airfox M&A PlatformSuccession & mid-market M&A for SMEs

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Succession & M&A platform for SME owners

Sell your business on your terms.

Our mission is to help owners transition their business while protecting employees, customers, and your life's work. Preserve your legacy, leverage technology, and secure your company's future with a platform built for SMEs.

We combine an AI-based buyer-matching platform with a dedicated human M&A advisor, so you stay in control of disclosure while we quietly create competition among vetted buyers.

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✓Preserve your legacy and protect your team – succession-focused, not just deal-focused.

✓Extremely confidential: full anonymity until you approve which buyers can see your identity and data.

✓AI-based matching by sector, size, and fit – plus your personal M&A advisor guiding every step.

✓Transparent, SME-focused platform for companies with €2m–€50m revenue, especially in industrials.

Typical company size: €2m–€50m revenue · Owner-managed · Based in Germany / EU / UK · Strong track record in industrial M&A.

AI-powered platform, human M&A advisors

We translate M&A into plain language, use technology to find the right buyers, and shield you from noise so you can stay focused on the business and your people.

Deals completed: 65+ mid-market deals
Businesses advised: 100+ owners & families
Experience in industrial M&A: 10+ years
Qualified buyers in register: Germany’s largest vetted pool

"The platform surfaced serious industrial buyers we had never heard of. airfox kept us anonymous until we were comfortable — and then negotiated terms we wouldn't have achieved alone."

– Owner, industrial services company, €12m revenue (succession mandate)

🔒Extreme confidentiality & anonymity · NDAs, secure data rooms, and full owner control over disclosure.

🤝Germany-focused SME platform with strong industrial M&A experience.

🏭Largest register of vetted buyers in Germany · Professional investors and strategic acquirers only.

What our platform does for business owners

From first thoughts about succession to money in your account, we combine technology with advisory to run the entire M&A process for you – with clear communication, transparent fees, and senior involvement throughout.

Free tools for owners

• Indicative valuation range (via short call)
• Exit & succession readiness checklist (PDF)
• “How to sell your business” seller guide

Request them in your confidential intro call – no obligation, fully anonymous until you choose otherwise.

Exit & timing advice

Strategy

We help you decide whether to sell now or later, define your goals, and design a succession plan that protects employees and your legacy – including options beyond a full exit.

Valuation & positioning

Valuation

We analyse your numbers and market, benchmark SME multiples, and craft a story around the value drivers buyers pay for – especially in industrial and B2B sectors.

Preparation & materials

Preparation

From financial clean-up to information memoranda and data room structure – we prepare everything buyers need to move fast while keeping sensitive information locked down.

AI buyer-matching & outreach

Buyer access

Our platform uses an AI-based matching algorithm to prioritise buyers by sector, size, and strategic fit. We then discreetly approach those buyers – avoiding employees, customers, and competitors you mark as sensitive.

Negotiation & deal structuring

Negotiation

We create genuine competition, negotiate price and terms, and structure earn-outs, rollovers, and management packages aligned with your goals and your company’s future.

Project management & closing

Execution

We coordinate advisors, due diligence, and documentation so the process stays on track while you keep running the business – from first handshake to signed succession agreement.

Why work with airfox M&A?

Selling your company is likely a once-in-a-lifetime succession decision. You need a platform and advisors who protect your downside, preserve your legacy, and make the process understandable at every step – without losing control.

✓Focused on SMEs and owner-managed businesses between €2m–€50m revenue, with a strong track record in industrial M&A.
✓AI-based buyer-matching engine that ranks buyers by sector, size, and strategic fit – combined with partner-led human advice.
✓Transparent, success-aligned fee structures agreed upfront and tailored to SME owners.
✓Largest register of vetted, professional buyers in Germany – strategic groups, private equity, and succession investors.
✓Structured process that creates competition while keeping you anonymous until you decide to disclose.
✓We speak in plain language, not M&A jargon, and keep you in control at every step of the transition.

We're not a volume shop. We take on a limited number of mandates so each owner transition gets the senior attention – and confidentiality – it deserves.

Partner-led on every mandate

10+ years in industrial and SME M&A. You work directly with senior advisors who have closed dozens of mid-market deals.

"Our role is to protect you from being boxed into one buyer, one offer, and one structure. We create options with our platform – then help you choose what's right for you, your employees, and your family."

— Managing Partner, airfox M&A

A clear, platform-supported sale process

No surprises, no black box. We break your sale into transparent, manageable steps so you always know what's happening and what comes next – with your advisor and platform working together.

