Factor & Ros

What Factor & Ros does

Factor & Ros is a Netherlands-based boutique corporate finance and M&A advisory firm serving Dutch SME owners, family businesses, and management teams across the full transaction lifecycle. Its service offering is organized into five core practice areas: sell-side advisory (Bedrijf Verkopen), buy-side advisory (Bedrijf Kopen), independent business valuation (Bedrijf Waarderen), financial restructuring and IBR Quickscans (Herstructureren), and operational reorganization (Reorganiseren). The firm claims more than 25 years of cumulative deal experience and over 500 completed transactions, delivered through a senior, partner-led engagement model with no self-serve or digital product layer. Revenue is generated entirely through professional fee-based engagements, with no publicly disclosed pricing; an online valuation tool on the website functions as a top-of-funnel lead generator feeding into free initial advisory consultations.

The firm operates nationwide with team members distributed across Dutch regions (including Twente — Haaksbergen, Enschede, Hengelo, Oldenzaal), giving it proximity coverage of regional SME owners. It is the exclusive Dutch member of ICFN (International Corporate Finance Network) for cross-border deal flow and is affiliated with DCFA, NIRV, the Nederlandse vereniging voor herstructurering, and Brookz (since 2025). Customer segments span SMBs, mid-market companies, strategic buyers, and private equity investors, with disclosed mandates across healthcare, plastics, orthopedics, IT/energy monitoring, telecom, logistics, mechatronics, food processing, software, daycare, digital marketing, wholesale, and automotive — indicating a diversified, low-concentration client base. The firm is privately held with no disclosed ownership structure, funding rounds, or parent company, and its primary marketing channels are SEO/content, LinkedIn, referrals from accountants/lawyers/banks, and thought-leadership articles on the emotional and strategic dimensions of M&A.

Name

Factor & Ros

Legal name

Factor & Ros

Website

https://factor-ros.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Factor & Ros is a Dutch boutique M&A and corporate finance advisory firm serving SME owners, family businesses, and management teams nationwide with sell-side, buy-side, valuation, restructuring, and reorganization services, anchored by 20+ senior advisors and 500+ completed transactions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Finance Advisory

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Other Management Consulting Services (541618)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Sell-Side M&A Advisory (FSAEAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Buy-Side M&A Advisory (FSAEAGAB), Due Diligence Advisory (Commercial/Financial/Operational) (BPAHADAE), Transaction Services (Financial, Tax & Commercial Due Diligence) (BPAHAOAB)

Keywords

• Mergers and acquisitions advisory
• Corporate finance advisory
• Business valuation services
• Restructuring advisory services
• Management buy-out advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Almelo

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 (Sell-side): Advising business owners on selling their companies, including preparing information memoranda, identifying buyers, conducting negotiations, managing due diligence, and coordinating closing.
2. M&A Advisory (Buy-side): Advising buyers and management teams on acquiring businesses, including target identification, valuation, financing, and transaction structuring.
3. Business Valuation: Conducting independent business valuations for owners and management considering a sale, succession, or restructuring.
4. Restructuring & Quickscan (IBR): Providing restructuring advisory services and Independent Business Reviews (IBR) for companies in financial distress.
5. Reorganization Advisory: Advising companies on organizational restructuring to improve operational performance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Factor & Ros is a Dutch corporate finance and M&A advisory firm that guides SME owners, family businesses, management teams, and investors through selling, buying, valuing, restructuring, or reorganizing businesses. The firm provides end-to-end transaction advisory, including preparation of information memoranda, buyer identification, negotiations, due diligence coordination, independent business valuations, and IBR Quickscan restructuring assessments. Engagements are delivered by senior partners and advisors operating nationwide across the Netherlands, with cross-border reach through ICFN.

