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Our industry expertise
for the sector »Private Equity / Investors«

The current EbelHofer Private Equity Panel shows two tendencies in the sector: On the one hand, optimism prevails. On the other hand - due to increasing multiples - the sector is increasingly dependent on reliable, existing upside potentials when screening target companies. In this regard, EbelHofer Consultants is the right partner. Our consultants support the professional development of the companies in the portfolio and focus on market-related issues such as product, price and distribution - with the aim of writing a "Profitable Growth Story". After all, this is also part of the core business of every PE investor today.


Investment companies are currently facing two challenges: On the one hand they have to identify attractive targets, on the other hand they have to realize a profitable growth story for their portfolio companies. EbelHofer Consultants supports investment companies before and after the deal in all questions concerning the market side. We accompany our clients through both phases within the scope of our areas of expertise - sales, pricing, strategy and marketing:

Pre-Deal

  • Screening of potential targets
  • Red flag analyses
  • Market-/Commercial Due Diligence
  • Preparation of business cases

Post- Deal

  • Performance checks, sales & pricing
  • Price and sales optimization
  • Prioritization of growth potentials
  • Portfolio optimization & positioning


EbelHofer Consultants supports investors in identifying interesting target companies in advance. Once a target has been identified, our consultants carry out a "commercial due diligence" which identifies and evaluates potentials as well as risks. Of course, we also offer this service for existing targets. Depending on time and interest, we vary the content and depth of analysis of the due diligence review and often start with a concise "red flag analysis":

  • Analysis of the market and business environment (aspects: Value drivers, performance evaluation, competitive advantages, positioning, SWOT, etc.)
  • Evaluation of the business model
  • Industry benchmarks
  • Validation of planning


A key area of expertise at EbelHofer Consultants is the identification and quantification of realistic upside potential. Depending on the target, different starting points are closely examined, for example with regard to regional exploitation, product and pricing as well as e-commerce:

  • Identification of market-side upside potentials
  • Development of scenarios and calculation of transparent business cases (upside case)
  • Roadmap to leverage the potentials
  • Identification of exit options


EbelHofer Consultants specializes in the interface between the company and the market: an expertise that only few consultants can offer. Therefore, we are able to effectively support the client even after a successful transaction and to leverage identified potentials. Profitability on the market side is always at the forefront of our consultants' objectives:

  • Strategic questions on growth potentials, positioning (etc.)
  • Sales-related questions on aspects such as sales processes/management, sales promotion strategies
  • Pricing questions on topics such as pricing processes, value drivers
  • Process questions on responsibilities, interfaces (etc.)


The experience of EbelHofer Consultants demonstrates: Before taking excessive and possibly insignificant measures, it has proven successful to first raise the existing potentials on the market side. In fact, considerable sales and earnings potential can be realized in operational sales, for example through process improvements, tools and effective management. In particular, we are the competent partner when it comes to the following:

  • Identify growth and profit potential
  • Identifying quick wins
  • Development of concepts for optimization
  • Preparation for a successful exit


Pre-deal and post-deal: EbelHofer Consultants supports investors in all market-related matters. Our tailor-made consulting services cover the entire value chain. We support our clients with a clear market focus and extensive transaction experience. Our consultants handle different "due diligence" topics, so that no conflicts of interest arise. We use our experience as management consultants in a wide range of industries to identify and quantify upside potential. We have already worked on targets for investors in the following sectors:

  • Industrial goods (e.g., mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, construction industry)
  • Consumer goods (including sportswear, lingerie, gastronomy, furniture, food, household appliances)
  • Automotive (including suppliers)
  • Health care (including medical technology, pharmaceuticals, pharmacies)
  • Other (including payment systems, personnel service providers, logistics, services)

At the end of the holding period, we support investors in their exit by preparing a market-side or strategic vendor due diligence, with advantages for both the seller and the buyer. This reduces costs for potential buyers in the event of a "broken deal". The management of the portfolio company is less affected in its operational business due to the reduced time pressure and receives valuable information about any weaknesses of the company to be sold at times. For all parties, transparency and predictability of the corporate transaction are increased.