Buying a company.

Whether it concerns a buy-and-build strategy, a management buy-out, or a strategic acquisition, each type of transaction requires a tailored approach.

Buying a company.

Whether it concerns a buy-and-build strategy, a management buy-out, or a strategic acquisition, each type of transaction requires a tailored approach.

Growing responsibly,
step by step.

A successful acquisition begins with access to the right opportunities. Stepstone CF+ guides you through every stage of the process: from search strategy and target approach to final negotiations. ensuring transactions that deliver lasting value to your business.

Our acquisition approach.

Strategic acquisition plan

Any acquisition process should be built on a strategic plan that identifies growth opportunities and market gaps across sectors, geographies, and technologies, ensuring they align with your long-term goals.

Target companies

Using your selection criteria, we identify target companies to build a long list, scouting both national and international markets through specialised databases and our global 7/oceans team.

Approach phase

We collaborate with you to refine the long list into a focused shortlist, then discreetly approach shareholders. For international targets, we leverage our global 7oceans alliance.

Transaction support

Should discussions move toward acquisition, we act as your process manager, coordinating due diligence and providing financial modeling to ensure a fair valuation and successful closing.

❝A collaborative partner that takes full ownership of outcomes rather than just managing high-volume output❞

Our role during the M&A process.

You will have a single point of contact overseeing the entire process, ensuring all parties—including sellers, advisors, accountants, banks, and our 7oceans team—are perfectly aligned and coordinated on your behalf.

We streamline the entire process – from identification to closing – with structured, transparent communication and consistent documentation.