What 7oceans does

7oceans is a Premium M&A Alliance structured as a Swiss Association (Verein), formally launched in 2025 and headquartered at Dufourstrasse 101, 8008 Zurich. It unites seven independent M&A advisory firms across Europe — Provantage Corporate Finance (UK), Ramus & Company (Switzerland), Nash Advisory (Italy), Adviso Partners (France), Taurus Advisory (Germany), CKS Finance (Ireland), and Stepstone Corporate Finance+ (Netherlands) — to deliver cross-border M&A and corporate transaction services for mid-market companies. The alliance cites a combined history of over 500 deals and more than €21 billion in deal value across its founding members, targeting transactions in the €10M to €200M range across nine sector verticals.

The alliance's service offering covers seven core lines: company disposals, company acquisitions, equity and debt fundraising, management buy-outs, management advisory roles, private equity advisory, and strategic and corporate advisory. Underlying the member-firm service delivery is a purpose-built advanced technology platform whose specific architecture or feature set is not publicly detailed, but which is described as supporting collaboration, knowledge sharing, and client outcome optimization across the alliance. There is no disclosed AI/ML capability, no patent portfolio, and no app or SDK offering; the platform appears to function as an operating layer rather than a productized technology.

The business model follows traditional professional services fee economics: transaction-specific, quote-based advisory fees (no public pricing) paid by business owners, entrepreneurs, senior managers, and investors. Each member firm retains its own revenue and ownership while collaborating under the 7oceans brand. Go-to-market is relationship-driven direct senior-advisor engagement, supplemented by an industry conference cadence (bi-annual global conferences in Zurich and Dublin), referral networks within and across member firms, and PR-driven deal announcements and award recognition. The alliance operates without a parent company, without funding rounds, and without consolidated revenue reporting, with member firms executing mandates directly under their own brands alongside the shared 7oceans branding.

Name

7oceans

Legal name

7oceans

Website

https://7oceans.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

7oceans is a Swiss Association launching in 2025 as a Premium M&A Alliance, uniting seven independent European M&A advisory firms to deliver cross-border mid-market transactions in the €10M–€200M range for business owners, entrepreneurs, and investors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

M&A Advisory Services

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Debt & Capital Advisory (Debt Raising, Refinancing, Private Credit) (BPAHAOAD), Equity Capital Advisory (Private Equity Placements, Growth Capital) (BPAHAOAE), Corporate Development & Strategic Partnerships Advisory (JVs, Alliances, Carve-outs) (BPAHAOAG)

Keywords

• Cross-border M&A advisory
• Merger and acquisition advisory
• Private equity advisory
• Management buy-out advisory
• Corporate transaction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Zurich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 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 Services: Professional advisory fees for company disposals, acquisitions, equity and debt fundraising, management buy-outs, management advisory roles, private equity advisory, and strategic and corporate advisory services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

7oceans is a Premium M&A Alliance uniting seven independent M&A advisory firms across Europe to deliver cross-border transaction and corporate advisory services. The alliance provides advisory on company disposals, acquisitions, equity and debt fundraising, management buy-outs, management advisory roles, private equity advisory, and strategic and corporate advisory, primarily for mid-market transactions in the €10M to €200M range. Services are delivered through member firms in the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, and Switzerland, supported by a purpose-built technology platform.

