Translink

What Translink does

Translink Corporate Finance Oy is a Helsinki-based, privately-held corporate finance advisory firm founded in 1972, operating as the Finnish entity of the global Translink International M&A advisory network. The firm specializes in mid-market cross-border M&A advisory, with sector depth in Software, IT Services, Business Services, Consumer & eCommerce, and Deeptech & Industrials. Its core service lines include sell-side and buy-side M&A advisory, IPO advisory (including as a Nasdaq First North Certified Advisor since 2007), equity and debt capital raisings, and valuation and fairness opinions.

The business operates on a professional services fee model, with advisory fees structured as engagement-based retainers plus success-based components tied to transaction completion. Translink generates deal flow through a sales-led, direct advisory model — senior M&A professionals engage clients through a structured process spanning target analysis, valuation, due diligence coordination, negotiation, and closing — rather than through digital self-service channels. Its distribution advantage rests on 36 offices across six continents covering 35+ countries, supported by 400+ M&A professionals globally who collectively closed 400+ transactions over the past three years and 100+ in the last twelve months.

The firm serves a horizontal mix of mid-market companies, private equity sponsors, corporate buyers, and business owners/entrepreneurs, with particular concentration in Nordic software and technology transactions. Named advisory engagements span deals such as the Visy-Sensebit cross-border merger, the Brady Corporation public takeover of Nordic ID, Tamtron's acquisition of HPP Bulk Technologies, and ongoing buy-side mandates for Smartvatten. There is no evidence of external PE/VC ownership; the Finnish entity is partner-managed, with key executives including Jari Lauriala (CEO, Partner), Tero Nummenpää (Chairman, Partner), Sami Miettinen (Partner), Ruben Moring (Chairman Translink International, Partner), and Juuso Marttinen (Partner).

Name

Translink

Legal name

Translink Corporate Finance Oy

Website

https://translinkcf.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Translink Corporate Finance Oy is a Helsinki-based, privately-held M&A advisory firm founded in 1972, specializing in mid-market cross-border transactions across Software, IT Services, Business Services, Consumer & eCommerce, and Deeptech & Industrials as part of a global network of 36 offices and 400+ professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

M&A Advisory

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

M&A Advisory (Buy-side/Sell-side) (BPAHADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cross-Border M&A Advisory (FSAEAGAH), Corporate Finance Advisory (Strategic Finance, Capital Structure & Recaps) (FSAEAGAE), Industry-Specialist / Sector-Focused M&A Advisory (FSAEAGAJ)

Keywords

• M&A advisory services
• Corporate finance advisory
• Sell-side advisory
• Buy-side advisory
• IPO advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Helsinki

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. M&A Advisory Fees: Translink generates revenue through professional fees for sell-side and buy-side M&A advisory services, IPO advisory, equity capital raising, debt advisory, and valuation/fairness opinion services. Fees are typically structured as success fees tied to transaction completion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Translink Corporate Finance Oy is a global mid-market M&A advisory firm that provides sell-side and buy-side M&A advisory, IPO advisory (as a Nasdaq First North Certified Advisor since 2007), equity capital raising, debt advisory, and valuation and fairness opinions. The firm specializes in cross-border transactions, leveraging a network of 400+ M&A professionals across 36 offices in 35+ countries with deep industry expertise in Software, IT Services, Business Services, Consumer & eCommerce, and Deeptech & Industrials sectors.

