ICB Consulting - Consultoría de Estrategia y Operaciones

What ICB Consulting - Consultoría de Estrategia y Operaciones does

ICB Consulting is a privately held, Barcelona-headquartered international strategy and operations consulting firm founded in 2011 by Paco López-Cerón Vivo. The firm specializes in three AI-branded service pillars: M&A advisory (purchase, sale and valuation of companies), AI-powered business and financial strategy, and AI-adapted financing solutions, complemented by Positioning 4.0 (digitization, blockchain, IoT, RPA, 5G, AMR robotization) and project management in renewable energy and Oil & Gas. It serves a diversified enterprise client base — including CEPSA, Repsol, Vestas, Siemens Gamesa, GE, MANGO, DANONE, Nestlé, Ferrovial, ACS, OHL, Grupo Osborne and EIFFAGE Energía — alongside SMEs and entrepreneurs, and claims a federated footprint of 140+ partner offices across more than 40 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, the Americas, and the Caribbean. The firm also distributes third-party products through strategic partnerships, notably Orama.ai (cash-flow SaaS) and Bitviking (cryptocurrency mining hardware under an exclusive distribution mandate).

The firm operates a project-based, custom-quoted professional services revenue model with multi-year contract cadences typical of M&A advisory, complemented by referral revenue and distribution margins on partner products. Senior professionals engage enterprise clients directly through field sales, supported by an international partner-referral channel, content marketing (blog, LinkedIn, Instagram, X), email/newsletter campaigns, and event presence (Madrid Platform, Red Mundo Atlántico). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; engagements are scoped per mandate complexity.

From a technology standpoint, the firm brands AI across its full service catalog (predictive analytics, generative AI, process automation, intelligent algorithmic business and financial strategy), but available evidence shows no proprietary AI models, patents, datasets, or dedicated AI/ML hires — AI appears integrated as methodology and tooling layered onto traditional senior-led advisory work. The 2026 AI Cluster with A2D Innova Consultoría and a registered ICB Consulting® trademark are the most concrete proprietary/technology assets disclosed. The firm has accumulated multiple 2024–2026 industry awards (Wealth & Finance International, Corporate LiveWire, EU Business News, Business Circle, Management Consulting Awards) and is GDPR-compliant under EU Regulation 2016/679.

Name

ICB Consulting - Consultoría de Estrategia y Operaciones

Legal name

ICB Consulting

Website

https://icbconsulting.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ICB Consulting is a privately held Barcelona-based international strategy and operations consulting firm specializing in AI-branded M&A advisory, corporate finance, business financing, and digital transformation, serving enterprise clients (CEPSA, Repsol, MANGO, Nestlé, Ferrovial, ACS, etc.) across 40+ countries via a 140+ partner-office network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Other Management Consulting Services (541618), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Investment Advice (6282), Finance Services (6199)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHAOAA

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

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/M&A, Transaction & Restructuring Advisory

SECONDARYBPAHADAA

Corporate Strategy Advisory

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Strategy & Corporate Finance Advisory

SECONDARYBPAHADAB

Corporate Finance & Capital Advisory

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Strategy & Corporate Finance Advisory

SECONDARYBPAHAOAG

Corporate Development & Strategic Partnerships Advisory (JVs, Alliances, Carve-outs)

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/M&A, Transaction & Restructuring Advisory

SECONDARYBPAHAOAL

Capital Markets Advisory (IPO Readiness, SPAC, ECM/DCM Advisory)

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/M&A, Transaction & Restructuring Advisory

SECONDARYBPAHAEAF

Data, Analytics & AI Consulting

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Technology & Digital Consulting

Keywords

• Strategy consulting
• Operations consulting
• M&A advisory
• Corporate finance
• Digital transformation

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. M&A Advisory Services: Mergers and acquisitions consulting including purchase and sale of companies, valuations, and deal structuring for domestic and international transactions.
2. Corporate Finance and Financing Advisory: Business financing, structured financing tailored to enterprise needs, refinancing of corporate debt, and funding/strategic partner search services.
3. Strategy and Operations Consulting: Comprehensive strategy consulting including business integral planning, company launches, product releases, project launches, and operational optimization.
4. AI and Technology Solutions: AI implementation consulting and technology solutions for real business impact, including digitization and 4.0 positioning services.
5. Cryptocurrency Mining Hardware Distribution (Bitviking): Exclusive mandate for distribution and sale of cryptocurrency mining hardware with daily investment monitoring and advisory services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ICB Consulting is a strategy and operations consultancy that advises corporate clients on M&A, corporate finance, and operational transformation, supplemented by AI-powered analytics and digital transformation solutions. It delivers engagements for SMEs and large enterprises primarily in Spain and through an international partner network spanning 40+ countries. Core offerings combine traditional management consulting with data-driven and AI-enabled advisory outputs.

