In short:
Zerbach & Company is an independent, internationally active M&A advisory boutique with a clear focus on medium-sized companies. Since 2014, we have been supporting entrepreneurs, family businesses, family offices, and private equity firms in sell-side M&A advisory, company succession solutions, buy-side M&A advisory, and corporate finance mandates. With more than 65 successfully completed transactions in Germany and abroad and the support of our Industry Advisory Board – consisting of 12 experienced industry experts and entrepreneurs – we combine local expertise with global access.
In detail:
Zerbach & Company Corporate Finance was founded in 2014 by three partners and is based at Gut Maarhausen, a former estate in Cologne.
Our clients are owner-managed companies, international family businesses, family offices, investment companies, and start-ups. We support them in company sales, mergers and aquisitions (M&A), company succession, company valuations, debt advisory, and corporate finance projects. In addition to comprehensive and individually tailored M&A advisory, we also offer modular products with a clearly defined scope.
Trust, discretion, professionalism, and the highest quality form the basis of our advisory services. Since our founding, we have successfully completed more than 65 M&A transactions with companies and investors from 18 countries, in addition to the numerous transactions the team has advised on during their previous occupations. The companies we have advised have been valued at between €5 million and €200 million (Enterprise Value).
Our international network, complemented by partner companies in Europe, China, and the US, gives us direct access to investors, companies, and local expertise worldwide. Our databases include over 3,500 financial investors and family offices as well as more than 800,000 companies.
Since 2017, we have been supported by an advisory board of industry experts comprising twelve renowned entrepreneurs. Our senior team has been working together successfully for almost 20 years in an unchanged constellation and has more than 95 years of combined M&A experience.
We are convinced that successful transactions are the result of individual solutions. That is why we focus on consulting on an equal footing – flexible, pragmatic, and always in the exclusive interest of our clients.
| why zerbach & Company |
Seniority and
Discretion
We guarantee our clients personal and continuous support from an experienced senior team. All projects are handled exclusively by M&A professionals with many years of transaction experience who are very familiar with small and medium-sized businesses and the challenges they face. Professionalism, discretion, commitment, and a sense of responsibility characterize our work.
Experience and
Continuity
Our advisory team has nearly 100 years of combined experience in M&A and corporate finance. Particularly noteworthy is the successful collaboration of our senior team, which has remained unchanged for almost 20 years. This exceptional consistency ensures a deep shared understanding, efficient processes, and the ability to execute even the most complex mandates with confidence and focus.
International
Network
Our databases include more than 3,500 financial investors and family offices as well as over 800,000 companies worldwide. In addition, our international network, built up over many years, gives us direct access to decision-makers, investors, and industry experts worldwide. This combination of a solid database and personal access ensures that we can identify and approach the right partners for each mandate — efficiently, purposefully, and globally.
Mid-Cap Focus
Our advice is based on a deep understanding of different stakeholder perspectives. We understand the needs of owner-managed, medium-sized companies as well as the expectations of professional investors, multinational corporations, and international family businesses. This experience enables us to align interests, build bridges, and successfully close transactions.
Industry Expert
Advisory Board
Our advisory board, consisting of experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts, supports the team in strategic and industry-specific issues. The members actively contribute their many years of experience and extensive networks and contacts, thereby strengthening the effectiveness of our consulting services.
International Track Record
Our international track record demonstrates our experience in managing complex, cross-border transactions. Since 2014, we have successfully completed projects with companies and investors from over 18 countries – some spanning multiple continents and always taking cultural differences into account. This experience enables us to combine regional market conditions with a global investor perspective.
