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Jesper Agerholm

Every business is unique, every owner is unique, and every sales process is unique. My work as an adviser has given me amazing experiences throughout my career and demands 110 % of myself, every day. Every owner-founder has his own story carrying different successes and defeats and hence has different success criteria. Identifying them, tailoring and executing a sales process to ensure they are all fulfilled is an exciting process demanding creativity and a willingness to walk the famous extra mile. You are always welcome for a cup of coffee and a talk about your business, both if a sale is near or you just want to know more about M&A. See you!

Expanding our DACH reach with the merger of Switzerland-based ZETRA

Data and the art of the possible

Gareth Iley

I have worked in mergers and acquisitions since I qualified as an accountant. I was a founding employee of Clearwater in 2003, after I had spent time in both transaction due diligence and advising businesses on floating on the UK stock market. Since we formed Clearwater, I have focussed on advising businesses on selling to international trade buyers or private equity funds, especially within the consumer sector. In 2022, I joined the UK board and took responsibility for all aspects of the operations of the UK business.

Clearwater advises Longacre Group and Taylor Hopkinson on its sale to Brunel International N.V.

Grégoire Houëdry

I am currently an Associate Director at Clearwater having joined in 2018 as an Analyst. I have been involved in transactions across the healthcare and business services sectors, most notably advising on the sales of France Thermes and Crèches de France. Clearwater creates a challenging and demanding environment which allows me to push myself every day alongside experienced professionals. Working in M&A is particularly exciting work with the opportunity to help clients in strategic decisions and to participate in their economic growth. I graduated from Université Paris-Dauphine with a major in Corporate Finance and Financial Engineering.

Andreas Paulsen

I joined Clearwater as an Analyst in 2023. My work spans various industries, involving market research, analysis, and preparation of sales material. Being part of a dedicated team gives me the opportunity to expand my skills and tackle new challenges across sectors and companies. Before joining Clearwater, I served as a Teaching Assistant at Aarhus University and participated in several case workshops through International Case Teams.

Elinor Schmitz Jansen

I started my career as a management consultant within international, complex project management before I moved into M&A advisory in 2017. My clients include entrepreneurs, corporates and financial investors. I advise on topics ranging from valuations and succession planning to finding a financial partner or completing a full exit. I have an international background with a master’s degree from Imperial College Business School in London.

The process of selling a business

Adviser to Royal Ten Cate on the sale of MEGA Valves International to management