Investment in a Management Consulting Firm: Seeking a Partner with a Focus on Strategy & Operations

We are seeking an operational co-partner (m/f/d) for a growth-oriented company who will take on responsibility, roll up their sleeves, and actively drive the company’s further development. We are looking for an entrepreneurial individual with a keen eye for sales, processes, leadership, and sustainable growth. The role is clearly operational: this is not a silent partnership, but rather active co-ownership with responsibility for day-to-day operations and strategic development. Responsibilities include the operational management of the company, expanding sales, customer relationships, and market activities; optimizing structures and processes; leading and developing employees; and identifying and implementing opportunities for growth and profitability. We are looking for an entrepreneurial mindset, a hands-on approach, and experience in sales, business development, leadership, or building a company. Also important are clear communication, commitment, the ability to get things done, pragmatism, and a passion for driving things forward. We offer a stake in a company with growth prospects, genuine creative freedom, short decision-making paths, and collaborative partnerships on an equal footing. We are not looking for someone with a fancy title, but rather a co-entrepreneur who makes an impact, seeks responsibility, and turns potential into results.

For sale: 49.9% or 100% of a growing recruitment firm specializing in Tax, Audit, Financial Services, IT, Industry, and E-Commerce. The company was founded in 2024 and already boasts strong client relationships, 25,000 candidates in its ATS, recurring engagements, and framework agreements with mid-market companies and enterprise accounts. Particularly attractive: 50.1% will remain with a very well-connected entrepreneur who owns several existing companies, has direct access to relevant decision-makers, and generates leads on an ongoing basis. This means there is already an active infrastructure in place for sustainable growth and cross-selling potential. • Revenue in 2025: approx. EUR 500,000 • 3 employees • Fully digitized infrastructure • Low fixed-cost structure • Recurring revenue • Focus: Germany & Austria • High scalability • Holding structure The company focuses on specialized search mandates in markets with significant skilled labor shortages and operates both on a success-based fee structure and through exclusive retained search mandates This model is particularly well-suited for: • Top billers or experienced recruitment consultants • Branch managers or team leaders • Entrepreneurs with a background in recruiting or sales • Smaller boutique firms with growth ambitions • Investors interested in a scalable service model We are seeking an entrepreneurial successor to take over the shares, including management responsibilities.

The company successfully collaborates with executives and management teams at German medium-sized businesses as well as large organizations. Clients receive support through high-quality training programs, presentations, and workshops, as well as through individual coaching sessions. The company stands out for its top-tier training programs and outstanding quality in leadership and personal development. This has resulted in a brand with high name recognition that has built a strong reputation and, among other things, derives business value from it. Backed by a fully developed system of proven concepts and programs, the business model is already established and ready for immediate implementation. The concept remains saleable or licensable to tap into new revenue streams in the future. For a committed successor, this coaching agency offers unique market potential. The excellent reputation built over several decades, along with the constant expansion of the network, form a solid foundation for continuous growth and expansion of coaching services. The steadily rising demand for qualified executives ensures both the profitability and the continued existence of the business model. In addition, the potential for additional revenue through the rental of the premises offers another unique advantage.

Our client is a marketing consulting firm with a nationwide presence in Germany, focusing on the sustainable and social housing sector. Other areas of expertise include the introduction and implementation of sustainability reporting in accordance with the EU CSR Directive, conducting double materiality analyses, developing sustainability strategies, and employer branding. The company enjoys an excellent reputation with high referral rates and possesses expert knowledge developed over many years in all areas of consulting, as well as comprehensive industry expertise in both the public-interest and private housing sectors. As part of preparations for a structured succession plan, the company is seeking a partner who will play an active role in supporting its future development and growth. The company’s services are comprehensive and holistic: Clients receive long-term support ranging from consulting and the development of concepts and ideas, through the design and implementation of change processes, to the execution of creative communication strategies. The company’s core competencies include: analyzing the current situation and its evolution, advising on, supporting, and implementing change processes within the organization, as well as subsequent brand and target audience communication across all relevant communication channels—both online and offline.

The company has been successfully positioned in the market for over two decades and is one of the leading independent specialists in IT sourcing, cloud transformation, and IT benchmarking in the DACH region. It supports internationally active corporations and large mid-market companies in the planning, tendering, and implementation of complex IT transformation projects—ranging from traditional outsourcing initiatives to modern cloud and business transformation programs. Thanks to its independent market position, in-depth methodological expertise, and a broad network at the decision-maker level, the company possesses a strong unique selling proposition. In addition to its consulting expertise, it offers proprietary analysis tools, benchmark databases, and licensed methodologies that foster long-term customer loyalty and enable scalable revenue. Below, we present the company’s key metrics: Growth opportunities through cloud transformation, AI integration, and digital operating models Employees: 10–20 Long-standing client relationships with DAX-listed corporations and international blue-chip clients Location: D-A-CH The company offers significant growth potential—particularly through the expansion of its service portfolio, strategic partnerships, and the expansion of its international presence.