Optimising scaleup valuations before and during fundraise or M&A

Trusted partner delivering hands-on support to scaleups

how we help

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

- 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

- 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

- 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

- 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

- 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