Close the succession gap: Acquire a single, healthy Mittelstand business in Germany or across the broader DACH region
Long‑term stewardship: Operate and develop the company for the long run; not a quick flip
Search Success Factors
Operator‑led succession partner: One company, one full‑time CEO, local and long‑term – continuity before integration or cost cutting
Alignment by design: Simple capital structure and governance that rewards durable value creation
Sustainable Succession: Focus on preserving the life's work and sustainable company and employee management
Local sourcing: Focus on Germany and the broader DACH region with confidential bilateral processes and direct owner dialogues
Experienced backers: A circle of investors and former operators coaching Jakob and strengthening governance
Jakob Gebendorfer
Professional experience: Management consultant (strategy, go‑to‑market) and leadership advisory (Financial Services)
Education: MBA and Master in Management (Finance) from IESE Business School; B.Sc. in Management & Technology (major in Computer Engineering) from Technical University of Munich
