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

UK

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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