M&A experts for investors and business owners in tech and services sectors.
XQUENT AT A GLANCE
XQUENT is a leading independent group of senior M&A and management consulting experts, originating from the DACH market and operating with global reach. We focus on the software, technology, and business services sectors.
Our managing director and partners bring over 20 years of experience across core our disciplines sell-side and buy-side M&A, private equity, succession solutions, value creation, due diligence, post-merger integration, and strategic transformation.
Our local deal sourcing capability in the DACH technology and services market is second to none. We are industry practitioners. All mandates are led by seasoned managing directors who combine M&A and strategy expertise with operational leadership and deep sector insight.
Technology and Service M&A originating from “DACH”
Global and Local Market Access
We connect mid-sized companies with the right capital partners—top-tier private equity funds, family offices, growth investors, and strategic buyers across Europe, the US, and beyond. Our reach is built on longstanding, trust-based relationships—not database scraping.
Off-Market Opportunities
We identify attractive companies long before processes go public. Thanks to our sector intelligence and on-the-ground experience, our clients benefit from privileged information and first-mover advantage.
You gain access to a curated, proprietary network of strong-performing companies with real potential—prepared for strategic partnerships or growth capital.
Our Core Capabilities
We bring hands-on expertise from leading advisory and industry roles—delivering results through every critical phase of a transaction. Our approach is sharp, focused, and anchored in real-world success:
Corporate strategy and positioning
Succession planning and shareholder strategy
Sell-side preparation and execution
Growth financing and capital structuring
Target search, buy-side support, and due diligence
Value creation pre- and post-deal
Post-merger integration and scaling
Sector Expertise with Operational Depth
We don’t consult from the sidelines. We’ve built and led businesses ourselves—in the exact industries we advise:
Software
IT Services
Business Services
Industrial and Automation Technologies
CleanTech & Energy
Digital Platforms and Internet Models
This first-hand experience defines how we think, how we work, and the difference we create. It’s the gap between PowerPoint theory and real-world outcomes.
Projects Led by Managing Directors
Every project at XQUENT is led from the top. Our managing directors have 15+ years of leadership in transactions and corporate transformation.
We don’t just coordinate. We deliver—personally, pragmatically, and with unwavering ownership.
Trusted Global and Local Expert Network
We operate within a curated global network of over 500 top-tier experts and partners. This enables flexible, cross-border execution at the highest professional standards—seamlessly integrated into our mandates.
Market-Leading Data and Insight
We combine access to all leading company databases with a tailored tech stack focused on our core sectors. From the best tools available, we’ve built a portfolio that delivers actionable. Because we come from the field, we know what’s a real deal and what’s not. Our clients gain clarity, strategic foresight, and a decisive information edge.
XQUENT Philosophy
Identify value and potential early.
We view businesses from a future-oriented perspective to unlock strategic options and growth paths.
Select the right partners with good timing.
Our goal is not just to close a deal—but to create partnerships that leverage complementary strengths and leadership cultures.
Create clarity and momentum.
We provide transparency on the current state, growth potential, and risks—while fostering trust between all parties.
Lead with experience and discipline.
We combine deep industry knowledge, technical expertise, and intuition to identify and manage deal-makers and deal-breakers early.
Deliver sustainable value with responsibility,
We help our clients anticipate, transform, and innovate—to protect existing value and unlock new opportunities.
Over the past 20 years, our managing director and associated partners have supported clients across a broad range of transactions and strategic initiatives. As transformative deals become more critical and complex, we apply five success factors that consistently deliver results.
Managing Director
Maurice Heinz
Maurice Heinz is the founder and managing director of XQUENT. He holds a degree in business administration from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, with additional MBA education at Lund University (Sweden) and Boston University (USA). Maurice began his professional career at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in North America, followed by advisory roles at Theron Advisory Group in Germany and leadership positions in the global Strategy, M&A, and Private Equity practice groups at Accenture.
With 20 years of experience, Maurice Heinz assists investment firms with deal origination and execution, particularly in Europe and German-speaking markets, where he is a recognized expert across multiple sectors. His expertise includes operational value creation, carve-outs and merger. Moreover, he supports founders and management teams with company exits, leading investment rounds and identifying strategic opportunities for joining companies.
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