What ox8 Corporate Finance does

ox8 Corporate Finance is a Frankfurt-based, independent M&A advisory boutique founded at the end of 2018 by Managing Partners Birger Nahs and Thorsten Hackspiel, with Klaus Wagner also serving as Managing Partner. The firm advises innovative and scalable companies on mergers and acquisitions, growth financing, and company valuations, with sector specializations in Software & Technology, B2B Services, Consumer & Health, and Energy & Sustainability. Its core services are sell-side and buy-side M&A advisory, capital solutions, exit readiness preparation, and independent valuations, delivered through a deliberately selective model that limits simultaneous mandates to ensure senior-level attention.

Since inception ox8 has executed more than 50 transactions with a cumulative deal value exceeding EUR 2.5 billion, reporting a closed-deal success rate above 90% and 100% international processes. The firm maintains relationships with a broad set of European and international financial investors and strategic buyers, claiming 1,000+ investor touchpoints per year and repeat engagements with PE houses such as NORD Holding, EMK Capital, Ancala Partners, LMP Partners, Ambienta, and Vendis Capital. Its GTM is sales-led and relationship-driven, supported by thought-leadership content including quarterly M&A Barometer reports and annual sector reports (InsurTech, Consumer Health, IT Services, Digital Marketing).

The business model is fee-based advisory revenue, primarily success-driven transaction fees with engagement-based professional services fees. The firm is privately held by its partners with no external institutional shareholders, has 11-50 employees organized as Managing Partners, Executive Director, Director, Analysts, and a Marketing function, and operates from a Westhafen Tower headquarters in Frankfurt with a registered secondary address in Kleinostheim. Recent mandates (2025-2026) include the Hausheld/Ancala growth financing, GBTS sale to Garda Holding, Integral/cleverlohn acquisition, VisionmaxX/Animagus/LOGICHECK sales, and continued publication of sector-specific research.

Name

ox8 Corporate Finance

Legal name

ox8 Corporate Finance GmbH

Website

https://ox8-cf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ox8 Corporate Finance is an independent Frankfurt-based M&A advisory boutique advising innovative and scalable mid-cap companies on mergers and acquisitions, growth financing, and valuations across Software & Technology, B2B Services, Consumer & Health, and Energy & Sustainability in the DACH region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

M&A Advisory

SIC

Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Finance Advisory (Strategic Finance, Capital Structure & Recaps) (FSAEAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Mergers and acquisitions advisory
• Corporate finance services
• M&A boutique
• Growth capital advisory
• Company valuation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt

HQ country

Germany

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 Fees: ox8 generates revenue through professional advisory fees for M&A transactions, growth financing, and company valuations. The firm acts as exclusive advisor on transactions, typically earning success-based fees contingent on transaction completion.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ox8 Corporate Finance is an independent M&A advisory boutique advising innovative and scalable companies on global mergers and acquisitions, growth capital solutions, and company valuations. The firm delivers exclusive sell-side and buy-side mandates across four sector verticals (Software & Technology, B2B Services, Consumer & Health, and Energy & Sustainability), operating with a boutique approach focused on a limited number of simultaneous transactions. Advisory is delivered by senior partners with success-based fees contingent on transaction completion.

Product overview

ox8 Corporate Finance is a corporate finance boutique offering advisory services, not a software product company. The firm operates as a unified advisory service encompassing M&A advisory, capital solutions, and company valuations. Their core offering is sector-specialized advisory across four focus areas: Software & Technology, B2B Services, Consumer & Health, and Energy & Sustainability. Additionally, the firm publishes research reports including the ox8 M&A Barometer (quarterly), InsurTech Report, Consumer Health Report, IT Services Report, and Digital Marketing Report. The advisory services are delivered through direct client engagements and are supported by sector expertise and market intelligence from their published reports.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• M&A Advisory ox8's core advisory offering providing mergers and acquisitions advisory for innovative and scalable companies, including exclusive sell-side and buy-side mandates. Designed for founders, family owners, and management teams of mid-cap technology, B2B services, consumer & health, and energy & sustainability companies.
• Capital Solutions Advisory services for growth financing rounds, helping companies secure capital from financial investors, family offices, and strategic partners. Supports companies in identifying optimal investor matches and structuring capital raises.
• Company Valuations Independent company valuation services to support strategic decision-making, transaction processes, and negotiations. Aimed at founders, family owners, and management teams preparing for transactions or strategic planning.
• Exit Readiness Preparation services to help companies position themselves optimally for a successful exit or sale process. Includes structured preparation across operational, financial, and commercial readiness dimensions to drive deal success.

Quantifiable outcome

• Above 90% success rate across all mandates accepted
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EWERKcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2022Leading full-service IT provider with focus on regulated end customers. Part of NORD Holding portfolio since 2020. Combined with CONUTI to form new IT services group for energy sector.
• TeamtailorminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRecruitment platform provider used by ox8 for their hiring and talent pool management processes.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Carlsquare: German tech-focused M&A advisory boutique headquartered in Munich. Directly comparable on size (mid-sized boutique), geography (DACH focus), and sector specialization (software, technology, and tech-enabled business models), competing for the same founder-led tech exits ox8 targets.
• Clairfield International: International mid-market M&A advisory with strong DACH presence. Comparable on mid-cap founder-exit focus and ability to handle international processes (ox8 reports 100% international mandates), competing for the same cross-border mandates.
• Parklane Capital: Mid-sized German M&A boutique specializing in technology, software, and digital business transactions. Closely comparable on boutique model, DACH/EMEA orientation, and founder-led tech-exit mandate focus.
• goetzpartners: Independent German corporate finance advisory with M&A, restructuring, and operations practices. Comparable on boutique DACH focus, mid-cap transaction profile, and competing directly with ox8 for German founder-led mandates.
• ACXIT Capital Partners: Frankfurt-based mid-market M&A advisory boutique with DACH focus. Comparable on boutique positioning, mid-cap tech and B2B services mandates, and competing with ox8 for the same founder-led and succession-led deals in Germany.

Broad incumbents

• Oaklins: Global mid-market M&A advisory franchise with extensive European coverage. Comparable on mid-cap, founder-led transaction profile across software, B2B services, consumer, and energy verticals served by ox8.
• Houlihan Lokey: Global financial advisory firm with significant German mid-market M&A presence through its Corporate Finance business. Comparable on advising founder-led DACH exits but at materially larger scale and brand recognition than a boutique like ox8.
• Lincoln International: Global mid-market M&A advisory with substantial DACH operations. Comparable on DACH mid-cap tech and services mandates, but significantly larger scale and broader sector coverage than ox8's boutique model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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