KS Consulting

What KS Consulting does

Dealbridge M&A Advisors is a partner-led mid-market M&A and corporate finance advisory firm headquartered in Vienna, Austria, at Graben 28/1/12, 1010 Vienna. It serves small and medium-sized enterprises, family-owned businesses, individual business owners planning succession or exit, and on the buy-side, family offices and private equity investors. The firm operates from 13 offices across 12+ European countries including Austria, Germany (Munich, Berlin), the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Spain (Madrid, A Coruña), Portugal (Porto, Lisbon), Poland, Greece, Cyprus, and Turkey, and reports a managed transaction volume above 350 million EUR, 40+ active transactions, and a 75% cross-border deal share. It is a privately held partnership with no parent company, no institutional investment, and no public listing.

The service portfolio centers on three core lines: Sell-Side M&A Advisory (Company Sales), Buy-Side M&A Advisory (Corporate Acquisitions), and Financial Services, which covers DCF- and multiples-based business valuation, succession planning, growth capital arrangement, and restructuring support. These are supplemented by Management Buy-Out and Management Buy-In advisory with financing, and a Training and Business Coaching practice. Revenue is generated through professional services fees typically structured at 1-6% of transaction value, with senior partners taking active roles throughout each engagement. The firm has no proprietary technology platform, API, or software product; all services are human-delivered consulting engagements, and the firm is GDPR-compliant in its handling of client data.

Go-to-market is exclusively direct and relationship-driven. Deal origination runs through partner referrals from corporate lawyers, tax advisors, auditors, investment banks, PE firms, and VC providers, complemented by thought leadership content (multilingual website insights, newsletter, LinkedIn presence across named partners), industry events, and an annual partner meeting (2024 edition in Porto). A referral partnership with Value Lab Development embeds a pre-transaction value optimization step into the client journey. The leadership team comprises Managing Partners Simon Fabsits and Martin Egger, Partners and Senior Partners across European offices (Michael Stift, Dimitar Franzelov, Richard Skyva, Klaus Sonntag, Joachim Zwicky, Christian Schröter), plus department heads for M&A advisory, corporate communication, and corporate organization in Germany.

Name

KS Consulting

Legal name

Dealbridge M&A Advisors

Website

https://dealbridge.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dealbridge M&A Advisors is a partner-led mid-market M&A and corporate finance advisory firm headquartered in Vienna, serving SMEs, family-owned businesses, and investors across 12+ European countries with sell-side, buy-side, valuation, and succession advisory services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

M&A Advisory Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

M&A Advisory (Buy-side/Sell-side) (BPAHADAC), Sell-Side M&A Advisory (FSAEAGAA), Transaction Structuring, Negotiation & Deal Execution Support (FSAEAGAK), Corporate Development & Strategic Partnerships Advisory (JVs, Alliances, Carve-outs) (BPAHAOAG)

Keywords

• M&A advisory services
• Corporate finance consulting
• Sell-side advisory
• Buy-side advisory
• Business valuation

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. M&A Advisory Services: Dealbridge generates revenue through professional fees charged for M&A advisory services including company sales, corporate acquisitions, and financial advisory. The firm structures sell-side and buy-side mandates with active senior advisor involvement throughout the transaction process.
2. M&A Advisory Fees: Mid-market M&A advisors typically charge fees of 1-6% depending on deal size. Fees are structured based on transaction value and complexity, reflecting the professional nature of the advisory engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dealbridge delivers mid-market M&A and corporate finance advisory services to business owners, family-owned companies, and investors across 12+ European countries. Core offerings consist of Sell-Side M&A Advisory (Company Sales), Buy-Side M&A Advisory (Corporate Acquisitions), and Financial Services including business valuation, succession planning, growth capital arrangement, and M&A-supported restructuring, supplemented by MBO/MBI advisory and professional training and coaching engagements.

