Nachfolge360

What Nachfolge360 does

Nachfolge360 GmbH is an independent M&A advisory firm headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, founded in April 2021 (with its first mandate accepted in November 2020). The firm specializes in business succession planning and company sales for owner-managed small and medium-sized enterprises (Mittelstand) in the DACH region, addressing the structural challenge of unresolved succession among Germany's aging founder population. Its service platform comprises three integrated modules — Nachfolgeregelung (succession planning), Unternehmensverkauf (company sale advisory), and Unternehmensbewertung (company valuation) — supplemented by a free web-based Unternehmenswertrechner (company value calculator) used as a lead-generation tool. As of the most recent data, the firm has completed 21+ transactions with cumulative transaction volume exceeding €250M, serving clients across at least 10 industries including transport/logistics, healthcare (ambulatory and veterinary), IT services, software, construction/horticulture, cosmetics, and real estate.

The firm operates a pure professional services model with no proprietary technology platform; infrastructure consists of standard third-party tools (Hetzner hosting, Brevo email, Google Analytics, Leadinfo for B2B visitor identification, Microsoft Teams). The core delivery asset is a curated investor database of 500+ pre-qualified acquisition interest profiles spanning strategic investors, PE, family offices, and management buy-in (MBI) candidates, accessed and updated over 10+ years of market dialogue. Every mandate is personally led by a managing director or partner — Daniel Hagenah and Thorsten Landsmann co-founded the firm, with Mark Birkholz joining as partner and head of the Düsseldorf office in April 2026; the firm expanded to a second office (Düsseldorf) in January 2026. Hagenah is a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), and the firm holds the TOP CONSULTANT 2024 award and is a member of the Bundesverband Mergers & Acquisitions e.V.

Nachfolge360 generates revenue on a success-fee (transaction-fee) basis, with compensation contingent on transaction closing and no upfront or retainer fees; pricing is individually negotiated per mandate based on deal size, complexity, and scope. A free, non-binding indicative company valuation serves as a lead-generation entry point. The go-to-market is entirely referral- and relationship-driven — the firm claims a 100% referral rate from completed clients, generates leads through its website case studies and SEO, benefits from Daniel Hagenah's honorary succession advisor role at the Handelskammer Hamburg, and avoids paid advertising, self-serve channels, or marketplace listings. The firm also operates AMBULANT TAS, a sister company providing buy-side advisory to PE and financial investors in the ambulatory healthcare sector, giving the leadership group a dual sell-side / buy-side perspective in a consolidating vertical.

Name

Nachfolge360

Legal name

Nachfolge360 GmbH

Website

https://nachfolge360.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nachfolge360 is an independent German M&A advisory firm that helps owner-managed Mittelstand SMEs with business succession, company sales, and valuations, operating on a success-fee model across the DACH region with 21+ completed transactions and over €250M in cumulative deal volume.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

M&A Advisory Services

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Sell-Side M&A Advisory (FSAEAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Valuation & Purchase Price Allocation (Deal Valuation) (BPAHAOAK), Industry-Specialist / Sector-Focused M&A Advisory (FSAEAGAJ)

Keywords

• M&A advisory services
• Business succession planning
• Company valuation services
• SME mergers acquisitions
• Sell-side advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

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. Success-Based M&A Advisory Fees: The primary revenue stream is success-fee-based M&A advisory. The firm is compensated on a contingent basis tied to transaction completion, stated as: 'Wir werden erfolgsorientiert vergütet' (we are compensated on a success-fee basis). No upfront fees are charged; the firm earns a percentage of transaction value only upon closing.
2. Professional Services (Advisory): Beyond transaction-based fees, the firm provides ongoing advisory services to clients — including pre-transaction company preparation, financial analysis, EBITDA normalization, and process management — during the extended sales cycle.
3. Company Valuation Services: The firm offers an indicative company valuation free of charge as a pre-mandate service. Full formal valuations and transaction-critical financial analysis are included within the broader advisory mandate.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Nachfolge360 is an independent M&A advisory firm that guides German Mittelstand (SME) owners through the full succession and company sale process — from indicative valuation and buyer identification through competitive bidding, due diligence, and transaction closing. Revenue is earned through success-based advisory fees tied to completed transactions, supported by a curated network of 500+ pre-qualified strategic, financial, and MBI investors.

