Viktor R.-Corporate Finance & M&A Advisor
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Experience
Buy-and-build search mandate for a private equity investor in technical building services and building-related services
VRC – Corporate Finance Advisory
Identification, outreach and assessment of potential acquisition targets for a PE fund specializing in buy-and-build strategies, with a focus on building-related services.
Support with
- deal origination and
- support with valuation and
- transaction initiation
My core competencies therefore lie in the following areas:
- Interpersonal and intercultural communication
- Analytical strength and
- M&A know-how
Seed financing of up to USD 2,5 Mio. for a fintech (healthcare focus) in Kenya
VRC – Corporate Finance Advisory
Seed financing round for a fintech in the field of inventory financing for pharmacies and clinics. Sole responsibility for managing and preparing the transaction documents with the founding team and existing anchor investors. Meetings in Nairobi to establish a common understanding and plan the strategy.
Sale of a German care services provider
Venator Advisory
Sale of a German care services provider (approx. € 25 Mio. revenue, approx. 1.000 employees)
- Process structure
- Seller preparation
- Information memorandum
- Contact with approx. 60 investors
- Data room
Owner
VRC – Corporate Finance Advisory
- Sell-side and buy-side mandates, capital raising, clinic financing and transaction structuring for owner-managed companies, shareholders and investors in Germany and East Africa.
- Own origination network in the Rhineland among owner-managed companies, entrepreneurs and family offices.
Clinic financing for a German aesthetic medicine chain and concept for a private clinic under § 30 GewO
VRC – Corporate Finance Advisory
Growth financing for a medical practice chain that was able to scale to several locations within a few years through aesthetic medicine and holistic health.
Based on my experience in:
- commercial business management
- strategic business planning and
- M&A expertise
we were able to jointly develop a strategy for further growth.
Managing Director
M.a.n.z. GmbH
Portfolio company of Buckow Group; cosmetics, approx. € 10 Mio. revenue, approx. 15 employees
- Overall responsibility for P&L, team and operations over 18 months.
- Restructuring of the organization, cost base and processes; renegotiation of key sales and supply contracts; new sales channels (Douglas, Galeria, Otto, Chinese market).
- Largest customer: HSE (teleshopping retailer).
Director M&A and Business Development
Buckow Group Holding GmbH (formerly JUNIS Trust Capital GmbH)
Family office with approx. € 100 Mio. AuM, investing mainly in private equity and direct majority investments
- Led the buy-and-build strategy for two portfolio companies with combined revenue of more than € 35 Mio. and 200+ employees.
- Deal sourcing, origination and execution of German targets; strategic portfolio projects (digitalization roadmap, ten-year strategy).
- Group-wide M&A responsibility until 01/2025, alongside managing M.a.n.z. GmbH.
Buy-and-Build for two German portfolio companies
Buckow Group Holding (Family Office)
Buy-and-build for two German portfolio companies (combined revenue of more than € 35 Mio., 200+ employees) in the technical services sector, focused on hydraulics, pneumatics and hose services.
M&A Due Diligence Advisor
Aon M&A and Transaction Solutions
- Led risk and insurance due diligence for private equity and strategic buyers in national and international M&A processes and post-merger integrations.
- Introduced transaction insurance (W&I, tax and litigation risks); project lead for the Macquarie Insurance Facility and infrastructure investors in the DACH region.
M&A Due Diligence Advisor
EQT
Acquisition of inexio / Deutsche Glasfaser
Project Manager DACH
Infrastructure investors, including Macquarie Insurance Facility
Infrastructure investors, including Macquarie Insurance Facility (geothermal, offshore wind, solar)
M&A Due Diligence Advisor
SIGNA
Merger of Kaufhof and Karstadt
M&A Due Diligence Advisor
Warner Music Group
Acquisition of EMP Merchandising
Industry experience
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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Retail, Insurance, Telecommunication, Energy, and Media and Entertainment.
