M&A due diligence – Advice from Experts

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M&A due diligence

Cheshire, England

$200.0/min 5.0 31 $3.33/min

Former founding partner and growth lead at Centurica.com - the largest agency dedicated to offering investors advice and due diligence for internet business acquisitions. Also the author of Digitally Wed - Everything you need to buy a profitable internet business (https://exitplan.co). Generally an all round data nerd with a passion for buying, selling and strategy in online business.

Mathieu Guerville

Chicago, IL

$150.0/min 5.0 13 $2.5/min

VP Business Development at Tradespace.io, leading IP platform for licensing and commercialization. Ex Corporate Venture Capital at UL. From a career in Strategy, M&A and Business Development with background in market intelligence, consulting and international trade. Led development of a new business unit from 0 to 300 employees in first 3 years though a mix of acquisitions, open innovation and organic initiatives. Leading strategy, deals and integration and CEO/board level reporting. Specialties: Strategy, M&A (pre/post transaction), Business Development, Innovation/NPD, Competitive Intelligence 500 Startups batch 25 | www.tradespace.io | www.valutico.com | www.m-guerville.com

Aaron Sylvan

New York, NY

$350.0/min 5.0 40 $5.83/min

I help growing tech companies to solve technical challenges. Specialty in B2B Enterprise SaaS. I also perform Technical Due Diligence for Venture Capital, Private Equity, M&A. I am a veteran of the tech startup world — closed 7 rounds of financing as CEO of two companies, managed million-dollar R&D budgets, recruited over 100 employees, and closed enterprise sales with Fortune 500 companies. Former CTO to the Gartner Family Office (founder of the world's largest technology advisory firm).

Dikran Yapoujian

Columbia, SC

$600.0/min 5.0 0 $10/min

Dikran has spent his entire career in strategic and financial planning & analysis for organizations large and small in the for-profit and not-for-profit spaces. In 2018, he started helping companies craft and refine their Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) as a certified OKRs coach, as part of the OKRs.com team with Ben Lamorte, co-author of Objectives and Key Results: Driving Focus, Alignment, and Engagement with OKRs.

Mirko Giordani

Rome

$60.0/min 5.0 1 $1/min

I am the CEO and Founder of Prelia, a boutique political risk and strategic intelligence outfit. Here on Clarity to help young people to break into the political risk & strategic intelligence industry. I take calls, 7 days a week, allow reasonable notice when booking the call.

Jake Poses

San Francisco Bay Area

$100.0/min 5.0 2 $1.67/min

Lead product @Thumbtack. Former private equity investor @BainCapital

David Rose

Greater Boston Area

$100.0/min 4.5 9 $1.67/min

Instructor at MIT Media Lab and 5X entrepreneur in connected health, consumer electronics, and consumer internet. Interested in Internet of Things, ambient displays, gesture, wearables, smart urban furniture.

Sebastian Gast

Denver, CO

$60.0/min 5.0 1 $1/min

Main Street Business Broker, boutique fitness studio owner, e-commerce business owner, corporate strategist, and investor in great people and good ideas.

Michael Lalor

Raleigh NC

$120.0/min N/A 0 $2/min

A results-driven business leader, I’m passionate about transforming companies, creating value, and helping teams thrive in high-growth and transitional environments. With experience spanning private equity-backed SaaS / technology businesses, and publicly traded companies, I’ve had the opportunity to lead strategic planning, M&A transactions, and business transformations that drove real impact. I’ve worked alongside top private equity firms - Vista Equity, TA Associates, and Clearlake Capital - executing initiatives that enhance efficiency, profitability, and long-term success. I thrive on solving complex challenges and building strong, high-performing teams while managing multimillion-dollar acquisitions, identifying opportunities for scaling, or implementing operational best practices that drive revenue growth and EBITDA expansion. Areas of expertise include: -Operational best practices -Strategic planning -Business turnarounds -Budgeting & cost savings -Contractor negotiation -M&A/corporate transactions -Market & trends analysis -Global market expansion & business development

John Paulson, Manufacturing Consultant

Euless, Texas

$150.0/min N/A 0 $2.5/min

JD Edwards Manufacturing & Planning Expert | Supply Chain Optimization | Digital Transformation Specialist | Manufacturing Start-ups / Process Optimization | JDE Support Services  United States |  Available Worldwide | 25+ Years Experience Professional Summary Global manufacturing and supply chain consultant with over 30 years of experience delivering operational excellence across North America, Europe and Latin America. Specializing in JD Edwards manufacturin, planning (MRP/MPS), and distribution applications. Consult on lean shop floor operations, and ERP optimization. Proven track record in cost reduction, lead time improvement, M&A operational due diligence, and process improvement. Core Competencies - JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Manufacturing & Distribution consulting, training, and implementation. - Project Management / Advisor - ERP systems planning, implementation and management Manufacturing Costing/Analysis ERP Optimization Supply Chain Strategy & KPI Development Operational Due Diligence & Post-Merger Integration Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Project Management Career Highlights 65+ successful JD Edwards implementations & operational improvement projects across multiple industries. Provided M&A readiness assessments for manufacturing companies in deals valued at $50M–$500M. Selected Client Industries Manufacturing | Electronics | Aerospace | Consumer Goods | Industrial Equipment | Medical Devices | Pharmaceutical | Food & Beverage | Steel and Plastics | Telecommunications Continuous professional development in manufacturing planning and supply chain optimization

