What IMAP does

IMAP is an international mid-market M&A and corporate finance advisory network founded in 1973 and coordinated through IMAP, Inc., with a registered branch in Barcelona, Spain. The firm operates as a federation of independent member firms across more than 50 countries, employing over 450 professionals, and ranks consistently in the global top 10 for mid-market M&A advisory. Its core service lines are sell-side advisory, buy-side advisory, debt advisory, and corporate finance advisory, delivered across 15 industry verticals including Automotive, Healthcare, Industrials, Technology, Financial Services, and Transport & Logistics.

The firm generates revenue through transaction-based advisory fees and retainer engagements on M&A mandates, with cumulative deal volume of approximately 2,200 transactions valued at $130 billion over the past decade, including 58 transactions worth over $4 billion completed in Q1 2026 alone. Go-to-market is relationship-driven and enterprise-focused, with local partners managing mandates in their respective jurisdictions while leveraging the network for cross-border buyer/target introductions. Recent strategic activity includes the 2024 merger of IMAP Netherlands with 1602 Capital Partners and the 2026 onboarding of regional partners Salter Brothers (Australia) and Alma Advisors (Greece/Cyprus, operating as Alma IMAP), signaling an active network expansion strategy rather than a centralized build-out.

IMAP is a private entity with no venture capital, private equity, or public ownership identified. It maintains no proprietary technology platform or AI/ML capabilities, competing purely on partner expertise, sector knowledge, and the cross-border distribution of its member network. Thought leadership is reinforced through the annual Capstone Partners/IMAP Global M&A Survey and the firm's Insights portal, while customer concentration risk is structurally low given the transaction-based model serving a diverse mix of mid-market business owners, financial sponsors, and corporate acquirers.

Name

IMAP

Legal name

IMAP, Inc.

Website

https://imap.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

IMAP is a private international mid-market M&A and corporate finance advisory network, founded in 1973, with 450+ professionals across 50+ countries serving business owners, investors, and corporates on cross-border sell-side, buy-side, debt, and restructuring mandates.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

M&A Advisory Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211), Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Buy-Side M&A Advisory (FSAEAGAB), Industry-Specialist / Sector-Focused M&A Advisory (FSAEAGAJ), Capital Markets Advisory (IPO Readiness, SPAC, ECM/DCM Advisory) (BPAHAOAL)

Keywords

• Mergers acquisitions advisory
• Corporate finance advisory
• Sell-side advisory
• Buy-side advisory
• Debt advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. M&A Advisory Services: IMAP generates revenue through advisory fees for sell-side and buy-side M&A transactions, debt advisory, and corporate finance advisory services. Fees are typically transaction-based or structured as retainers for ongoing advisory relationships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IMAP is an international mid-market M&A advisory network offering sell-side and buy-side M&A advisory, debt advisory, and corporate finance advisory services. The firm guides business owners and investors through sales, acquisitions, succession planning, divestitures, capital raising, refinancing, and restructuring transactions, combining global sector expertise with local market knowledge across 50+ countries.

Product overview

IMAP is an international mid-market M&A advisory network offering a unified platform of advisory services. The core offerings include Sell-Side M&A Services, Buy-Side M&A Services, Debt Advisory, and Corporate Finance Advisory. These services are delivered across 15 industry verticals including Automotive, Building Products & Services, Business Services, Consumer & Retail, Education & Training, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Industrials, Infrastructure, Materials/Chemicals & Mining, Real Estate, Technology, and Transport & Logistics. The company operates as a global network spanning over 50 countries with more than 450 professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Alma IMAP: Greek M&A advisory brand operating under the IMAP network as exclusive partner for Greece and Cyprus
• IMAP Australia (via Salter Brothers partnership)

