{"id":65,"date":"2018-07-23T12:24:41","date_gmt":"2018-07-23T12:24:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/capitalmind.eu\/?page_id=65"},"modified":"2025-09-24T11:13:59","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T09:13:59","slug":"buy-a-business","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.investec.com\/advisory\/how-can-we-help\/buy-a-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Buy a business"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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A merger or acquisition can add considerable value to your business. Your success will be even greater when this move is strategically well considered, well prepared, and swiftly executed. Designing and executing such transactions is what our team does on day-to-day basis.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our clients hire us for our ability to assist them in reaching their strategic goals, whatever it takes, whether it\u2019s by securing a strategic business, or maneuvering and winning a competitive auction process. To ensure success, our team also leverages its extensive experience and unique capabilities, which include: deal intelligence, tactical, technical and project management skills, negotiation skills, and an understanding of the personal interests\/sensitivities of relevant stakeholders.<\/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

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The team of Investec supported us competently in implementing the acquisition of the BLUE Group in less than six weeks.<\/p>\n \n Dirk M\u00fcller – CTO, K&P and Managing Director, BLUE Consult GmbH<\/cite>\n <\/blockquote>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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This transaction, combining a strategic acquisition and the investment of a new minority financial partner, wouldn’t have been possible without the skills and the determination of Investec. We have relied on their support for many years, and the trust established between us is invaluable.<\/p>\n \n Rapha\u00ebl Gorg\u00e9 – CEO, Groupe Gorg\u00e9<\/cite>\n <\/blockquote>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n

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2 Jun 2026<\/p>\n

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26 Sep 2025<\/p>\n

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20 Mar 2024<\/p>\n

Insights from industry leaders highlight M&A TIC sector strength<\/h3>\n

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Where does opportunity lie for dealmaking in 2024?<\/h3>\n

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14 Nov 2023<\/p>\n

Success Story: Feedback on the acquisition of IXBlue by Groupe Gorg\u00e9<\/h3>\n

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24 Apr 2021<\/p>\n

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5 May 2020<\/p>\n

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