Corpance

What Corpance does

Corpance is a Dutch corporate finance advisory firm operating as a wholly-owned division of ESJ Holding BV c.s., an accounting and tax advisory group headquartered in Etten-Leur with offices in Oosterhout and Breda, Netherlands. The firm delivers end-to-end M&A and corporate finance advisory services to Dutch entrepreneurs, SMEs, and family businesses, structured around six integrated service modules: Preparation for Sale, Valuation, Sale Guidance, Acquisition Guidance, Due Diligence Investigation, and Financing. All valuations are performed by Register Valuators (RV) affiliated with the Netherlands Institute for Register Valuators (NiRV), and the firm maintains an aviation 'copilot' brand metaphor in which the client remains the 'pilot' and Corpance provides process supervision and task execution. Distribution is exclusively direct advisory engagement beginning with a no-obligation introductory meeting, supported by ESJ referrals, a knowledge blog, LinkedIn presence, email newsletter, and downloadable advice guides. The firm also draws on international reach via its Allinial Global affiliation.

The business is a small boutique: approximately six team members comprising four senior corporate finance advisers (Ralf van Roosmalen, Liane Okhuijsen, Ivo Laurijssens, Ton Kuipers) and one to two junior advisers (Marijn Naalden, Teun Roosen), with individual advisors assigned by service specialism. The senior team combines decades of corporate finance experience, Big 4 credentials (notably Grant Thornton for Okhuijsen and audit practice for Laurijssens), and Dutch academic backgrounds (Erasmus University Rotterdam, Tilburg University, Nyenrode, AVANS). Revenue is generated through bespoke professional services fees determined by engagement scope, complexity, and advisor seniority, with no publicly disclosed pricing and no standardized rate cards.

Corpance has no proprietary technology products or platforms; the technology stack consists of standard online data rooms for due diligence and conventional office/financial analysis software. Two of the homepage testimonials appear to be placeholder or lorem ipsum text rather than genuine customer endorsements, and the '500+' customer outcome metric on the About Us page uses placeholder numeric fields that may not reflect verified figures. The firm holds no patents, has made no acquisitions, has not raised external funding, and is not publicly listed. Currently active job vacancies for Corporate Finance Adviser and Junior Corporate Finance Adviser roles signal ongoing headcount expansion.

Name

Corpance

Legal name

Corpance (onderdeel van ESJ Holding BV c.s.)

Website

https://corpance.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Corpance is a Dutch corporate finance advisory boutique, part of ESJ accountants and tax advisers, providing M&A, valuation, due diligence, and financing services to Dutch entrepreneurs, SMEs, and family business owners. The firm operates with approximately six advisors from Oosterhout, Netherlands, under the NiRV Registered Valuator credentialing framework.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Finance Advisory (M&A Advisory Services)

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Strategy & Corporate Development Consulting (BPAHACAA), Corporate Strategy Advisory (BPAHADAA)

Keywords

• Corporate finance advisory
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Business valuation services
• Due diligence investigation
• Acquisition financing advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Oosterhout

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Finance Advisory Fees: Corpance generates revenue through professional services fees for corporate finance advisory. Services include preparation for sale, business valuation, sale guidance, acquisition guidance, due diligence, and financing. Revenue is earned through project-based engagements, with fees determined by scope, complexity, and seniority of advisors involved. As a boutique advisory within ESJ, engagement is tailored and quote-based.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Corpance is a Dutch corporate finance advisory firm that guides entrepreneurs and SMEs through the full M&A transaction lifecycle. The firm offers six integrated services: preparation for sale, business valuation by NiRV-registered valuators, sale guidance, acquisition guidance, due diligence investigation, and acquisition financing advisory. Engagements are bespoke and project-based, with senior advisors assigned per service area, operating from Oosterhout in the Netherlands.

Product overview

Corpance is a corporate finance advisory firm offering professional services as a 'copilot' for entrepreneurs buying or selling businesses. The core offering consists of six integrated service modules: Preparation for Sale, Valuation (performed by Register Valuators), Sale Guidance, Acquisition Guidance, Due Diligence Investigation, and Financing. These services are delivered by a team of valuation experts, accountants, and consultants affiliated with ESJ accountants and tax advisers. Corpance is part of the Allinial Global international network through its parent company ESJ.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered secondary and core.

• Allinial GlobalsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorpance is affiliated with Allinial Global through its parent company ESJ. Allinial Global is an international association of independent accounting and tax advisory firms that share knowledge and experience globally. The partnership enables Corpance to support clients with international transaction needs and access an international network of professional advisors.
• Nederlands Instituut voor Register Valuators (NiRV)coreOthersAll valuations performed by Corpance are conducted by Register Valuators (RV) affiliated with the NiRV. NiRV is the professional association for business valuation specialists in the Netherlands. This affiliation provides credibility and professional standards oversight.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Oaklins: Global M&A advisory with a strong Dutch presence serving mid-market and SME clients. Highly comparable in product (M&A, valuation, financing) and customer segment, with a similar boutique relationship-driven delivery model.
• IMAP: International M&A advisory organization with member firms in the Netherlands serving mid-market clients. Comparable in target customer, M&A service offering and cross-border capability, and operates a similar advisor-led engagement model.
• Rembrandt Mergers & Acquisitions: Dutch boutique M&A advisory firm focused on SME transactions in the Netherlands. Closely comparable in size, geography, customer segment (Dutch SME owners) and service scope (sales, acquisitions, valuations).
• Marktlink: Dutch-headquartered M&A advisory firm focused on SME and mid-market transactions in the Netherlands and broader DACH/Benelux region. Directly comparable in target customer (Dutch SME owners), service mix (sell-side, buy-side, financing, due diligence) and boutique delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Mazars Netherlands: International accounting and advisory network with a Dutch corporate finance practice providing M&A, due diligence and valuation services. Competes for the same Dutch SME/mid-market M&A mandates as Corpance, but as a much larger full-service firm.
• BDO Netherlands: Large Dutch accounting and advisory firm with a corporate finance practice covering M&A, valuations and due diligence for SMEs and mid-market clients. Serves an overlapping customer base with a much wider service catalogue than Corpance.
• Grant Thornton Netherlands: Mid-tier accounting and advisory network with a Dutch corporate finance practice. Overlaps with Corpance in valuation, due diligence and M&A advisory, but operates as a much larger full-service firm rather than a focused M&A boutique.
• Baker Tilly Netherlands: Dutch member of the Baker Tilly international advisory network, offering corporate finance, M&A, valuation and due diligence services to mid-market and SME clients. Comparable service set with a broader portfolio and larger headcount than Corpance.

Emerging players

• Overmorgen Advies: Dutch advisory firm providing M&A and corporate finance services to SME clients. Comparable in niche focus and target market, with a similar boutique delivery model, though a smaller and more regionally focused player than Corpance.
• HLB Den Hartog: Dutch member of the HLB international advisory network offering corporate finance, M&A and valuation services to mid-market and SME clients. Comparable in service offering and customer base, with a regional focus and mid-sized team.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/corpance

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 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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