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Who we are
We are an independent advisory boutique headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, dedicated to mid-market M&A and succession transactions. We support entrepreneurs, family-owned businesses and financial investors on company sales, acquisitions and succession planning.
With investment banking backgrounds, extensive transaction experience and a strong track record in Consumer Products, Industrials, Business Services and Healthcare, we deliver rigorous, partner-led advice and execution at international standards.
Mergers and Acquisitions
EXPERTISE YOU TRUST, RESULTS YOU VALUE
We are an independent advisory boutique providing mid-market M&A advisory services. Entrepreneurs, businesses, and financial sponsors rely on us to help unlock value in their business and turn ambitions into reality. Together with our network of experts and partners, we provide hands-on support throughout the entire transaction process.
WHAT WE DO
Sell-Side M&A Advisory
We advise shareholders and management teams throughout the full sale process, from tailored strategic positioning and preparation to investor outreach and negotiations, with a clear focus on maximizing value and deal certainty.
Buy-Side M&A Advisory
We support corporates and investors in identifying, evaluating, and executing acquisitions. Our advice combines deep market insight with comprehensive financial analysis to help clients pursue transactions that align with their strategic objectives. Drawing on our experience, we understand the details that matter for a seamless acquisition.
Financial Sponsor
We partner with private equity, family offices and other financial investors across the full investment lifecycle, supporting acquisitions, exits and portfolio optimization. With disciplined execution and sector-driven insights, we help sponsors back the right assets and maximize value on exit.
Company Valuation
We provide independent, transaction-ready valuations based on rigorous financial analysis and relevant market evidence, supporting decisions on acquisitions, exits, financing structures and shareholder arrangements.
Exit Readiness
We support owners and management teams in preparing their business for a sale by aligning the equity story, financials and operations with buyer expectations. This makes the company more attractive to investors and improves the chances of a smooth, successful transaction. Based on a focused diagnostic, we highlight areas for improvement and translate them into an actionable exit readiness plan.
CFO-as-a-Service
Leveraging our long-term experience and trusted network, we connect companies with experienced interim CFOs. They provide strategic financial leadership, implement scalable finance structures and enhance transparency for owners, investors and lenders.
Our Verticals
We advise clients in a focused set of industries where we combine deep sector understanding, strong investor relationships, and relevant transaction experience. Our sector-driven approach helps us to anticipate buyer dynamics, valuation drivers, and deal complexity, enabling more effective positioning and execution across each transaction.
We work with founders, corporates, and financial sponsors in Germany and the wider DACH-region, applying our sector expertise at every stage of a transaction.
Latest Deal Announcements
hillstreet advises FREY-DONABAUER-WICH on sale to ORARA, a portfolio company of AUCTUS CAPITAL PARTNERS
Transaction Spotlight
TRANSACTIONS THAT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES
Our recent transactions reflect our role as trusted partner to entrepreneurs, corporates and financial investors, leveraging the extensive deal experience of our team.
OUR LATEST DEALS
Marco Strogusch &
Markus Wenzel
Founding Partners
hillstreet combines rigorous sector knowledge with disciplined transaction execution to advise clients across the full capital lifecycle. The team has experience supporting buy- and sell-side M&A, growth and structured capital solutions, minority and majority investments, and carve-outs, working closely with strategic buyers and financial sponsors globally.
Latest Research & Insights
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WHAT WE DO
E-Commerce
Q1 | 2026
E-Commerce
Despite the challenging market environment and the increased difficulty of financing transactions in discretionary spending sectors such as E-Commerce, 350 M&A deals were completed in Europe in 2025.
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Global Bakery Goods Manufacturing
Q4 | 2025
Global Bakery Goods Manufacturing
Interest in the M&A bakery goods manufacturing market increased in 2025, with 51 transactions successfully executed through
November of that year.
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Construction Service
Q2 | 2025
Construction Service
Activity in the civil engineering sector remains high despite trade tensions. Both major strategic market players and financial investors made acquisitions in the second quarter of 2025.
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