Product overview

ICB Consulting is an international strategy and operations consulting firm operating as a unified platform of professional services. The company specializes in three core AI-powered business generators: (1) M&A – Purchase, Sale and Valuation of Companies with AI, (2) Fast and Efficient Solutions in Business and Financial Strategy with AI, and (3) Financing with AI adapted to business needs. The portfolio includes strategic consulting modules covering Corporate Business, Business Strategic Planning, Positioning 4.0 (digitization, blockchain, IoT, AI, RPA), and Projects Management (renewable energies, Oil & Gas). The company also distributes partner products including Orama.ai for cash flow management and Bitviking cryptocurrency mining robots. With presence in 40+ countries and 140+ associated offices, ICB offers services in M&A, corporate finance, business financing, debt refinancing, strategic planning, and digital transformation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• M&A Advisory Buy-side and sell-side mergers and acquisitions advisory, including target screening, valuation, due diligence support, and transaction execution for corporate clients and SMEs in Spain and internationally.
• Corporate Finance Advisory Corporate finance advisory covering capital structure, financing options, valuations, and transaction support for companies undertaking strategic transactions.
• Strategy Consulting Corporate and competitive strategy engagements for executives and boards, including growth strategy, portfolio review, market entry, and strategic planning support.
• Operations Consulting Operations consulting focused on process improvement, cost optimization, and operational restructuring for corporate clients seeking efficiency and performance gains.
• AI-Powered Consulting Solutions Consulting engagements enhanced with AI-driven analytics and automation to accelerate due diligence, market analysis, and operational diagnostics for clients.
• Digital Transformation Consulting Strategy and execution support for corporate clients undertaking digital transformation, including roadmap design, operating model redesign, and technology-enabled business change.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15 years of successful operations with 40+ countries coverage
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OramacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 December 2021Strategic partnership with Orama, a SaaS Fintech company specializing in automated cash flow control, management, and annual forecasting. ICB Consulting serves as a partner for commercial diffusion and sale of Orama.ai solutions. The platform helps businesses prevent liquidity issues and anticipate insolvency through automated financial forecasting.
• BitvikingcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 July 2021International strategic agreement with Bitviking, an Italian company specializing in cryptocurrency mining hardware solutions. ICB Consulting holds an exclusive mandate for the distribution and sale of Bitviking hardware, providing daily investment monitoring and advisory services to ICB clients investing in cryptocurrency mining robots.
• Universidad Juan Pablo IIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with Universidad Juan Pablo II (Costa Rica) for educational and research collaboration.
• Titinger ConsultingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsulting partnership for collaborative project execution and shared expertise development.
• Mundo AtlánticominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with Mundo Atlántico network focusing on Atlantic region business connections and international trade facilitation.
• Ávila Prime ConsultingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConsulting partnership for service delivery and client referral within specialized market segments.
• Interim Manager ConsultingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for interim management consulting services and executive placement.
• Prow ConsultingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic consulting partnership for collaborative client engagements.
• SERBELTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for belt and conveyor system industry consulting and solutions.
• PROP11 BrasilminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrazilian market partner for Latin American service delivery and client development.
• Daniel Blanco (Quality)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuality management consulting partnership specializing in process optimization and certification services.
• Grupo ListellominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Grupo Listello for consulting services in assigned market segments.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Houlihan Lokey: Global independent investment bank focused on M&A, capital markets and restructuring. Comparable in providing corporate finance and M&A advisory to mid-market and large enterprises, often competing for the same deals ICB supports.
• EY-Parthenon (Spain): Strategy and transactions consulting arm of EY with strong M&A advisory and corporate finance practice in Spain. Comparable on M&A advisory, strategy and transformation consulting to large corporates.
• Lazard: Global investment bank and M&A advisory boutique with deep coverage in Europe and Latin America. Directly comparable on M&A advisory, corporate finance and strategic advisory services that ICB offers to mid-market and large corporates.
• Rothschild & Co: Independent global financial advisory firm with strong European M&A and restructuring practice. Comparable as a high-touch M&A and corporate finance advisor serving large corporates and family-controlled businesses across borders.
• McKinsey & Company: Global management consulting leader with significant strategy and corporate finance advisory practice. Comparable on the strategy and operations consulting side of ICB's offering to large multinational clients.
• Boston Consulting Group (BCG): Global strategy consulting firm with growing M&A and corporate development advisory practice. Comparable on strategy consulting and corporate finance advisory to enterprise clients in Spain and internationally.
• Deloitte (Spain): Big Four advisory firm with strong M&A, corporate finance and strategy consulting practices in Spain and globally. Comparable as a full-service advisor competing for the same enterprise mandates as ICB.

Direct peers

• Alantra: Spanish-headquartered independent financial advisory and asset management firm. Strongly comparable as a Spain-based M&A and corporate finance advisory competing for the same mid-market and large-cap deals that ICB targets.
• Arcano Partners: Spanish independent advisory and asset manager with significant M&A and debt advisory activity. Closely comparable as a Spain-rooted boutique advising corporates and large shareholders on transactions, often cross-border into Latin America.
• Seale Partners / Clairfield International (Spain coverage): International M&A advisory partnership with member firms across Europe and Latin America. Closely comparable to ICB's asset-light partner-network model for cross-border mid-market M&A advisory.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ICBConsulting
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/icbconsulting
• Instagraminstagram.com/icb_consulting

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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