Erwin de Grave | M&A Investor & Business Mentor

The Process

Every engagement follows a proven methodology refined over 25 years.

1

Discovery

2

Analysis

3

Recommendations

4

Action Plan

Business Growth Diagnostic

“I know we can do better, but I cannot pinpoint where.”

A focused engagement to identify your highest-impact opportunities. I analyse your operations, financials, and market position to find the improvements that will make the biggest difference.

What You Get

  • Comprehensive diagnostic across 8 business dimensions
  • Identification of your top 3-5 improvement opportunities
  • Quantified potential impact for each opportunity
  • 90-day action plan with specific next steps
  • Follow-up session to review progress
Duration: 2-3 weeks Investment: From EUR 3,500

Business Value Assessment

“What is my business actually worth?”

A thorough assessment of your business value using multiple methodologies. You get not just a number, but a clear understanding of what drives your value and how to increase it.

What You Get

  • Valuation range using 3+ methodologies
  • 8-dimension business strength scorecard
  • Value driver analysis showing what matters most
  • Gap analysis vs. industry benchmarks
  • 12-month roadmap to increase value
  • Executive summary suitable for banks or investors
Duration: 3-4 weeks Investment: From EUR 5,500

Exit Strategy Session

“I want to sell in the next few years. Am I ready?”

A comprehensive assessment of your exit readiness. I look at your business through a buyer’s eyes to identify what will attract premium offers and what might derail a deal.

What You Get

  • Exit readiness assessment across 12 criteria
  • Realistic valuation expectations
  • Buyer profile analysis: who would buy and why
  • Deal-breaker identification and remediation plan
  • Fix-before-sell priority list
  • Optimal timing recommendations
  • Introduction to M&A process and next steps
Duration: 2-3 weeks Investment: From EUR 4,500

Ongoing Advisory

Some clients want continued support as they implement recommendations or prepare for exit. I offer retained advisory arrangements tailored to your needs, typically including:

  • Monthly strategy sessions
  • Ad-hoc advice and problem-solving
  • Progress tracking against goals
  • Access to my network of specialists

Investment: From EUR 1,500/month

Ready to Sell? Full M&A Support

When you are ready to go to market, Acquisition Deal Team provides full M&A advisory services: buyer identification, deal structuring, negotiation support, and transaction management.

Learn about Acquisition Deal Team

Not Sure Which Service Fits?

Take the free Business Strength Assessment. Your results will help clarify where to focus first.

Start the Assessment