Products and services

• Sell-Side M&A Services Advisory services guiding business owners through the sale, succession, or divestiture process, including identifying buyers and negotiating optimal deal terms. Delivered by IMAP partners to mid-market business owners and investors.
• Buy-Side M&A Services Strategic advisory services helping clients identify and acquire ideal targets at the best price with seamless transitions. Provided to corporate buyers and investors seeking acquisition targets.
• Debt Advisory Capital raising and refinancing advisory services leveraging deep market contacts to turn liquidity challenges into strategic success. Targeted at companies and financial investors requiring acquisition financing, refinancing, or capital structure optimization.
• Corporate Finance Advisory Comprehensive advisory services covering pre-sale preparation, post-merger integration, strategy, valuation, and restructuring for 360-degree growth. Designed for mid-market clients requiring broader corporate finance support beyond core M&A transactions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,200 transactions valued at US$130 billion in the past decade
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and minor.

• Alma AdvisorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 4 June 2026Greek M&A advisory firm Alma Advisors joined IMAP as its exclusive partner for Greece and Cyprus, operating under the brand Alma IMAP. The partnership provides Alma Advisors access to IMAP's global platform spanning over 50 countries with more than 450 professionals, enabling the firm to offer enhanced cross-border M&A services to its clients.
• Salter BrotherskeyGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 February 2026Australian asset manager Salter Brothers entered into an exclusive partnership with IMAP, gaining access to IMAP's network of over 450 professionals across more than 50 countries. The partnership aims to provide Australian mid-market corporates and investors with direct access to offshore buyers, capital providers, and sector specialists.
• Capstone PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2026IMAP and Capstone Partners jointly released the 2025-2026 Trends in Global M&A Survey, based on responses from 106 M&A advisors across 54 countries. The survey provides market insights on deal flow expectations and external factors impacting M&A activity.
• 1602 Capital PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024IMAP Netherlands and 1602 Capital Partners merged operations to form a stronger combined entity operating under the IMAP Netherlands name. The merger aims to expand M&A advisory services across the Netherlands and strengthen market position through combined expertise and client networks.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Oaklins: International M&A advisory network with deep mid-market focus and presence across multiple continents. Closely comparable to IMAP in federated network model, cross-border mid-market positioning, and sector coverage.
• Lincoln International: Global mid-market M&A advisory firm with comparable cross-border capabilities and sector coverage. Lincoln International is a frequent peer of IMAP in middle-market sell-side and buy-side mandates and is often listed alongside IMAP in league tables for mid-market advisory.
• William Blair: Global investment bank with a strong mid-market M&A and capital advisory franchise. Overlaps with IMAP on mid-market sell-side, buy-side, and sector-specialized advisory across the US and Europe.
• DC Advisory: Global mid-market M&A advisor owned by Dai-ichi Kangyo Group with offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Direct competitor in cross-border mid-market sell-side and buy-side advisory mandates.
• Houlihan Lokey: Leading global investment bank with deep mid-market M&A, capital markets, and financial restructuring practices. Directly comparable in transaction size, sector breadth, and cross-border mid-market advisory positioning.
• Robert W. Baird: Global investment bank with a large mid-market M&A practice. Baird competes directly with IMAP in middle-market sell-side, buy-side, and debt advisory mandates, particularly in North America and Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Stifel: Global wealth management and investment banking firm with a substantial mid-market M&A practice in North America and Europe. Overlaps with IMAP on mid-market sell-side and buy-side advisory mandates.
• Raymond James Financial: Diversified financial services firm with a large investment banking group focused on mid-market M&A. Competes with IMAP across North American and European mid-market transactions.
• KPMG Corporate Finance: Mid-market M&A and corporate finance advisory arm of Big Four KPMG. Competes with IMAP on cross-border mid-market mandates, often leveraging audit and consulting relationships to source deals.
• Jefferies: Global full-service investment bank with a significant mid-market M&A and capital markets franchise. Competes with IMAP on larger mid-market and lower-middle-market transactions while offering broader capital markets capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IMAP_global

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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