Independent advice for the decisions that shape your business.
Alten Advisory guides entrepreneurs and business owners through business transfers, financing, and restructuring – from the earliest preparation through to completion and beyond.
Alten Advisory guides entrepreneurs and business owners through business transfers, financing, and restructuring – from the earliest preparation through to completion and beyond.
About us
About us
Mandates Completed
Transactions Advised
Years in Practice
Independent Advice
Mandates Completed
Transactions Advised
Years in Practice
Independent Advice
A track record shaped by long-term relationships and consistent results. The numbers tell that story.
A track record shaped by long-term relationships and consistent results. The numbers tell that story.
Why Alten
What working with
Alten Advisory actually means.
What working with
Alten Advisory actually means.
Partnering with us guarantees direct senior-level expertise from day one, completely objective counsel free from hidden agendas, and lasting alliances defined by years, not individual deals.
Partnering with us guarantees direct senior-level expertise from day one, completely objective counsel free from hidden agendas, and lasting alliances defined by years, not individual deals.
Senior Throughout
The person you meet is the person who does the work.
Senior Throughout
The person you meet is the person who does the work.
Genuinely Independent
No affiliated lenders. No preferred buyers. No referral fees.
Present Before the Deal
Preparation is where most of the outcome is decided.
Present Before the Deal
Preparation is where most of the outcome is decided.
Long-Term View
We think in years, not transactions.
Our Expertise
Three disciplines.
One firm. One standard.
Three disciplines.
One firm. One standard.
Alten Advisory guides entrepreneurs and business owners through business transfers, financing, and restructuring.
Alten Advisory guides entrepreneurs and business owners through business transfers, financing, and restructuring.
Business Transfer
Financing & Restructuring
Strategy & Growth
01/ Business Transfer
Buying or selling a business. Expertly managed properly, from the beginning.
We expertly guide owner-managed businesses through buying or selling companies, focusing on preparation, valuation, and positioning.
Sell-side: preparation, valuation, target buyer identification, deal negotiation, final completion
Buy-side: acquisition criteria, target sourcing, due diligence, completion
Pre-deal preparation - often 12–24 months ahead of the open market
Business Transfer
Financing & Restructuring
Strategy & Growth
01/ Business Transfer
Buying or selling a business. Expertly managed properly, from the beginning.
We expertly guide owner-managed businesses through buying or selling companies, focusing on preparation, valuation, and positioning.
Sell-side: preparation, valuation, target buyer identification, deal negotiation, final completion
Buy-side: acquisition criteria, target sourcing, due diligence, completion
Pre-deal preparation - often 12–24 months ahead of the open market
Business Transfer
Financing & Restructuring
Strategy & Growth
01/ Business Transfer
Buying or selling a business. Expertly managed properly, from the beginning.
We expertly guide owner-managed businesses through buying or selling companies, focusing on preparation, valuation, and positioning.
Sell-side: preparation, valuation, target buyer identification, deal negotiation, final completion
Buy-side: acquisition criteria, target sourcing, due diligence, completion
Pre-deal preparation - often 12–24 months ahead of the open market
Senior expertise.
Present throughout.
No exceptions.
Our Team
All mandates are partner-led, bringing over 10 years of mid-market transaction, finance, and deep sector restructuring expertise to your business.
All mandates are partner-led, bringing over 10 years of mid-market transaction, finance, and deep sector restructuring expertise to your business.
Daniel Presley
Managing Partner
Daniel Presley
Managing Partner
Bradley Burgess
Managing Partner
Bradley Burgess
Managing Partner
Esmond Alvarado
Managing Partner
Esmond Alvarado
Managing Partner
Carl Obrien
Managing Partner
Carl Obrien
Managing Partner
Eric Richardson
Managing Partner
Eric Richardson
Managing Partner
Magnus Jensen
Managing Partner
Magnus Jensen
Managing Partner
James Franklin
Managing Partner
James Franklin
Managing Partner
Will Collins
Managing Partner
Will Collins
Managing Partner
Cade Hurlbutt
Managing Partner
Cade Hurlbutt
Managing Partner
Client References
Strategic direction before the first move is made.
40%
Faster transaction timeline
Real Estate
"Alten was right with us from the very first conversation about a possible sale, three years before it was on us."
100%
Founder-led decision outcome
Software
“The difference with Alten was senior-level involvement throughout. That level of attention at a critical moment is invaluable.”
4+
Multiple buyer types successfully engaged
Finance
“Alten helped us navigate the bank relationships, the shareholder conversations, and the operational implications simultaneously.”
5+
Strategic scenarios fully evaluated
Energy
“What set Alten apart was that they were completely independent. They had no interest in pushing us toward a particular buyer or structure.”
40%
Faster transaction timeline
Real Estate
"Alten was right with us from the very first conversation about a possible sale, three years before it was on us."
100%
Founder-led decision outcome
Software
“The difference with Alten was senior-level involvement throughout. That level of attention at a critical moment is invaluable.”
4+
Multiple buyer types successfully engaged
Finance
“Alten helped us navigate the bank relationships, the shareholder conversations, and the operational implications simultaneously.”
5+
Strategic scenarios fully evaluated
Energy
“What set Alten apart was that they were completely independent. They had no interest in pushing us toward a particular buyer or structure.”
