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After the success of our last networking dinner in Berlin, TCG Corporate Finance was delighted to once again welcome 50 software and tech CEOs to an exclusive networking dinner in Munich, co-hosted with Verdane and CTG Consulting GmbH   TCG Corporate Finance, Verdane, and CTG Consulting GmbH took the opportunity to share insights about their companies and the impactful work they do. “The evening was not just about networking; it was about sparking innovation, fostering collaboration, and shaping the future of technology. We’re grateful for the enlightening conversations and the vibrant atmosphere that made this gathering so memorable” said Dr. Ashkan Kalantary.

The second TCG Tech CEO dinner is coming up shortly. Please reach out if you are interested in learning more.

Attention DACH software and tech CEOs! Join us for an exclusive networking dinner hosted by TCG Corporate Finance in collaboration with Verdane and CTG Consulting GmbH in Munich on July 17th. This is a unique opportunity to connect with hand-picked peers from leading growth companies in the Munich region and the TCG team. Secure your invitation by reaching out to Harald Mährle, Monika Nickl, or Dr. Ashkan Kalantary. Don’t miss this chance to expand your network and engage with fellow industry leaders.

🎉 Excited to announce another tech transaction advised by TCG Corporate Finance! AOE Group, a software and services provider and a portfolio company of Deutsche Beteiligungs AG, is expanding through the acquisition of specialized IT consultancies and service providers ENNOstudio, Finnoconsult, and ITM Research GmbH. The founders — Guillaume Vaslin (EnnoStudio), Chris Berger and Martin Schachinger (Finnoconsult), and Adnan Mumbasic (ITM) — have built successful companies recognized for their expertise and valued by their customers. This acquisition will accelerate AOE's mission to become a leader in digital transformation and enterprise software solutions. TCG acted as financial advisor to the buyers. Special thanks to our clients Ragnar Geerdts, Kevin Kunze, and Marisa M. from Deutsche Beteiligungs AG, and to the AOE management team led by Kian Gould, Felix Schupp, and Christian Steer. Congratulations to all parties involved. We are proud to have supported this exciting journey. #MergersAndAcquisitions #CorporateStrategy #SuccessStories

📢 Excited to announce another landmark tech services transaction advised by TCG Corporate Finance. mindcurv group was sold to Accenture. TCG acted as exclusive sell-side advisor. mindcurv is the leading German cloud-native DX, solution engineering and data platform specialist, with unique Indian and Spanish shoring capabilities. Congratulations to the mindcurv founders, GENUI, PRIMEPULSE, and the entire mindcurv team. You have built a fantastic firm. 🤝Special thanks to the founder team Amjad Liaquat, Nazareno Avila, Andre Henkel, Ulf Ackermann, Lennard Grewe, Dr. Marc Ehlbeck, Vincent de Jong, Markus Tillmann, to Oliver Serg, Alexander Meier, and Melanie Büsing from Genui and to Klaus Weinmann, Regina Weinmann, and Stefan Fritz from Primepulse for your trust in TCG. It was great working with you all. And congratulations to a fantastic outcome.   mindcurv and its team of over 700 experts are set to join Accenture Song's commerce practice. Congratulations to Wai Loong Chan, CFA, Priyank Anand, Roland Mayr, Christian Barth, Jose A. Goncalves, Markus Hoefinger, Patrick Vollmer, and Karin Libowitzky for winning this highly competitive process. Great work, Wai Loong, as always.   A big thank you to our legal advisor SNP, in particular Thomas Schmid and Dr. Philipp Schlawien, the Crowe Team, Andreas Hoffmann, Frank Huesges, Dr. Philipp Kruse, and Alexander Schneider, to my TCG deal team Maximilian Rieder, Arben Tahiri, Thorsten Grandt, Branko Grundland, Susanne Deichsel, Vincent Gisy, and to our TCG senior advisor Daniel Schwartmann – great job by all of you and great teamwork. #MergersAndAcquisitions #CorporateStrategy #SuccessStories

Last week TCG Corporate Finance GmbH had the pleasure of welcoming 60 software and tech CEOs to an exclusive networking dinner in Berlin, co-hosted with CTG Consulting GmbH and Verdane and featuring a keynote by Oliver Smith at Daedalus Futures, the agency helping businesses and organisations devise craft responsible AI strategies to help them thrive, on the ethics of AI. “Organizing a CEO dinner for software companies goes beyond mere intellectual assembly; it's a platform to spark innovation, nurture collaboration, and shape the trajectory of technological advancements. Appreciative of the enlightening conversations and the dynamic atmosphere that fueled this memorable evening!” said Dr. Ashkan Kalantary | Partner TCG. Many thanks to everyone who attended! #software #CEO #DACH #AI

