What IRIS Corporate Finance does

IRIS Corporate Finance is a privately held M&A advisory boutique founded in 2010 by Duncan Eduard and headquartered in Rotterdam, with a second office in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. The firm employs 17 professionals structured across partner, manager, senior consultant, consultant, and analyst levels, and serves primarily mid-sized, DGA-managed companies in the Dutch market through both buy-side and sell-side M&A mandates, debt advisory, transaction financing arrangements, management participation structures, and private equity / pre-exit advisory services. Service delivery is relationship-based, with deal teams typically comprising two to three professionals working end-to-end through transaction execution, including due diligence, financing, and contract negotiation. Pricing is quote-based on professional fees for multi-year advisory engagements, and revenue is generated solely through advisory mandates.

The firm's competitive positioning is anchored in sector specialization across Transport & Logistics, TMT, Consumer Goods, Construction/Installation/Engineering, and Business Services, supported by partners recruited from BDO, Rabobank, and the Dutch mid-market M&A banking community. Founder Duncan Eduard (scaled back to Advisory Board in 2025), Advisory Board member Tobias Taminiau (ex-Rabobank and Antea Participaties), and Advisory Board member Rob de Laat (Flex Group Nederland, Staffing Management Services) collectively contribute several hundred completed transactions of credibility to the firm's track record. Internationally, IRIS CF is a member of the Pandea Global M&A network of approximately 70 independent M&A boutique offices across 34 countries, providing cross-border execution capability without owned international presence; the firm also holds memberships in the Dutch Corporate Finance Association (DCFA) and the Dutch private equity association (NVP).

The business is founder-owned with no external institutional equity, and ownership and control remain concentrated with the founding team and senior advisors. The firm derives no disclosed SaaS, licensing, or subscription revenue and operates purely on a professional services revenue model, with related diversification limited to the IRIS Investment Club sub-brand (launched 2019), which provides capital solutions within the IRIS CF network under the irisic.nl domain.

Name

IRIS Corporate Finance

Legal name

IRIS Corporate Finance

Website

https://iriscf.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IRIS Corporate Finance is a Dutch M&A boutique founded in 2010, advising mid-sized, DGA-managed companies in the Netherlands on sell-side and buy-side M&A, debt advisory, management participation, and private equity transactions from offices in Rotterdam and Eindhoven.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

M&A Advisory Services

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

M&A Advisory (Buy-Side & Sell-Side) (BPAHAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

M&A Advisory (Buy-side/Sell-side) (BPAHADAC), Corporate Development & Strategic Partnerships Advisory (JVs, Alliances, Carve-outs) (BPAHAOAG), Cross-Border M&A Advisory (FSAEAGAH)

Keywords

• M&A advisory
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Corporate finance
• Debt advisory
• Private equity advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Capelle Aan Den Ijssel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. M&A Advisory Services: The firm provides mergers and acquisitions advisory services to entrepreneurs, including sell-side and buy-side M&A support. Revenue is generated through professional fees for advisory services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IRIS Corporate Finance is a specialized Dutch M&A boutique firm that delivers sell-side and buy-side mergers and acquisitions advisory services, debt advisory and transaction financing arrangement, management participation structuring, and private equity and pre-exit advisory. The firm guides medium-sized, primarily DGA-managed entrepreneurs and companies through the complete lifecycle of business transactions — from strategic preparation and valuation through financing arrangement and final negotiation — both nationally and internationally.

Product overview

IRIS Corporate Finance is a specialized M&A boutique advisory firm offering a unified suite of professional services centered on mergers and acquisitions. The company provides Sell Side M&A Advisory, Buy Side M&A Advisory, Debt Advisory, Management Participation, and Private Equity & Pre-Exit services. These service offerings work together as an integrated advisory package where the firm guides clients through the complete lifecycle of company transactions—from strategic preparation and valuation through financing arrangement and final negotiation—serving primarily mid-sized, entrepreneur-led companies in the Dutch market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IRIS Investment Club: Capital solutions offered to the IRIS CF network, managed by Tobias Taminiau since 2019.

