Axeco Corporate Finance

What Axeco Corporate Finance does

AXECO Corporate Finance is an independent Dutch corporate finance advisory and private equity firm founded in 2015 and headquartered in Amsterdam (Apollolaan 171). It operates through two main business lines: Corporate Finance Advisory (sell-side and buy-side M&A, leveraged buyouts, public-to-private transactions, joint ventures, divestitures, capital structuring, and independent strategic advisory for boards) and AXECO Participaties (private equity investments in mid-sized companies with EUR 2-8m EBITDA, focused on themes of health and wellbeing, stronger society, and sustainable value chains). The firm serves mid-market Dutch and Benelux companies, entrepreneurs, management teams, private equity investors, and international strategic buyers, with a specialized Technology M&A franchise handling software, SaaS, IT services, and AI transactions.

The firm is staffed by approximately 40 professionals, anchored by seven partners with backgrounds at major institutions including Kempen & Co, ING Wholesale Banking, Deutsche Bank Investment Banking, JP Morgan, Lehman Brothers, ABN AMRO, Nomura, and Royal Bank of Canada. Notable mandates include the EUR 553 million Ordina/Sopra Steria public offer, the EUR 330 million sale of a Funda minority stake to General Atlantic, and the sales of Schuberg Philis to Bridgepoint and Centric to an Imker Capital Partners-led consortium. AXECO Participaties holds six portfolio companies: NOK.5, Xplore Instruments, VDM Woningen, Urban Springs, Scope Cycling, and Resilience Group.

The firm generates revenue through two mechanisms: success fees and retainers on corporate finance advisory mandates, and capital appreciation, dividends, and exits from its Participaties investment book. Distribution is exclusively direct and relationship-driven, with no intermediaries or mass marketing channels; the firm relies on partner networks, industry reputation (including the 2022 AD FD MenA Award for best Dutch mid-market M&A advisor), and referrals for deal origination. The corporate entity is privately held under AXECO Partners B.V., with AXECO Corporate Finance B.V. and AXECO Participaties Beheer B.V. as operating subsidiaries; the firm is independently owned by its management and is not backed by external private equity or venture capital.

Name

Axeco Corporate Finance

Legal name

AXECO Corporate Finance B.V.

Website

https://axeco.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AXECO Corporate Finance is an independent Amsterdam-based corporate finance advisory and private equity firm advising Dutch and Benelux mid-market companies, entrepreneurs, and private equity investors on M&A, capital structuring, and strategic transactions, alongside Participaties equity investments in EUR 2-8m EBITDA businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Finance Advisory

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), Management of Companies and Enterprises (551)

SIC

Finance Services (6199), Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Finance Advisory (Strategic Finance, Capital Structure & Recaps) (FSAEAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Buy-Side M&A Advisory (FSAEAGAB), Treasury, Capital Structure & Liquidity Advisory (BPAHADAM), Corporate Development & Strategic Partnerships Advisory (JVs, Alliances, Carve-outs) (BPAHAOAG)

Keywords

• Mergers acquisitions advisory
• Corporate finance advisory
• Private equity investments
• Capital structuring services
• Mid-market M&A

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Finance Advisory: Advisory fees for M&A transactions, capital structuring engagements, and strategic advisory services. Revenue is generated through success fees and retainers for transaction advisory work including sell-side and buy-side M&A, public-to-private transactions, leveraged buyouts, joint ventures, divestitures, refinancing, and restructuring.
2. Private Equity/Investment Management: AXECO Participaties generates returns through equity investments in mid-sized companies with EBITDA of EUR 2-8m, focusing on growth and value creation in portfolio companies across themes including health & wellness, stronger society, and sustainable value chains.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

AXECO Corporate Finance is an independent Dutch advisory firm providing corporate finance advisory services (M&A, capital structuring, and independent strategic advice) and private equity investments (AXECO Participaties) in mid-sized companies. The firm supports entrepreneurs, management teams, private equity investors and strategic buyers on sell-side and buy-side transactions, leveraged buyouts, public-to-private deals, joint ventures, divestitures, refinancings and restructurings across the Netherlands and Benelux mid-market, with a dedicated Technology M&A team covering software, SaaS, IT services and AI.

Product overview

AXECO Corporate Finance operates as an independent corporate finance advisory firm with two main business lines: Corporate Finance Advisory (including M&A, Capital Structuring, and Strategic Advisory) and Participaties (private equity investments). The Technology M&A team specializes in software, SaaS, IT services, AI, and digital transformation transactions. AXECO's investment portfolio includes Scope Cycling (carbon bike wheels), Resilience Group (cybersecurity/privacy), Urban Springs (public space innovation), VDM Woningen (sustainable housing), Xplore Instruments (polymer research tools), and NOK.5 (real estate sustainability). The firm focuses on mid-sized companies with operational results of €2-8m in sectors including Technology, Healthcare, Consumer & Retail, Industrials, Energy, and Business Services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AXECO Technology M&A: Specialized Technology M&A team focusing on software, SaaS, IT services, AI and digital transformation transactions in the Netherlands and Benelux.

