Name

IFBC

Legal name

IFBC AG

Website

https://ifbc.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Finance Advisory

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

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), Fairness Opinions & Independent Board Advice (FSAEAGAF)

Keywords

• M&A advisory services
• Corporate finance consulting
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Financial due diligence
• Valuation and fairness opinions

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Advisory and Consulting Fees: IFBC generates revenue by providing corporate finance and M&A advisory services on a mandate basis. Fees are earned on transaction completions, fairness opinions, debt advisory mandates, and ongoing consulting engagements. The firm serves as exclusive financial advisor on individual transactions, with revenue tied to deal flow and transaction volumes.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IFBC is an independent Swiss financial advisor specialized in Corporate Finance and M&A. The firm provides buy-side and sell-side M&A advisory, financial due diligence, equity capital markets advisory, debt advisory, valuation and financial modeling, fairness opinions, and value-based management consulting across six vertical sectors: Energy, Industrials, Technology, Healthcare & Lifesciences, Financial Services, and Real Estate. It also offers the IFBC Transaction Check, a proprietary readiness assessment tool for prospective transaction projects.

Product overview

IFBC offers a unified financial advisory service portfolio centered on Corporate Finance and M&A. The core offering includes advisory services such as M&A, Financial Due Diligence, Equity Capital Markets, Value-based Management, Debt Advisory, Valuation & Financial Modeling, and Financial Expert Opinions. The firm also provides the IFBC Transaction Check as a proprietary assessment tool. Services span multiple sectors including Energy, Industrials, Technology, Healthcare & Lifesciences, Financial Services, and Real Estate. The firm operates globally through the Globalscope Partners network and primarily serves corporate clients, entrepreneurs, and private equity investors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• M&A Advisory Strategic guidance throughout the mergers and acquisitions lifecycle for corporate clients, entrepreneurs, and private equity investors. Includes buy-side and sell-side mandates across Energy, Industrials, Technology, Healthcare & Lifesciences, Financial Services, and Real Estate sectors.
• Financial Due Diligence Comprehensive financial analysis and investigation services for transaction evaluation, supporting buyers and sellers in assessing target companies.
• Equity Capital Markets Advisory services for equity capital market transactions and public offerings, including green bond issuances.
• Value-based Management Strategic management consulting focused on sustainable financial value creation for corporate clients.
• Debt Advisory Advisory services for debt financing and capital structure optimization, including syndicated loan refinancing support.
• Valuation & Financial Modeling Professional valuation services and financial modeling for transactions and strategic decisions.
• Financial Expert Opinions Independent expert opinions including fairness opinions for boards and transaction parties, as well as court case support.
• IFBC Transaction Check A readiness assessment tool enabling decision-makers, owners, and investors to evaluate their preparedness for specific transaction projects through an individual gap analysis.

Quantifiable outcome

• >CHF 30 billion in cumulative transaction volume across all completed mandates
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 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.

• Globalscope PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIFBC is the Swiss member of Globalscope Partners, a global M&A organization led by entrepreneurs active in the mid-market for more than 35 years in buying, selling, and financing companies. This partnership provides IFBC with access to 49 countries and enables cross-border transaction execution for clients. Globalscope is a key element of IFBC's international reach and is prominently referenced on the website and client materials.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Globalscope Partners: International M&A network of which IFBC is the Swiss member. Each member firm is a peer to IFBC in their respective geography; network peers are comparable in business model and mid-market focus.

Direct peers

• Lincoln International: Global mid-market M&A advisory with strong European and sector-specialized teams. Competes with IFBC for larger Swiss mid-market mandates and shares a sector-focused, relationship-driven model.
• Clairfield International: Global mid-market M&A advisory firm with a strong European footprint and similar sector-specialized boutique model. Directly comparable to IFBC in serving mid-market corporates and entrepreneurs on cross-border transactions.
• DC Advisory: International mid-market M&A advisory with sector specialization. Directly competes for Swiss and cross-border mandates in the same deal size range as IFBC's >CHF 30 billion track record.
• IMAP: International M&A advisory network focused on mid-market deals across multiple sectors. Highly comparable to IFBC's boutique sector-specialized approach and international deal execution through partner network.
• Oaklins: Global mid-market M&A advisory with strong European presence and sector-focused teams. Closely comparable in business model, target client base (mid-market entrepreneurs and corporates), and cross-border execution capability.
• Alantra: European mid-market M&A advisory with sector-focused teams. Comparable boutique-style model targeting mid-market transactions similar to IFBC's core mandate profile.

Broad incumbents

• Lazard: Global financial advisory and asset management firm with strong European M&A practice. Competes for the upper end of Swiss M&A and fairness opinion mandates that IFBC targets.
• Houlihan Lokey: Global investment bank with strong M&A, fairness opinion, and financial restructuring practices. Competes with IFBC in fairness opinions and larger mid-market Swiss transactions as a broader incumbent.
• Rothschild & Co: Global M&A and advisory firm with deep European mid-market presence. Competes with IFBC for larger Swiss M&A mandates and fairness opinions with broader product capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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