Post by Christopher von Wedemeyer

Legacy Partners Bi-Weekly ETA (Entrepreneurship through Acquisition) Update: 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘦: 𝗩𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 – IT: Milan-based Vela Equity Partners, led by Guido Emanuele Fucci (ex-Saipem, ex-Ambienta), has launched its search. Guido is seeking to acquire and grow an Italian SME in a resilient, fragmented sector with consolidation potential. 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗸 𝗡𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗴𝗲 – DE:  Launched by Pierre Haarfeld (ex start-up founder with +10 yrs of work experience), supported by a broad investor group (Valmaris, Legacy, Moonbase, etc.) is aiming to acquire a mid-sized German company for a long-term, value-driven succession. 𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗼𝘀 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 – CH/FR: Swiss/French-focused Logos Equity Partners, founded by Albert Marquez-Andreu (7 yrs of Ops and Engineering experience) and Pablo Ferrero Pérez (6 yrs of experience in BisDev and sales), has successfully completed its fundraise. The fund will focus on acquiring succession- driven SMEs in French-speaking Switzerland and France. Transactions: Konkordia Unternehmensnachfolge - DE: Tübingen-based Konkordia Unternehmensnachfolge, founded by Daniel Missethon and Wolfram Krauss, has acquired Essen-based KKD GmbH, a leading fleet services provider in Germany. Black Fox Invest - SE: Stockholm-based Black Fox Invest, led by Kristoffer Ekelund, has acquired Tollco AB, a Swedish manufacturer of water damage prevention products with a strong international footprint. Former CEO remains involved to support brand development. Insights: We’ve been in close contact with Karl Hunger, who has just launched selvendo, a DACH focused digital marketplace designed to tackle succession challenges in the SME sector. Many small businesses still struggle to find successors, while traditional M&A models don’t fit. Selvendo offers a simple, digital platform where sellers can create professional sales materials within hours, and buyers gain free access to structured, comparable listings. The platform aims to make SME ownership transfers more accessible and efficient.