Transactions

M&A Support for Exits, Acquisitions, and Strategic Growth

We support founders, scaleups, and investors through sell-side and buy-side M&A processes—from preparation and positioning to due diligence, negotiations, and closing.

More than 800 customers trust torq.partners

You're doing the right thing, but you don't have reliable figures.

No clear deal narrative

All financial expertise rests with one person. There is no deputy and no backup. The company has potential, but the strategic rationale, the financial case, and the buyer’s perspective have not yet been clearly defined.

Unadjusted Financial Data

KPIs, forecasts, revenue data, and historical financials are not yet structured enough to be reviewed by buyers or investors.

Limited Visibility to Buyers

You know of some potential buyers, but you're not sure whether the right strategic or financial acquirers are involved in the process.

Not Enough Competitive Pressure

Without a structured process, negotiations can quickly become one-sided—at the expense of leverage, speed, and flexibility.

Due Diligence Bottlenecks

Investor reporting in Excel does not match the BWA. Missing documents, unclear responsibilities, and slow Q&As delay the process and distract management from day-to-day operations.

Emotional Deal Dynamics

Selling, buying, or merging a company involves a great deal of pressure. We help founders and management teams stay focused on value, terms, and execution.

Here's how we support you

M&A Strategy & Preparation

  • Define Transaction Logic

  • Develop an equity story and a buyer narrative

  • Review Finances, KPIs, and the Business Plan

  • Identify Key Value Drivers and Risks

Approaching Buyers or Target Companies

  • Create long lists and short lists

  • Identify strategic and financial buyers or targets

  • Prepare outreach materials

  • Coordinate initial meetings and the process flow

Due Diligence & Process Management

  • Set up a complete virtual data room

  • Coordinate and prepare for Q&A sessions and expert discussions

  • Coordinate legal, tax, and financial advisors

  • Maintain momentum throughout the entire process

Valuation, Negotiation, and Closing

  • Support Valuation and Deal Structure

  • Prepare and Compare Quotes

  • Develop and Lead Negotiation Strategies

  • We will remain involved until the signing and closing

Experienced guidance, safely to the closing.

Our experts have guided startups and scaleups through hundreds of funding rounds, from pre-seed to Series B.

Mick van Rosmalen

Manager

Generalist

Former technology investor with a private equity background, focused on transaction advisory services for tech and growth companies.

Previous Roles & Projects:

  • Strategic Finance Project | Global CaaS Company | €50M+ ARR
  • Operational Finance Project (Billing & Subscription) | Hyper-Growth Legal AI
  • Financial Due Diligence | AgriTech Companies

Can post entries in: Exact Online, Yuki, Xero

Berkin Ersoy

Associate

Transactions

Corporate finance professional specializing in financial advisory, due diligence, and transaction support.

Previous Roles & Projects:

  • Fundraising Advisor | Hyper-growth AI company | 70 employees
  • Sell-Side M&A Advisor | B2B SaaS Company | €3 million in revenue
  • Strategic Finance Advisor | SaaS Company | €50M+ ARR

60

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Consultants

100

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Due Diligence Processes

60

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Fundraising & M&A Transactions

800

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Clients

A Structured M&A Process in 4 Steps

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Preparation

We clarify the transaction objective, review the financial case, and prepare all materials to ensure a credible process.

Buyer or Target Company Mapping

We identify the right buyers or targets, structure the approach, and support the initial discussions.

Due Diligence

We help manage the data room, coordinate Q&As, and keep all advisors on track so the process doesn't lose momentum.

Negotiation & Closing

We provide support with valuation, comparing offers, deal structuring, and negotiations all the way through to signing and closing.

The Ideal Starting Point: M&A Readiness Check

Not every company is immediately ready to launch an M&A process. Through a brief readiness assessment, we identify what’s already in place, what’s still missing, and how to prepare for a credible process.

What We Review

  • Financial Performance and KPI Quality
  • Forecast, Business Plan, and Value Drivers
  • Data Room Readiness
  • Buyer Segment and Positioning
  • Key Risks Prior to Due Diligence

What You'll Get

  • A Clear Picture of Willingness to Transact
  • Prioritized Preparation Roadmap
  • Key Gaps Before Go-to-Market
  • Practical Next Steps for the Sell Side or Buy Side

Are you considering an exit or an acquisition?

Let's discuss where you are in the process, what needs to be prepared, and how we can help you complete a successful transaction. We'll get back to you within 24 hours.

Discuss the transaction

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Bas Scheele

Managing Partner

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

When should we start preparing for an M&A process?
Do you support both sell-side and buy-side M&A?
What is the difference between M&A support and due diligence?
Can you help us before we're ready to sell?
Do you only work on tech deals?