Strategic exits, acquisitions and capital raising for SMEs I Stockalper M&A Advisory

About us

Who we are

Stockalper Partners have assembled a team of cross-sector M&A specialists at the service of European companies and entrepreneurs in a purely independent structure with leading capabilities in sustainability.

We believe that M&A activities will play a central role in the global transition to a green economy and we consider it Stockalper’s responsibility to actively contribute to this change.

As time is of the essence, M&A strategies can be the key factor for small and midsize companies to have more impact.

Hence, if you’re on a mission to make the world better and considering a strategic exit – we’re here to blaze your trail.
Our approach

Our objective is to give you the largest set of options for the future of your company, with minimal trade-offs. We orchestrate competitive international campaigns in order to close the gap between mission acceleration and shareholder value.

With our specific process, methods and tools, we’re a proven, dedicated, forward-thinking M&A firm that is fully equipped to be the best matchmaker for mission-driven SMEs with global potential.

If you‘re active in Carbon Footprinting, Life Cycle Analysis, Circularity, Planetary Boundaries, Transformative Consulting, Supply Chain Optimization, Environmental Engineering or Cleantech, the field of opportunity for a strategic partnership is extremely broad – and global scale is within reach. We’re here to make it happen.
Our vision

There’s no alternative to fundamental change. We are on the eve of the deepest and longest structural change that our economy has ever had to face. We’re looking at the mother of all industrial revolutions – for decades to come, if not centuries.

Supply chains are being redesigned and activities realigned. A lot of assets will be discarded, while others will be coveted. Environmental impact metrics will become a core KPI of M&A, driving strategy and equity value of corporations and SMEs alike.

We aim to be a driving force toward this paradigm shift. The time has come to rethink our dealmaking approaches. We call it «Impact M&A».

Services

We stand out by our ability to deploy international campaigns whenever we believe in the business case – irrespective of company’s size. To really make a difference, spirit is key. To us, this is about ambition, commitment and perseverance – in one word, passion!

Manuel Wildhaber, Partner

It’s time for your strategic Exit, and you seek a professional deal team to maximise your outcome
You wish to derisk by selling a minority stake of your firm

Our proposition

Selling a company is a critical and unique milestone for shareholders, management and employees.

We will support you in the project, start to finish – and we will deliver the competitive bidding scenario that will maximize transactional value and other variables (fit, culture, long term potential, employee perspectives, etc.). We achieve this with hard work, detailed preparation, relentless economic intelligence, authentic sales drive, international marketing skills and a solid negotiation framework.

Our campaigns seek to target national and international strategic acquirers, as well as to tap the substantial PE Buyout opportunity – with “buy-and-build strategies” in full swing, your company could be the missing part of a larger global consolidation drive.

Sell-Side services overview

Full sell-side processes for SMEs (to strategics & PE – national and international)
- Exit strategies and planning
- Company valuation (fundamentals and comparables)
- Strategic and financial advisory
- Impactful investment documents (Information Memorandum and Teaser)
- M&A targets intelligence
- Due Diligence Management
- Negotiations
Divestments (Spin-off/Split-off/Carve-outs)
Shareholding negotiations between partners

You seek specific acquisition opportunities and need a nimble partner to land and assess opportunities
You are a management team considering an MBO/MBI

Our proposition

In the current market, acquiring solid companies is a complex endeavor – as demand clearly exceeds supply. Therefore, approaching companies with a convincing project before their exit decision is key to success. For those who have identified the target already, a third-party advice on strategy, structuring, or any element of the investment decision is often needed or recommendable.

We support institutional investors and HNWI in these efforts.

Buy-Side services overview

M&A targets intelligence and approach
Acquisition project definition
Target valuation
Third-party opinion on opportunity (strategy, risks, price, structure, etc.)
Due Diligence Management
Negotiations
Co-Investment campaigns (see sell-side offering)

You are a maturing firm with substantial growth opportunities – and you now need to source a solid investment partner

Our proposition

Raising capital from Private Equity firms represents a huge opportunity for established company seeking investment partners to expand. Also, the importance of onboarding institutional PE at key stages of the life cycle is often overlooked, but we are convinced it helps creating a virtuous signaling cycle towards future exit, while bringing in specialized strategic expertise.

With approximately 1’300 Growth PE funds open to new investments in 2021, this universe offers exceptional potential to identify the right partner.

If your company is fit for Growth PE, we’ll support you in executing your targeted international Growth PE campaign, from start to finish.

PE services overview

Fit assessment – PE compatibility
Company valuation (fundamentals and comparables)
Strategic and financial advisory (growth plans, projections, etc.)
Impactful Investment documents (Information Memorandum and Teaser)
PE funds intelligence
Outreach campaigns
Due diligence management
Negotiations

You are a sustainability-related startup with global potential – and you now need to source sensible VC financing.

Our proposition

For a startup, raising capital early from recognized VC firms is often critical to survival as well as long-term success. The cap raise exercise is a (sometimes overlooked) core function of the modern startup CEO, along the motto of “always be raising”. It implies that growing startups need to be constantly positioned to access capital while expanding the business.

