnered with Yorkville Securities to establish a new merchant banking entity.
The firm, named Yorkville Ives & Co., is set to integrate investment banking, equity research, institutional trading, and principal investing into a single platform.
The move marks a significant shift for Ives, who built a reputation at Wedbush for his bullish stance on artificial intelligence and big tech.
By joining forces with Yorkville, a Canadian investment bank with a strong presence in North America, Ives aims to leverage his research influence directly into deal-making and capital allocation.
This development occurs as major US investment banks prepare to report second-quarter results that could set new revenue records, driven by high-stakes capital markets activity.
The formation of Yorkville Ives & Co. highlights the growing trend of top-tier analysts seeking to monetize their insights beyond traditional sell-side research roles.