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Experienced in Investments and M&A, Finance, Strategy, Project Management, Operations, and Sales.
Summary
Corporate finance and M&A advisor with over eight years of transaction experience in advisory, on the buy side and in operational management. Started my career as an M&A due diligence advisor at Aon M&A and Transaction Solutions in Frankfurt; then spent over three years as Director M&A and Business Development at a German family office (approx. € 100 Mio. AuM), with responsibility for the buy-and-build strategy of a technical wholesaler/hydraulics service provider. Subsequently, I served as managing director with operational responsibility for a portfolio company in the cosmetics and dietary supplements sector. Since July 2025, self-employed under VRC – Corporate Finance Advisory: sell-side and buy-side mandates, transaction and financing structuring for owner-managed companies, shareholders and investors.
Skills
- Family Office Perspective: Over Three Years Of M&A Responsibility At A Family Office (Private Equity And Direct Majority Investments), Managing Director Of A Portfolio Company; Experience In Cooperation Between Family Office And Portfolio Company From Both Investor And Management Perspectives.
- Buy-And-Build: Led The Buy-And-Build Strategy For Two Portfolio Companies (> € 35 Mio. Revenue, 200+ Employees); Currently Handling A Search Mandate For A Private Equity Investor For Buy-And-Build In Technical Building Services And Building-Related Services.
- Sell-Side Execution: Seller Preparation, Equity Story, Information Memorandum, Financial Model And Valuation, Buyer Universe, Nda And Data Room Management, Bidding Process And Negotiations Through Signing.
- Financing: Raising Capital Through Mezzanine Financing And Silent Participations; Clinic Financing In Aesthetic Medicine, Including A Concept For A Private Clinic Under § 30 Gewo; Investor Process For A Seed Financing For Impact Investment And Fintech In Kenya.
- Due Diligence And Contract Interface: Transaction Due Diligence For Private Equity And Strategic Buyers; Transferring The Results Into The Risk Allocation Under The Spa, Including W&I, Tax And Litigation Insurance.
- Shareholder Perspective: 18 Months As Managing Director With P&L Responsibility; Familiar With Shareholder Matters In Succession And Exit Situations: Management Transition, Transaction Structure, Deferred Purchase Price Components, Post-Contractual Obligations.
- Sectors: Healthcare And Care Services (Sgb V/Xi), Aesthetic Medicine, Technical Building Services And Building-Related Services, Consumer Goods And Cosmetics, Infrastructure.
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Education
HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management
M.Sc. · Management · Leipzig, Germany
Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg (DHBW) Mannheim
B.A. BWL-Versicherung · Business Administration - Insurance · Mannheim, Germany · 1,0
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Viktor is based in Cologne, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Viktor speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Russian (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary).
Viktor has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Viktor has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 8 months. Note that Viktor may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Viktor would be well-suited for roles such as: Buy-and-build search mandate for a private equity investor in technical building services and building-related services, Seed financing of up to USD 2,5 Mio. for a fintech (healthcare focus) in Kenya, Sale of a German care services provider.
Viktor's most recent position is Buy-and-build search mandate for a private equity investor in technical building services and building-related services at VRC – Corporate Finance Advisory.
In recent years, Viktor has worked for VRC – Corporate Finance Advisory, Venator Advisory, M.a.n.z. GmbH, Buckow Group Holding GmbH (formerly JUNIS Trust Capital GmbH), and Buckow Group Holding (Family Office).
Viktor is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Retail, and Insurance. Viktor also has some experience in Telecommunication, Energy, and Media and Entertainment.
Viktor is most experienced in business areas like Investments and M&A, Finance, and Strategy. Viktor also has some experience in Project Management, Operations, and Sales.
Viktor has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance, Retail, and Telecommunication.
Viktor has recently worked in business areas like Investments and M&A, Finance, and Strategy.
Viktor holds a Master in Management from HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management and a Bachelor in Business Administration - Insurance from Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg (DHBW) Mannheim.
Viktor is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
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