Products and services

• Corporate Finance Advisory Strategic, financial and tactical advisory services for mergers and acquisitions (sell-side and buy-side), financing and strategic matters, including leveraged buyouts, public-to-private transactions, joint ventures, divestitures, refinancings and restructurings. Targeted at mid-market companies, entrepreneurs, private equity investors and strategic buyers in the Netherlands and Benelux.
• Capital Structuring Advisory services helping companies identify and execute appropriate financing solutions aligned to strategy, spanning debt, equity and hybrid financing structures in both private and public markets. Targeted at mid-sized and larger Dutch corporates.
• Independent Strategic Advisory Advisory services for boards and commissioners facing challenging or complex situations, providing an independent perspective, discretion, and combined strategic and financial expertise.
• Technology M&A Advisory (AXECO Technology M&A) Specialized Technology M&A advisory practice focusing on software, SaaS, IT services, AI and digital transformation transactions in the Netherlands and Benelux, advising entrepreneurs, private equity investors and strategic buyers on acquisitions, sales and growth capital.
• AXECO Participaties (Private Equity Investments) Long-term equity investments in mid-sized Dutch companies with EBITDA of EUR 2–8m, acting as a committed shareholder and growth partner for entrepreneurs. Investments are themed around health & wellness, stronger society, and sustainable value chains.

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered advisory client and co-advisor.

• Van Rooi Meatadvisory clientStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025AXECO advised Van Rooi Meat on the acquisition of Van Loon Group, providing M&A advisory services.
• GreenPark Investment Partnersco-advisorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAXECO collaborated with GreenPark Investment Partners as co-advisor on multiple technology transactions including EDRMedeso acquisition by Construsoft and KPD sale to Aceve/EQT.
• Imker Capital Partnersco-advisorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAXECO advised Centric sale to consortium led by Imker Capital Partners.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Lincoln International: Lincoln International is a global mid-market M&A advisory firm with significant European presence, providing sell-side, buy-side, and capital raising services for middle-market transactions — directly comparable to AXECO on transaction type, mid-market focus, and cross-border execution capabilities.
• ParkHill (formerly TripleTree): ParkHill is a mid-market advisory firm with a strong technology and healthcare M&A practice — directly comparable to AXECO's Technology M&A sub-brand which has similar sector focus (software, SaaS, IT services, AI) and founder-led deal orientation (59% of AXECO Tech M&A deals).
• IMAP: IMAP is a global mid-market M&A advisory network with strong European coverage, advising on cross-border sell-side and buy-side transactions for mid-market companies — directly comparable to AXECO in deal size, cross-border orientation (82% of AXECO deals are international), and target company profile.
• Clairfield International: Clairfield International is a global mid-market M&A advisory firm with strong European coverage and sector-focused teams — directly comparable to AXECO on transaction type (sell-side, buy-side, cross-border M&A), mid-market positioning, and sector expertise across Tech, Healthcare, and Consumer.
• Clipperton: Clipperton is a European technology-focused M&A advisory firm specializing in software, SaaS, and digital transactions — directly comparable to AXECO's Technology M&A franchise which focuses on software, SaaS, IT services, and AI/digital transformation deals with similar founder-led seller profiles.
• DC Advisory: DC Advisory (formerly DCF Partners/Close Brothers) is a mid-market M&A advisory firm with deep European mid-market expertise and sector-focused teams — directly comparable to AXECO on transaction mix, mid-market positioning, and international deal execution.
• Oakley Advisory: Oakley Advisory is a European mid-market M&A advisory firm specializing in sell-side and buy-side transactions across technology, consumer, and business services — directly comparable to AXECO's sector coverage, deal size range (EUR 100-500m typical), and cross-border capabilities.
• Marktlink Fusies & Overnames: Marktlink is the largest dedicated Dutch mid-market M&A advisory firm, headquartered in the Netherlands, focused on transactions for SMEs and founder-led companies — directly comparable to AXECO's core mid-market Corporate Finance practice, including sell-side and buy-side mandates in the EUR 50-500m deal range.

Broad incumbents

• Houlihan Lokey: Houlihan Lokey is a global investment bank with extensive mid-market M&A advisory capabilities across Europe and a sector-focused technology practice — overlapping with AXECO on cross-border mid-market deals but operating at much larger scale with broader product offerings including capital markets and financial restructuring.
• FTI Consulting: FTI Consulting's Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment provides M&A advisory, capital raising, and strategic advisory services for European mid-market and large-cap transactions — overlapping with AXECO's corporate finance advisory offering but with a much broader services portfolio including restructuring and disputes consulting.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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