Independent advisory — Deals in 120 countries

Business acquisition, sale and
financing
advisory

By combining AI with first-rate human expertise, we provide leading independent corporate finance advice on buying, selling and financing a business, for deals of EUR 1 to 200 million.

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200+

deals completed

120+

countries covered

80%

of transactions off-market

Who we are

Independent advisory on business acquisitions, sales and financing

Collaboration Capital is an independent advisory firm specialising in business acquisitions, sales and financing. A family-run, international firm, we advise owner-managers, SMEs and mid-sized companies on all their corporate finance transactions: business acquisition, business sale, equity fundraising, debt raising and acquisitive growth. Our advice also covers all your financing needs: receivables finance (factoring, invoice discounting), supplier finance (reverse factoring), leveraged transactions — LBO, MBO, OBO — and your projects structured through an SPV or a trust.

Our independence — with no bank or investment fund behind us — guarantees financial advice aligned solely with the interests of your project, free of conflicts of interest and with no imposed exclusivity. Registered with ORIAS (the French register of financial intermediaries) under no. 25000696 as a broker in banking transactions and payment services (IOBSP).

They trusted us with their business acquisitions, sales and financing

Financing

Business finance: debt, equity, working capital and CapEx

We structure every type of financing around the features of your project, drawing on our international club of banks, debt funds, family offices and institutional investors, with no exclusivity.

Working capital and receivables finance

Factoring, invoice discounting and inventory finance: secure your cash flow so you can focus on growing your business.

Finance your working capital and receivables ›

Senior debt, mezzanine and convertible bonds

From amortising bank debt to unitranche, we structure the debt that fits your leverage, your covenants and your timetable.

Structure your debt raise ›

Project finance, SPVs and acquisition holding companies

Direct structures or structures via an SPV, an acquisition holding company or a trust, in equity or debt, for your projects and buyouts.

Finance a project through an SPV ›

Acquisition finance: LBO, MBO and OBO

Structure your buyout with the right leverage: acquisition debt, acquisition holding company, management packages and DSCR sizing.

Finance an LBO, MBO or OBO ›

Equity fundraising and opening up your share capital

Equity and quasi-equity from the right investors: a valuation you can defend, controlled dilution, governance preserved.

Prepare your fundraising ›

CapEx, leasing and asset finance

Finance your equipment and machinery: equipment and property leasing, finance leases and sale and leaseback.

Finance your CapEx ›

Instant business loans

Fund your day-to-day needs with fully digital business loans: fast decisions and accelerated release of funds.

Get a business loan ›

Reverse factoring and supplier finance

Pay your suppliers promptly while optimising your payment terms: reverse factoring, backed by your own credit standing.

Set up reverse factoring ›

RCF (Revolving Credit Facility)

A committed revolving credit line to manage your cash, secure your drawdowns and seize opportunities.

Open an RCF ›

The guide

How to convince a credit committee and secure your financing

A credit committee doesn't ask whether your business looks good. It asks whether it repays under the worst reasonable scenario.

Read the guide

Estimate your borrowing capacity with the simulator ›

Request a confidential appointment

An initial 30-minute discussion with a partner to define the scope of your divestment, acquisition, or financing project — with no obligation.

Reply within 24 business hours
Confidentiality guaranteed — NDA on request
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Mergers and acquisitions

Securing business acquisitions and sales of EUR 1–200 million

Whether you are buying or selling, our multilingual team combines financial experience with AI expertise: you keep a 360° view of your market and the power to choose the best counterparty, in complete confidentiality.

Business valuation: multiples, DCF and normalised EBITDA

A valuation you can defend in front of counterparties: EBITDA adjustments, sector comparables and discounted cash flows.

Get your business valued ›

Acquisitive growth and buy-and-build strategy

Sector targeting, serial acquisitions and integration: a structured buy-and-build plan to accelerate your growth.

Structure your acquisitive growth ›

Business succession and family ownership

Plan the succession of your company ahead of time: estate planning, the French Dutreil pact and the right buyout structure.

Prepare your succession ›

LOI, due diligence and warranties

Secure every stage: letter of intent, coordination of due diligence and negotiation of warranties and indemnities through to completion.

Secure your negotiations ›

Cross-border deals: buying or selling internationally

A network covering 120 countries and a multilingual team to identify targets and buyers across borders.

Carry out an international deal ›

Carve-outs and the sale of a subsidiary or business unit

Carve out and add value to a business line: scope, dedicated financial data and an approach to the right buyers.

Sell a subsidiary or business unit ›

The guide

A framework for assessing an acquisition target, business line by business line

Value chain and value proposition analysis to select the best target to acquire

Read the guide

Our commitments

Fast, transparent M&A advisory with no exclusivity

Fast

Complete your deal on your own timetable: AI-driven sourcing cuts lead times from several months to a few weeks.

