We listen before we form opinions. Keep the process as simple as possible. And stay involved long after closing — not just in the early days.
Before structures, valuations or numbers come up, we focus on the company itself — its history, its people, the markets where it's strong, and where it could change.
We take time for this phase. It's the foundation for everything that follows — and the only way to truly contribute more than capital.
Personal, confidential, no pressure. We understand the situation and goals — and say openly if we're not the right partner.
Several conversations with founders, management, and key people in the business. On-site visits where they make sense. No questionnaire — understanding.
We share early how we see the company, what valuation we consider realistic, and what a partnership could look like.
After closing, it's not about big changes — it's about a shared understanding of where the company stands, where it's heading, and where we can concretely help. Three priorities we align with founders and managers, not decide over them.
We sit down with the leadership team and prioritise: what has the biggest effect over the next twelve months — for customers, the team, and the bottom line?
Wherever it helps, we get involved — whether on reporting and steering, on add-on acquisitions, or on rolling out digital tools in day-to-day work.
Our in-house digitalization team supports directly inside the company — on real processes, with measurable results. No strategy project that ends up in a folder.