Identifying suitable tech entrepreneurs with long-term growth potential: ARTHOS transforms your inorganic growth strategy into an actionable buy-side M&A acquisition project for cross-border M&A and strategic tech acquisitions.
ARTHOS creates measurable added value through extensive expertise in tech industry sectors and years of buy-side M&A experience. We act as a sparring partner for both our clients and the target companies.
Our buy side advisory is designed for investors pursuing strategic company acquisitions and cross-border M&A in European tech market sectors – particularly where the market offers a sufficient number of relevant target companies in the small- and mid-cap segment.
A larger number of relevant target companies
More substantive discussions with owner-managers of target companies
High execution certainty with strong momentum towards closing
Your company growth and acquisition strategy forms the foundation. Together with you, ARTHOS develops a tailored search profile for relevant tech companies and a compelling equity story to engage corporate decision-makers – including owners who are currently not pursuing a sale.
Through our BEAM approach, we identify the relevant target universe more effectively than conventional methods. Our many years of buy-side M&A experience and deep industry understanding provide the foundation for a thorough and effective preparation.
We examine the operational and personal needs of target companies and their owners, tailoring our outreach individually to each target.
The key question is: Beyond a fair purchase price, what else can our client, as a strategic investor, offer the manager and owner of a target company? The owner-manager’s potential interests can be categorised into four dimensions:
If you aim to grow through targeted company acquisition in the DACH tech market, ARTHOS turns your strategy into an actionable buy-side M&A project with specific target companies.
Data Respons, a leading listed European technology company headquartered in Oslo, Norway, retained ARTHOS to advise on and execute a targeted long-term buy-side M&A strategy with a focus on custom software development.
The strategic objective was to establish a stronger presence in the DACH region, diversify the customer base and broaden the company’s software services competence portfolio. Over a five-year period, ARTHOS managed five exclusive buy-side M&A engagements in the DACH region and executed a structured acquisition process involving approximately 30 strategically relevant target companies in each process.
Strengthening Data Respons’ position within software development and industrial digitalisation
ARTHOS advises Data Respons ASA on its acquisition of IT Sonix GmbH and XPURE GmbH: Strengthening Data Respons’ position within SW technology, smart embedded solutions and IoT
Strengthening Data Respons’ position within industrial digitalisation and R&D services
ARTHOS advises Data Respons ASA on its acquisition of MicroDoc: Strengthening Data Respons’ position within SW technology, digitising and IoT
Strengthening Data Respons’ position within software development and IT consulting for financial institutions
ARTHOS is the right partner when investors pursue strategic acquisition of technology companies in the DACH region and need a structured, partner-led process with a sufficient number of relevant target companies.
Yes. ARTHOS supports cross-border M&A projects for investors seeking to acquire technology companies in the DACH market.
ARTHOS focuses on technology-driven sectors including digital services, software, sensors and automation.
Yes. ARTHOS develops a compelling equity story and approaches relevant decision-makers personally, including owners who are not currently pursuing a sale.
A structured M&A acquisition process requires an industry environment with a sufficient number of relevant target companies – typically at least 30 to 40 potential targets.
ARTHOS combines deep tech industry expertise, many years of buy-side M&A experience, individualised owner outreach and a strong drive towards closing.
