NOMAS Corporate Finance

What NOMAS Corporate Finance does

NOMAS Corporate Finance GmbH is a German M&A boutique advisory firm headquartered in Munich with a secondary office in Göttingen, founded in 2004 by Franco Nocera (originally as AVECO Consulting GmbH). The firm focuses exclusively on the German Mittelstand, providing independent corporate finance advisory across company sales (Unternehmensverkauf), company purchases (Unternehmenskauf), debt and distressed-debt advisory, mezzanine and equity financing solutions, and standalone services such as valuation and sale preparation. It serves family shareholders, corporates (Konzerne), private equity investors, and family offices, with no conflicts of interest from creditor or investor balance sheets. Since inception it has executed 146 realized projects and maintains a curated Investoren-Pool of 388 investors for deal sourcing and buyer matching.

The firm is partner-led, with Managing Partners Franco Nocera (ex-IBM, PwC, Cap Gemini) and Andreas Schwegler (former founder of a 600+ consultant international consultancy) and Associate Partner Torsten Berghaus (legal background, consumer goods and manufacturing expertise). Proprietary NOMAS-Tools underpin analysis, integrated business planning using stochastic and mathematical methods, and valuation across DCF, income-based (Ertragswertverfahren), and market approaches. The NOMAS Unternehmenswertrechner, a self-service online valuation tool, serves as a mid-funnel lead-generation channel, complemented by a content hub (M&A Grundlagen) and a rapidmail newsletter.

The revenue model is professional services: success fees, retainers, and hybrid arrangements for M&A mandates, plus fees for individual consulting solutions. Go-to-market is primarily sales-led and relationship-driven through senior partners, augmented by content marketing, SEO, and the online valuation tool. Geographic focus is DACH, with reference transactions executed in Austria and Switzerland. NOMAS is a privately held GmbH, founder-controlled, with no disclosed external investors, no funding rounds, and no parent entity.

Name

NOMAS Corporate Finance

Legal name

NOMAS Corporate Finance GmbH

Website

https://nomas-cf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NOMAS Corporate Finance GmbH is a Munich-based, partner-led M&A boutique serving the German Mittelstand with company sale and purchase advisory, debt and corporate finance advisory, and valuation services, supported by a 388-investor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

M&A Advisory Services

NAICS

Finance and Insurance (52)

SIC

Miscellaneous Business Credit Institution (6159)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Finance & Capital Advisory (BPAHADAB), Fee-Only Advisory (FSAEAAAL)

Keywords

• Mergers and acquisitions advisory
• Corporate finance consulting
• Company valuation services
• Debt and mezzanine advisory
• Mid-market M&A boutique

Headquarters

HQ city

Dießen Am Ammersee

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. M&A Advisory (Buy-Side & Sell-Side): Advisory fees for mergers and acquisitions, including company sales (Unternehmensverkauf), company purchases (Unternehmenskauf), and transaction support. Revenue is generated through success fees, retainer fees, or a combination for advising sellers, buyers, or both parties in M&A transactions.
2. Corporate Finance Advisory: Advisory on corporate financing and restructuring, including debt advisory, distressed debt advisory, and financing structure optimization. Services include independent advice on equity, debt, and mezzanine financing solutions without conflicts of interest from creditors or investors.
3. Individual Consulting Solutions: Point-specific advisory services including business planning (Unternehmensplanung), company valuation (Unternehmensbewertung), and preparation for company sale (Vorbereitung des Unternehmensverkaufs). These engagements can be standalone or part of broader M&A mandates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NOMAS Corporate Finance is an independent M&A boutique that advises German Mittelstand companies, family shareholders, corporates, family offices and private equity investors on the buy-side and sell-side of mergers and acquisitions. Its offerings span end-to-end M&A advisory (company sales and purchases), corporate finance and debt/distressed debt advisory, and standalone consulting solutions such as company valuation and transaction preparation, supported by proprietary NOMAS-Tools and a network of 388 investors.

