Close the succession gap: Acquire a single, healthy Mittelstand business in the 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 long-term value creation
Sustainable Succession: Emphasis on preserving the Owner's life's work and a 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 long-term
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
