The German Mergers & Acquisitions Association (BM&A) and the German Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVK) have agreed on a groundbreaking cooperation. This aims to combine the strengths of both organizations in order to strengthen the M&A and private equity landscape in Germany and to open up new growth and financing opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Working together for SMEs
The cooperation brings together two leading players with complementary strengths: BM&A contributes its expertise in networking and promoting M&A transactions, while BVK brings a broad network from the private equity and venture capital sector as well as extensive investor know-how.
A central component of the cooperation is the mutual associate membership of both associations. This enables close integration, the exchange of know-how and the implementation of joint projects in order to provide targeted support to the members of both organizations.
Dr. Ingo Krocke, CEO of BVK, emphasizes: “This cooperation creates a platform that facilitates access to capital and provides companies with targeted support. Medium-sized and technology-oriented companies in particular benefit from our joint commitment.”
Jan Pörschmann, Chairman of BM&A, adds: “Our members can benefit not only from new financing channels, but also from greater support in dealing with succession issues and improving the exit environment for SMEs.”
New perspectives for capital, succession and sustainable innovation
The cooperation has a clear focus on providing growth capital for SMEs and promoting innovative business models. In addition, BM&A and BVK are addressing the issue of succession in the SME sector – a decisive factor for the stability and competitiveness of the German economy. The focus is also on improving the exit environment for technology and medium-sized companies in order to strengthen Germany as a leading location for company sales and takeovers. At the same time, companies are supported in developing and scaling sustainable approaches – an aspect that is becoming increasingly important and is valued by investors.
“BM&A brings in-depth industry knowledge and a strong network to the cooperation in order to make M&A transactions in the SME sector even more successful,” explains Jan Pörschmann.
Dr. Ingo Krocke adds: “The combination of capital and expertise is crucial to mastering the challenges facing SMEs. Our collaboration offers the ideal platform for this, especially for companies with innovative and sustainable projects.”
Insights into the cooperation
The first concrete implementation of this partnership will be presented in the January issue of M&A REVIEW. In an interview, Dr. Ingo Krocke talks about the common goals, synergies and the importance of capital for innovation, sustainability and SMEs.
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