1. Initial call
We listen to your goals, constraints, and timeline. You get honest feedback on whether a sale now makes sense, and what a realistic valuation range could look like.
Typical duration: 45–60 minutes
2. Valuation & readiness
We analyse your financials, market position, and buyer universe to define a valuation range, identify value levers, and highlight gaps to fix up front – with a clear view on succession options.
Typical duration: 2–4 weeks
3. Platform onboarding & preparation
We prepare materials, set up your confidential profile on the platform, and build a clear equity story so your company is presented in the best light – while remaining anonymous to buyers.
Typical duration: 4–6 weeks
4. Buyer matching & outreach
Our AI algorithm ranks and prioritises buyers by sector, size, and fit. We then discreetly reach out to selected strategic and financial buyers and collect serious interest.
Typical duration: 6–10 weeks
5. Negotiation & due diligence
We manage competing offers, negotiate price and terms, and coordinate due diligence alongside your legal and tax advisors – keeping you updated in the platform at every step.
Typical duration: 8–12 weeks
6. Signing, closing & succession
We support final documentation, closing mechanics, and communication planning for employees, customers, and partners so your succession lands smoothly.
Typical duration: 4–8 weeks

Total timelines vary by sector, buyer interest, and your readiness. We discuss realistic expectations – and succession options – openly from day one.

Recent success stories

Every owner's situation is unique, but our approach is consistent: clear preparation, structured competition between the right buyers, and disciplined execution until closing – with your legacy and employees front and centre.

Industrial services (DACH)

Size: €12m revenue

Outcome: +22% vs. first indicative offer

Owner-led succession with strong focus on staff continuity. Our platform generated competing offers from 6 industrial buyers; we negotiated a higher price plus a balanced earn-out and employment guarantees.

B2B software (EU)

Size: €8m revenue

Outcome: Closed within 7 months

Family-owned SaaS business with no prior investors. We positioned the company around its recurring revenue and retention, attracting both PE and strategics and ensuring a gradual handover for the founder.

Specialty manufacturing (UK)

Size: €25m revenue

Outcome: Cross-border strategic buyer

We identified a foreign industrial acquirer for whom the business was highly strategic, resulting in a strong valuation and long-term continuity for staff and management.

Who we work with

airfox M&A advises founders, families, and owner-managers of profitable businesses in the lower mid-market, typically between €2m–€50m revenue. Many of our clients are going through succession for the first time.

We are especially active in industrials, business services, technology, and niche manufacturing across Germany, the EU, and the UK. Our buyer network includes strategic acquirers, private equity, and professional buy-out funds – all vetted before they join the platform.

We keep the team intentionally small so that senior people stay involved throughout your mandate – from initial discussion to signing and closing. Technology supports the process; it doesn't replace your advisor.

Your core team

Alex Fischer — Founding Partner

15+ years in mid-market and industrial M&A, ex-investment banker, focused on industrials and business services across DACH and Benelux.

Maria Keller — Partner

Background in corporate development and strategy, with a focus on technology, software, and recurring revenue models. Experienced in SME succession processes.

On each mandate we build a small, dedicated team around you – no rotating cast, no unnecessary complexity. You have one advisor who knows your story and coordinates the platform on your behalf.

For qualified buyers & investors

airfox M&A operates one of the most targeted succession and M&A platforms for SMEs in Germany. We focus on profitable, owner-managed businesses – especially in industrials and B2B services.

✓Access a curated pipeline of industrial, manufacturing, engineering, and B2B software opportunities.
✓AI-based matching ensures you see opportunities that fit your sector focus, size, and investment criteria.
✓Sellers remain anonymous until they approve disclosure – we protect owners and expect the same from buyers.

Become part of Germany's largest register of vetted SME buyers.

We accept strategic acquirers, buy-out funds, and professional succession investors with a long-term view. Registration is simple, but each buyer is vetted for seriousness and professionalism.

To register as a buyer or discuss your mandate, click below and request an appointment with an advisor.

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Let's discuss your options — confidential & non-binding

Whether you're ready to sell, responding to inbound interest, or simply exploring what your business might be worth, a short conversation with an advisor can clarify your options and how our platform can help.

✓No obligation, no pressure — just straight, practical answers about valuation, timing, and succession.
✓Strict confidentiality and secure handling of your information. You stay anonymous to buyers until you choose otherwise.
✓You can also request our exit readiness checklist, seller guide, and an indicative valuation range.

Click to learn more: request an appointment with an airfox M&A advisor via the form.