Product overview

NOMAS Corporate Finance is an M&A boutique advisory firm for medium-sized companies (Mittelstand) offering a unified portfolio of advisory services centered on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and transaction-related consulting. The core offerings include Company Sale (Unternehmensverkauf) and Company Purchase (Unternehmenskauf) advisory services, complemented by Corporate Finance/Debt Advisory for financing and restructuring needs. Individual Solutions provide standalone consulting for corporate planning, valuation, and sale preparation. The Indikative Unternehmensbewertung (NOMAS Unternehmenswertrechner) is a proprietary digital tool offering quick online company valuations. The NOMAS-Tools are referenced as proprietary analysis and valuation instruments used across their advisory engagements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Unternehmensverkauf (Company Sale / Sell-Side M&A Advisory) End-to-end M&A sell-side advisory service guiding owners and management of German mid-sized companies through preparation, identification of buyers, due diligence coordination, valuation and closing negotiations. Targeted at Mittelstand companies, family shareholders and corporates seeking to divest businesses or business units.
• Unternehmenskauf (Company Purchase / Buy-Side M&A Advisory) Advisory service for buyers seeking acquisition targets, including strategy development, target identification, valuation, due diligence and transaction support through signing and closing. Targeted at corporates, private equity firms and family offices pursuing strategic acquisitions, add-ons and platform investments.
• Corporate Finance (Debt & Distressed Debt Advisory) Independent corporate financing and restructuring advisory covering equity, debt and mezzanine financing solutions, including distressed debt advisory and financing structure optimization. Delivered without conflicts of interest from creditors or investors for Mittelstand companies and their owners.
• Individuelle Lösungen (Individual Consulting Solutions) Point-in-time consulting services including corporate planning (Unternehmensplanung), company valuation (Unternehmensbewertung) and preparation for company sale (Vorbereitung des Unternehmensverkaufs). Available as standalone engagements or as part of broader M&A mandates for Mittelstand owners.
• Indikative Unternehmensbewertung (NOMAS Unternehmenswertrechner) Proprietary online company valuation tool that provides an indicative enterprise value estimate in approximately 5 minutes, using proprietary NOMAS valuation methodologies. Free to use and acts as a self-service entry point that then funnels prospective clients into NOMAS's paid advisory engagements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 146 realized projects (Realisierte Projekte)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Clairfield International: International M&A advisory partnership focused on mid-market transactions with deep European coverage, including Germany. Directly comparable in target client (mid-market owners), service offering (buy-side/sell-side), and boutique delivery model.
• Oaklins: International M&A advisory boutique with significant European footprint serving mid-market companies and family-owned businesses. Closely comparable to NOMAS in client segment (family sellers, Mittelstand), service mix, and partnership-driven model.
• Lincoln International: Global mid-market M&A advisory boutique with strong European and German presence, advising on sell-side, buy-side, and capital advisory mandates for owner-led and PE-backed companies—directly comparable to NOMAS in deal-size focus and Mittelstand coverage.
• DC Advisory: Mid-market M&A advisory firm with strong European practice advising corporates, financial sponsors, and family owners on cross-border transactions. Comparable in deal-size profile, sector breadth, and Mittelstand client base.
• IMAP: Global M&A advisory firm organized as a partnership of boutiques with strong mid-market and German Mittelstand focus. Comparable in deal-size range, independent ownership model, and cross-border Mittelstand execution capability.
• Alantra: European mid-market investment banking and advisory firm with active German presence in M&A and capital advisory. Directly comparable in mid-market focus and cross-border Mittelstand mandates.
• goetzpartners: Munich-headquartered independent M&A and corporate finance advisory firm serving German Mittelstand and European mid-market clients with sell-side, buy-side, and restructuring mandates—closely comparable to NOMAS in geography, client segment, and independent positioning.

Broad incumbents

• PwC Corporate Finance: Big 4 corporate finance advisory practice with deep German Mittelstand coverage spanning M&A, valuation, and restructuring. Overlaps with NOMAS in client segment but with substantially larger deal teams, cross-border reach, and broader service portfolio.
• Rothschild & Co: Global advisory house with strong European M&A and corporate finance practices serving mid-market through large-cap clients. Overlaps with NOMAS in Mittelstand sell-side mandates but operates at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• KPMG Deal Advisory: Big 4 advisory practice providing M&A, corporate finance, and transaction services to mid-market and large German clients. Comparable in Mittelstand advisory focus but competes from a position of significantly greater scale, brand, and cross-border capability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInde.linkedin.com/company/nomas-corporate-finance-gmbh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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