Product overview

Nachfolge360 is an independent M&A advisory firm offering a unified consulting service platform for succession planning and business sales in the German SME sector. The core offering consists of three integrated service modules: Nachfolgeregelung (succession planning), Unternehmensverkauf (business sale), and Unternehmensbewertung (company valuation), supplemented by a free Unternehmenswertrechner (business value calculator) tool. The firm provides holistic advisory from initial analysis through transaction closing, leveraging an investor network of 500+ potential acquirers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AMBULANT TAS: A sister company of Nachfolge360 with focus on healthcare sector, providing buy-side advisory for Private Equity and other financial investors in M&A transactions.

Products and services

• Nachfolgeregelung (Succession Planning) Advisory service for owner-managed Mittelstand companies to identify and arrange appropriate successors (internal or external) for the transfer of ownership and management. Includes structuring legal succession solutions, evaluating family-internal versus external succession options, and supporting the owner through the emotional and technical dimensions of letting go of the business.
• Unternehmensverkauf (Business Sale) Full-service M&A advisory for the sale of owner-managed companies, including development of the optimal sales process strategy, identification of national and international buyers from the firm's 500+ investor network, preparation of Information Memoranda, management of competitive bidding processes, due diligence coordination, and support from initiation through closing.
• Unternehmensbewertung (Company Valuation) Professional analysis of company fundamentals, identification of one-time value effects, EBITDA normalization, and synthesis of findings into a comprehensive valuation assessment as a key decision-making foundation for business sales. Offered as a free non-binding indicative valuation as a pre-mandate lead-generation tool, with full formal valuations delivered within paid mandates.
• Unternehmenswertrechner (Business Value Calculator) Free online calculator tool on the Nachfolge360 website that allows prospective clients to estimate their company's value before engaging the firm. Functions as a top-of-funnel lead-generation tool.

Quantifiable outcome

• 21+ successful transactions completed since founding (April 2021), with >EUR 250M in aggregate transaction volume
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers15 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.

• Bundesverband Mergers & Acquisitions e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2024Nachfolge360 became an official member of the German M&A industry association in March 2024. Membership is alongside Roland Berger and MHP (Porsche Consulting). All members commit to a comprehensive code of conduct ('Ehrbarer Kaufmann' ethics code), including highest integrity toward clients, binding commitments to all process participants, disclosure of conflicts of interest, fairness, and confidentiality. The association facilitates knowledge exchange with university chairs and research institutions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• M&A International: Global alliance of independent M&A advisors serving mid-market and SME clients across many jurisdictions including Germany. Comparable on customer segment and deal profile, with cross-border reach Nachfolge360 lacks.

Direct peers

• Clairfield International: International mid-market M&A advisor with a sizeable German Mittelstand practice (including ConAlliance in Germany). Closely comparable to Nachfolge360 on deal size range, sector breadth, and Mittelstand succession focus.
• Proventis Partners: Independent M&A advisory firm headquartered in Hamburg/Munich focused on mid-market deals in the German-speaking Mittelstand. Direct competitor on geography (Hamburg presence), segment (Mittelstand succession), and deal size band.
• Network Corporate Finance: Independent Hamburg-based M&A advisory firm serving German Mittelstand clients on succession and corporate finance mandates. Direct competitor with overlapping geography and customer base.
• FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH: Munich-based independent M&A advisory focused on the German Mittelstand, providing sell-side and buy-side advisory across mid-market transactions. Highly comparable to Nachfolge360 in target customer, deal size, and relationship-driven execution model.

Broad incumbents

• Oaklins: International mid-market M&A advisor with dedicated German coverage, advising Mittelstand companies on succession, divestments and growth transactions. Comparable in target customer (German SME owner-managers) but materially larger and more international.
• IMAP: Global mid-market M&A advisory with a strong German Mittelstand practice, serving SME owners on succession and corporate finance mandates. Comparable to Nachfolge360 on client segment and deal profile but with substantially broader geographic and resource footprint.
• RSM Ebner Stolz: German mid-market advisory and audit firm offering M&A and corporate finance services to Mittelstand clients. Comparable to Nachfolge360 on target customer and deal size but part of a much larger multi-service platform.
• Livingstone Partners: Global mid-market M&A advisor with established German coverage advising Mittelstand and mid-cap companies on succession, sell-side and buy-side mandates. Comparable customer segment with deeper international reach.

Regional players

• Luther Corporate Finance: M&A advisory arm of Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft, focused on German Mittelstand transactions. Comparable in target customer and deal size, with the additional advantage of integrated legal services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nachfolge360

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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