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Our teams are passionate about assisting family-businesses (ie their owners and management teams) in helping them grow, finance their future and find long term succession solutions. Assisting families requires specific skills which our teams have developed thanks to a rich family businesses deal experience.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Investec assisted Raphael Gorg\u00e9, the Group’s CEO, throughout the acquisition process, from the preparatory work to the final negotiations with the seller. We also assisted the Group in raising the equity, quasi-equity and debt financing required to complete the transaction.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Nelemans, a distributor of building materials in the South and West of the Netherlands and owner of the TegelMegaStore formula, was sold to BME Group (Blackstone PE portfolio company). Investec advised the shareholders of Nelemans throughout the sell-side process.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Investec has advised one of the two owner families on the sale of their shareholding in RHODIUS Mineralquellen.<\/p>\n

“The Investec team has largely contributed to this important deal for our family, from a commercial perspective on the one hand but also, by finding an excellent succession solution which ensures the long-term existence of the group. The Investec team\u2019s experience with finding succession solutions, the ability to anticipate and finally their deep sector knowledge were important assets for us in this project. We thank the whole team for the truly outstanding collaboration”.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Investec supported us with its \u2018Out of the Ordinary\u2019 approach throughout the entire transaction, contributing both its extensive experience in working with German SME entrepreneurs and a clear strategic and results-oriented mindset. Its in-depth understanding of our business and practical approach played a key role in finding the right long-term partner for Speedpoint.<\/p>\n \n Michael Herkert, Owner & CEO Speedpoint<\/cite>\n <\/blockquote>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Selling our family business was one of the most challenging entrepreneurial decisions we have ever made. Thanks to Investec\u2019s expertise and perseverance, we succeeded in securing Morliny as an international buyer that no one had previously considered. I am deeply grateful to the Investec team for their professional support throughout the entire process and their ability to take a results-oriented approach, even in complex situations.<\/p>\n \n Christian Wolf, Owner and CEO, Wolf Group<\/cite>\n <\/blockquote>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Investec provided us with independent and targeted support during this transaction. Kieback&Peter was prepared for an international investor process with strategic review of all possible options. Prior to this transaction, Investec provided us with professional support in refinancing our syndicated loan, enabling us to implement a comprehensive solution on the equity side that will allow us to continue our dynamic growth. Investec\u2019s capital market-oriented and strategic input was crucial to the successful start of a new chapter in our company\u2019s history.<\/p>\n \n Christoph Ritzkat, CEO & Managing Partner, Kieback&Peter<\/cite>\n <\/blockquote>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Investec had a remarkable grasp of the challenges facing our family business and demonstrated their pedagogical skills and tenacity throughout this intense operation. The bond of trust that developed between us also contributed greatly to the success of the sale of the company.<\/p>\n \n Michel Kremer, President, P\u00e2tisserie Michel Kremer<\/cite>\n <\/blockquote>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n

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3 Jun 2026<\/p>\n

Matthias Odrobina joins Investec Germany as Managing Director M&A<\/h3>\n

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2 Jun 2026<\/p>\n

Podcast | Investec Advisory: building a sustainable M&A boutique<\/h3>\n

Michel Degryck looks back on more than 25 years\u2019 experience in mid-cap M&A in this new episode of Career Insights…<\/p>\n <\/a>\n 1 min read<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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1 Jun 2026<\/p>\n

Technical Services valuation update \u2013 Q1 2026<\/h3>\n

Sector multiples have reset above the long-term median \u2013 but the index average masks the real story. The Technical Services…<\/p>\n <\/a>\n 8 min read<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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12 May 2026<\/p>\n

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7 May 2026<\/p>\n

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Strengthening our Industrial Tech & Services franchise Investec is pleased to welcome Yves Scharf as Senior Director, joining the international Industrial…<\/p>\n <\/a>\n 2 min read<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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29 Apr 2026<\/p>\n

The Perfect Blend: Unlocking New Demand in Beverages<\/h3>\n

Shifting consumer behaviours, category innovation and strategic repositioning are creating new growth opportunities across the European beverage market. Those themes…<\/p>\n <\/a>\n 5 min read<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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15 Apr 2026<\/p>\n

Top Investment Bankers in France 2025<\/h3>\n

Michel Degryck, Managing Partner, has been recognised by MergerLinks by Datasite among the Top Investment Bankers in France! A well-deserved…<\/p>\n <\/a>\n 1 min read<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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18 Mar 2026<\/p>\n

Benelux Software M&A Report: Market Deep Dive<\/h3>\n

Our recent sector research has found that growth continues to underpin investor interest in software M&A, however, transaction discussions are…<\/p>\n <\/a>\n 2 min read<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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17 Mar 2026<\/p>\n

Building Automation: Capital, consolidation, and platform strategies as new normal<\/h3>\n

The European building automation industry is undergoing a period of structural transformation. A traditionally fragmented, owner-managed market is increasingly giving…<\/p>\n <\/a>\n 6 min read<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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10 Mar 2026<\/p>\n

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After the 2022\u20132023 reset, Industrial Technology valuations have rebuilt decisively, with the sector trading at 16.7x EV\/EBITDA in Q4 2025…<\/p>\n <\/a>\n 9 min read<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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10 Mar 2026<\/p>\n

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European chemicals companies continue to attract strong acquisition interest, with specialty and innovation-driven businesses commanding the highest valuations. Large international…<\/p>\n <\/a>\n 1 min read<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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10 Mar 2026<\/p>\n

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The secondary market is growing rapidly, fuelled by booming GP-led transactions. The market experienced a record year in 2025 and…<\/p>\n <\/a>\n 1 min read<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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10 Mar 2026<\/p>\n

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