Sage Price

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Sage Price Business Acquisition Specialist & Strategic Growth Consultant. Founder of multiple successful ventures. Founding Ambassador at Contrarian Thinking. Former Defense Contracts Manager ($200B+). Expert in business operations, strategic planning, and sustainable growth strategies. Specializing in helping entrepreneurs acquire and scale profitable businesses. Developed ambassador programs within the Contrarian Community, and led 4 coaching cohorts totaling 182 new ETA professionals. Expertise in building high-performing teams and creating scalable business processes. Testimonials: https://testimonial.to/sage-price/all

Eduardo Diaz Uriarte

Madrid, España

$400.0/min N/A 0 $6.67/min

I support private equities and corporates in extracting and capturing the full value of inorganic transactions — both pre-deal, through strategic positioning and synergy and optimization valuation; and post-deal, through hands-on execution and synergy and optimization capturing. My specialties are corporate strategy, due diligence, carve-out planning and acquisition, and post-merger integration. Extensive experience in Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Business Services and Manufacturing

Ryan Lee

Middleton, Wisconsin

$175.0/min N/A 0 $2.92/min

Strategic Finance Executive with 15+ years building scalable treasury operations and driving enterprise-wide financial optimization across $1.5B+ revenue organizations. Built and led 18-person treasury teams, executed $325M+ in successful debt restructuring, and delivered measurable working capital improvements across $1B+ transaction portfolios. Proven track record integrating acquisitions, implementing AI-enhanced enterprise technology solutions, and advising C-suite leadership on capital allocation strategies with direct board and investor exposure

Nick Santillo

$150.0/min N/A 0 $2.5/min

I am available for Fractional CFO services, M&A Advisory, or Consulting Projects. I have a proven track record of driving growth, transformation, and innovation in early and growth-stage businesses. My expertise: Capital Raise: over $75M of venture and growth capital raised. M&A: Advising -Sell side: through the entire sell-side process. 9 companies sold in the past 3 years. -Buyside: Pre LOI advisory, Quality of Earnings Provider, Post-Acquisition CFO Services. Fractional CFO Services: -Board & Investor Relations: engaging with boards, investors, creditors, and banks as the primary point of contact. -Business Transformation: Creating and executing go-to-market strategies for early and middle-stage companies. -Finance & Accounting Leadership: Adept at addressing accounting and internal control issues, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance. -Business Operations Leadership: Proficient in building and managing teams across various functions, fostering collaboration and alignment behind shared objectives.

Thandiwe Ncube

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

Founder of 2 startups, 1 exit. Advisor on fundraising, venture capital, and private equity. I help startups raise capital, build growth strategies, and scale effectively.

Thibault Vittet

luxembourg

$400.0/min N/A 0 $6.67/min

Managing Partner at AKCEAN, an independent M&A advisory firm supporting SMEs and larger groups in Luxembourg, Belgium, and France. 10+ years of experience in M&A, valuation, and fundraising — with a track record as advisor, investor, acquirer, and seller. Former investment banker and private equity investor. Experience across deals ranging from €1M to €100M+. Fluent in French and English. Available for calls worldwide.

Evgeny Lopatin

Joensuu, Finland

$250.0/min N/A 0 $4.17/min

Independent advisor with 15+ years of experience in forest assets, valuation, and data-driven decision support. I advise investors, funds, landowners, and consulting teams on forest asset valuation, technical due diligence, wood supply feasibility, and forest carbon MRV. My work focuses on situations where official forest data is outdated, inconsistent, or insufficient for high-stake decisions. Typical engagements include validating valuation assumptions, assessing investment and operational risks, designing fit-for-purpose forest inventories (drone, LiDAR, satellite), and reviewing MRV and feasibility frameworks for forest carbon projects. I work strictly in an advisory role, providing independent, decision-grade insights rather than implementation or execution.

