m&a consulting - technology companies
M&A Expertise That Drives Value
For over two decades, we have guided companies through successful M&A transactions and growth financing - with professionalism, precision, and a forward-looking approach.
company analysis - due diligence
Insightful Analysis, Strategic Decisions
Our due diligence services deliver actionable insights, providing a strong foundation for accurate valuations and informed strategies.
strong network
Powerful Networks for Your Success
In collaboration with trusted partners and investors, we ensure seamless transactions and impactful results.

Consulting for sellers

Company sale

  • Creating prospectuses
  • Finding investors
  • Managing negotiations

Consulting for investors

Acquisitions

  • Market analysis
  • Matchmaking
  • Due diligence

Management consulting

Capital increase

  • Business planning
  • Investment memorandum
  • VC/PE brokerage

Expert opinion on company valuation

Company valuation

  • Relative valuation
  • Earning power (IDW S1)
  • Discounted cash flow

VENTRADA – Your Specialist for Successful Business Transactions

VENTRADA is your competent partner for tailored solutions in business sales, acquisitions, and financing. Since 2005, this established M&A agency has been guiding companies nationwide on their path to success. Based in Jena, Thuringia, VENTRADA offers comprehensive expertise and strategic know-how – driven by founder and managing director Mathias Nebel, whose many years of experience and deep industry understanding ensure outstanding project outcomes.

Your success is our drive – Comprehensive services for every phase of the transaction

VENTRADA stands for professional coordination and execution of Business Acquisitions, Sales, and Financing. Especially for occasions such as Age-related Business Successions or corporate restructuring, VENTRADA handles the planning, preparation, and implementation of complex projects. Financial investors seeking high-growth investment opportunities also rely on the company’s expertise. Additionally, VENTRADA supports innovative technology and service companies in raising equity capital – precisely, effectively, and sustainably.

Industry expertise that creates trust – Versatile, experienced, future-oriented

VENTRADA has in-depth industry expertise acquired through numerous mandates in various sectors of the economy, including:

📌  Life sciences & Biotechnology | Digital and 3D Printing | Engineering | Mechanical Engineering
📌  Measurement Technology | Metal Processing | Food Industry
📌  Personnel Services | Software Development | Tourism

Analysis that convinces – Creating foundations through precise due diligence

At the start of every project is a comprehensive economic and financial analysis (due diligence). VENTRADA thoroughly examines companies, evaluates value chains, analyzes market positioning, and creates meaningful SWOT profiles. These well-founded insights form the basis for:

✅  Plausible revenue and earnings forecasts
✅  Detailed investment planning
✅  Projections of current and future cash flows

These results directly feed into business valuations – a valuable foundation for successful negotiations during the transaction process. The reports prepared by VENTRADA provide clients with security, transparency, and a strong position at the negotiation table.

VENTRADA – Specialized in complex processes and excellent results

VENTRADA’s range of services includes:

🚀  Company analyses and valuations (Due Diligence / DCF / NPV …)
🚀  Plausibility checks and creation of business plans
🚀  Coordination of growth and equity financing
🚀  Sale of company shares and spin-offs
🚀  Support with business successions and restructuring
🚀  Project management for business acquisitions

Focus on value and growth – Efficiency in every project

VENTRADA focuses on preparing and realizing business transactions in the lower to mid-market segment, with transaction volumes between EUR 2 million and EUR 20 million.

Flexible remuneration models – Individual, fair, and transparent

The fee depends on the scope and complexity of the project. Possible models include:

💰  Billing based on consultant hours or days
💰  Performance-based transaction fees
💰  Individual combination models

Consulting subsidies – Utilize potential, reduce costs

As a federally and state-certified consulting agency, VENTRADA enables small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to benefit from government funding programs. These grants significantly reduce the cost of consulting services – a real advantage for medium-sized businesses.

Strong network – Your added value for successful deals

VENTRADA stands for close, trustworthy, and goal-oriented collaboration. Behind every successful project is a strong network of experienced consultants, specialized attorneys, and capital-strong investors. This network has been built and continuously maintained over many years – a valuable resource that gives clients a decisive advantage.

VENTRADA – Your partner for sustainable success

By choosing VENTRADA, companies select an M&A agency that makes their goals its own. Whether selling a company, succession planning, acquiring a company or raising growth capital – VENTRADA gets projects on track and leads them to success with expertise, commitment and passion.

➡️  VENTRADA – Experience that counts. Expertise that convinces. Success that endures.

Examples of recent projects

Company sale

iCD GmbH & Co. KG

Creates and implements information management software for testing laboratories.

Spin-out

Blomesystem GmbH

Develops, implements and manages LIMS systems for the public sector.

Company sale

Ehrler Prüftechnik GmbH

Manufactures test benches and measuring equipment and provides calibration services.

Funding

JENETRIC GmbH

The technology start-up develops biometric systems for security agencies.

Restructuring / MBO / Financing

AOC – Advanced Optical Components

Manufacturer of special optics for the laser and semiconductor industry.

Due diligence

FAD GmbH

Develops mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic positioning systems.

References

“VENTRADA took a really proactive approach to finding partners for the asset deal we wanted and was 100% committed throughout the entire process. We would recommend VENTRADA to anybody looking for an effective M&A consultancy”
Klaus Berka
former Board Member of Analytik Jena AG
“VENTRADA handled a lot of the project on our behalf, from revising the business strategy and financial plan through to attracting investors. VENTRADA managed the entire process with confidence and expertise.”
Bernd Albrecht
CEO of Albrecht Service Group GmbH
“We had a close and successful partnership with VENTRADA for the better part of three years. They stand out from the rest because of their expertise, target-oriented approach, quick response times and well-established network in the financial sector.”
Elke Bethge
Managing Director of the BC Direct Group
“VENTRADA helped us to restructure the ReproProfi group, which has representatives nation-wide. The process was centred around spinning out the company’s locations to create independent GmbHs and financing of the purchase price. They were professional, focused and trustworthy for the 18 months that we worked together.”
Sandro Blanco
Managing Director of ReproProfi Stuttgart GmbH
“VENTRADA played a crucial role in financial planning and preparing an objective valuation.”
Roberto Wolfer
Founder and CEO of JENETRIC GmbH

One more thing …

As a small M&A boutique, we are looking to add new partners to our network so that we can provide an even higher level of service.

  • Are you an independent M&A consultant? Would you like to join our network?
  • Are you a tax consultant responsible for succession planning? 
  • Do you work in a family office or for a venture capital / private equity firm? 

We would love you to get in touch. We are always looking to enter into interesting partnerships which benefit everyone involved.