OUR STORY
Cervus Partners was founded on a simple conviction: SME entrepreneurs deserve access to the same level of M&A expertise and execution excellence typically reserved for larger transactions.
Drawing on more than 25 years of transaction experience, we provide business owners with senior-level advice, strategic insight and hands-on support throughout the transaction process.
We bring a unique combination of strengths :
- Proven M&A expertise, built over more than 25 years, built on a rigorous execution methodology which we tailor to the specific objectives of each transaction, delivering a level of experience and seniority rarely available to SMEs
- Deep industry expertise, underpinned by more than 20 years of advising founders and executives across the IT sector
Across more than 65 transactions successfully completed, where each project is unique, we have developed an intimate understanding of the ecosystem from within: its key stakeholders, market dynamics, growth drivers and strategic challenges. Above all, this experience enables us to identify and engage the most relevant strategic and financial buyers, creating the optimal conditions for a successful outcome.
Sébastien Dray - Founder & President
A 360° PERSPECTIVE
Our two backgrounds create a powerful combination for our clients. This dual culture, Tech and M&A, which we have cultivated together over many years, lets us cover our sectors of choice for SMEs, namely B2B services (IT services firms, IT consulting, advisory, engineering) and software.
We also advise companies operating in adjacent sectors, including environmental services and other business services where we have supported several entrepreneurs and investment funds.
We are committed to supporting entrepreneurs throughout their growth journey, helping them prepare strategically for future capital events and ensuring they are well positioned to execute transactions when the timing is right.
This tailored approach lets us build close relationships with the key stakeholders across the ecosystem.
Florian Brossaud - Managing Director
This entrepreneurial mindset, combined with rigorous execution and unwavering commitment to our clients, lies at the heart of Cervus Partners
EXPERTISE
We advise with B2B Services companies where our transaction experience and sector expertise make all the difference:
Minority and majority transactions, carve-outs and ownership transition transactions.
40+ transactions completed 100% transaction completion rate Cross-border transactions (US/Europe) Deep understanding of the industry ecosystemPrimary and secondary buyouts, minority and majority transactions, shareholder reorganisations, ownership transitions and financing structuring.
25+ transactions completed 100% transaction completion rate Dual-track experience Long-standing relationships with private equity investorsDevelopment of acquisition strategies, target identification, proactive origination and targeted market screening across France and Europe.
30+ years of Small Cap experience Proven acquisition methodology Ability to identify and access high-value strategic targets00+
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
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TRANSACTIONS
0-75M€
TARGET ENTERPRISE VALUE
CONTACT
Sébastien DRAY
Founder & President
sdr@cervus-partners.com
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Florian BROSSAUD
Managing Director
fbrossaud@cervus-partners.com
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