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Venture Advisory Partners.

M&A advisory for entrepreneurs who value maximum professionalism, unwavering commitment and excellent results.
Our mission

Company sales -
perfectly orchestrated.

Venture Advisory Partners is a Frankfurt-based M&A advisory firm. We primarily work with profitable growth companies, ranging from e-commerce businesses to mid-sized enterprises. We support our clients not only in executing a successful company sale but also in preparing for an optimal exit through our Virtual CFO Services.

We rely on professionalism, cutting-edge technology, and maximum efficiency to achieve the best possible outcome together. As entrepreneurs, we know our craft. Instead of empty consultant jargon, we focus our energy on delivering a successful and value-maximized sale for your business.

Our core competencies

Company sale

From owners looking for a successor to serial entrepreneurs – our approach ensures a successful company sale.

Company Acquisition

We help buyers find strategically suitable companies and complete successful transactions.

Company Valuation

Our precise, market-driven valuation provides you with confidence and builds trust with potential buyers or investors.

Virtual CFO Services

With our Virtual CFO Services, we optimize your company's finances well in advance of a potential sale.

Financing

We develop tailored financing solutions to support your entrepreneurial goals.

Deal Flow

Our extensive network gives you access to qualified buyers, sellers, and investors.

Our mission

The Team Behind Venture Advisory Partners.

Behind every successful project stands a strong team. Our experienced advisors combine expertise, industry knowledge, and passion to support you at every stage of your company sale – professional, reliable, and goal-oriented.

Peter Nadolinski
Founder & Managing Partner

Peter is an M&A expert with a passion for analyses, processes and deals.

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His experience in investment banking makes him a versatile all-rounder for successful startup financing rounds and business sales. With expertise from over 40 transaction projects, including many growth companies, and a total volume exceeding €4.5 billion, he is tirelessly committed to his clients.

Before founding Venture Advisory Partners, he worked at leading investment banks and consulting firms such as Lazard, KPMG, and several M&A advisory firms focused on SMEs.

Peter holds a Master of Science in Finance from the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. Additionally, he specialized in Venture Finance with an Executive Degree from the University of Oxford Saïd Business School.

Carsten Schäfer
Partner

Carsten is an expert in venture finance and scaling. He has many years of experience in the areas of startup operations, strategy and venture capital.

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Carsten is the CFO of Sdui and former CFO of Emma – The Sleep Company as well as Head of Portfolio at Finleap.

During his tenure at Emma, Europe's fastest-growing e-commerce startup for mattresses, Carsten led the strategic growth from €3 million to €80 million in revenue. At Finleap, he played a key role in building the company’s portfolio.

Currently, he supports startups operationally in achieving successful scaling. Carsten holds a Master’s degree in International Business Administration from Hochschule Rhein Main.

Daniel Putsche
Partner

Daniel is an experienced serial founder with the ability to build successful companies and teams at a rapid pace.

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Daniel Putsche has founded several successful companies, ranging from consulting to SaaS. His ventures include Candylabs (Digital Consulting), Horizon (Enterprise SaaS), and Bikebeat (Carbon Wheelsets).

Daniel is a visionary leader and a driving force in the development of new products and services. He guides our clients to success in the areas of sales, marketing, and strategy.

Daniel holds a Master’s degree in Communication.

Moritz Heimsch
Partner

Moritz is an implementation-focused founder with proven expertise in successful product development.

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Moritz is the Founder and CEO of Candylabs. He excels in media and product development, leveraging his expertise to drive innovation.

For over 10 years, he has advised leading corporations on the development and implementation of digital MVPs. His company, Candylabs, has received multiple WiWo Best of Consulting Awards for its outstanding work.

Moritz holds a degree in Digital Media from h_da Hochschule Darmstadt.

Simon Balysis
Manager - M&A/Finance

Simon is an expert in financial modelling with a high level of analytical expertise, which he uses to solve complex challenges for our clients.

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Simon is a Manager at Venture Advisory Partners. Before joining VAP, he gained valuable experience in controlling at a multinational chemical corporation.

Since 2022, Simon has been an integral part of the Venture Advisory Partners team, successfully supporting multiple M&A deals and fundraising rounds in the E-Commerce and SaaS sectors.

Simon holds an M.Sc. in Finance from the Stockholm School of Economics and a B.Sc. in Business Administration from Hochschule Koblenz.

+14 on-demand experts
with various specializations (marketing, operations, supply chain, personnel, public relations and restructuring)

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Facts & Figures

Our Results in Numbers.

+€100 million

Transaction volume
since 2022

1,000+

Buyers, VCs, Angels,
and CVCs in the network

>60

Clients
since 2022

45+

Years of entrepreneurial
experience

Values & Philosophy

Why Clients Choose Venture Advisory Partners.

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Interdisciplinary Excellence

We combine the deal experience of an M&A advisor with the depth of a CFO. Our profound understanding of SMEs and SMEs enables us to develop and implement successful strategies for our customers.

Hands-on advice

Results are the basis for decisions. With our hands-on approach, we blur the lines between consulting and interim team membership. We focus on comprehensible, tangible results without consulting phrases.

Exclusive buyer network

The professional backgrounds of our team members form the basis for our extensive network of over 1,000 buyers and investors. Thanks to our in-house “VAP Opportunity Creation Engine”, our network is growing daily.

New perspectives

We are proud to be digital natives. In today's fast-paced world, “analog” consultants don't exist. We are dynamic, drive rather than delegate, and thus unlock the maximum potential for our customers.

Unique sales concept

Our sales concept enables us to get buyers excited about your company's strengths and opportunities.

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Our approach for your success.