Manager bei Besprechung von Unternehmensstatistiken

Board Advisory & Commercial Due Diligence

Strategic expertise for private equity

Private equity investors and family offices face critical questions during pre-deal phases: Is the investment proposition viable? How capable is the management team? Can the purchase price be justified operationally? This is where XQI Board Advisory comes in – with experienced Senior Executives who act as commercial due diligence Experts and Strategic Advisors.

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Commercial Due Diligence: Beyond the numbers – deep market and technology insight

As part of the Financial Due Diligence and Commercial Due Diligence, our former CEOs, CSOs and COOs not only analyze financial figures, but also evaluate:

  • Market position & growth potential: e.g., scalability, competitive differentiation
  • Operational performance: production footprint, supply chains, cost efficiency
  • Management quality – Can the team implement the planned strategy?

Credibility is crucial, especially for founder-led companies. Many entrepreneurs are skeptical of financial investors – often due to a lack of industry knowledge. Our Senior Advisors and Advisory Board Members speak the language of the industry and thus create the necessary trust to successfully close deals.

Board Advisory: Strategic Advisory Boards for Portfolio Companies

Following the deal, XQI assists with appointing members to advisory boards at portfolio companies. Our strategic sparring partners bring:

  • Functional expertise: e.g., M&A, digitalization, internationalization
  • Industry-specific know-how: manufacturing, technology, healthcare, etc.
  • Experience in transformation and buy-and-build strategies

As corporate governance experts, they support management and investors with:

  • Growth initiatives: e.g., market entry, product innovation
  • Post-deal integration: realizing synergies, change management
  • Exit preparation: value enhancement for the next sale
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XQI Partner

Alle XQI Partner

Looking for an interim manager? Our partners will find the perfect solution for you—tailored to your needs, fast, and discreet.

XQI Interim Partner Holger Rosemann eingefärbt in blau XQI Interim Partner Holger Rosemann

Holger Rosemann

XQI Interim Partner Tapani Hänninen blau eingefärbt XQI Interim Partner Tapani Hänninen

Tapani Hänninen

XQI Interim Partner Robert Butz eingefärbt in blau XQI Interim Partner Robert Butz

Robert Butz

XQI Interim Partner Georg Larch eingefärbt in blau XQI Interim Partner Georg Larch

Georg Larch

XQI Interim Partner York von Massenbach eingefärbt in blau XQI Interim Partner York von Massenbach

York von Massenbach

XQI Interim Partner Ilka Herzog blau eingefärbt XQI Interim Partner Ilka Herzog

Ilka Herzog

XQI Interim Partner Stephan Franken eingefärbt in blau XQI Interim Partner Stephan Franken

Stephan Franken

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Dirk Niederberghaus

Why XQI? – Your Advantage in Transaction Advisory

  • Quick availability:
    Experienced interim managers and advisory board members ready to start within 48 hours

  • Practical applicability:
    No theoretical analyses, but concrete recommendations from those who have actually run businesses themselves

  • Industry Focus:
    In-depth analyses of manufacturing, technology, healthcare, and consumer goods—because generalists aren’t enough here

Your next step: Talk with our experts

Are you planning a transaction and need commercial due diligence or a strategic advisory board? We’ll analyze your target within 5 business days — with a clear focus on value drivers and risks. Contact us for a no-obligation consultation.