With VAP, buyers take advantage of the challenging succession situation in the German mid-sized business sector. We provide comprehensive support to private buyers in their transition to entrepreneurship through acquisition.
For strategic buyers and financial investors, we facilitate efficient sourcing of acquisition opportunities.
Clear search criteria enable fast results in the search for acquisition targets.
New, pre-qualified acquisition targets every month that perfectly match your criteria.
Market-based valuation and risk analysis protect you from costly mistakes.
Together with you, we structure your purchase offer competitively to ensure the deal becomes a win-win situation for both parties.
With a systematic selection process, we generate multiple acquisition options for you in parallel.
For all legal matters, our experienced partner law firms provide expert advice.
Upon request, we connect you with experienced tax advisors who handle the tax structuring of your acquisition.
Our experts guide you through every step to ensure a smooth and secure financing process for your business acquisition.
With targeted Off-Market Deal flow, we give you access to Opportunities that remain hidden from others.
We guide you from the initial idea to a successful closing – with clear strategies, a strong network, and deep expertise. Our goal: Trailored solutions for your business acquisition.
Together, we define the ideal profile of an acquisition target and develop a concrete acquisition concept.
We pre-qualify owners and arrange initial meetings for a mutual introduction.
We evaluate the company in detail and structure your offer precisely.
Optionally, we will guide or assist you in negotiations.
Our “VAP Opportunity Creation Engine” identifies potential takeover candidates and the best opportunities.
We secure acquisition financing during the due diligence phase.
Optionally, we will guide or assist you in negotiations.
Strong competitive advantage through early contacts with owners.
No, if you would like to keep us on board, we remain your long-term partner. With our Virtual CFO Service, we help optimize the financial management of your new company and immediately start implementing growth strategies.
While we are highly experienced in standard contractual agreements, VAP, as an M&A advisor, does not provide legal advice. We strongly recommend consulting a lawyer for this. We are happy to connect you with trusted law firms from our network, with whom we have successfully completed numerous transactions.
Once your target criteria and acquisition strategy are defined, our Opportunity Creation Engine generates new pre-qualified acquisition targets for you weekly. This ensures you don’t waste time on sellers who are not seriously considering succession.
We guide you through the entire financing process and provide access to our extensive banking and investor network. We utilize all available financing options, including: Equity capital, Debt capital, Mezzanine financing and Public funding programs. This minimizes the capital requirements on your end.
We recommend having at least five years of professional experience. Leadership skills are essential for a successful acquisition. Additionally, having industry knowledge is a significant advantage, ensuring a smooth transition into your role as a business owner.
Use our expertise in company acquisitions to achieve strategic goals and ensure sustainable success. We support you from initial analysis to completion — discreetly, efficiently and goal-oriented.