International Mergers and Acquisitions Partnership

What International Mergers and Acquisitions Partnership does

International Mergers and Acquisitions Partnership (IMAP) is a global mid-market M&A and corporate finance advisory firm founded in 1973 and registered in Barcelona, Spain as "IMAP, Inc. Sucursal en España." The firm operates as a partnership of independent legal entities coordinated under a single brand across 40+ countries in Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, employing 300+ professionals worldwide. Its core service offering is organized into four integrated lines: sell-side M&A advisory, buy-side M&A advisory, debt advisory, and corporate finance advisory, with sector specialization across 15+ industry verticals including Healthcare, Industrials, Technology, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Real Estate, and Transport & Logistics.

IMAP's revenue model is professional services based, generating advisory fees structured as a combination of engagement retainers and success-based fees earned upon transaction closing. The firm serves three primary customer segments: mid-market business owners seeking exits or succession, mid-market companies pursuing strategic acquisitions, and private equity investors requiring advisory support for buyouts, add-ons, and exits. A secondary segment comprises companies seeking capital raising and refinancing. Distribution is direct via locally-embedded senior advisors in each country, with deal flow generated through referral networks, industry events, and content marketing (IMAP in Focus, sector coverage reports, mid-market M&A insights). The firm has been consistently ranked in the top 10 middle-market M&A advisories worldwide and has closed transactions across diverse sectors such as healthcare/real estate (GEVITA to Argentum/Aedifica), industrials (Pulverlacken to DOT), and energy transition (Bioerdgas Hallertau to VORN Bioenergy) during 2025-2026.

Name

International Mergers and Acquisitions Partnership

Legal name

IMAP, Inc. Sucursal en España

Website

https://imap.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

IMAP is a global mid-market M&A and corporate finance advisory network founded in 1973, operating across 40+ countries with 300+ professionals. It serves business owners, strategic acquirers, and private equity investors with sell-side, buy-side, debt, and corporate finance advisory services across 15+ industry verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

M&A Advisory

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities (523)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Capital Markets Advisory (IPO Readiness, SPAC, ECM/DCM Advisory) (BPAHAOAL), Fairness Opinions & Independent Financial Advice (BPAHAOAF)

Keywords

• Mergers and acquisitions advisory
• Corporate finance advisory
• Sell-side advisory
• Buy-side advisory
• Debt advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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: IMAP generates revenue through advisory fees for sell-side and buy-side M&A transactions, including deal structuring, valuation, due diligence support, and transaction closing. Revenue is typically earned as success fees upon deal completion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

IMAP is a global mid-market M&A and corporate finance advisory firm that provides sell-side advisory, buy-side advisory, debt advisory, and corporate finance advisory services. Operating as a partnership of independent advisory firms across 40+ countries, the firm combines global sector expertise with local market knowledge to guide business owners, companies, and private equity investors through the full transaction lifecycle. Revenue is generated through transaction-based advisory fees, typically structured as a retainer plus success fee on deal closing.

Product overview

IMAP is a mid-market M&A and Corporate Finance advisory firm operating as a single unified service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The company's core offering consists of four integrated service lines: Sell-Side M&A Services (guiding business owners through sales and divestitures), Buy-Side M&A Services (strategic acquisition advisory), Debt Advisory (capital raising and refinancing), and Corporate Finance Advisory (pre-sale preparation, post-merger integration, and strategic consulting). These services collectively cover the full transaction lifecycle from strategic planning through execution and integration, supported by deep sector expertise across 15 industries including Automotive, Healthcare, Technology, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Industrials, Real Estate, and Transport & Logistics. The firm operates globally with offices across Europe, Americas, Africa, Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and has been consistently ranked in the top 10 middle market M&A advisories worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sell-Side M&A Services
• Buy-Side M&A Services Strategic growth advisory focused on identifying and acquiring ideal target companies at optimal prices with seamless transitions, leveraging the global IMAP network for privileged access to sellers and industry specialists. Targeted at mid-market companies and PE investors pursuing strategic acquisitions.
• Debt Advisory Capital raising and refinancing advisory services that help clients navigate complex liquidity options through expert contacts and deep market knowledge, turning financing challenges into strategic success. Targeted at companies seeking capital, refinancings, or debt restructuring.
• Corporate Finance Advisory Comprehensive advisory services complementing M&A management, including pre-sale preparation, post-merger integration, strategy consulting, valuation, and restructuring for consistent growth. Targeted at mid-market companies and investors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Consistently ranked in top 10 middle market M&A advisories worldwide
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Indosuez Corporate AdvisorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndosuez Corporate Advisory operates as IMAP France, providing M&A advisory services with a team including Managing Partner Franck Silvent and Executive Director François-Régis Cottin. The partnership enables cross-border transactions in the French market and serves as co-advisor on significant deals such as the Nexteam Group capital restructuring.
• Degroof Petercam Investment BankingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDegroof Petercam Investment Banking (DPIB) operates as IMAP France, providing M&A advisory services with expertise in sectors including Environmental, Business Services, Transport & Logistics, and Real Estate. Advised on transactions including Balteau sale to Wanty and Promeo Group's acquisition of Accessite.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• M&A International (MAI): Worldwide partnership of mid-market M&A advisory firms operating in 40+ countries. Closely comparable to IMAP in structure, segment focus (mid-market), and global federation model.
• DC Advisory: Global investment banking advisory firm focused on mid-market M&A and debt advisory, with deep European and Asian coverage. Direct competitor in IMAP's core mid-market segment and across similar service lines.
• Lincoln International: Global mid-market M&A advisory firm focused on transactions up to multi-billion-dollar value. Direct competitor serving the same mid-market private equity and corporate clients as IMAP, with particularly strong overlap in Europe.
• Oakley Advisory (now part of DBO Partners): Independent mid-market M&A advisory firm operating in Europe and North America. Direct competitor in the same segment, with comparable mid-market private equity and corporate client base.
• Corporate Finance Associates (CFA): Global association of independent M&A advisory firms focused on middle-market transactions across multiple countries. Closely comparable network model and segment focus to IMAP.
• Clairfield International: Global partnership of independent M&A advisory firms serving mid-market clients across 20+ countries. Direct competitor to IMAP in the same mid-market, multi-jurisdictional advisory network model.

Broad incumbents

• Houlihan Lokey: Large, publicly listed global investment bank with a significant mid-market M&A franchise alongside restructuring and financial advisory. Competes with IMAP for mid-market mandates while serving a much broader client base across transaction sizes.
• Rothschild & Co: Global advisory house with strong mid-market M&A practice in Europe. Overlaps with IMAP's segment and geography, but offers broader wealth management and merchant banking services as part of a much larger platform.
• Lazard: Global financial advisory and asset management firm with a dedicated mid-market M&A practice. Competes with IMAP on European mid-market mandates while operating as a much larger, broader incumbent.

Emerging players

• Generational Group: US-focused M&A advisory firm serving lower mid-market and owner-led businesses. Comparable in segment (mid-market sell-side) though more geographically concentrated than IMAP's global network.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IMAP_global
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ organisations/IMAP

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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