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November 18, 2025
Management Buy-In: A Hidden Engine for Europe’s SME Succession
Europe stands at a demographic and economic crossroads. As the post-war generation retires in growing numbers, the continent is facing an unprecedented succession crisis among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). These firms, many of them family-owned, form the backbone of Europe’s economy. Yet, a significant share risks closure or stagnation due to a lack of successors. Enter the Management Buy-In (MBI): a powerful but often overlooked strategy that allows external managers to acquire and run these businesses, offering continuity, innovation, and renewed growth. MBIs are not just financial transactions, they are mechanisms of economic renewal.
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July 23, 2024
M&A mid-market trends report 2024
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are becoming increasingly popular each year, driven by mid- and long-term trends.
July 3, 2024
M&A as an exit strategy
Family-owned businesses are a significant component of Spain's economic landscape, and many are now facing critical succession planning issues.
June 25, 2024
ESG is (much) more than a required number in M&A
For some organisations, collecting data for ESG still feels like a mandatory task. However, in practice, these data provide extensive insights into internal business processes.
June 18, 2024
Sector Monitor: Transportation & Logistics 2024
Thank you for taking the time to read this European sector monitor on the Transportation & Logistics sector.
June 6, 2024
Growing interest from foreign investors in Norway
Norway is proving a prime target for international investors looking to capitalise on new growth and diversification opportunities.
May 28, 2024
Preserving the soul in family business succession: how do you do it?
Bolster Investment Partners is a long-term investor in family businesses, acquiring both minority and majority stakes with a unique portfolio of 20 Dutch b2b companies.
May 21, 2024
Untapped potential in the Commercial Due Diligence process
Throughout the acquisition process, Commercial Due Diligence (CDD) has traditionally been viewed as a necessary, but typically routine, exercise.
May 16, 2024
Wieger Houtman: driving force behind M&A transformation
As Head of Corporate Accounts, Wieger is focused on Dealsuite's newest customer group: the so-called strategic buyers.
May 14, 2024
A pharma acquisition doesn’t have to be just with familiar faces
During the acquisition of one of the last pharmacies of Bartje Pharmacies, Quekel got to know Jacques de Vries as a solid negotiator on the other side of the deal table
April 23, 2024
Digital deal sourcing connects perfect cross-border partners
Technology such as online dealing solutions, social media platforms and video calling are increasingly enabling cross-border deals like these to come to fruition.
For a successful buy-and-build strategy, the key is to: 'Work smart, not hard.'
Continuously expanding while also offering quality. It's a great concept, but how can you fully leverage Dealsuite in a successful buy-and-build strategy?
April 16, 2024
Press Release: Dealsuite Partners with Cyndx to Revolutionize M&A Deal Sourcing in Europe
Dealsuite, the premier platform for M&A deal sourcing in Europe, has announced a partnership with Cyndx Networks.
April 10, 2024
Exploring Poland: an increasingly attractive M&A destination
Poland has emerged as a compelling destination for M&A activity over recent years.
March 21, 2024
Valuing the entrepreneur: a longer-term view on M&A
At BeStacking, entrepreneurs are actively encouraged to remain invested after they leave.
March 5, 2024
CEE Dealmaker insights
The first edition of the Dealmaker Insights for Central and Eastern Europe, a study conducted by Dealsuite, is here! This report includes a summary of the (Western) European M&A Monitor by Dealsuite, CEE-mid-market-specific findings (companies with a revenue between €1 million and €50 million) and insights of selected CEE-dealmakers.
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