XQUENT’s Premier Consumer Products and Internet M&A Teams in Germany, Austria & Switzerland —
High-Calibre Network, Off-Market Deals, Senior-Level Execution and Value Creation
Over the past 25 years, consumer markets and digital offerings have become key drivers of innovation, lifestyle, and societal change. Profound transformations are emerging due to the rapid evolution of consumer needs, the growing importance of personalization and sustainability, and the triumph of digital technologies. These range from AI-powered health and education services to immersive shopping and entertainment experiences, as well as social media-driven commerce, to name just a few developments. This ongoing shift is leading to a constant realignment of business models and brand strategies.
Successful deal sourcing and execution of transactions and projects in consumer and digital sectors demand more than market insight, business model acumen, and value driver analysis. It requires unparalleled operational expertise, a deep-rooted industry network, and a seasoned team with a proven track record of delivering transformative outcomes.
Expertise in consumer and internet
The senior experts and partners at XQUENT bring extensive experience, each with a minimum of 20 years in strategy, corporate finance transactions, and management across consumer and internet segments. They are proven experts in succession planning, selling companies involving private equity and strategic buyers, deal sourcing and acquisitions, partnerships, integrations, and growth programs. We provide 100% independent, unbiased advice.
Clients benefit from the XQUENT global network closely connected to the consumer and digital markets. What sets our teams further apart is their deep functional expertise and insights in consumer products and internet companies, in marketing and sales and marketing, product development, online propositions and applications as well as physical value chains such as sourcing and procurement, logistics, distribution and production. Our experienced partners and senior experts lead client projects on an operational level, a critical factor akin to client success.
M&A Track Record
More than 150 completed M&A transactions.
Selected reference transactions reflect the experience of the senior M&A advisors and project leaders engaged by XQUENT across sell-side M&A, company sales, acquisitions and growth equity transactions.
Track record as of September 2026.
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150+
completed M&A transactions
About XQUENT -
20+
years of M&A transaction experience
Our M&A Approach -
US · Europe · Asia
strategic buyer and investor network
Sell-Side M&A -
50,000+
strategic buyers and investors in the XQUENT M&A network
Confidential Inquiry
Selected transaction experience of our experts
M&A Experience with Strategic Buyers, Private Equity and Venture Capital
For more than 20 years our experts have advised innovative software companies – from small and mid-sized niche companies to global groups in consumer products, consumer services and internet sub-sectors.
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Food & Dairy Products
DMK
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Travel & Tourism
Kuoni
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Private Equity Firm
Blackstone
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Growth Investor
Tiger Global
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Private Equity Firm
EQT
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Banking & Finance
Royal Bank of Scotland
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Music & Entertainment
Edel
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Media & Services
Bertelsmann
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Automotive Company
BMW
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Additional Consumer & Internet Companies
Capabilities
Strategy, M&A und Value Creation
Our advisory team combines deep sector expertise with transaction experience across consumer products, consumer services and internet sectors. We help business owners navigate complex transactions and maximize shareholder value.
Consumer and Internet Sectors
Sector Expertise. Network. Track Record.
Our clients gain a distinct advantage through our dedicated, local and international teams of consumer and internet experts, specializing in the following areas:
Food
Health & Wellness
Education
Wealth & Banking
Gaming & Media
Consumer & Lifestyle Brands
Applications
e-Commerce
DTC
Entertainment
Digital Services
Mobility
etc.
Contact
We are your partners, bringing expert knowledge and comprehensive industry insights, while ensuring a confidential setting to discuss your situation. Let's begin your journey!
Maurice Heinz, Managing Director
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