Transparent

Fees are disclosed from the first conversation and you choose which services are included. No hidden fees, no imposed exclusivity.

Effective

The best of AI and human support, brought together for your project, from initial targeting through to completion.

Let's scope your project in a 30-minute call.

Reply within 24 business hours

IOBSP ORIAS no. 25000696

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Case study

Open Group completes its acquisitive growth in a matter of weeks

“An excellent relationship (…) they introduced us to a perfect target and, after several weeks of discussions, we completed the acquisition.”

Read the Open Group case study

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ROI

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strategic choice

100%

data reliability

Resources

Guides and resources: acquisition, sale and financing

Our 12 downloadable practical guides, our downloadable templates and our case studies cover every stage of your deals — method, checklists, points to watch and mistakes to avoid, written by our experts.

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Updated 8 July 2026

SME and mid-market financing barometer — Q3 2026

Rates, leverage and covenants observed on EUR 1–200m deals.

Updated 19 June 2026

The LOI in mergers and acquisitions: template and key clauses

Exclusivity, conditions precedent, confidentiality: what is really binding.

Updated 27 May 2026

Buying a business off-market: the complete method

Why 80% of the best targets are never publicly put up for sale.

Frequently asked questions

Your questions about selling, buying and financing a business

How long does it take to sell an SME?

Between 6 and 12 months on average, from preparing the information pack to completion. The search for buyers is greatly accelerated by our AI scouting, which identifies relevant counterparties, including off-market, within a few weeks.

How do you find a business to buy off-market?

80% of our transactions are completed off-market: our AI semantic analysis identifies targets that appear in no listings database, then our analysts qualify each owner and arrange a confidential first approach.

What is the difference between senior debt and mezzanine debt?

Senior debt is repaid first, at a lower cost; mezzanine debt is subordinated and tops up the financing when senior debt reaches its limits, in return for a higher return. The two are frequently combined in acquisition finance and LBOs.

What are the fees of an advisor on a business sale, acquisition or financing?

Our fees are transparent and disclosed from the first conversation: you choose which services are included, with no imposed fixed fees and no exclusivity. Remuneration is mainly linked to the success of the transaction.

Do you work without an exclusive mandate?

Yes. Our independence — with no bank or investment fund behind us — allows us to work without imposed exclusivity: you remain free, and our advice is aligned solely with the interests of your project.

Let's discuss your project in confidence

Selling, buying or financing: an initial, no-commitment conversation to frame your deal and your options.

Let's scope your project in a 30-minute call.

Reply within 24 business hours

IOBSP ORIAS no. 25000696

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Testimonials

Verified client testimonials

Beyond the figures, our clients tell the story of their journey. Testimonials collected and verified
independently — read all verified testimonials.

Request a confidential appointment

An initial 30-minute discussion with a partner to define the scope of your divestment, acquisition, or financing project — with no obligation.

Reply within 24 business hours
Confidentiality guaranteed — NDA on request
IOBSP broker registered with ORIAS under no. 25000696

Thank you! Your request has been received.

Something went wrong while sending. Please try again or email us at [email protected].

Business acquisition, sale andfinancingadvisory

Independent advisory on business acquisitions, sales and financing

They trusted us with their business acquisitions, sales and financing

Business finance: debt, equity, working capital and CapEx

Working capital and receivables finance

Senior debt, mezzanine and convertible bonds

Project finance, SPVs and acquisition holding companies

Acquisition finance: LBO, MBO and OBO

Equity fundraising and opening up your share capital

CapEx, leasing and asset finance

Instant business loans

Reverse factoring and supplier finance

RCF (Revolving Credit Facility)

How to convince a credit committee and secure your financing

Securing business acquisitions and sales of EUR 1–200 million

Business valuation: multiples, DCF and normalised EBITDA

Acquisitive growth and buy-and-build strategy

Business succession and family ownership

LOI, due diligence and warranties

Cross-border deals: buying or selling internationally

Carve-outs and the sale of a subsidiary or business unit

A framework for assessing an acquisition target, business line by business line

Fast, transparent M&A advisory with no exclusivity

Open Group completes its acquisitive growth in a matter of weeks

Guides and resources: acquisition, sale and financing

Your questions about selling, buying and financing a business

How long does it take to sell an SME?

How do you find a business to buy off-market?

What is the difference between senior debt and mezzanine debt?

What are the fees of an advisor on a business sale, acquisition or financing?

Do you work without an exclusive mandate?

Verified client testimonials

Business acquisition, sale and
financing
advisory