Let's build upon your legacy and continue the journey in the long-run
About
Gaman Succession is an entrepreneurial project aimed to acquire one existing technology business to then operate for the long run. The project is operated by an entrepreneur, backed by a seasoned team of entrepreneurs, operators and investors.
It is a differentiated investment proposition with a focus on:
Long-Term Commitment
An "investment" approach centred around providing continuity and succession for your tech business for at least the next 20 years.
Build On Existing Legacy
Commitment to preserving your legacy with a focus on accelerating growth and value creation with the existing team.
Flexibility, Tailored To Your Needs
Deal terms, timing and your future involvement tailored to your needs - a smoothened transition, co-building together, or simply continuing to benefit from future the value creation.
The Entrepreneur
Operated by an entrepreneur with 10+ years of experience within technology and a highly international background. Post acquisition, Cecilia would become the CEO with an pre-agreed transition.
Cecilia Lopez
34 yrs old
Founder / Entrepreneur
Cecilia brings a decade of Tier 1 experience in technology investing. Before founding Gaman Succession, Cecilia worked in Private Equity and Investment Banking, including KKR, Permira and J.P. Morgan, covering Technology investments across Europe and worldwide.
Driven by a strong desire to become a tech CEO, launch an entrepreneurial venture, and create lasting impact, she embarked on the Entrepreneurship Throurgh Acquisition journey, building on her extensive M&A and investment expertise.
Cecilia brings a highly international profile - born in Spain but has lived half of her life abroad across the United Kingdom (12 years), France and US. She holds a Master in Management degree from
École Supérieure de
Commerce de Paris (ESCP Europe).
Our partners
Backed by a world-class team of entrepreneurs, operators and investors with an outstanding track record in growing tech businesses.
Entrepreneurhsip Through Acquisition Investors and Entrepreneurs
Technology Operators
What we look for
We are looking for a profitable European Technology SME that fits the following criteria:
Western European Technology Company
- Technology sector: Software and tech-enabled managed services.
- Growing market: Distinct niche with favourable tailwinds
- Location: Company based in Western Europe, where entrepreneur will move post acquisition
Profitable And Defensible SME
- Size: Revenues from €5m to €50m or EBITDA above €1.5m
- Revenues: primarily recurring with low customer and supplier concentration.
- Profitable: cash flow and EBITDA positive.
- Strong market position: Category leader with strong customer advocacy.
Flexible Transition Tailored To Seller
- Seller motivations: Family business without a succession plan and/or founder looking for a flexible and/or smoothened transition.
- Long-term mindset: desire to preserve legacy with possibility to continue to benefit long term growth.
Employer Of Choice
- Team: Motivated employees committed to long-term value creation.
- Culture: Collaborative and inclusive.
What we offer
- Flexibility in terms and transition, tailored to seller's needs
- Possibility to continue to participate and benefit from long term value creation
- Exclusive life-long focus on growing one sole company
- Commitment to preserving legacy and team
- Transparency and confidentiality throughout the entire process
Compared to other investors, Gaman Succession offers a differentiated investment proposition:
| Gaman Succession | Private Equity | Strategic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus | Sole focus on your business | One of many financial investments in a large portfolio | One of many divisions within a company |
| Seller's role | Flexible and tailored | Same, or more involved to drive value creation | One of many employees |
| Investment goals | Long-term growth and value creation | Maximise returns through financial engineering (incl aggressive cost reduction) with a 5 year time horizon | Maximise returns through cost-cutting and synergies |
| Deal Terms | Flexible, tailored to seller's needs | Complex and restricted to ensure maximised returns | Structured to protect parent |
| Employees | Critical to achieving long-term growth | Role depends on fund's strategy | Often eliminated if roles are redundant or do not match corporate culture |
| Owner Transition | Flexible on timing to smoothen transition | Often 2-3 years with increased scrutiny | Often 2-3 years with required reporting to parent executives |
Get in touch
If you are a founder, adviser or simply interested in learning more, please reach out!
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