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Successful exit transactions start here.

Grunwald brings valuation, buyer research, and solid M&A knowledge together in one place. So you enter every sale process prepared, confident, and with a clear picture of your company's worth.

Identify buyers

Discreet and without a listing. Free for sellers.

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What makes Grunwald actually useful

Everything you need for a well-founded sale process — in one confidential place.

Find buyers for your company

Buyers that fit your company — in price as well as in culture.

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GreenVolt Partners

Acquisition range: EUR 5-15M

London, UK Private Equity

Alex Capital

Acquisition range: EUR 20-30M

Munich, DE Private Equity

Instant company valuation

You get direct insights into your company's worth.

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Find comparable transactions

Find out which companies in your industry have recently been sold successfully.

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27 pages Report

Reinvestment When Selling a Business

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Guide preview
Sophie van der Berg

Sophie van der Berg

CEO @ VDP

"A huge help during exit preparation"

Author

Felix Buschkotte

Felix Buschkotte

Advisor @ Grunwald

Chapter 1

Fundamentals & Structures

Understand why buyers ask you to roll equity back into the deal — and how rollover, sweet equity and co-investment reshape your stake, your upside and your control after the sale.

Chapter 2

Valuation, Dilution & Worked Example

See exactly how your entry valuation, liquidation preference and dilution decide what your reinvested stake is really worth — worked through a full waterfall.

Chapter 3

Risks, Tax, Negotiation & Conclusion

Walk in with eyes open: the six risks that erode rolled equity, the tax angles that decide your net return, and seven moves to protect your position.

27 pages Report

Earn-outs in Business Sales

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Guide preview
Sophie van der Berg

Sophie van der Berg

CEO @ VDP

"A huge help during exit preparation"

Author

Felix Buschkotte

Felix Buschkotte

Advisor @ Grunwald

Chapter 1

Basics & Structure

How a split purchase price bridges the valuation gap — and the three components that decide how much of the deferred money ever reaches your account.

Chapter 2

Metrics, Clauses & Calculations

The metric that governs your payout, the six clauses that stop the buyer quietly reducing it, and two worked calculations that show the difference in hard numbers.

Chapter 3

Risks, Negotiation & Conclusion

The four risks that turn earn-outs into broken promises, six moves to protect yourself, and a clear test for when an earn-out actually works in your favour.

Understand your company's worth

Built for founders. Free valuation, qualified buyers, and a clear view of the market — in minutes.

Discreet and without a listing. Free for sellers.

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Marc Dreesen

Marc Dreesen

CEO at a leading ITSM implementation company.

“We'd been exploring a sale for months with no real clarity. Grunwald showed us five serious buyers we hadn't had on our radar — one of them was a perfect fit.”

FAQ

Before you start: Your questions

The most important answers on valuation, buyers, and confidentiality.

How do I know what my company is worth?

With Grunwald's free AI valuation, you get an initial, well-founded estimate of your company's worth within minutes — based on comparable transactions and market multiples. The valuation is indicative and meant as orientation, not a binding appraisal.

Does my interest in selling stay confidential?

Yes. Your interest in a sale stays confidential. Grunwald works without a public listing, your data is not shared without your consent, and you decide when and with whom you get in touch. Once your data entry is complete, a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is created automatically between Grunwald and the selling company.

Do I have to commit when I use Grunwald?

No. You can use Grunwald to understand your company's worth and explore the market without committing to a sale. You stay in control at every step and decide yourself whether and when to move forward.

Who could buy my company?

Grunwald identifies qualified buyers that fit your market, size, and strategic direction — from strategic acquirers to private equity investors. So you see early who could be a potential partner before you take the first conversation.

How is Grunwald different from a classic M&A advisor?

Grunwald does not replace an advisor — it gives you the information advantage beforehand. You understand your company's worth, potential buyers, and the mechanics of a sale before you enter conversations or mandates — faster, confidentially, and without high upfront costs.

Am I even ready for a sale?

You don't need to know that in advance. Grunwald helps you answer exactly that question: with an indicative valuation, a view of potential buyers, and guides that show what matters in a sale. So you can calmly figure out whether the timing is right for you.

How does a company sale actually work?

A sale typically starts with valuing your company, followed by identifying suitable buyers, initial confidential conversations, due diligence, and finally negotiating purchase price and terms. Grunwald supports you in the early phases and explains every step in detailed guides — from valuation through earn-outs and reinvestments.

What does Grunwald cost me?

For sellers, Grunwald is free. You can use the indicative valuation, buyer research, and guides with no upfront costs — discreetly and without obligation.

Process

How it works

Anonymous and confidential — in three steps from valuation to first contact.

Step 1

Identify buyers

A few details about your company are enough — Grunwald shows you matching buyers for your market, size, and direction.

Step 2

Narrow down the right buyers

Review each buyer at your own pace: by fit, size, region, and strategy. You stay in control of who takes the next step.

GreenVolt Partners

Acquisition range:EUR 5-15M

GreenVolt Partners is an investor based in Germany.

+64 active buyers

GreenVolt Partners

Acquisition range:EUR 5-15M

GreenVolt Partners is an investor based in Germany.

+64 active buyers

GreenVolt Partners

Acquisition range:EUR 5-15M

GreenVolt Partners is an investor based in Germany.

+64 active buyers

Step 3

Make first contact

Start the first contact through Grunwald while staying anonymous. You only release your identity once you feel sure.

Dear GreenVolt Team,

We are reaching out on behalf of a company exploring strategic options.

Best regards,
Grunwald

Grunwald Transaction Agent