
Optimising scaleup valuations before and during fundraise or M&A
Trusted partner delivering hands-on support to scaleups
It’s not our first rodeo
+25 years
Combined experience with fundraising and M&A
+50 deals
Fundraise and M&A
processes supported
EUR +5bn
Transaction value
across deals
We help you get better transaction outcomes
We are hands-on advisors and executors that are in it for the long run
1
Pre-Transaction
Value Optimisation
Increasing company valuation ahead of your fundraise or exit through our proven value enhancement framework
Define value optimisation routes and timing
Assessment of ideal timing from a value perspective based on founders preferences, market sentiment, relevant investor / buyer universe and value inflection points
Decide strategic direction and positioning
Build strategy and positioning maximising value creation potential based on “how-to-win & where-to-play” framework and build business plan
Plan and execute value optimising levers
Implement prioritised initiatives based on “improve & de-risk” framework and continuously assess progress and value/timing impact
2
Fundraising and
M&A execution
Executing your transaction process Increasing the value, quality and efficiency while matching with the ideal partner
Nail the equity story and financial forecast
Build best-in-class equity story and present it attractively in tailored marketing materials being backed by a top tier financial forecast model
Get the right partner interested
Define relevant investor / buyer landscape matching client preferences and ensure appealing investor communication
Seal the deal
Support on due diligence, sparring on optimal tactics towards investors / buyers and negotiation support

Our approach
We provide essential expertise to optimise your transaction and related workstreams, saving you valuable time
We are driven by a passion to empower inspiring individuals and companies to take the best next steps on their path to full potential
We collaborate closely with you, working as interim resources with close proximity to daily operations
We deliver excellent quality, with standards rooted in top-tier investment banking and management consulting
Who we are
Energetic and experienced team with backgrounds from investment banking, management consulting and investing across company stages.
Lasse Wandahl | Founding Partner
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Experience from the leading investment banks in the Nordics having advised a broad stakeholder spectrum from founder-owned companies to global top tier PEs
Previous experience primarily focused on capital raises for private companies and M&A – also some IPO and debt advisory
Broad sector experience including consumer, technology, healthcare and renewables
lasse.wandahl@stridepartners.dk
+45 51 34 26 91
Nicolaj Lund | Founding Partner
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Experience with investments across company stages and management consulting
Responsible for building the impact investment business at previous company
Investment experience from PE, VC and impact investing
Consulting experience from tier 1 consultancy and new consultancy started by MBB alumni
nicolaj.lund@stridepartners.dk
+45 93 97 73 13
Levi van Boekel | Analyst
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Studying economics at the University of Copenhagen
Experience in ESG-related issues at Danish think tank and first-hand C-level experience in the CEO office of a leading Danish insurance firm
Previous founder experience within consumer products
levi.boekel@stridepartners.dk
+45 28 97 71 80
Ulrich Røssell | Partner
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Proven track record in investment management, M&A, and consulting across industries with roles and Haldor Topsoe, Ørsted and GlobalConnect
Well versed in the start-up community and scaling of young companies having executed successful series-seed round advisory
Experience in asset management and complex exit planning from ATP Pensions
Previous Board and CAC level involvement at TDC, Tampnet and private equity funds, navigating and aligning interests of Management, Board and Shareholders
ulrich.roessell@stridepartners.dk
+45 26 52 25 27
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Pursuing a BSc in International Business & Politics at Copenhagen Business School (CBS)
Active member of CBS Case Club, contributing to strategy and organizational development
Former International Project Leader at Joe & The Juice, implementing structures and management training across multiple regions
Oscar Carlsson | Analyst
oscar.carlsson@stridepartners.dk
+45 60 52 50 19
We are growing and looking for talent
With support from
Senior Advisors that have created and exited successful businesses, investments funds and consultancies
Industry experts with experience from driving fundraising, M&A and strategy

Select previous engagements
Equity Raises
Strategy
Commercial Due Diligence
Buy-side experience
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