Project at a glance
- Company: A-Z Bau GmbH
- Industry: Construction
- Location: Berlin
- Project type: Company acquisition (multi-million volume)
- Financing: Bank loan for company purchase
- Business Start contribution: Business plan, company valuation, financing advisory
The project
A-Z Bau GmbH is an established construction company in Berlin with a long history and a solid customer base. The previous owner was looking for a successor to his life's work – a classic business succession in the skilled trades.
The company includes:
- Specialization in structural construction and renovation
- Experienced team of employees
- Long-standing customer relationships
- Established supplier networks
- Modern fleet and equipment inventory
The buyer, an experienced civil engineer himself, recognized the potential and decided to take over the entire business.
The challenge
For a company acquisition in the millions, banks set particularly high requirements. The financing had to cover the following aspects:
- Purchase price of the company
- Assumption of existing liabilities
- Working capital for the transition phase
- Modernization investments
The bank required a detailed business plan with a sound company valuation, acquisition concept, and realistic financial planning.
Our solution
Business Start EU prepared a comprehensive business plan for the million-euro acquisition:
- Due diligence support and analysis of business figures
- Professional company valuation
- Detailed acquisition concept with integration plan
- Market analysis of the Berlin construction industry
- 5-year financial planning with various scenarios
- Preparation and support for the bank meetings
The result
A-Z Bau GmbH was successfully handed over. The experienced team stayed on, customer relationships were continued, and the company continues to develop positively under new leadership.
This case shows: Even with complex company acquisitions in the millions, bank financing is possible – with the right concept and a compelling business plan.