Product overview

Dealbridge is a partner-led M&A and corporate finance advisory firm offering a unified suite of services for mid-market companies, family-owned businesses, and investors. The core offerings consist of Sell-Side M&A Advisory (Company Sales), Buy-Side M&A Advisory (Corporate Acquisitions), and Financial Services, which includes business valuation using DCF and multiples methods, succession planning, growth capital, and restructuring advisory. These services are supplemented by Management Buy-Out/In (MBO/MBI) advisory and professional training and coaching services. The firm does not offer a software platform; all services are human-delivered consulting engagements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Company Sales (Sell-Side M&A Advisory) Advisory services for business owners selling their companies, including structured sales processes, confidential business report preparation, buyer identification, negotiation support, and transaction coordination from mandate to contract signing. For SME and family-owned business owners planning an exit.
• Corporate Acquisitions (Buy-Side M&A Advisory) Advisory services for investors and companies acquiring target businesses, including screening and evaluation of targets, valuation, communication with target companies, offer preparation, and acquisition financing structuring. For investors, strategics, and family offices pursuing acquisitions.
• Financial Services Corporate finance advisory supplementing M&A services, including business valuation using DCF and multiples methods, succession planning, growth capital arrangement, and M&A support for restructuring and turnaround situations. For SME owners, investors, and management teams.
• Management Buy-Outs (MBOs) and Management Buy-Ins (MBIs) Advisory services for internal managers acquiring the company they manage (MBO) or external managers/investors taking over a company (MBI), including consulting and financing services. For management teams and incoming executives pursuing ownership transitions.
• Business Valuation & Financial Planning Independent company valuations using internationally recognized methods (Discounted Cash Flow and Multiples), integrated financial projections including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow analysis. For business owners, investors, and advisors needing defensible valuations.
• Formation & Coaching Empresarial (Training & Business Coaching) Financial training adapted to company needs including finance for non-financial professionals and taxation, plus leadership coaching and team development services. For SME owners, managers, and teams building financial literacy and leadership capability.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sellers who retain an advisor receive an increased acquisition premium of 6-25% more over a seller that attempts to sell the company on their own

Named customers3 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

One partnership is on record.

• Value Lab DevelopmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerValue Lab Development is referenced as a partner for value optimization services. They offer a 'Value Lab Wertoptimierungs-Check' that helps business owners identify value potential before transactions. Dealbridge refers clients to Value Lab for pre-transaction value optimization services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kroll (formerly Duff & Phelps): Global financial advisory firm offering valuation, M&A advisory, and restructuring services. Comparable to Dealbridge in valuation and corporate finance advisory, though it operates at significantly larger scale across multiple service lines.
• Lincoln International: Global mid-market investment bank with strong European presence in M&A advisory, valuations, and financing. Operates in the same mid-market space as Dealbridge but is significantly larger, with deeper sector coverage and balance-sheet capabilities.
• Houlihan Lokey: Global investment bank with a strong European mid-market M&A franchise. Competes with Dealbridge on larger mid-market transactions but operates at greater scale, with broader sector coverage and capital-markets capabilities.

Direct peers

• Clearwater International: European mid-market M&A advisory with strong cross-border deal flow and local presence in multiple countries. Highly comparable to Dealbridge in mid-market focus, deal size, and cross-border European mandate structure.
• Livingstone Partners: European-headquartered mid-market M&A advisor focused on cross-border transactions across multiple sectors. Comparable to Dealbridge in mid-market focus, European footprint, and SME/family business client base.
• DC Advisory: European-headquartered mid-market M&A advisor (part of Daiwa Securities Group). Comparable to Dealbridge in cross-border mid-market transactions, valuation, and succession/buy-side advisory, though with larger team and broader sector specialism.
• Corporate Finance Associates (CFA): Global mid-market M&A advisory with a network of local offices. Comparable to Dealbridge in focus on lower-mid-market and SME transactions, sell-side and buy-side advisory, and cross-border deal execution through partner offices.
• Clairfield International: International mid-market M&A advisory with a strong European presence. Comparable to Dealbridge in cross-border mid-market focus, partnership-driven structure, and industry-agnostic SME/mid-cap client base.
• Oaklins: Global mid-market M&A advisory with deep European coverage and a partner-led model. Closely comparable to Dealbridge in client segment (mid-market, family-owned), service mix (sell-side, buy-side, valuation, financing), and cross-border deal focus.
• IMAP: Global M&A advisory firm focused exclusively on mid-market transactions with a federated network of local advisors across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Highly comparable to Dealbridge in target market, business model (partnership-led, cross-border mid-market M&A), and core offerings (sell-side, buy-side, valuation).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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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