Mohamed NourEldin

MENA Region

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

Bilingual Legal Advisor and Egyptian-qualified Lawyer with strong academic credentials and extensive experience in cross-border mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, Islamic finance, startups, commercial transactions, joint ventures, public-private partnerships, corporate governance, and legal due diligence. Skilled in advising international clients on complex transactions and regulatory compliance in Egypt, with proven expertise in drafting and negotiating contracts with government entities and structuring legal frameworks for family-owned businesses. Recognized for providing pragmatic, commercially sound legal solutions and for supporting high-value dispute resolution matters with exceptional bilingual precision.

John Reid

San Francisco, CA

$150.0/min N/A 0 $2.5/min

Founder of YEM Consulting. Multiple Entrepreneur. Consultant and Coach to Financial Advisors seeking to work smarter, not harder

Alexandre Dufour

Paris

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Co-founder and ex-CEO of Côtelé Paris, fashion brand specialized in corduroy. Exit in 2025.

Malcolm Peace

Austin, TX

$250.0/min N/A 0 $4.17/min

President at Tsetserra Growth Partners Lead Business Coach and Consultant at Idea Labs Consulting

Jean-Bernard Tanqueray

London, UK

$250.0/min N/A 0 $4.17/min

Investment & wealth management expert - 2010-2015: investment executive for a Paris & London based single family office: asset allocation research, manager selection, deal sourcing & execution - 2008-2015: Investment due diligence consultant - 2003-2008: Strategic project manager for Fortis Investments working on * turning around fund of hedge fund business * group ratings - 2000-2003: Asset Manager rating executive for Fitch AMR - 1997-2000: Risk controller for Citibank Graduated from - London Business School (MBA) - Paris 9 Dauphine (MPhil Economics) - ESSCA d'Angers (MA, Finance)

Harry Doyle

London, UK

$120.0/min N/A 0 $2/min

Consulting CTO. Veteran of 5 startups and 6 SMEs including 2 exits. Now focussed on passing on experience to help growing businesses.

Yves Le Breton

Greater New York City Area

$200.0/min N/A 0 $3.33/min

Management consultant specializing in premium and luxury brands. Working with clients on consumer insights, brand strategy, organizational design, global distribution and more. English, French and Spanish spoken.

Antonino Mandalari

Madrid

$150.0/min N/A 0 $2.5/min

Experienced finance professional with +20 years experience as Finance Leader & Controller in industrial multinational companies. Member of the Management Committee. Experience in Accounting & Financial Shared Services Centres. Implementation of SAP, JD Edwards. Rebuilding of finance teams. Expertise in HVAC, Commercial Refrigeration, Fire & Security (Climate, Controls & Security). Expertise in Pet Care and Pet Food products. Expertise in Automotive Sector. Expertise in Finance including Accounting & Internal Control (SOX), Budgeting & Forecasting, P&L Management and M&A. Expertise in Procurement, Warehousing & Logistics. Expertise in big conglomerates (i.e. General Electric, United Technologies, Honeywell etc).

Matthieu G.

Paris

$175.0/min N/A 0 $2.92/min

Matthieu is currently Director France for a global construction consultancy company advising and supporting clients in the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors. He is also head of Data center and manufacturing France for the company. He is leading data centre and manufacturing sector with industrial /pharmaceutical development client development (30%), P&L and team management (30%) and project delivery as Project Director and Senior advisor (40%). He is currently leading a team of 51 consultants. As a key data centre reference in France and in Europe South, he supports private & public clients, investing firms from end to end in their projects from the moment they are looking for to invest in the asset until the asset built on site with project management, cost management and advisory services. He is strongly involved in European and ISO standards for Data Centre including Data Centre start-up development. Matthieu previously lead many international complex industrial projects for French, German, Swiss, British, American, and Polish clients in the Data Centre and Manufacturing industry. Matthieu is also part of several Board of Advisors for Tech, advising CxO and Start-up in EMEA and APAC.

Ernie Varitimos

Boston, MA

$300.0/min N/A 0 $5/min

Founder Trader of Futures. Serial Entrepreneur. Advisor and coach to executives and entrepreneurs.

Paul R Stukus

Washington, DC

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

CFO and VP Finance for multiple startups with successful exits. Due diligence for IPO and buy/sell side transactions.

Javier Ramirez

Hollywood, FL

$250.0/min N/A 0 $4.17/min

EngagePEO HEAD OF FINANCE 2015 - Present (8 months) BlueStar CFO - LATIN AMERICA 2011 - 2015 (over 4 years) Yahoo! SR. FINANCE & OPERATIONS MANAGER - US AND LATAM MKTS 2007 - 2009 (about 2 years) BankAtlantic SR. FINANCIAL ANALYST 2001 - 2006 (about 5 years) Elevision CFO - PARTNER 1996 - 2000 (about 4 years)

yazan madanat

New York City

$300.0/min N/A 0 $5/min

Management consultant turned entrepreneur with 10 years of experience in strategy, due diligence and fundraising. Raised $400k pre-seed for QallOut.com, worked with other founders to raise capital in various stages. Advised startups as well as international media and telecoms corporations in growth strategies, M&A and cost optimization.

