Mergers & Acquisitions

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Mergers and Acquisitions

Merging, buying or selling businesses is always a challenge. Mistakes are likely to cause high cost or loss. Increased amounts of stakeholders involved in transaction processes, such as e.g. tax-advisors, lawyers, technology- and other experts, will undeniably increase the complexity of transaction management.

Buying or Selling a business

Buying a business (buy-side) or selling a business (sell-side) certainly always requires industry, market and transaction experience, reliable research and data, while a network and understanding of dynamics will be key to access the right deals or the right investors (buyers) in order to get a shot for a successful closing in the first place.

One might seek leverage for a deal (buy-side) or would like to extend its run way, brush up the bride before selling (sell-side) shortly before selling a company, in both cases there will be a need for smart and economically sensible financing.

Our credo in this field is simple: a good deal has at least one winner, but great deals need to have winners on both sides – therefore great deals should always be the goal.

QUESTIONS TO

ASK YOURSELF

Whether deal founders, business owners, or top managers, they all need a clear strategy to solve tricky questions:

Who would buy a business, or
who would sell a business which meets our criteria?
What is a valuation for a specific business?
How would deals be structured, considering payments, financing, terms, etc.?
Which advisors would be ideal to support us in this endeavour?
How much will a specific transaction cost?
What kind of risks do we need to keep in mind or hedge?

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„Our first international merger was such a highly complex process. We had to consider so many legal, fiscal, and contractual factors not only regarding the merger itself, but also what could happen afterwards. We are very happy to have such an experienced and dynamic partner like Venionaire at our side.”

Florian WimmerCo-Founder & CEO at Blockpit GmbH | RegTech

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Contact our senior investment managers / partners to learn more and see if we are the right partners for your transactions.

TRANSACTION SERVICES

Transaction management is indeed a tough and time-consuming job, leaving very little room to run the underlying business. We support founders in transactions as entrepreneurial partners (sometimes even as “Entrepreneurs in Residence”) to keep their focus on growth and leverage the transaction effort with the least necessary involvement.

OPTIMAL RESULTS FOR OUR CLIENTS

Deals based on strategy

We support both buyers and sellers in transaction processes, but never both at the same time. When we take on such a process, we devote senior management attention to it and never involve junior positions. Over the course of their careers, our experts at Venionaire have led transactions worth more than a billion euros each. They know how to shift gears, how to structure a process, how to negotiate, how to design a negotiation template, and how to guide you to a successful closing. Ideal transactions for us range between EUR 1m to EUR 50m transactional value. Occasionally, if we see great potential, we also agree to get involved in very early-stage companies, with a clear agreement to partner for follow-on rounds. Co-investments through European Super Angels Club are always an option.

Support transaction process
We will keeping your process on track, while you focus on your core business.
Identification of high potential acquisition or sales targets
We help you develop and implement the most suitable acquisition or sales strategy. There is always more than one target and more than one investor.
Due-Diligence support
Set-up of a solid virtual data room and strong Tax and Legal Network Partners (such as top-tier international law-firms and tax-advisories) support if needed.
Technological and market analysis
Gain deeper insights and know how your target compares to others.
Company / Startup Valuation
We will advise on balanced terms and valuation.
(Ghost) Negotiating
It’s an unfair advantage to have a strong (invisible) advisor on your side.
Leverage for transactions
We are happy to run beauty contests for additional leverage in transactions.
Find additional investors
We find co-investors or ramp up competition if needed.
Identification of additional values
Strategic values, IP, technology, and HR matter in addition to pure financials.

WE SHARE RISKS

Transparent fees

Transaction fees in venture capital and private equity transactions follow market standards. The so-called “Modern Lehman Formula” or “Modern Lehman Scale” is simple to calculate and is used globally for transactions:

10% of the first EUR 1 million, plus
9% of the second EUR 1 million, plus
8% of the third EUR 1 million, plus
7% of the fourth EUR 1 million, plus
6% of the fifth EUR 1 million, plus
5% of the sixth EUR 1 million, plus
4% of the seventh EUR 1 million, plus
3% of the eighth EUR 1 million and everything above.

Depending on the complexity, transaction size, and natural stage of the companies, we arrange retainers between EUR 2,500 to EUR 15,000 per month. On fully success-based deals a premium to Modern Lehman Scale will be agreed.

Let’s discuss your case

Contact our senior investment managers / partners to learn more and see if we are the right partners for your transactions.

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