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We work with investors who have ambitions.

We identify strong opportunities and ensure that they are realised.

WHAT WE DO

Advisory services for investors

We identify attractive investment opportunities – for both platform acquisitions and add-on acquisitions. We combine industry knowledge with active market dialogue to understand the industrial rationale – and identify the synergies that genuinely create value.

Identifying and analysing investment opportunities

We develop a clear investment case based on market drivers and trends, historical performance and future prospects, the identification of relevant target companies, and the industrial rationale and value creation potential.

Establishing access and generating interest

Through our network within Technology and Construction & Infrastructure, we identify relevant companies, establish dialogue with owners and management teams, and communicate a clear industrial strategy. The result is qualified processes – not merely “lists of target companies”.

Structuring and driving processes forward

We assess pricing and structure, prepare indicative offers, establish letters of intent (LOIs) and lead the dialogue towards exclusivity.

Ensuring quality and momentum in due diligence

We project-manage the due diligence process and coordinate advisers to ensure the right basis for decision-making, maintain momentum and minimise execution risk.

Contributing smart and executable solutions

Stratema works closely with lawyers and contributes creative solutions to potential points of dispute and other challenging negotiation matters, as well as commercial clarifications and transaction structuring.

Increasing capacity and execution capability

We act as an integrated part of the investment team – and take responsibility for the entire process from start to finish.

PROCESS

A structured approach to acquisition processes

A strong buy-side mandate is not only about access to companies – it is about structure, prioritisation and momentum.

Mapping

Identification of relevant companies – both on and off the market.

Priority

Assessment of strategic relevance and investment potential.

Dialogue

Establishment of contact and qualification of opportunities.

Execution

Management of the process, coordination and negotiations through to completion.

OUR ROLE

How we create value

Our role is to contribute insight, access and execution in processes where momentum and quality are critical.

INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS

We identify companies that benefit from each other and create combinations that unlock growth and lasting enterprise value.

MOMENTUM

We drive processes forward when speed and timing are critical.

TRUST AND COMMITMENT

We create credible and well-managed processes between buyers and sellers – based on a compelling industrial rationale.

STRUCTURE AND INCENTIVES

We contribute to solutions that provide the right incentives for all parties – including after completion.

EXCLUSIVE PROCESSES

We manage exclusive processes based on strong industrial solutions that are attractive to sellers.

Expertise

Two industries. One specialism.

Stratema works exclusively across the Construction & Infrastructure and Technology sectors. This gives us deep sector expertise and access to a highly relevant network of investors and companies.

Great Clients

Market Insights

Articles and analysis to support your assessment of a potential transaction.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

  • We work in a structured and long-term manner with a limited number of mandates.

    A typical engagement includes:

    • Defining the investment rationale and strategy
    • Identifying and prioritising relevant target companies
    • Establishing contact and dialogue in a structured manner
    • Leading the process from selection through to completion

    We prioritise quality over volume and focus on a limited number of relevant target companies.

  • We combine::

    • Ongoing market insight and relationships across the target company universe
    • Transaction data and analysis
    • Close dialogue with the client regarding strategy and investment criteria

    The result is typically a focused list of10–15 high-quality targets, rather than a broad list with limited relevance.

  • We do not only identify target companies – we take responsibility for the entire value chain:

    • Investment rationale and investment potential
    • Selection and positioning of target companies
    • Dialogue and negotiations
    • Due diligence and completion

    In practice, we act as an operational M&A-partner, not merely an introduction channel.

  • Access is derived from:

    • Established market relationships
    • Proactive and discreet dialogue
    • Credible positioning of the buyer

    In our experience, the most attractive companies are rarely “on the market” and must be approached directly.

  • A structured process consists of:

    • Defining the strategy and investment rationale
    • Mapping and prioritising the target company universe
    • Establishing contact and initial dialogue
    • Participating in management meetings and conducting further analysis
    • Conducting the bidding process and negotiations, and entering into a letter of intent (LOI)
    • Completing due diligence and the transaction

    We lead the process and coordinate all parties throughout.

  • We assist with:

    • Developing the platform strategy
    • Identifying complementary target companies
    • Continuously searching for new target companies
    • Maintaining ongoing dialogue
    • Executing several transactions in parallel

    The objective is to build a consolidated market participant through a structured and repeatable process.

  • Based on our experience, the most important factors are:

    • A clear industrial rationale
    • The right selection of target company
    • A structured process and momentum
    • A strong understanding of what the seller actually wants

    Successful buyers are able to combine the right price with a credible strategy and strong execution capability.

  • Sellers typically evaluate buyers based on:

    • Price and terms
    • Trust, including execution capability and willingness to complete
    • Financing and transaction certainty
    • Ability and willingness to follow the process and timetable

    These factors are decisive in determining who progresses in the process.

  • We support buyers throughout the DD phase:

    • Structuring and quality-assuring the data room
    • Coordinating the DD process
    • Supporting analyses and clarifications
    • Facilitating meetings with management

    We act as process coordinator and ensure momentum and quality.

  • Typical focus areas include:

    • Financial matters, including quality of earnings and cash flow
    • Commercial matters, including the market, customers and growth
    • Legal matters, including contracts, IP and employees
    • Strategic potential and value creation

    This forms the basis for both the price and structure of the transaction.

  • We focus on:

    • Identifying and clearly articulating synergies
    • Tailoring the investment rationale to the individual target company
    • Facilitating value creation discussions early in the process

    This strengthens the dialogue and increases the likelihood of a successful transaction.

  • We primarily work with:

    • Private equity firms and financial investors
    • Industrial companies
    • Family offices

    The common denominator is that they have a clear strategy and strong execution capability.

  • In summary:

    • Deep sector expertise in Technology and Construction & Infrastructure
    • Access to relevant target companies
    • A structured and execution-oriented process
    • A focus on long-term value creation

    We take responsibility for the entire process – allowing you to focus on the investment decisions.

CONTACT

Let’s have a conversation.

We would be pleased to discuss your situation – whether it concerns a sale, acquisition or strategic considerations. Together, we can consider the opportunities, timing and next steps.