pala Corporate Finance | Experten für M&A & Finanzierungslösungen

Dynamic, innovative, and with entrepreneurial passion

We support growth-oriented companies in complex transactions and in all phases of capital raising. Whether it's a company sale, company acquisition, venture capital financing, or individual financing solutions, we create real added value, unlock potential, and exceed your expectations with decades of investment banking experience and measurable results.

company sale

Our goal is to place your life's work in trustworthy hands – with the utmost discretion and reliability. We support you in determining the true value of your company and successfully realizing it – with discretion, structure, and a clear understanding of what you have built.

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Structuring and executing sales processes together with shareholders, management, and/or investors
Structured approach and negotiation with strategic buyers, family businesses, and financial investors.
Management buyouts and management buy-ins Sale of divisions or subsidiaries (carve-outs)
Development and implementation of succession solutions
Company valuation, marketing strategy, and negotiation

Coordination of due diligence and contract negotiations

Unternehmenskauf

We support you in identifying, evaluating, and implementing acquisitions to drive your growth in a targeted manner. Thanks to our experience, our network, and our data-based search, we ensure you have access to suitable target companies.

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Development and implementation of individual purchasing strategies
Identification and evaluation of target companies in Germany and abroad
Direct approach to entrepreneurs and confidential contact
Analysis of synergy potential and strategic fit
Structuring and supporting the entire acquisition process
Conducting market studies and competitive analyses
Support with negotiations, company valuation, and financing
Advising funds, family offices, and strategic buyers with a buy-and-build focus

venture capital

We connect start-ups with the right investors and procure the necessary capital to turn visions into reality. We provide comprehensive support throughout the financing process—from preparation to successful completion.

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Preparation of professional presentation and marketing documents for investors
Conducting readiness checks for structural and strategic preparation
Interim management for financial matters during growth and transition phases
Structuring and supporting financing rounds, growth financing, or exit processes such as sales or IPOs

financing

We structure tailor-made financing solutions for your company and provide access to suitable sources of capital. Whether you are looking to grow, acquire, restructure, or plan for succession, we guide you through all phases of raising capital with a clear focus on feasibility and efficiency.

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Structuring equity and debt capital solutions
Support with acquisition financing and expansion plans
Advice on recapitalization and succession planning
Preparation of independent company valuations and fairness opinions
Development of customized financing models for medium-sized companies
Coordination of investor discussions and banking processes through to completion
Access to a network of banks, debt funds, mezzanine lenders, and equity partners

Our M&A process

1. Preparation

We start with an intensive deep dive: in joint workshops, we analyze your business model, your competitive position, and the market potential. Based on your personal preferences, we develop a customized roadmap for the transaction process. We develop a compelling equity story, prepare all relevant documents in a structured manner, and set up a digital data room.

2. Buyer approach

We compile a long list of potential buyers—carefully filtered according to your specifications. We summarize the most important facts in a compact teaser, actively support the anonymous approach, and coordinate the distribution of the detailed information memo. Investors receive a clear overview of the process and submit initial indicative offers.

3. Due Diligence

As soon as interest becomes concrete, we organize the due diligence process. We accompany the review, conduct site visits, and moderate the dialogue between you and the potential buyers. We evaluate the offers together—with a view to valuation, strategic fit, and probability of closing.

4. Negotiation

We moderate the final phase with strategic sensitivity: from tactics and negotiation to the optimal structure of the transaction—in close coordination with your legal advisors.

5. Completion

Our goal is your successful signature. We coordinate the final steps, keep the process on track, and accompany you until the final closing. In doing so, we not only focus on maximizing the value of the company, but also on ensuring that the contract is clean and balanced—because economic success is not only reflected in the price, but also in the details.

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Successful preparation for the sale or financing of a company

Careful preparation is crucial for a successful sale or financing. These key points will help you lay the foundation for smooth processing and convincing negotiations.

1. Define goals

Clarify what you want to achieve with the sale—financially, strategically, and personally.

2. Check marketability

Assess whether the company is structurally, personnel-wise, and operationally prepared for a sale.

3. Prepare financial data

Provide complete and comprehensible financial documents, including business assessments, annual financial statements, and projected figures.

4. Review legal and tax structure

Work with experts to analyze risks and opportunities in corporate structure, contracts, and tax position.

5. Identify value drivers and risks

Identifying corporate strengths and potential for optimization as a basis for convincing positioning.

6. Prepare for leadership changes in management

Ensure the continuity of operational business through clear responsibilities and distribution of roles.

7. Prepare confidentiality and communication

Define who learns what and when—both internally and externally—and prepare all necessary documents, such as NDAs or teasers, professionally.

8. Obtain a company valuation

Have a well-founded assessment of the company's value carried out so that you can enter into discussions with realistic expectations.

9. Prepare sales documents

Create a professional information package including a company presentation, market analysis, and financial figures.

10. Select a consulting partner

Find an experienced M&A advisor who will guide you through the entire process in a structured, discreet, and targeted manner.

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