The global VC ecosystem is growing rapidly, and its tech bias and low leverage have proven quite crisis resistant. European valuations and deal sizes are increasing, and over 2’400 VC funds currently opened for investments in 2021 at the global level. Hence, this universe offers unmatched potential to identify the right partner.

If your company is fit for VC, we’ll coach you and support you in executing your targeted international VC campaign, from start to finish.

VC services overview

Fit assessment – VC compatibility
CEO VC Coaching
Strategic and financial advisory
Information Memorandum Production
VC intelligence
International VC funding campaigns
Ongoing Investors relations

Team

Samuel Norych

Analyst

Cristina Paduret

Associate

Claire Veuthey

Senior Sustainability Lead

Vincent Ducommun

Corporate Finance

Arnaud Siberchicot

Partner

Manuel Wildhaber

Partner

Experience

Business Manager at Super Capital, an early-stage VC Company.
CEO second at Wink, a fashion-tech startup.

Education

Master en finance d’entreprise, Triple Diplôme Européen, Emlyon Business School, LMU Munich et UniveaMaster in Corporate Finance, Triple European Diploma, Emlyon Business School, LMU Munich and Lancaster University. rsité de Lancaster.
Bachelor in Management, Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University

Samuel speaks French and English. He is passionate about entrepreneurship, extreme sports and boxing.

Connect on LinkedIn: Samuel Norych

Experience

Solid entrepreneurial track record in M&A and Private Equity Advisory
Corporate Valuation Specialist at Atriom SA
LBO & Project Finance Analyst at Caisse d’Epargne Paris (Groupe BPCE)
Credit Analyst at Société Générale Paris

Education

Certificate in Investment and Financial Markets, Geneva University
Masters Degree in Financial Engineering, IAE Gustave Eiffel, Paris
Bachelor in Business Administration, IAE Gustave Eiffel, Paris

Cristina fell in love with the region and left Paris to live between the lake and the Alps. A natural entrepreneur, she speaks fluent French, English, Russian and Romanian.

Connect on Linkedin: Cristina Paduret

Claire has over 15 years of experience in ESG analysis and investing

Experience

Principal and Founder, Rizoma Ventures Director of ESG & Impact, OpenInvest (acq by JPMorgan)
Head of ESG, Social Impact Investing, Wells Fargo Private Bank, & ESG Advisor, Wells Fargo Asset Management Head of Sales, Asia-Pacific,
Head of Sales, Asia-Pacific, Sustainalytics (acq by Morningstar) Team Lead, ESG Custom Research, Innovest Strategic Value Advisors (acq by RiskMetrics Group and MSCI) Strategic advisor to several early-stage startups

Education

MBA UC-Berkeley Haas Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting Credential, Value Reporting Foundation
MA Conflict, Security and Development, Kings College London MA in International Relations, the Graduate Institute in Geneva
Claire is fluent in English, French and Spanish. She lives with her husband and son in San Francisco, California.

Claire is fluent in English, French and Spanish. She lives with her husband and son in San Francisco, California.

Connect on LinkedIn: Claire Veuthey

Vincent has over 12 years of experience in audit and advisory

Experience

Senior Manager at Deloitte, Dublin
Senior Manager at Smith & Williamson, Dublin
Senior Manager and Auditor in Charge at Berney Associés, Geneva
Audit Manager at Deloitte SA, Geneva
Several experiences in the hospitality industry in parallel of his studies at Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL)

Education

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) (in progress)
Chartered accountant and Swiss Licenced audit expert
Bachelor in International Hospitality Management and Economy from l’Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL )

Vincent is fluent in English in French and has working knowledge of German. He lives between Dublin and Switzerland. On his free time, you’ll find him freeriding the Alps or surfing the Atlantic Coast.

Arnaud has 12 years of experience in corporate finance and investment banking

Experience

Director M&A at Edgar Brandt Advisory
Auditor at Deloitte Switzerland
Analyst at French IB Caisse des Dépôts
Solid entrepreneurial background as the founder of a luxury bag brand for bikes and co-founder of a brand of high-end fashion accessories

Education

French Chartered Accountant
Master degree in Finance from the EDHEC Business School in France

He lives between France and Switzerland and speaks French and English. Arnaud is married and has two daughters. He is a passionate freeskier.

Connect on LinkedIn: Arnaud Siberchicot

Manuel has over 15 years of experience in finance, investment and entrepreneurship

Experience

Senior Team Leader of the mid-market M&A team at Edgar Brandt Advisory
Fundamental Value Strategist at UBS
Managing Partner, Powersquare Pty Ltd, Renewable Energy Project Finance
Several entrepreneurial ventures as founder or co-founder across industries: UAV solutions, augmented reality, craft jewelry, and integrated security solutions

Education

Certificate in Negotiation, MIT
Postgraduate Certificate of Project Finance, Middlesex University
Masters in International Economics and Masters in International Relations, the Graduate Institute in Geneva

Manu is fluent in German and Spanish. He is married with 2 kids, and spends most of his free time freeskiing, mountain biking or spotting deers in the mountains.

Connect on LinkedIn: Manuel Wildhaber

M&A with an impact

About us

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Team

Samuel Norych

Cristina Paduret

Claire Veuthey

Vincent Ducommun

Arnaud Siberchicot

Manuel Wildhaber

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