M&A Advisory

Buy-side origination and sell-side advisory for the European mid-market. Led by former private equity investors.

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Services

What we do for you

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Buy-side origination

Systematic identification of off-market targets for PE roll-ups in the services sector across DACH and Italy. Proprietary screening and direct dialogue with owners.

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Sell-side advisory

We provide comprehensive support to business owners looking to sell their companies. Our services include valuation, marketing, buyer identification, and negotiation to ensure the best possible outcome for our clients.

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Why Finstant

We think like investors — because we were.

Our team comes from private equity. We have sat on the buyer side and know exactly what institutional investors look for and how to position a business accordingly.

Active PE network

Direct access to the most active buy-and-build platforms across DACH, Italy, and Europe. We know who actually buys.

Mid-market mindset

We understand owner-managed businesses: clear answers, no consultant jargon — conversations at eye level with founders and families.

Direct relationships

No anonymous database screening. We source through personal contacts and long-standing mandates — targeted, discreet, and through direct relationships with investors and owners.

Off-market access

We identify channels and access beyond classic auction processes — direct and without pressure.

Sectors

Our sectors

Through continuous dialogue with founders, executives, investors, and industry associations, we maintain a strong network across the DACH region and beyond. Our structured work across core sectors keeps us close to the latest trends in our industries.

We specialize in asset-light business models and fragmented markets — particularly Business Services and Software & Technology. Within these areas, we work across subsectors including:

Focus sectors

Business Services
Software & Technology

Subsectors

IT Services
Cybersecurity
Professional Services
Engineering Services
B2B SaaS
For founders

Your life’s work deserves
the right outcome.

Selling your company is the most important transaction of your life. We support you discreetly and at eye level — from the first conversation to closing.

The right timing

We help you plan. Together we define the right moment and work toward a smooth transition and the best achievable price.

A fair price, no compromise

We know both sides of the table and negotiate for you at eye level with institutional buyers.

Absolute discretion

No auction process, no rumours, no unrest among staff or customers. Confidentiality is not a slogan — it is how we work.

The right buyer

Not every buyer fits every business. We find the partner that fits the company, the team, and your legacy — not only the price.

For investors

The market is consolidating —
we have the access.

Thousands of owner-managed businesses across Europe face succession questions. We identify the best targets before they come to market — with local market knowledge and direct relationships.

Generational change as a driver

57% of mid-market owners are over 55. Readiness to sell is rising — time pressure is growing.

Business services focus

We focus on owner-managed business services companies. Asset-light models and fragmented markets are our domain.

Rising PE activity

You want systematic access to a vertical — we bring sector expertise and proprietary market access to source there consistently.

Direct market access

We speak directly with owners in selected markets — without auction pressure or anonymous screening. That yields tangible access to off-market opportunities.

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