Products and services

• Sell Side M&A Advisory Advisory services for entrepreneurs selling their businesses, both nationally and internationally, including company positioning, financial analysis, negotiation support, and coordination of due diligence and contract negotiations. Target customers are mid-sized Dutch DGA-managed companies seeking to sell their business.
• Buy Side M&A Advisory Acquisition advisory services including target analysis, proposal submission, price argumentation, transaction structure advice, and full support through due diligence and contract negotiations. Target customers are mid-sized Dutch DGA-managed companies seeking acquisition targets.
• Debt Advisory Financing arrangement services for acquisition transactions, including optimal financing structure development, financing memoranda preparation, and negotiation support with financial institutions. Target customers are companies undertaking M&A transactions needing debt financing.
• Management Participation Structuring and guiding management participation arrangements including minority/majority stakes, management buyouts, direct participation or STAK structures, and combination with bank financing. Target customers are entrepreneurs, management teams, and private equity investors structuring ownership transitions.
• Private Equity & Pre-Exit Private equity advisory services including equity funding arrangements, corporate profile development, market analyses, and connection to appropriate private equity investors for growth capital or business value realization. Target customers are entrepreneurs and growth companies seeking private equity capital or pre-exit positioning.

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pandea Global M&AcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network partnership with approximately 70 independent M&A boutique offices in 34 countries. Provides IRIS CF clients with access to local markets, local regulations, best buyers, acquisition opportunities, and appropriate financing for cross-border transactions.
• DCFA (Dutch Corporate Finance Association)minorOthersProfessional industry association for corporate finance professionals in the Netherlands
• NVP (Nederlandse Vereniging van Participatiemaatschappijen)minorOthersDutch private equity association; IRIS CF is a member providing access to private equity network and expertise

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Boer & Croon: Dutch advisory firm with M&A and corporate finance capabilities serving mid-market clients. Overlaps with IRIS CF on entrepreneur-led transaction advisory in the Netherlands.
• Confidence Capital: Dutch M&A advisory boutique focused on mid-market transactions and entrepreneur-led companies. Directly comparable to IRIS CF in scope, geography, and target client segment.
• Rembrandt Mergers & Acquisitions: Dutch M&A boutique advising mid-market companies across sectors. Directly comparable to IRIS CF in terms of focus on entrepreneur-led Dutch businesses and boutique service model.
• Marktlink: Dutch M&A boutique advising mid-market companies on buy-side and sell-side transactions, with a similar focus on entrepreneur-led businesses. Directly competes with IRIS CF in the Dutch mid-market DGA segment.

Broad incumbents

• Oaklins: International M&A advisory network with a strong presence across Europe, including the Netherlands. Competes for Dutch mid-market mandates and offers broader international reach than IRIS CF.
• Lincoln International: Global mid-market M&A advisory firm with an established Amsterdam office. Competes with IRIS CF on Dutch mid-market mandates while also serving larger cross-border transactions beyond IRIS CF's typical scope.
• IMAP: Global M&A advisory partnership with Dutch coverage, focused on mid-market transactions. Competes with IRIS CF on sell-side and buy-side mandates for Dutch entrepreneur-led businesses.
• Clairfield International: International mid-market M&A advisory firm with Dutch presence. Competes on cross-border Dutch mid-market mandates where international buyer access is critical.
• KPMG Corporate Finance (Netherlands): Big Four corporate finance practice in the Netherlands offering M&A advisory across mid-market and large-cap transactions. Competes for Dutch sell-side and buy-side mandates at the upper end of IRIS CF's typical deal range.
• Deloitte M&A (Netherlands): Big Four advisory practice with corporate finance and M&A capabilities in the Netherlands. Competes with IRIS CF on larger mid-market and upper mid-market Dutch mandates where brand and scale matter.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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