40%
Faster transaction timeline
Real Estate
"Alten was right with us from the very first conversation about a possible sale, three years before it was on us."
100%
Founder-led decision outcome
Software
“The difference with Alten was senior-level involvement throughout. That level of attention at a critical moment is invaluable.”
4+
Multiple buyer types successfully engaged
Finance
“Alten helped us navigate the bank relationships, the shareholder conversations, and the operational implications simultaneously.”
5+
Strategic scenarios fully evaluated
Energy
“What set Alten apart was that they were completely independent. They had no interest in pushing us toward a particular buyer or structure.”
The Process
Strategic direction before the first move is made.
/01
Orientation Meeting
A first conversation without agenda or obligation. We listen to your situation, ambitions, and constraints. Both parties leave knowing clearly if there is a viable mandate to explore.
Orientation Meeting
A first conversation without agenda or obligation. We listen to your situation, ambitions, and constraints. Both parties leave knowing clearly if there is a viable mandate to explore.
Orientation Meeting
A first conversation without agenda or obligation. We listen to your situation, ambitions, and constraints. Both parties leave knowing clearly if there is a viable mandate to explore.
/02
Scope & Preparation
A clear brief — scope, timeline, deliverables, and specific outcomes. No vague retainers. No open-ended engagements. Agreed in writing before work begins.
Scope & Preparation
A clear brief — scope, timeline, deliverables, and specific outcomes. No vague retainers. No open-ended engagements. Agreed in writing before work begins.
Scope & Preparation
A clear brief — scope, timeline, deliverables, and specific outcomes. No vague retainers. No open-ended engagements. Agreed in writing before work begins.
/03
Preparation
For sellers: valuation, positioning, documentation. For buyers: target criteria, due diligence framework. For financing: structure design and lender documentation.
Preparation
For sellers: valuation, positioning, documentation. For buyers: target criteria, due diligence framework. For financing: structure design and lender documentation.
Preparation
For sellers: valuation, positioning, documentation. For buyers: target criteria, due diligence framework. For financing: structure design and lender documentation.
/04
Completion & Beyond
Closing is merely the beginning of our role. Integration, transition, and post-deal monitoring are where value is preserved or lost. We remain deeply engaged throughout.
Completion & Beyond
Closing is merely the beginning of our role. Integration, transition, and post-deal monitoring are where value is preserved or lost. We remain deeply engaged throughout.
Completion & Beyond
Closing is merely the beginning of our role. Integration, transition, and post-deal monitoring are where value is preserved or lost. We remain deeply engaged throughout.
Pricing
Clear mandates. Transparent fees. No surprises.
Pricing for businesses with €5M–€50M revenue. Larger or complex mandates: contact us for bespoke pricing.
Sell Side Advisory
€4,500
/month
+2–5% success fee on close
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Valuation & pre-sale optimization
Information Memorandum (IM)
Buyer sourcing & structured process
Due diligence management
Negotiation & closing advisory
Post-deal transition support
Sell Side Advisory
€4,500
/month
+2–5% success fee on close
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Valuation & pre-sale optimization
Information Memorandum (IM)
Buyer sourcing & structured process
Due diligence management
Negotiation & closing advisory
Post-deal transition support
Buy Side Advisory
€5,500
/month
+1–3% success fee on close
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Strategy & target criteria
Proprietary target outreach
Due diligence & risk assessment
Financing structure advisory
Negotiation & closing management
Post-deal integration planning
Buy Side Advisory
€5,500
/month
+1–3% success fee on close
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Strategy & target criteria
Proprietary target outreach
Due diligence & risk assessment
Financing structure advisory
Negotiation & closing management
Post-deal integration planning
Perspectives on transactions, financing, and the decisions that define businesses.
Blogs
FAQs
Have questions?
Find answers.
Are you building a business that can run without you?
Over time, value inevitably shifts away from individual relationships and into systems, processes, and teams. The more your business can operate independently, the more it is perceived as a stable and investable business platform rather than just a mere personal enterprise.
Do your financials reflect reality or optimization?
Is your capital structure supporting growth or limiting it?
If an opportunity appeared tomorrow, could you act?
Are you acquiring value or just adding revenue?
Are your decisions shaped by advice or by available solutions?
FAQs
Have questions?
Find answers.
Are you building a business that can run without you?
Over time, value inevitably shifts away from individual relationships and into systems, processes, and teams. The more your business can operate independently, the more it is perceived as a stable and investable business platform rather than just a mere personal enterprise.
Do your financials reflect reality or optimization?
Is your capital structure supporting growth or limiting it?
If an opportunity appeared tomorrow, could you act?
Are you acquiring value or just adding revenue?
Are your decisions shaped by advice or by available solutions?
FAQs
Have questions?
Find answers.
Are you building a business that can run without you?
Over time, value inevitably shifts away from individual relationships and into systems, processes, and teams. The more your business can operate independently, the more it is perceived as a stable and investable business platform rather than just a mere personal enterprise.
Do your financials reflect reality or optimization?
Is your capital structure supporting growth or limiting it?
If an opportunity appeared tomorrow, could you act?
Are you acquiring value or just adding revenue?
Are your decisions shaped by advice or by available solutions?
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The right time to speak with an advisor is before the process has already begun.
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The right time to speak with an advisor is before the process has already begun.
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