Why You Should Work With Us

We are acting as a strong partner and data-oriented advisor. We are like no other consultancy. Being part of The Growth Partners network, we’re able to leverage assets in research, human resources, or design when needed for establishing the bigger picture. Every member of our team is an expert in a specific field while we are all working together. Our approach is to deliver the best outcome for our clients. That’s why we keep our focus on small- to mid-cap transactions.

We Have Experience…

in transaction advisory for software & niches. More than 50 completed  transactions & +30 years of transaction advisory experience in niche markets and digital/software deals.

Our Own Investment Expertise And History…

in the venture space gives us a unique perspective on tech and software transactions.

Successfully Founded And Sold Multiple Businesses…

we can leverage our advisory board and network and act as co-investors on transactions.

And We Are Hypothesis-Driven & Data Oriented

Hypothesis-driven working style in the red-flag phases, focus on data acquisition through interviews, panel surveys and market  research tools.

Our Core Values

Commitment

We continuously strive to provide the best possible support to our clients by finding and verifying potential investment targets and identifying future avenues of growth.

Open mindedness

Telescope with its data-driven approach is able to tackle niche markets, no matter how small the market or complex the industry is.

Entrepreneurial spirit

The management team has successfully founded and sold more than 20 companies. There is a reason why our name represents the farsightedness of a telescope because the team of Telescope always looks beyond what you can see to challenge the status quo.

The Telescope Approach

Industry Expertise

Strong track record, blue-chip client base, clearly-defined industry and service competencies

Hypothesis-driven & 360-degree perspective

Hypothesis-driven working style and 360° view of clients’ business issues with strict quality focus

Interdisciplinary team

Hands-on mentality and “Value Creation” thinking, wide-ranging backgrounds, drive and flexible minds

Extensive network

Extensive network of experts in various industries

Experience

More than 50 completed transactions & +30 years of M&A experience in various industries such as business services, automotive, manufacturing, and communications

Access to in-house market research boutique

Database of more than 300 international market researchers speaking 50+ languages

Entrepreneurial Mind-set and Expert Knowledge

The management team has successfully founded and sold more than 20 companies

Part of the Growth Partners eco-system

Four teams – one joint mission

Our Team

Simon Fischer

Managing Partner, Transaction Advisory

Industry focus: Software and IT, General Manufacturing, and Marine, Defense, Automotive

Consulting focus: Due Diligence, Growth Enablement, and Value Creation

Ludwig Preller

Managing Partner, Innovation & Strategy

Industry focus: Digital Business Models, Start-Up Process Management, VC and CVC

Consulting focus: Growth Strategies, Digitalization through acquisition, and Negotiations

K. Victor Henckel von Donnersmarck

Chief Operating Officer

Industry focus: Business Processes, Digital Business Models, and Consumers and Retail

Consulting focus: ESG Due Diligence, Sustainable Growth, Target Screening

Lara Diedrich

Senior Manager, Transaction Advisory

Industry focus: Construction, Software&IT, Automotive, Manufacturing und Healthcare