📢 Excited to announce another tech transaction advised by TCG Corporate Finance. A co-founder has sold his shares in TOPTICA Photonics to a strategic investor. Congratulations to a great outcome! TCG acted as exclusive sell-side advisor. Under the ownership of our client, TOPTICA has grown to a global leader in Diode Lasers, Ultrafast Fiber Lasers, THz Systems and Frequency Combs for Biophotonics, Industrial Measurement, and Quantum Lasers. With annual revenues of ca. EUR 130m, TOPTICA is one of the global leaders in its space and a true German technology champion. 🤝 Special thanks to our client, who wishes to remain anonymous, for working with TCG and your trust in our firm. Also a big thank you to POELLATH & Partner, Dr. Michael Bruse and his team, the legal sell side advisors on this transaction, and to the TCG deal team. Great job, great teamwork. #MergersAndAcquisitions #CorporateStrategy #SuccessStories

📢 Excited to announce another landmark tech transaction advised by TCG Corporate Finance. AURELIUS Wachstumskapital sells IT services group connexta to PE investor Fremman Capital. TCG acted as exclusive sell-side advisor.   Under the ownership of AURELIUS, connexta became a leading German IT services powerhouse, growing from €13m revenues in 2019 to €120m in 2023 📈. This growth was driven by a first-class management team: Jens Stief, Christian Schaub, and Andreas Wagner. Thank you, working with you was fantastic.   🤝Special thanks to Donatus Albrecht, the amazing AURELIUS team Nico Vitense, Nils Haase, Jonas Anochin, Dr. Frank Hübner-von Wittich, and Katharina Schueler, and the IDKOM team, in particular Thomas Giehl, for your trust in TCG. Fantastic working with you all, as always.   connexta found a great new owner with Fremman Capital. Congratulations to Dr. Mirko Meyer-Schönherr, Maximilian Schürenkrämer, Maurice Moessner, and David von Waldenfels for winning this highly sought after asset. It was a pleasure working with you.   A big thank you to KPMG, Dr. Michael Kramer, Dr. Johann Wenzl, Ivo von Schaaffhausen, Christoph Schwaiger, Dr. Ghalib Minhas, Bastian Köster, Marcel Lenz, Valentin Schneider, to OMMAX, Dr. Stefan Sambol, Toni Stork, Max Kneissl, Katharina Machovsky, Ann-Kathrin Metzler, to the EHW team, Dr. Alexander Ego, Achim Spengler, Dr. Jan-Henning Wyen, to Hans-Jörg Wittmann from Kuzaj Wittmann & Partner, and to our TCG deal team, Thorsten Grandt, Maximilian Rieder, Trayana Nikolova, Marco Loff, and Vincent Gisy. Great job, great teamwork.   The TCG deal team was Harald Mährle, Thorsten Grandt, Maximilian Rieder, Trayana Nikolova, Marco Loff, and Vincent Gisy. #MergersAndAcquisitions #CorporateStrategy #SuccessStories

Hej from Stockholm! 🚀🇸🇪 TCG Corporate Finance is thrilled to anchor its roots deeper into the European tech landscape with our new Nordic hub right here in Sweden's capital. Leading our Nordic expansion is the remarkable Thomas Wrangsjö. With a stellar resume featuring pivotal roles at Danske Bank and Tieto, his unparalleled grasp of the IT landscape and M&A dynamics make him the ideal torchbearer for our Nordic voyage. Thomas shares, “TCG's international reach and commitment to understanding the nuances of the technology sector align perfectly with my understanding of the needs of tech companies in the Nordic market.” Founder, Harald Mährle, adds, "The opening of the Stockholm office underscores our commitment to comprehensive and personalized M&A advisory in the technology sector. With Thomas Wrangsjö on board, we have a proven expert who understands the Nordic tech market like no other and enriches our international team.” We're expanding with purpose and refining our approach for the future. Here's to the next chapter with TCG Stockholm. #MandA

We're thrilled to welcome three esteemed industry experts to our Senior Advisor ranks: ✨ Frank Riemensperger - Bringing a rich legacy from his tenure at Accenture, his expertise in Consulting, Technology Services & Solutions and Digital Services is unparalleled. His deep dive into growth strategies and M&A dynamics will surely fuel our momentum. ✨ Veronika Flora Rost - An authority in the Digital Consumer Lifestyle domain, Veronika's background with Estée Lauder Companies speaks volumes about her capabilities. Her leadership acumen, especially in championing female leadership, is something we're excited about. ✨ Daniel Schwartmann - A stalwart in the IT Services & Solutions and Digital Services arena, Daniel's comprehensive experience, both at Accenture and Microsoft, will surely bolster our strategic insights. Our Founder and Managing Director, Harald Mährle, aptly puts it, "Our vision is to be the go-to European tech M&A boutique. Frank, Veronika, and Daniel are an integral part of our deal teams and play a key role in helping us achieve the best possible outcome for our clients." To our clients and partners: Get ready to experience an enhanced TCG journey, backed by the best in the business! 🌐 #MandA #Leadership #DigitalChampions #TCGUpdates