Out of passion for transactions, transformation and value retention.
Our clients are medium-sized entrepreneurs and family businesses looking for sustainable growth and stability. We are a partner-led MA consultancy for medium-sized businesses with in-depth industry know-how, access to Asian investors and comprehensive expertise in distressed MA. Together, we analyze your strategic goals and develop tailor-made concepts - from classic transactions to turnaround strategies. We attach great importance to close coordination, rapid implementation and transparent communication. In this way, we create sustainable value retention and accompany you with entrepreneurial passion through every phase of your company's development.
Since the founding of starkpartners in 2005
our heart beats as a team and bundles its personal experiences
480
SUCCESSFUL M PROJECTS
186
INCLUDING SUCCESSFUL DISTRESSED MANDATES
106
INCLUDING CROSS-BORDER MA PROJECTS
32
EMPLOYEES / PARTNERS CURRENTLY 01/2025
We have proven expertise in our focus industries
Our transaction specialists have in-depth industry knowledge through numerous transactions and interim assignments. We know the relevant market participants and private equity firms that want to grow inorganically in our focus industries.
Whether mechanical engineering, automotive, or foundries – this is where the industrial heart of the German mid-market beats. With IT, software, and electrical engineering, we provide a gateway to the digital future. Health, nutrition, and energy address the major themes of our time. And specialized segments such as building materials, plastic injection molding, or defense demonstrate: we understand the niches where the greatest opportunities often lie.
starkpartners: Your compass for complex financial decisions
Thorsten Stark
Alexander Kögel
Dr. Frank Behrend
Horst Rieder
Dr. Maren Schweizer
Frank Jäger
Alexander Kahle
David Kremer
We were very satisfied with the approach proposed and implemented by the “starkpartners team” in our case. The industry experts at starkpartners were crucial to the success and complex implementation.
— Manfred Krimpmann
Founder CEO, Alphatec GmbH
Mr. Stark and his team managed the structured M process of Schäfer HPS GmbH and, together with us, were able to transfer the essential assets to two investors in record time. The focus was not only on the purchase price but also on maintaining the location in Ratingen
— Dr. Dirk Andres
Insolvency Administrator Schäfer HPS
Insolvency Administrator, AndresPartner Rechtsanwälte
We experienced starkpartners as a very professional, solution-oriented and fair negotiating partner in the context of an M transaction. The cooperation was always extremely respectful, transparent and goal-oriented.
— Ilhan Brcvak
Authorized Signatory, MIH Group
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