Bertrand Malaquin Associé

Professional Background
Bertrand Malaquin is a Partner at Forvis Mazars, specializing in audit and financial transformation services. He is a Chartered Accountant (Expert-Comptable) and Statutory Auditor (Commissaire aux Comptes) since 2006.
He joined Mazars in 2012 following the integration of the Gourgues practice.
Audit Leadership & Entrepreneurial Advisory
Bertrand Malaquin leads the Grenoble audit practice, supporting a wide range of clients including:
- SMEs (PME)
- Mid-sized companies (ETIs)
- Startups and innovative companies
He provides tailored support across the full business lifecycle, from early-stage development to growth and restructuring.
Expertise in Innovation & Finance
He advises clients on:
- Financing strategy and capital structure
- Taxation of innovation and R&D-driven companies
- Financial structuring and business development
- Growth strategy for startups and scale-ups
His approach leverages the full range of Forvis Mazars service lines, ensuring integrated and scalable support for entrepreneurs.
Areas of Expertise
- Audit & Financial Advisory
- Startup & Innovation Ecosystem Support
- Financing Strategy & Capital Structuring
- Taxation of Innovation (R&D, tech companies)
- SME & ETI Development Advisory
- Financial Transformation & Business Growth Strategy
- Integrated Multi-service Client Advisory