Private Equity
Selling a company or part of it to investors or bringing investors into a company and integrating a company into an investor's portfolio presents numerous opportunities. These include succession situations, management buy-ins, management buy-outs, entry into strong groups of companies, growth financing, and increased shareholder value.
A deep understanding of the investment industry is essential to identify optimal investment partners such as Private Equity, Growth Capital, Venture Capital, and Family Offices and engage in negotiations on equal terms. Knowledge of the various investment models employed by different players and expertise in negotiating the most attractive contracts for each company's specific situation is also crucial.
How we help clients win the best deals with investors
Leading all aspects of capital raising and sell-side processes with investors
Leading owner successions, exits, partnerships, and mergers
Direct access to domestic and international investors
Management of competitive bidding processes
Negotiation support on equal terms with professional investors and partners
Optimization of valuation for companies
Our expertise with private equity and growth capital
The experts and partners at XQUENT bring extensive experience in working with investors, particularly private equity firms, family offices, and growth capital investors. Each of them has more than a decade of leadership in sell-side M&A and corporate finance projects, along with hands-on management experience. Their unparalleled sector focus spans software, IT services, business services, industrial technology, clean tech, consumer goods, the internet, and other innovative sectors, consistently driving exceptional project outcomes. XQUENT is 100% independent, ensuring unbiased perspectives while leveraging a global reach with inherently local market insights. At XQUENT, your sell-side M&A projects are operationally led by partners and senior experts, a strategic decision that forms the foundation for delivering superior results.
Trusted approach for raising capital and exits to investors
The successful execution of company exits and raising capital with investors requires investor experience and a tailored approach.
Years of market experience, personalized support, and a nuanced strategy make a significant difference in the investor market. Whether it's in finding and accessing the best investors, leading discussions and negotiations on equal terms, or successfully closing attractive equity deals. Our partners and senior experts have successfully led some of the most challenging sell-side M&A projects in the industry with
Readiness Check and Valuation
We discuss your individual situation, evaluate your company, and develop specific measures that enhance the value of your company before a potential deal, where necessary and preferred.
Positioning and Preparation
We advise on transaction structure and strategy, prepare documents including a pitch decks, financial plan, and information memorandum to engage investors, and position your company.
Buyer Screening and Contacting
After discussing a shortlist of potential investors, we leverage our network and approach parties with discretion, taking on project management responsibilities, allowing you to focus on your regular tasks.
Buyer Selection and Letter of Intent
As an experienced deal partner, we actively accompany you during management presentations and Q&A sessions. A fundamental agreement can be documented through a letter of intent (LOI), if preferred.
Dataroom and Due Diligence
Through a secure data room, company information is exchanged. We coordinate due diligence assessments between your company, potential investors, and their advisors.
Negotiation and Closing
As a negotiation-savvy partner, we facilitate optional bidding processes. After reaching an agreement, transaction details are agreed to enable signing and subsequent closing.
Milestones for rasing capital and exit processes
Strategic assessment of options
Financial planning/ evaluation of companies and assets
Process letter, teaser, information memorandum (IM), and NDA
Identified suitable investment firms
Extensive outreach to investment firms through local and global networks
Access to potential investment firms/ groups
Longlist and selection of potential investors
Due diligence management and data room
Preliminary shortlist of investment firms
Optimized auction process
Evaluation, transaction structure, and contract development coordination
Negotiation management
Contract signing coordination
Closing conditions preparation
Contact
We are your partners, bringing expert knowledge and comprehensive industry insights, while ensuring a confidential setting to discuss your situation. Let's begin your journey!
Maurice Heinz, Managing Director
Industry expertise in the investor landscpae
Great deals require investor industry expertise.
The most direct access to investors: Our experts help you position your company or venture, understand the investor landscape, execute with a tailored approach, and negotiate favorable deals. With a clear vision of the big picture and a sharp focus on important details.
