Wrocław, ul. Pl. Solidarnościi 1/3/5
London, 3rd floor, 86-90 Paul street
Hattorf, Luisenstr. 7, 37197 Hattorf
Hongkong, 99 Queen's Road Cen.
Completed transactions
We focus on the full M&A process. All the projects we started found a new buyer or an investor. Check our customer success stories.
The process was challenging due to the involvement of financial investors in 4Swiss, in addition to our team. The primary challenge was to align the interests of all three parties. We were aware that an earn-out would be necessary, and that we would need to remain involved in the project.
The discussions were difficult, and in hindsight, it was highly beneficial to have Venturepackt acting as an intermediary. They facilitated the communication of interests between both parties and managed the process and emotions, which were crucial for the established model.
Consequently, after the transaction, we merged into a single entity that will operate under a new model for the foreseeable future. All parties agree that the transaction was a success.
Eliza i Marcin Pawełczyk
Founders of 4swiss.pl
The decision to sell our online store was challenging, but with the support of Venturepackt, the entire process proceeded exceptionally smoothly.
The team meticulously managed every detail, from valuation and investor search to the finalisation of the transaction. They ensured that the sale was conducted swiftly and efficiently.
We are highly impressed with their professionalism and wholeheartedly recommend Venturepackt’s services to anyone considering the sale of their e-business.
Founders of Triny.pl
Services offered
The Venturepackt team combines business and financial expertise with 20 years of experience in e-commerce and SaaS development. This enables us to effectively audit, value, present, and ultimately facilitate the purchase or sale of e-businesses.
We advise on e-business acquisitions, assessing risks, developing merger models, searching for businesses, negotiating, and ensuring an efficient process.
We assist in accurately valuing your business, identifying potential buyers, and reaching them effectively. Additionally, we negotiate and establish a connection model.
In practice, we evaluated eight company valuation methods. For each transaction process, we individually select 2-3 methods based on the specific intentions of the parties involved.
We help you understand your business's current state and assess its readiness for a transaction. We identify risks and assist in preparing for the merger.
Venturepackt partners
They participated in our transactions
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Venturepackt in numbers
4 countries
offices and team in the UK, Germany, Poland and China.
100%
closings. We completed all the cooperation we started with success.
~ 8
mergers and acquisitions processes carried out annually in the E-commerce & SaaS segment
1-15
million euros. The most common value of transactions in which we participate.
About Venturepackt
We are advisors specialising in M&A processes for e-commerce and SaaS companies with transaction values up to €10 million. In this niche market, there is a notable lack of publicly available knowledge, benchmarks, and best practices. Through our experience with specific transactions, we have developed a unique approach to data analysis, valuation methods, merger models, and conducting M&A processes. Our clients highly value this specialised expertise.
During the M&A process, we act as a filter for emotions, providing a sense of calm, control, and most importantly, agency and effectiveness. We base our actions on facts and solid data, maintaining strong relationships with both parties to ensure a collaborative spirit post-merger.
M&A, E-commerce, SaaS knowledge base
CategoriesOperational Transactions in Europe and AsiaThe process of selling a business to an investor consists of several stages, the first of which is building a…
Read More+Frequently Asked Questions
It varies. We typically estimate up to 12 months for the process. Each transaction is unique; sometimes it’s beneficial to wait until the year ends to confirm results. Other times, it’s advantageous to wait until after a season when a strategic investor has capital surpluses and is preparing for the next year. There are also instances where the process can be completed in 2 months due to the need for quick recapitalization, although this requires certain compromises, assumptions, and alignment of intentions. On average, our M&A processes are completed within 5 months. Our shortest transaction took 2 months, while the longest took 8 months.
There are many valuation methods available. Initially, we send a brief to understand the overall picture of the business, which helps us decide which valuation method to focus on. For each transaction, we select a valuation that is appropriate and realistic for the business. Most often, we use the replacement value, DCF, post-merger synergy effect, EBITDA multiplier, and the comparative method.
In the next step, we send a set of several dozen in-depth questions. We need to understand the current state of the business, its diversification, competition, historical revenues, scaling potential, specific assets, sales structure, cost structure, and the potential buyer’s perspective on the defined assets.
Contrary to appearances, the answer is not straightforward, but generally, we would say “No.” You can sell part of the shares to a VC fund to gain capital for development or exit, possibly at cost, if your intention is a hard exit. The key factors include scale, market validation, potential buyers, and the value it will bring to them. Therefore, there is always a chance, but the shorter the operating time and the smaller the business, the lower the real chance for an effective exit. At Venturepackt, we focus on selling businesses with a minimum valuation of 0.5 million euros.
Yes, negotiation is a crucial aspect of the transaction. A key role of a transaction advisor is to manage emotions during negotiations. Our responsibility is to facilitate discussions on the merger model and terms in a manner that ensures both parties feel they have developed a strong model and are prepared for further cooperation during the post-merger integration (PMI) process.
Our target businesses are valued between EUR 0.5 million and EUR 10 million, which is the range we most frequently operate within. While we do handle smaller or larger transactions, these are carefully vetted and verified by us. We look for additional advantages or differentiators that directly impact the potential success of the transaction.
