Your life's work in the right hands.
We guide owners of mid-sized companies through the sale, acquisition and succession of their business. Discreet. Competent. On equal terms.
Selling a company is the biggest deal in an entrepreneur's life.
Decades of hard work are bound up in your company. A decision that shapes your family, your employees and your future deserves the right preparation and the right partner.
We know the mistakes owners make when selling. And we know how to avoid them. Since 1999, with more than 1,200 transactions in the German Mittelstand.
Free initial consultation →What can we advise you on?
From the first assessment to the notary appointment – we guide you through every step.
Company sale
A structured sale process with discreet buyer search from our network of 2,500+ qualified prospects. From valuation to signing the contract.
Learn more →Company acquisition
Looking to acquire a company or take over a succession? We develop your search profile and guide you through due diligence and takeover.
Learn more →Business valuation
Certified valuation (CVA standard) using recognised methods. As an indication or a formal report per IDW standards – for sale, purchase, inheritance or dispute.
To the calculator →Business succession
Certified succession advisors for a planned generational change. Early preparation secures the value of your company and the interests of everyone involved.
Learn more →Management consulting
Strategy, advisory and supervisory board mandates, restructuring. Experience-based advice from over 100 transactions and three successful IPOs.
Learn more →Financing & funding
Structured financing advice for acquisitions and growth. A pool of private and institutional investors. Many years of experience in public-funding advice for the Mittelstand.
Learn more →How we guide your company sale
Five phases. Structured. Discreet. Successful.
First contact
Free introductory meeting, initial assessment of your company
Preparation
Valuation, exposé creation, strategy development
Buyer search
Discreet, anonymous approach to qualified prospects
Negotiation
Price negotiation, LOI, due diligence support
Closing
Purchase agreement, notary appointment, payment settlement
What drives us
Six values that shape every engagement.
Trust
Trusting collaboration on equal terms – with you and your interests at the centre.
Competence
Proven, experience- and knowledge-based transaction expertise from more than 1,200 deals.
Quality
High quality standards, continuous training and certified methods (CVA, IDW).
Network
Close ties to the supra-regional con|cess® M+A network with 21 offices across the DACH region.
Process transparency
Every step is agreed with you. You stay informed and in control at all times.
Fee transparency
Transparent and fair terms – clearly agreed, with no hidden costs or surprises.
Entrepreneurs advising entrepreneurs
Personal advice. Direct contacts. No layers in between.
— Aristotle
Dr. Christian Heimann
Over 30 years of experience in M&A, corporate finance and interim management. Formerly managing director of two investment companies for 15 years – he knows the entrepreneur's perspective from his own experience. Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA). More than 100 personally managed transactions, 3 IPOs. Clear communication, no jargon – on equal terms with the entrepreneur.
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Jana Köhne, M.A.
Certified business succession advisor (HTW Dresden), specialist succession advisor (v. Fürstenberg) and certified M&A Manager (Controller Institute Vienna). 10 years in HR and organisational consulting, more than 250 start-up and growth projects supported. Jana Köhne is the structuring force in the transaction process: she ensures clear procedures, understands the emotional side of selling a company and brings sellers and buyers together on equal terms.
LinkedIn profileLooking for a company to acquire?
Whether succession, a strategic add-on or a management buy-in – we support you on the buy side with the same structured process and the same network.
Through the con|cess® company marketplace you gain access to 300+ businesses on offer – many of them exclusive and not publicly listed.
The strength of the con|cess® alliance
As a con|cess® partner you benefit from the largest specialised M&A network in the German-speaking Mittelstand – with offices in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
We are also a member of the Transeo Network – the leading European network for business succession, with partners in more than 20 countries.
con|cess® partners supply the multiplier data that FINANCE publishes quarterly – the basis for well-founded, market-aligned company valuations.
What our clients say
Real transactions. Real results.
Ms Köhne convinced us from the very first meeting with her professional expertise and exceptional commitment. She managed the complex corporate-law situation with confidence and created a forward-looking solution for everyone involved.
Today we are very relieved and grateful that our life's work has passed into good hands. We would especially highlight the individual, personal support – available and honest at every stage, even in difficult moments.
I had not expected the sale of my company to go so quickly and smoothly. My customers and suppliers knew nothing about the sale until the very end. With the network and experience of Ms Köhne and Mr Heimann, that was possible.
Throughout every phase of the sale process, Dr Heimann and Ms Köhne were always available to me as trustworthy and forward-thinking partners. I can recommend the team without reservation to other entrepreneurs considering a sale.
The offers received and the final purchase price were far above our own expectations and impressively confirmed the company valuation prepared by Dr Heimann. An unreserved recommendation for mid-sized companies.
Dr Heimann guided the negotiations entirely in my interest, from the first meeting to the notary appointment, and was always available as a competent and trustworthy partner. As a result, the sale was completed in less than 12 months.
Results that speak for themselves
Every transaction is unique. Our process is not.
What's on your mind
Our answers to your most common questions
No question goes unanswered. We accompany you as a sparring partner through every phase.
Ready to talk?
The first step costs nothing. An initial meeting is non-binding, confidential and gives you a first assessment – with no obligation.
Not ready for a conversation yet?
Prepare on your own – at your own pace.
From the first decision to handing over the keys – 9 steps you can work through on your own before you talk to us:
- → What buyers really value – and how to know your worth
- → Finding the right successor & preparing your documents
- → Negotiating with confidence & understanding contracts
- → Shaping the handover & protecting your wealth
With an AI assistant, checklists and downloads. Module 1 free – no sign-up required.
Let's talk.
Whether you intend to sell, are planning a succession or simply want a first assessment – we take the time for your situation.
Rudolf-Breitscheid-Straße 33
39179 Barleben (near Magdeburg, Germany)
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