What DEX International M&A does

DEX International M&A is a Dutch independent advisory boutique specializing exclusively in mid-market mergers and acquisitions. Founded in January 2015 by Martijn Peters and headquartered in Oisterwijk, Netherlands, the firm operates as DEX international M&A B.V. and reports a team of approximately 10 professionals across offices in Oisterwijk and Rotterdam (the latter opened in February 2026 via the integration of Westeinde Business Builders). The firm offers four core services: sell-side advisory, buy-side advisory, strategic M&A advisory, and business valuations, with average transaction values historically ranging between €10 million and €150+ million and a self-reported closing rate above 90% across 65+ closed deals since founding.

The company serves three primary client segments: entrepreneurs and business owners contemplating a sale or acquisition, private equity investors requiring buy-side or sell-side execution for portfolio companies, and medium-to-large Dutch and European corporations pursuing strategic transactions. Assignments are partner-led and bespoke, beginning with personal conversations about ambitions and strategic options, and a large share of mandates are cross-border by virtue of DEX's membership in the Globalscope international network of 55 partner firms across 48 countries employing over 500 M&A professionals. Founder Martijn Peters has served as President of Globalscope since 2023.

DEX generates revenue through transaction-based M&A advisory fees, with each engagement tailored to deal complexity and value; specific pricing is not publicly disclosed. The firm markets itself primarily through direct professional relationships, referrals from existing clients and PE investors, content on its website, awards-driven earned media (FD Gazelle 2020 and 2021, ACG Holland Deal of the Year 2023, Globalscope Flagship Deal Awards), and participation in semi-annual Globalscope conferences. The firm has not raised external funding and is owned by its partners, with a four-partner equity structure as of February 2026 following the additions of Koen Andeweg, Floris de Klerk, and Kees-Jan van 't Westeinde. No proprietary technology platform, AI/ML capability, or non-advisory product surface is documented in the source material.

Name

DEX International M&A

Legal name

DEX international M&A B.V.

Website

https://dex.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DEX International M&A is a Dutch independent advisory boutique providing sell-side, buy-side, strategic M&A, and valuation services to entrepreneurs, private equity firms, and medium-to-large corporations, with average deal values from €10M to €150M+ across the Globalscope global network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

M&A Advisory Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

M&A Advisory (Buy-side/Sell-side) (BPAHADAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Buy-Side M&A Advisory (FSAEAGAB)

Keywords

• Mergers and acquisitions advisory
• M&A transaction services
• Sell-side advisory
• Buy-side advisory
• Business valuation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Oisterwijk

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: DEX generates revenue through M&A advisory fees for sell-side and buy-side transactions, including company valuations and strategic shareholder advisory services. Revenue is typically transaction-based with fees aligned to deal complexity and transaction value.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DEX International M&A is a Netherlands-based M&A advisory boutique that structures and executes mergers and acquisitions for entrepreneurs, investors, and mid-to-large corporations. Its core offerings are Sell-side Advisory, Buy-side Advisory, Strategic M&A Advisory, and Business Valuations, with each assignment custom-built for the client. Cross-border deal capability is delivered through the Globalscope network of 55 partner firms in 48 countries.

Product overview

DEX International M&A is a full-service advisory firm specializing exclusively in mergers and acquisitions. The company offers four core professional services: Sell-side Advisory (guiding business owners through the sale of their company), Buy-side Advisory (assisting clients in identifying and acquiring target companies), Strategic M&A Advisory (providing strategic advice on transactions and shareholder matters), and Business Valuations (conducting company valuations for transactions and planning). These services are delivered through a partner-led team to entrepreneurs, investors, and medium to large corporations, with transaction values typically ranging from €10 million to €150+ million.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sell-side Advisory
• Buy-side Advisory
• Strategic M&A Advisory
• Business Valuations

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 65 successfully completed M&A transactions since 2015
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Westeinde Business BuilderscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Westeinde Business Builders joined DEX International M&A in February 2026, expanding the firm's presence with a new Rotterdam office. Founded by Kees-Jan van 't Westeinde, Westeinde brings deep sector expertise in the building materials industry and a strong reputation for top-tier M&A advice to entrepreneurs, PE firms and corporates on mid-market transactions.
• Globalscope PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1987DEX is a member of Globalscope, a leading international network of independent M&A advisory firms founded in 1987. The network comprises 55 member firms operating in 48 countries with over 500 M&A professionals. Through Globalscope, DEX enables cross-border transactions with local partner support worldwide. Martijn Peters serves on the Globalscope board of directors.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Clearwater International: Global mid-market M&A advisory firm with offices across Europe. Peer to DEX: comparable transaction size range and client mix (entrepreneurs, PE, corporates) with similar sell-side and buy-side advisory offerings.
• Carlsquare: German M&A advisory firm with mid-market focus. Direct peer to DEX: also a Globalscope member (jointly won the 2020 Globalscope Flagship Deal Award) and offers comparable buy-side and sell-side advisory services in a complementary European geography.
• Corbett Keeling: UK-based independent M&A advisory boutique focused on mid-market transactions. Direct peer to DEX: both are mid-market advisory boutiques within the Globalscope network (DEX co-won a Flagship Deal Award with Corbett Keeling) and serve similar entrepreneur, PE, and corporate clients.
• Livingstone Partners: Global mid-market M&A advisory firm. Peer to DEX: comparable mid-market focus, deal size range, and client segments, but with broader geographic reach and larger team; positioned as a slightly larger alternative.
• IMAP: Global M&A advisory network of mid-market-focused member firms. Peer to DEX: comparable mid-market focus and network-based cross-border model, although IMAP's network is larger and more institutionalized than Globalscope.
• Oakley Advisory: UK independent corporate finance advisory boutique. Peer to DEX: comparable independent mid-market M&A advisory boutique model, similar client segments, and cross-border transaction capability via network relationships.
• Clairfield International: International M&A advisory firm with member firms across multiple countries. Peer to DEX: similar mid-market, cross-border model with a network structure enabling transactions outside any single firm's home market.
• Marktlink: Dutch M&A advisory firm headquartered in the Netherlands with strong mid-market focus. Closest direct competitor to DEX in the Dutch mid-market, serving entrepreneurs and PE firms with similar transaction value ranges and sell-side / buy-side mandates.

Broad incumbents

• Lincoln International: Large global mid-market M&A advisory firm. Broader incumbent peer to DEX: overlaps in mid-market M&A but operates at greater scale with deeper sector coverage and larger deal teams, often winning mandates beyond DEX's capacity.

Regional players

• Berkely Square: Dutch M&A advisory boutique focused on mid-market transactions in the Netherlands. Regional peer to DEX: similar boutique positioning and Dutch mid-market focus, providing direct local competition.

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

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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