Investment Banking for Software & Technology Companies
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GHz Partners is an Investment Banking firm specializing in mid-market Enterprise Software sector and Technology M&A
We are a leading M&A advisor to the mid-market, where our extensive expertise in the software ecosystem, our
long-standing experience with counterparties active in this space and a nuanced understanding of transactions dynamics have a significant impact on the results we achieve for our clients
Deal volume
Years experience
Cross-border transactions
Capabilities
For Founders & Shareholders
We support founders and shareholders of leading European technology companies in gaining clarity about their next steps, planning them strategically and financially, and implementing them professionally to maximize their value
Key Activities:
- Structured M&A Sell-Side Processes
- Growth Equity Recapitalisations
- Valuations
- Capital Allocation & Optimisation
For Institutional Investors & Boards
GHz Partners‘ trusted counsel is used by leading international Institutional Investors to help them with corporate finance services & intelligence gatherings
Key Activities:
- Buyside Advisory
- Buy & Build Strategies
- Growth Equity Recapitalisations
Sector Expertise
First Class Software/Technology Research
Since 1996, GHz Partners has been pursuing a global approach to the Enterprise Software & Technology sector. As a result, the company has in-depth knowledge and understanding of the global sector dynamics
References
“GHz Partners‘ professional support has substantially helped getting this transaction over the line in a timely manner.”
“Based on our experience with GHz Partners in the market for M&A transactions, we will recommend GHz Partners without hesitation and wish continued success.”
“Dr. Plagge from GHz Partners provided excellent advice and support from the initial business contact, during negotiations up to the successful sale of my company. His level-headed yet very professional approach, coupled with a special negotiating skill, was very productive and, in the end, correspondingly successful. I can unreservedly recommend Dr. Plagge and GHz Partners.”
“Many thanks to GHz Partners for all of your efforts on the project. I appreciate the constant communication with the sellers. It really helped get us over the line in a short timeline.”
“GHz Partners has proven to be a reliable and most of all highly knowledgeable partner that has brought extensive industry and transaction knowledge to the project. I recommend GHz Partners as an excellent team to have on your side.”
“GHz supported us very well throughout the entire transaction process. The data preparation was professional and the skilful support in the DD process brought the necessary calm into a hectic time. The support in the negotiations led to a positive result for all parties involved in a target-oriented manner and within a reasonable period of time. Ultimately, the industry experience (Software, Logistics) and the professional approach of GHz supported the entire transaction in a valuable and precise way.”
Transactions
Over the last 10 years we have successfully advised numerous Enterprise Software & Technology companies in Germany, Austria and Switzerland on significant Software & Technology M&A Deals:
Structured M&A Sell-Side Processes
Value Maximisation in a Sale Process with GHz Partners
Structured Processes
Shareholders of Enterprise Software companies today regularly receive requests for sale and proactive offers
But only a lean, structured sales process with the right group of interested parties leads to competitive action and value maximization
Enterprise Value Multiple
No. of counterparties approached
A competitive process increases the valuation multiple realised as bidders are forced to increase their bids to compete
Tailored equity story aligned with the acquirer's strategy, together with detailed financial analysis, helps support the case for higher valuations
Planning, Preparation & Execution
Shareholders often underestimate the importance of a software-specific preparation of the financial and company data in the phase before signing a letter of intent
Detailed data analysis helps provide prospects with quick and accurate answers that reinforce the equity story and help deal sponsors within buyer groups gain board approvals for attractive prices
Best Offer
Engaging with a wider range of counterparties increases the likelihood of realising a “Knock-out” valuation that might otherwise have been missed
Enterprise Value Multiple
No. of offers
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