Product overview

Translink Corporate Finance is a world-leading mid-market M&A advisory firm offering a comprehensive suite of corporate finance services. The core offerings include Sell-side M&A Advisory, Buy-side M&A Advisory, and IPO Advisory Services, supported by specialized industry expertise in Software, IT Services, Business Services, Consumer & eCommerce, and Deeptech & Industrials sectors. Additional advisory services include Equity Capital Raisings, Debt Advisory, and Valuation and Fairness Opinions. The firm operates across 35+ countries with 400+ M&A professionals globally and has completed 400+ transactions over the past 3 years. The company was founded in 1972.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sell-side M&A Advisory Advisory services helping business owners and shareholders achieve optimal value through carefully planned exits, managing every step from valuation and preparation to negotiation and closing. Targeted at mid-market companies and founders seeking liquidity events.
• Buy-side M&A Advisory
• IPO Advisory Services End-to-end support for companies through the First North listing process, covering IPO readiness, prospectus preparation, investor targeting, bookbuilding, pricing, and post-listing support. Translink is a Nasdaq Certified Advisor since 2007.
• Equity Capital Raisings Sourcing capital from investors, venture capital, private equity, and capital markets to help businesses access the right funding for strategic goals.
• Debt Advisory Tailored debt solutions to optimize capital structures, enhance cash flow, and support long-term financial stability.
• Valuation and Fairness Opinions Independent valuations and fairness opinions to assist boards in fulfilling fiduciary responsibilities and ensuring transparency in corporate transactions.
• Software Sector Advisory M&A advisory specialized for Nordic software companies with extensive experience in SaaS and proprietary SaaS index and quarterly industry reports.
• Deeptech & Industrials Advisory M&A advisory combining strategic advisory with capital markets expertise for deep tech and industrial sectors, including execution of M&A transactions and First North IPOs.
• Consumer & eCommerce Advisory Transaction advisory across the consumer and e-commerce sector with deep understanding of KPIs including customer acquisition, retention metrics, unit economics, and scalable growth models.
• Business Services Advisory Advisory for business services sector covering engineering, consulting, education, financial services, professional services, facilities management, human capital management, and infrastructure.

Quantifiable outcome

• 400+ transactions closed over last 3 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 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

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• PikkuyrittäjätminorOthers · 26 November 2021Translink supports Pikkuyrittäjät (Little Entrepreneurs), a free entrepreneurship education program for elementary school students. Translink ordered 500 copies of 'Pienestä ponnistaneet' books for Finnish elementary schools.
• Nasdaq First NorthcoreOthersTranslink is a Nasdaq First North Certified Advisor (since 2007), providing ongoing advisory support to listed companies including guidance on investor relations, ongoing disclosure obligations, and maintaining active engagement with capital markets.
• DLA PiperminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDLA Piper collaborated with Translink on the Global M&A Intelligence Report, providing insights on transaction structures and market trends based on analysis of approximately 2,000 transactions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Oaklins Nordic: Oaklins operates a similarly structured global mid-market M&A partnership network with strong Nordic sector coverage, directly comparable to Translink's international partnership model and its mid-market sell-side focus.
• Arma Partners: Arma Partners is a tech and software-focused mid-market M&A advisor with European coverage, overlapping Translink in deal size range, sector specialisation, and client profile of growth-stage software companies.
• Drake Star Partners: Drake Star is a tech-specialist mid-market M&A advisor with European offices that competes head-to-head with Translink's Software and IT Services verticals on SaaS and digital platform sell-side mandates.
• Carnegie Investment Bank: Carnegie is a Nordic-headquartered investment bank with a sizeable mid-market M&A and equity capital markets practice, making it a primary direct competitor for Translink in Finland, Sweden, and the wider Nordic mid-cap sell-side and IPO advisory market.
• Clipperton: Clipperton is a European tech-focused M&A advisory firm with cross-border execution capability, very directly comparable to Translink in serving mid-market SaaS and digital business buyers and sellers in the Nordics and broader Europe.
• GP Bullhound: GP Bullhound is a global tech and software-focused M&A advisor with a strong European presence, directly comparable to Translink in sector-led mid-market sell-side advisory and cross-border execution for SaaS and digital businesses.
• Clearwater International: Clearwater International is a global mid-market M&A advisory firm with deep Nordic and European coverage and a sector-specialist model that closely mirrors Translink's sell-side and buy-side advisory practice. Both firms compete for the same cross-border mid-cap deal flow from PE sellers and strategic buyers.
• Alantra Nordic: Alantra runs an established mid-market M&A franchise with Nordic offices and sector-focused teams covering software, IT services, and consumer — directly competitive with Translink's verticalised mid-market advisory offering across the Nordics.
• Hampleton Partners: Hampleton Partners is a tech-sector M&A advisory firm active across Europe, competing with Translink's Software and IT Services verticals on SaaS and digital service provider sell-side mandates.

Broad incumbents

• Rothschild & Co (Nordic M&A): Rothschild is a long-established global advisory firm with a strong Nordic mid-market M&A franchise; while broader in scope, it competes with Translink on cross-border mid-cap sell-side mandates in technology and industrials.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/translinkcf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/translink-corporate-finance

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 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 →

Frequently asked questions about Translink