Product overview

7oceans is a Premium M&A Alliance providing professional advisory services for international mergers, acquisitions, and corporate transactions. The company operates as a network of independent M&A advisory firms across Europe, offering a unified suite of services focused on transactions in the €10M to €200M range. Their core service offering consists of Company Disposals, Company Acquisitions, Equity and Debt Fundraising, Management Buy Outs, Management Advisory Roles, Private Equity Advisory, and Strategic and Corporate Advisory. The services are delivered through member firms located in the UK, Switzerland, Italy, France, Germany, Ireland, and the Netherlands, supported by a purpose-built advanced technology platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Company Disposals Advisory services for business owners selling their companies, including valuation, positioning, buyer identification, and transaction execution. Targeted at business owners and entrepreneurs in the mid-market across Europe.
• Company Acquisitions Advisory services for acquiring companies, including target identification, due diligence support, and transaction structuring. Targeted at buyers, corporate acquirers, and management teams seeking growth through M&A.
• Equity and Debt Fundraising Capital raising services connecting businesses with equity investors and debt providers for growth or transaction financing. Targeted at business owners and management teams seeking capital.
• Management Buy Outs Advisory services facilitating management teams in acquiring the businesses they operate, including MBO structuring and financing arrangements. Targeted at management teams and corporate parent companies.
• Management Advisory Roles Ongoing strategic and financial advisory support for management teams during transactions and business development initiatives. Targeted at corporate management teams and boards.
• Private Equity Advisory Advisory services for private equity firms on portfolio company acquisitions, exits, and add-on transactions. Targeted at private equity firms and institutional investors.
• Strategic and Corporate Advisory Strategic consulting on corporate development, mergers, acquisitions, and business transformation initiatives. Targeted at corporate executives, boards, and business owners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500 deals completed with €21 billion total deal value
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Taurus Advisory (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember firm of the 7oceans M&A alliance, providing transaction advisory services in Germany with expertise across various sectors. Led by Dr. Klaus Schmitte and Volker Ruhl with over 60 transactions completed.
• Provantage Corporate Finance (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK member firm with offices in Nottingham, Birmingham, and London. Specializes in cross-border M&A transactions with track record of significant deals including Serif to Canva.
• Adviso Partners (France)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench member firm led by Bertrand Thimonier, providing M&A advisory services with multiple offices across France, specializing in SME and mid-cap transactions.
• Nash Advisory (Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian member firm founded by Giovanni Panigada, specializing in national and international M&A transactions with deep sector expertise.
• Stepstone Corporate Finance+ (Netherlands)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch member firm led by Jurgen van Dijk, providing strategic financial advice with expertise in MBO negotiations and valuations.
• Ramus & Company (Switzerland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss member firm led by Joerg Eichenberger, providing M&A and strategic advisory services with focus on mid-market transactions.
• CKS Finance (Ireland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIrish member firm founded by Conor Sheahan in 2009, providing equity raises and trade sales with focus on high-growth tech/SaaS and industrial companies.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DC Advisory: DC Advisory is a global investment banking advisor (part of Daiwa Securities) with deep mid-market M&A coverage across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. It competes for the same cross-border mid-market mandates as 7oceans' member firms.
• Harris Williams: Harris Williams is a global middle-market M&A advisor with sector-focused teams. Its deal sizes and cross-border orientation overlap directly with 7oceans' target segment.
• Lincoln International: Lincoln International is a global mid-market investment bank focused on M&A advisory, capital raising, and valuations. Its cross-border mid-market focus directly overlaps 7oceans' core service offering and target transaction range.
• Clearwater International: Clearwater International is a European-led mid-market M&A advisory firm with sector-specialist teams across multiple jurisdictions. It directly competes with 7oceans for cross-border mid-market deals in the UK and continental Europe.
• Global M&A Partners: Global M&A Partners is a worldwide alliance of independent middle-market M&A advisory firms. Its network-of-firms structure, mid-market focus, and cross-border deal sourcing are highly comparable to 7oceans' Premium M&A Alliance model.
• Oaklins: Oaklins is an international M&A advisory partnership uniting specialist firms across more than 45 countries, focused on mid-market transactions — directly comparable to 7oceans' alliance structure, deal size range, and cross-border founder-led model.
• Corporate Finance Associates (CFA): CFA is a global alliance of middle-market investment banking firms providing M&A advisory services. Its network-based delivery model and SME/mid-cap focus parallel 7oceans' alliance structure and target deal range.

Broad incumbents

• Houlihan Lokey: Houlihan Lokey is a large global investment bank with a strong M&A advisory practice including dedicated European mid-market coverage. It is comparable to 7oceans in M&A advisory focus but is a much larger, diversified incumbent.
• Rothschild & Co: Rothschild & Co's Global Advisory business provides M&A and strategic advisory across the mid- and large-cap spectrum globally. It competes for mid-market mandates similar to 7oceans while also serving a much broader client universe.
• Robert W. Baird: Baird's Global Investment Banking group provides M&A advisory with notable mid-market and cross-border activity, particularly in the UK. It is comparable in M&A focus and deal size range but operates as a single integrated firm rather than an alliance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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