Saxenhammer

What Saxenhammer does

Saxenhammer is a German M&A and Corporate Finance advisory firm founded in 2000, operating as Saxenhammer Corporate Finance GmbH and headquartered in Berlin. The firm serves the German-speaking Mittelstand (mid-market), with named transaction activity spanning automotive, technology, chemicals, consumer goods, healthcare, industrial products, green energy, and real estate. Service delivery is organized around two pillars — M&A Advisory (sell-side, buy-side, mergers, special situations) and Corporate Finance (company valuation, debt and capital advisory, equity capital procurement) — supplemented by a free online valuation calculator tool. The firm has executed 450+ transactions with a cumulative transaction volume above EUR 20 billion over 20+ years and claims a 90% success rate. Operations are conducted from offices in Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, and London, with founder Christian Saxenhammer serving as CEO.

Revenue is generated exclusively through professional advisory fees negotiated on a per-engagement basis, with no publicly disclosed pricing schedule. Distribution is direct and partner-led — senior advisors and partners engage mid-market entrepreneurs and business owners through personalized engagements, with lead generation supported by content marketing, a LinkedIn corporate presence, webinars, industry events (including Unternehmertage entrepreneur seminars), and a network of referrals. Saxenhammer holds formal partner status in Clairfield International, a global mid-market M&A partnership with 400+ professionals across 32+ countries; in 2025 the firm integrated the Clairfield Germany Frankfurt team, materially expanding its DACH capacity and cross-border deal-sourcing reach. The firm employs 30-35 senior M&A professionals and operates with no proprietary technology platform, with the valuation calculator and standard web analytics representing the disclosed technical footprint.

Name

Saxenhammer

Legal name

Saxenhammer Corporate Finance GmbH

Website

https://saxenhammer-co.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Saxenhammer is a Berlin-headquartered M&A and Corporate Finance advisory firm founded in 2000, serving the German-speaking Mittelstand with sell-side, buy-side, valuation, and debt advisory services from offices in Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, and London, and as a partner of Clairfield International.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

M&A and Corporate Finance Advisory

NAICS

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities (523), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Sell-Side M&A Advisory (FSAEAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Buy-Side M&A Advisory (FSAEAGAB), Industry-Specialist / Sector-Focused M&A Advisory (FSAEAGAJ), Equity Capital Advisory (Private Equity Placements, Growth Capital) (BPAHAOAE), Fairness Opinions & Independent Financial Advice (BPAHAOAF)

Keywords

• Mid-market M&A advisory
• Corporate finance advisory
• Sell-side mergers acquisitions
• Buy-side advisory services
• Succession planning consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. M&A Advisory Services: Professional advisory fees for mergers and acquisitions consulting, including sell-side and buy-side M&A, company sales, acquisitions, and succession planning for mid-market companies.
2. Corporate Finance Advisory: Advisory services for corporate finance matters including company valuation, financing solutions, capital raising, and debt advisory.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Saxenhammer provides M&A and Corporate Finance advisory services to mid-market companies and entrepreneurs in the German-speaking region. Offerings span sell-side and buy-side M&A, mergers, succession planning, company valuations, debt and capital advisory, and equity capital procurement. Services are delivered through partner-led engagements supported by a free online valuation calculator and the firm's membership in the Clairfield International global network.

