What Consessor does

Consessor AG is a privately held strategic advisory consultancy headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, focused on cross-border market access, business development, and competitive intelligence between Asia (with particular depth in Vietnam) and Europe (specifically the German-speaking markets). The firm serves corporate boards, government institutions, and growth-stage companies in the energy, healthcare, and technology sectors, and also acts as a mentor and advisor for start-ups seeking international scaling. Its service portfolio spans Market Entry Advisory, Product Strategy Advisory, Media & Customers Advisory, a dedicated Health Hub for e-health technology companies, a Vietnam Advisory practice, and general start-up advisory through the company lifecycle up to exit.

The firm's core operating model is human-delivered professional services rather than a technology platform; there is no proprietary software product, API, or digital offering. Revenue is generated through quote-based consulting engagements, supervisory board memberships, and delegation programs such as the Executive Delegation Vietnam 2026. Distribution is sales-led and network-driven, anchored by Founder & CEO Dr. Philipp Rösler (former German Vice Chancellor, Federal Minister of Health and Economics, and World Economic Forum Managing Board member) and a small partner and advisor bench including Dr. Ulf Gartzke and Prof. Dr. Dr. Robert Gaudin. Total disclosed headcount is approximately five core professionals, making boutique execution the structural reality rather than a strategic choice.

Commercially, Consessor monetizes institutional access, particularly its Vietnam-DACH corridor, via named mandates with Vietjet, Bayer's Sustainability Council, VinaCapital Ventures' Advisory Board, and Loc Troi Group's Board of Directors, alongside governmental engagements such as the 2025 MOU with Da Nang City for the Da Nang International Finance Center. The firm explicitly states it does not engage in lobbying work. Revenue figures, funding history, and detailed ownership structure are not publicly disclosed; the company appears to be independently owned without venture capital or private equity backing.

Name

Consessor

Legal name

Consessor AG

Website

https://consessorag.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Consessor AG is a Zug-based strategic advisory consultancy delivering cross-border market access, business development, and competitive intelligence between Asia (especially Vietnam) and the German-speaking European markets for corporates, governments, and growth-stage companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Strategic Advisory Services

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211)

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), Sustainability & ESG Consulting (BPAHACAK)

Keywords

• Strategic advisory services
• Cross-border consulting
• Market entry advisory
• Vietnam business advisory
• Executive delegation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Zug

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Strategic Advisory Services: Consulting fees from strategic advisory mandates, supervisory board memberships, and mentorship programs for start-up companies seeking international scaling.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Consessor AG is a strategic advisory consultancy that provides cross-border market access, business development, and competitive intelligence services to companies operating between Asia and Europe, with a particular focus on Vietnam and German-speaking countries. The firm sells consulting mandates, supervisory board memberships, mentorship for start-ups, and specialized e-health venture advisory, all delivered as bespoke engagements rather than packaged products.

Product overview

Consessor AG is a strategic advisory consultancy that offers a portfolio of specialized advisory services rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include Market Entry Advisory, Product Strategy Advisory, and Media & Customers Advisory services, which work together to provide clients with actionable strategies, stakeholder management, and brand growth support. Specialized services include the Health Hub for e-health technology companies, Vietnam Advisory leveraging deep cross-border expertise, and Strategic Advisory for Start-ups guiding companies from founding through internationalization. The company does not offer a software platform or digital product, but rather delivers human expertise and advisory services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Market Entry Advisory

Named customers4 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

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bayer AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 September 2025Dr. Rösler serves as a member of Bayer's Sustainability Council, joining global leaders, scientists, and policymakers for high-level discussions on the future of sustainability. The Council addresses topics including innovation for farmers, food security, global health, climate resilience, and biodiversity strategies. Dr. Rösler contributes expertise on health and cross-sector collaboration.
• VietjetcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2025Dr. Philipp Rösler was appointed to Vietjet's Board of Directors for the 2022-2027 term in June 2025. The appointment strengthens Vietjet's international growth ambitions and board expertise. Dr. Rösler, a licensed pilot and aviation enthusiast, is expected to contribute to Vietjet's expansion strategy and serve as a growth bridge between Vietnam and the global economy.
• Da Nang City (Vietnam)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2025MOU signed between Consessor AG and Da Nang City on January 20, 2025, at G Squared International in Zurich. The partnership focuses on innovation, financial growth, and education, particularly for the Da Nang International Finance Center (IFC). Dr. Rösler and Mr. Le Trung Chinh, Chairman of Da Nang City, formalized the agreement to drive Swiss-Vietnamese cooperation in financial innovation, sustainable development, and international investment.
• VinaCapital VenturescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Rösler serves as Chairman of the International Advisory Board of VinaCapital Ventures, contributing to Vietnam's economic development and investment landscape. This role reflects his dedication to leveraging expertise and networks to support Vietnam's economic development and foster innovation.
• Loc Troi GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Rösler serves as a member of Loc Troi Group's Board of Directors, emphasizing his dedication to contributing to Vietnam's economy and the welfare of its people through agricultural sector involvement.
• Global NeighbourscoreOthersDr. Rösler serves as Secretary General of Global Neighbours, an organization focused on fostering international dialogue and collaboration. He represented Global Neighbours at the Asia New Vision Forum 2024 in Singapore, participating in panel discussions on economic challenges and policy innovations.
• G Squared InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for the MOU signing ceremony between Consessor AG and Da Nang City on January 20, 2025, in Zurich.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BowerGroupAsia: Asia-focused strategic advisory firm helping multinationals and governments navigate Southeast Asian markets. Directly comparable cross-border advisory niche with similar political-network GTM and Vietnam/regional coverage.
• EAC International Consulting: Boutique consultancy advising German and European companies on market entry and business development across Asia, with strong Vietnam practice. Directly comparable cross-border DACH-Asia advisory niche.
• Albright Stonebridge Group (Dentons Global Advisors): Geopolitical and cross-border commercial advisory firm built on former senior US government officials' networks. Highly comparable boutique advisory model leveraging political access to serve corporate strategy and market-entry mandates.
• Spitzberg Partners: Transatlantic corporate advisory firm co-founded by Consessor Partner Dr. Ulf Gartzke, focused on the technology sector with offices in NYC and Berlin. Closely comparable boutique political-network-driven advisory model targeting corporate boards and growth-stage companies.

Emerging players

• Henley & Partners: Advisory firm specializing in investment migration, residence, and citizenship-by-investment programs. Thematically comparable in leveraging cross-border advisory for wealthy clients and high-net-worth strategic mandates, with similar DACH-Asia client overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Hanover Communications Group: European-headquartered strategic communications and policy advisory firm. Comparable cross-border advisory combining policy, regulatory, and corporate communications support for senior decision-makers.
• FTI Consulting: Global business advisory firm providing strategic communications, corporate finance, and public affairs services. Comparable strategic advisory offering for cross-border mandates and crisis/issues advisory for senior executives.
• Teneo: Global advisory firm serving CEOs and senior executives with strategy, communications, and risk advisory. Comparable network-led model with high-profile political leadership, though operating at meaningfully larger scale.
• APCO Worldwide: Global advisory and advocacy firm combining strategic communications, government relations, and business consulting. Comparable cross-border advisory with political-network-driven mandate acquisition, particularly in Asia.
• Roland Berger: European-origin global strategy consulting firm with strong DACH presence. Comparable strategic advisory capability for German-speaking clients and European corporates, though at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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