Then you are likely facing the following challenges:
Your skilled trade company has well-trained staff, but no clear successor with entrepreneurial ambition and sufficient capital for the takeover has emerged.
You have built your company over many years or are even running it in the second or third generation, and now, for the first time, you are facing the challenge of selling your business.
The continuously declining number of apprentices and the fierce competition for top talent limit growth, despite an excellent order situation.
You want to avoid your customers or employees developing concerns due to the unresolved succession.
Consolidated craft groups are gaining market share and increasing competitive pressure.
Over the past few years, you may have achieved the best results in your company's history. You are approaching retirement and don't want to miss the optimal selling opportunity.
Selling Your Business: A Critical Step – Simplified with VAP.
Venture Advisory Partners (VAP) supports business owners in finding the best buyer, achieving the optimal sale price, and managing the entire process in a structured and professional manner.
Our focus is on mid-sized companies that require tailored and discreet sales advisory services. We analyze the market, prepare all necessary documents professionally, conduct strategic buyer discussions, and guide our clients through to a successful transaction.
Since our founding in 2020, we have successfully facilitated transactions with a total volume exceeding €100 million, following a clear growth strategy for the future. With experience from projects totaling more than €4.5 billion, we understand what it takes to optimize business sales.
What Sets VAP Apart:
Tailored & Personalized Advisory – No one-size-fits-all solutions; we develop customized strategies for each business sale.
Maximum Efficiency & Discretion – We ensure a seamless sales process with absolute confidentiality.
Proven Expertise in Billion-Euro Transactions – Our know-how is based on years of experience in national and international M&A deals.
VAP stands for a structured, professional, and results-driven business sale – from the initial analysis to a successful closing.
Make Your Business Stand Out in the Market – with VAP.
Companies with more than 15 employees have great opportunities. We introduce you to strategic buyers who will continue your life’s work securely into the future.
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Accurately determine market value. We derive a realistic company valuation by considering value-enhancing and value-reducing factors.
There is more potential in your company. We make growth and profitability drivers tangible for buyers, creating a direct value anchor.
Data creates trust. We handle the labor-intensive data preparation for you, allowing you to focus on your business without distractions.
The collaboration with Peter and his team was highly professional and led to a successful business sale. Peter impressed with his expertise, commitment, and appreciative communication, which made the entire process much smoother. The sale was completed stress-free and within a short time. I highly recommend him without reservation.
Before working with Venture Advisory Partners, I was unsure whether consulting for a business sale would be worth it. Today, I know that without this investment, the sale would never have been so successful. Mr. Nadolinski and Mr. Balsys exceeded my expectations. Within just eight months, a stress-free sale took place, allowing me to choose the ideal buyer from multiple interested parties.
With great dedication, we built our premium brand in the cat food and cat furniture sector. Thanks to VAP’s support, we received numerous buyer inquiries and found the ideal buyer to carry our vision forward. The sale was professionally managed, resulting in a win-win situation for all parties involved. Without VAP, we would not have achieved this fantastic outcome.
Working with Peter Nadolinski as an external CFO was a real asset. He provided full transparency on our financial situation and identified key levers for increasing profitability. The financial plan he developed gave us, for the first time, a strategic management tool. Peter's expertise and clear communication delivered real added value – highly recommended!
To plan my succession, I was looking for a buyer who would continue my life's work and be a good personal fit. Mr. Nadolinski and his team impressed me with their professionalism and extensive expertise. The sales process was nearly stress-free and successfully completed within nine months. I found the ideal buyer and sold at an attractive price.
Thanks to Peter and his team, we were able to successfully close our seed financing round with suitable investors. Venture Advisory Partners provided us with competent support, helped us structure our case and produced valuable intros. Their expertise was decisive for the entire process. I highly recommend working with every e-commerce founder.
For strategic buyers, the multiples method is the key valuation approach. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) for a given period are multiplied by a specific multiple. Both the period length and the multiple itself are subject to negotiation but typically remain within certain market ranges. The AWH method is another income-based valuation approach that is used in specific cases.
Yes, your company should have at least 15 employees, including management, to be considered an attractive acquisition opportunity for leading craft business groups.
Small companies with fewer than 15 employees generally rely on regional competitors or private buyers for succession. For companies with more than 15 employees, there are various buyers with different acquisition strategies, often looking to integrate craft businesses into a larger group.
In most cases, yes. Especially if you have benefited from market trends in recent years. Additionally, many owner-managed craft businesses have a significant portion of their profitability “hidden” due to tax-optimized accounting. Normalizing earnings can positively impact your company’s valuation. We’re happy to assist you in this process.
Find out how we can accelerate your financing and optimize your company sale.
