Excellent M&A advisory for SMEs
MIND is a boutique M&A advisory firm dedicated to mid-sized companies, managing transactions between 5 and 50 million euros. Combining strategic precision, analytical excellence, and exceptional negotiation strength, we deliver maximum value for your transaction.
Our story
The experience that makes the difference
As an entrepreneur, you invest decades of your life into your company — time, capital, passion. When the moment comes to sell your life's work, you come across a system that overlooks you: The big M&A firms chase deals billions-dollar deals and the usual generalists only deliver standard processes. The result? Value drivers remain undetected and the transaction value falls far short of what would be possible.
We founded MIND because we know how much value is lost when a company just “runs along.” So we developed a consulting approach that focuses on the needs of medium-sized companies. We founded MIND because we know how much value is lost when a company is treated as just another case. So we developed an approach that puts the needs of mid-sized companies at the center.
At MIND, we act as if it were our own company, always staying committed and collaborative. We analyze every part of your value chain in detail long before a buyer or investor starts asking questions and translate complex figures into a clear equity story that investors cannot overlook. This combination has proven that mid-sized company transactions can also achieve premium multiples – when executed with the same excellence once reserved only for large deals.
What that means for you
If you are looking for an advisor who goes the extra mile at every step of the process, who is a completely reliable partner, and who enforces your interests uncompromisingly in negotiations – then we are the right partner for you.
years experience
better transaction results
of deals above price expectations
Our values
Our values are not a theoretical mission statement but a lived reality. They guide us through the entire M&A process. From the first analysis to the successful closing. We don’t just adhere to them, we hold ourselves accountable and make them tangible for clients and partners. This creates trust that lasts far beyond a single project.
Our entire team follows a clear “clients first” approach. We think in terms of our clients’ goals, take responsibility for their interests, and remain focused and composed even when things get complex or emotional. Our advisors are not only strong analytically but also empathetic, persuasive, and reliable. This attitude often turns business partners into long-term contacts, clients into friends, and transactions into genuine relationships.
Efficiency does not come from the rush but from methodological clarity. Our approach is supported by digital tools, best-practice playbooks, and structured templates. This not only ensures consistent quality but also creates space for creative negotiation strategies and personal excellence. An open feedback culture ensures that our processes and our team continuously evolve.
We believe in the principle of “high challenge, high support.” Our employees take on responsibility early and are continuously supported through structured development programs, regular deep-dive workshops, and intensive sparring. At MIND, no one is thrown in at the deep end, but everyone is encouraged to swim once they are ready. This creates an environment where talent grows quickly and learns to think strategically in order to manage M&A processes efficiently.
The management behind your success
Excellence is created by people. Our team combines many years of M&A experience with the ambition to achieve the best results for every client.
Philipp Köppe
Managing Partner
An entrepreneurial dealmaker with a strong client-first mindset. Combining strategic foresight, privileged investor access, and confident, results-oriented negotiation, he ensures every transaction delivers the best possible outcome for his clients.
Jannis Scheufen
Managing Partner
An analytically minded strategist with technical excellence. With precise judgment, deep technical expertise, and decisive execution, he leads complex transactions from analysis through to successful closing - always with a pragmatic focus on solutions that create real value for investors.
Your transaction team for maximum results
Behind every successful transaction stands a well-coordinated team. We work hand in hand to execute your strategic goals with precision and impact.
Michael von der Heydt
Director
Entrepreneurially minded M&A expert with top-tier investment banking experience since 1988. With extensive transaction expertise and a particular passion for family businesses, he advises clients on succession planning, growth financing, as well as M&A and partnership processes.
Marvin Seiler
Analyst
Analytically minded M&A analyst with a background from leading international universities. Combines technical expertise, precise financial modeling, and structured thinking to support transaction teams in analysis, valuation, and execution with a consistent focus on excellence and value creation.
What we offer
Individual, precise, and at the highest level:
An overview of our services.
Excellence is created by people.
We work with strategic minds and analytical thinkers. Everyone takes on responsibility early and receives intensive sparring. Digital tools, best-practice playbooks, and open exchange ensure quality and speed.
8 sectors, focused expertise.
From critical infrastructure to growth sectors.
An initial conversation brings more clarity than extensive research.
Are you looking for a partner who understands you, stands firm in negotiations, and goes the extra mile for you throughout the entire process?
Then schedule a non-binding call with the MIND executive team.
