Built to be Europe's SME investment bank.
Succedo exists to bring professional, technology-enabled M&A to Europe's backbone – the small & mid-sized businesses that large banks ignore and marketplaces underserve.
Why Succedo exists
Europe is experiencing a succession wave. Thousands of business owners who built successful companies over decades are approaching retirement, seeking liquidity, or exploring strategic options. Yet the M&A infrastructure to serve them is fragmented and inadequate.
On one side, you have local brokers and advisors who lack the institutional processes, technology, and cross-border reach to maximize value. On the other, you have large investment banks that don't serve companies below €100M in revenue. The gap in between – where most European SMEs operate – is underserved.
We're building the investment bank that European SMEs deserve: institutional-grade execution, AI-native processes, and cross-border reach—all tailored for businesses in the €1-50M revenue range. We combine the discipline of traditional investment banking with the speed and efficiency of modern technology.
Our approach
We apply the same rigorous methodologies used by top-tier investment banks. Structured processes, comprehensive materials, and professional execution—no shortcuts, no compromises. Every transaction deserves institutional-grade treatment.
Technology accelerates our deal sourcing, buyer matching, and due diligence. AI doesn't replace judgment—it amplifies it, giving you faster insights, better buyer matches, and more efficient processes. We're built for the digital age.
We understand that selling a business is often the most important transaction in a founder's life. We work alongside trusted advisors—lawyers, accountants, local consultants—respecting relationships and ensuring aligned incentives.
European M&A is inherently cross-border. We understand the nuances of different markets, legal systems, and buyer preferences. Our processes are designed for international transactions from day one, not as an afterthought.
Our values
Confidentiality
We understand that M&A processes are sensitive. Confidentiality is not optional—it's fundamental. We protect your information, manage buyer interactions with discretion, and ensure your business operations remain unaffected.
Rigor
We hold ourselves to the highest standards. Every valuation, every material, every process is executed with precision and attention to detail. Rigor is what separates professional outcomes from amateur attempts.
Alignment
Our incentives are aligned with yours. We succeed when you succeed. We're transparent about our approach, our processes, and our expectations. No hidden agendas, no misaligned interests.
Candor
We tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. Honest assessments, realistic expectations, and direct communication. Candor builds trust and leads to better outcomes.
Team
Succedo is built by a team of experienced M&A professionals, technologists, and operators who understand both the art and science of investment banking. We combine deep industry expertise with modern technology to deliver outcomes that matter.
Our team includes former investment bankers, M&A advisors, and transaction professionals with decades of combined experience across European markets.
We're building the technology stack that makes M&A faster, smarter, and more efficient. Our engineering team brings expertise from leading tech companies and financial institutions.