About Maria Francisca
With a strong academic background in Finance and Management, Maria Francisca Faria is a key contributor to the Harbor Partners M&A team, playing an essential role in the execution of complex transactions. Since May 2025, she has worked on the backend of all the firm's M&A deals, from preparing presentations and financial models to conducting in-depth analyses that support decision-making.
Maria Francisca holds a Bachelor's degree in Management and a Master's in Finance from Universidade Católica Portuguesa, complemented by international academic experiences at NEOMA Business School (France), ISM University of Management and Economics (Lithuania), and WU (Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien) (Austria). During her studies, she actively participated in the Católica Porto Investment Club, contributing to equity research and valuation projects, including the CFA Research Challenge 2024.
Experience
Works on the backend of all of the firm's M&A deals, preparing presentations and financial models and conducting in-depth analyses that support decision-making across transactions. Promoted to Senior Analyst in July 2026, the firm's first internal promotion.
Gained hands-on experience working on company valuations, strategic buyer research and private equity assessments across multiple sectors.