Product overview

Factor & Ros is a Dutch corporate finance and M&A advisory firm offering a comprehensive suite of transaction advisory services. The core offering consists of business sales advisory (Bedrijf Verkopen), business acquisition advisory (Bedrijf Kopen), and business valuation (Bedrijf Waarderen). The firm also provides restructuring services including IBR Quick Scans (Herstructureren) and reorganization support (Reorganiseren). All services are delivered through experienced consultants who provide strategic guidance throughout the transaction lifecycle. The company has completed over 500 transactions and maintains an international network through ICFN membership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bedrijf Verkopen (Business Sales Advisory) Advisory service guiding business owners through the sale process, from preparation and valuation to identifying buyers, conducting negotiations, managing due diligence, and coordinating closing.
• Bedrijf Kopen (Business Acquisition Advisory) Advisory service for buyers and management teams seeking to acquire businesses, including target identification, valuation, due diligence support, financing, and transaction structuring.
• Bedrijf Waarderen (Business Valuation) Professional independent business valuation service using established methodologies to determine fair market value for owners and management teams considering a sale, succession, or restructuring.
• Herstructureren & Quickscan (Restructuring & IBR Quick Scan) Financial restructuring advisory service including the Independent Business Review (IBR) Quickscan to assess business health and identify restructuring needs for companies in financial distress.
• Reorganiseren (Reorganization Advisory) Organizational restructuring service to improve operational efficiency and financial performance for companies considering reorganization.
• Transacties Begeleiding (Transaction Advisory) End-to-end M&A transaction support including management buy-outs (MBO), management buy-ins (MBI), and strategic acquisitions, with public case studies of completed transactions across sectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500 M&A transactions successfully completed
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• BrookzminorOthers · 1 January 2025Factor & Ros is affiliated with Brookz, a Dutch M&A deal platform and network for corporate finance professionals.
• ICFN (International Corporate Finance Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFactor & Ros is exclusively selected as the Dutch partner within ICFN, a globally operating exclusive network of specialized corporate finance firms. ICFN members are nationally leading Corporate Finance specialists engaged in cross-border M&A. This partnership provides Factor & Ros with access to international buyers, sellers, and investors while maintaining their core values.
• DCFAminorOthersFactor & Ros is affiliated with DCFA (Dutch Corporate Finance Association), a professional body for the Dutch M&A and corporate finance community.
• NIRV (Nederlands Instituut voor Herstructurering)minorOthersFactor & Ros is affiliated with NIRV, the Dutch Institute for Restructuring, supporting their restructuring and turnaround advisory practice.
• Nederlandse vereniging voor herstructureringminorOthersFactor & Ros is a member of the Dutch restructuring professional association.
• Dutch Banks NetworkcoreOthersFactor & Ros maintains a strong network within Dutch banks, facilitating financing and transaction support for clients. This relationship is listed as a key differentiator of the firm.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Marktlink: Leading Dutch independent M&A and corporate finance advisory firm focused on mid-market and SME transactions. Directly competes with Factor & Ros for the same Dutch SME succession, buy-side, and restructuring mandates.
• Rembrandt Mergers & Acquisitions: Dutch boutique M&A advisor specializing in SME and family-business transactions across the Netherlands. Overlaps directly with Factor & Ros on sell-side, buy-side, and valuation work for owner-managed businesses.
• Oaklins: Global mid-market M&A advisory with a strong Netherlands presence and sector-specialist coverage. Competes with Factor & Ros on Dutch SME mandates while offering deeper sector benches and broader international reach.
• IMAP: International M&A advisory partnership with member firms in multiple countries, including the Netherlands. Competes for cross-border mid-market deals and shares the SME succession-focused mandate profile.
• Nielen Schuman: Dutch corporate finance and M&A advisory serving SMEs, entrepreneurs, and mid-market companies. Directly comparable on sell-side advisory, valuation, and succession planning services in the Netherlands.
• Clairfield International: International mid-market M&A advisory partnership with member firms across Europe. Competes with Factor & Ros on cross-border SME mandates and shares the partnership-network GTM model (similar to ICFN).

Broad incumbents

• KPMG Advisory (Deals & M&A): Big 4 advisory practice with a dedicated Deals & M&A team in the Netherlands serving corporate finance, due diligence, and restructuring mandates. Overlaps with Factor & Ros across the full M&A lifecycle but at a larger scale and broader mandate.
• Deloitte M&A (Netherlands): Big 4 advisory with a corporate finance and M&A practice covering valuation, due diligence, restructuring, and transactions in the Dutch market. Competes on larger and more complex mandates where Factor & Ros may not be considered.

Others

• Brookz: Dutch M&A deal-sourcing platform and network connecting SME sellers with corporate finance advisors. Factor & Ros is itself a Brookz affiliate, making Brookz both a marketing channel and an ecosystem participant with partial competitive overlap.

Regional players

• Vesper Mergers & Acquisitions: European mid-market M&A advisory boutique headquartered in the DACH region with cross-border European deal capability. Adjacent comparable as a similarly sized European boutique pursuing SME/family-business mandates in neighboring geographies.

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

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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