We support founders and companies in shaping strategic initiatives and building a foundation for long-term value creation.
Our team combines an entrepreneurial mindset with a profound expertise in business development. We provide strategic and tactical advice to cater organic and inorganic growth as well as to manage critical inflection points. Our solutions focus on key value drivers tailored to the specific stage of a company’s life cycle.
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Independence
As an owner-managed firm, we act with full autonomy and without any conflicts of interest. Our clients can rely on objective advice tailored to their long-term goals.
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Integrity
Loyalty, honesty and discretion form the unwavering foundation of our client relationships. We are a trusted partner and stand by our clients in critical situations.
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Expertise
Our strong track record across a broad variety of transaction types and entrepreneurial environments enables us to distill complex dynamics into actionable recommendations.
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Entrepreneurship
Being entrepreneurs ourselves, we understand how to weigh risks, seize opportunities and act with conviction. Our advice is pragmatic and forward-looking.
Entrepreneurial Advisory References
Support areas
Exit preparation
Exit preparation comprises strategic and operational measures that position a company for a successful sale to a buyer.These measures can be long-term initiatives or ad-hoc and typically include a sharpened equity story, aligned ownership structure or removing potential deal blockers. A thorough preparation benefits both, transaction certainty and valuation maximization.
Buy & build strategies
Buy & build strategies are designed to accelerate growth by combining organic development with targeted acquisitions. The core of this approach is a platform company that acquires and integrates smaller, complementary businesses (add-ons) to expand capabilities, enter new markets, or realize operational synergies. Successful execution not only requires capital, but also an integration strategy and a clear understanding of value creation levers.
Acquisition strategy
An acquisition strategy defines the rationale, criteria, and roadmap for inorganic growth through targeted company or asset acquisitions. It aligns with long-term goals and typically aims to consolidate market share, gain capabilities, or enter new markets. Key activities include market screenings, target evaluations, transaction structuring, and post-deal integration.
Business model assessment
As part of a business model assessment, we evaluate the structure and potential of a company’s core operating model. Key components of such assessments include the financial architecture as well as customer segments, positioning, differentiation, and sector-specific factors. By identfying strengths and improvement areas, a robust assessment lays the groundwork for strategic decision-making.
Venture building
Venture building refers to the structured development of new business models, often established alongside corporate or entrepreneurial ecosystems. It is generally based on a systematic, hypothesis-driven approach with quick iterations and the potential for standalone scalability. Beyond capital, successful venture building requires a strategic foundation, strong execution capabilities, and often a relevant network to investors to accelerate early-stage growth.