Product overview

Saxenhammer is an M&A and Corporate Finance advisory firm for mid-market companies and entrepreneurs, offering a comprehensive suite of services organized around two core pillars: M&A Advisory and Corporate Finance. The M&A Advisory portfolio includes sell-side advisory (company sales and succession), buy-side advisory (acquisitions), mergers, and special situations consulting. The Corporate Finance offering encompasses company valuation, debt and capital advisory, and equity capital procurement. Additionally, the firm provides a free online valuation calculator tool. The services are delivered across eight industry sectors (automotive, technology/TMT, chemicals, consumer goods, healthcare/life sciences, industrial products, green energy/infrastructure, and real estate) with offices in Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, and London.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• M&A Advisory (M&A Beratung) Professional mergers and acquisitions advisory services covering the entire M&A process from growth financing and acquisitions to company sales (e.g., succession) and support in special situations, targeted at mid-market companies and entrepreneurs in German-speaking markets.
• Corporate Finance Customized financing solutions for companies at every phase, covering equity and debt capital acquisition, growth capital, and capital increases, with focus on client objectives and capital structure optimization.
• Sell-side M&A and Succession Planning (Unternehmensverkauf und Nachfolge) Advisory services for company sales and succession planning, including business valuation, identification of suitable buyers, equity story development, and strategic negotiation management, aimed at mid-market founders and owner-operators planning exits.
• Buy-side M&A (Unternehmenskauf) Advisory services for company acquisitions, helping clients identify targets, conduct due diligence, negotiate transactions, and structure acquisition financing.
• Mergers (Unternehmenszusammenschluss) Advisory services for mergers and acquisitions, including horizontal, vertical, concentric, and conglomerate mergers, as well as joint ventures and reverse mergers.
• Special Situations M&A (Sondersituationen) M&A advisory services for companies in crisis or transformation, including carve-outs, refinancing challenges, liquidity needs, and succession issues, combined with financial restructuring consulting.
• Company Valuation (Unternehmensbewertung) Professional company valuation services using multiple methods including DCF, income approach, market approach, and substance value approach, along with Fairness Opinion services.
• Corporate Financing / Debt Advisory (Unternehmensfinanzierung) Debt and capital advisory services for growth financing, acquisitions, project financing, LBOs, MBOs, refinancing, and restructuring, including evaluation of financing options and capital structure optimization.
• Equity Capital Raising (Eigenkapitalbeschaffung) Equity capital procurement services including venture capital, growth capital, private equity, strategic investor participation, IPO advisory, and fundraising support.
• Online Valuation Calculator (Firmenwertrechner) Free online company valuation calculator providing quick enterprise value estimates based on current market multiples from Finance Magazin, offered as a public-facing lead-generation tool with confidentiality and data protection.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% success rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Clairfield InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaxenhammer is a partner of Clairfield International, one of the leading global partnerships for corporate finance and M&A advisory firms in the mid-market segment. Clairfield International has over 400 professionals in more than 32 countries. As the partner for German-speaking SMEs, Saxenhammer ensures secure transactions across borders for clients seeking international deal flow.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Goetzpartners: Munich-based independent advisory firm offering M&A, corporate finance, and restructuring to mid-market clients in German-speaking countries. Directly comparable in geography, client segment (Mittelstand), and service mix to Saxenhammer.
• Clairfield International: Global partnership of mid-market M&A advisory firms with 400+ professionals in 32+ countries; Saxenhammer is the DACH partner. Directly comparable on service offering, segment focus, and cross-border deal model.
• IMAP: Global partnership of mid-market M&A advisory firms with a similar partnership-based model serving SMEs and mid-market companies worldwide. Competes head-to-head with the Clairfield/Saxenhammer model.
• Clearwater International: European-headquartered independent mid-market M&A advisory firm with strong DACH presence, serving mid-market corporates and entrepreneurs on sell-side and buy-side transactions. Direct competitor in same segment.
• DC Advisory: Global mid-market M&A advisory firm (formerly Close Brothers Corporate Finance) with deep European coverage, competing for the same Mittelstand and mid-cap mandates in Germany.
• Lincoln International: Global mid-market investment bank with strong presence in Germany and Europe, focused on M&A, capital raising, and valuation for mid-market companies and entrepreneurs. Comparable client segment and service mix.
• Stout: Global advisory firm offering M&A, valuation, and corporate finance services to mid-market clients across Europe and the US, competing in DACH mid-market M&A mandates.
• Oakley Advisory: Independent European mid-market M&A advisory firm providing sell-side and buy-side advisory to entrepreneurs and mid-market companies; comparable boutique positioning in similar deal-size segment.

Broad incumbents

• Rothschild & Co: Global financial advisory group with strong European M&A and mid-market coverage. Larger, broader portfolio player that competes for mid-market deals but also serves much larger transactions.
• Lazard: Global financial advisory and asset management firm with significant mid-market M&A activity in Europe; broad incumbent competing for cross-border mid-market mandates alongside Saxenhammer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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