Sarah Chen

Washington DC, US & Kuala Lumpur, MY

$200.0/min N/A 0 $3.33/min

Founder @leaninmalaysia #leaninasia - Regional Leader of the Lean In movement appointed by Sheryl Sandberg, empowering a woman network of 300,000. VC Investor & Business builder - pioneered a Corporate VC Unit in Sime Darby, a US$13Bn Conglomerate. www.scsarahchen.com for more info!

Kgotso Koete

Johannesburg South Africa

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

Ex-Mckinsey consultant with experience in Private Equity, FMCG and public sector for African markets. Currently an independent strategy consultant focusing on media companies and government agencies.

Ariffin Yahaya

san jose. ca

$500.0/min N/A 0 $8.33/min

Ariffin was at Yahoo for 9 years as the Chief Architect for all of Search (a $1+ billion revenue division with 20 Software Architects, 1,000 Developers and 200 Product Managers,) and Mail Contacts.

bpo_ Ben

Melbourne, Australia

$250.0/min N/A 0 $4.17/min

Experienced M&A focused professional accountant acting for business owners and corporate clients looking to acquire businesses, conduct business valuations and due diligence: - Lead commercial negotiator for several recent acquisitions in Australia and New Zealand. Very low multiple acquisition prices and quick payback periods achieved for the acquirer in each case - Big4 background - specialized in providing due diligence services in Australia and Singapore - Have advised on many acquisitions and due diligence across industries such as: hospitality, industrial wholesaling, manufacturing, high tech and healthcare - Deep expertise in financial analysis and valuation techniques - Have managed successful business integrations and capitalised on synergies for acquirers

Hemant Bhattbhatt

Mumbai, India

$250.0/min N/A 0 $4.17/min

An ex-Big 4 (Deloitte) partner with 27+ years experience in advising clients on Strategic Planning, Performance Improvement, and Transaction Support

Joop Oranje

Houston, Texas

$150.0/min N/A 0 $2.5/min

I am driven to make sure companies, leaders and employees get the best out of themselves, and support companies with smart and effective processes, performance improvement, leadership and talent development, recruitment, and by solving small and big people-related questions and challenges.

Timothy Barbis

Nashville, TN

$200.0/min N/A 0 $3.33/min

Mr. Barbis is an experienced professional with a focus on change management, operational improvement, and financial analysis. He has 13 years of experience in leading companies through significant changes such as ownership and leadership transitions, effecting culture change, and distressed situations. He has worked with executive teams to identify and execute operational improvements across organizations. Mr. Barbis’s transaction experience is extensive, working on a diverse set of transactions for private equity, venture capital, and mergers and acquisitions. His financial and data analysis expertise drives clear and actionable reporting so the company can track results and uncover opportunities for growth. His experience across a broad range of industries and situations enables him to excel in a large selection of companies and to address various problems within those companies.

Alice LUI

China

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

In the new era of working with China, forward-thinking clients are looking for more effective solution to engage with their stakeholders. In a massive consumption industry with quite a few fragmentations, I'm here to help with the market study and clarify the complexity.

Jacob Ronnie George

New York, NY

$150.0/min N/A 0 $2.5/min

Strategic Advisor and Investment Banker @ George + Company. Help owners sell their businesses, acquire new ones, or raise capital. I work with companies in various stages (startups to mature companies) in various industries. Additionally can advise on business strategy, growth strategy, and business/corporate development.

Vincenzo Fantasia

Greater New York City Area

$350.0/min N/A 0 $5.83/min

Strategy/Corp Dev/M&A professional with 10y of experience in the Beauty/CPG industry. Focus on identifying and delivering strong inorganic growth

Johan ROIRAND

Paris

$400.0/min N/A 0 $6.67/min

Corporate, business & innovation strategy leader, mostly focused on digital & new businesses, cross-industry, driven towards value creation & impact | Strong connector and strategic partnerships developer | INSEAD, IAE Paris (Sorbonne BS) & ICAM Alum

MC Chan

London, UK

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

Seasoned advisor to C-suites, boards, investors and start-ups. Experienced strategist at leading tech marketplace unicorn and former strategy consultant in Tech, Media & Telecoms specialising in corporate strategy, M&A strategy and commercial due diligence. Global consulting experience (US, UK, EU, ME, SEA).

Fabian Elio

Chile

$200.0/min N/A 0 $3.33/min

+10 years experience in financial consulting. Main capabilities: financial analysis, M&A, financial due diligence. Multicultural profile. Fluent in English, Spanish and French https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabian-elio/ https://prouwconsulting.com/

Jens Wiegand

Munich

$400.0/min N/A 0 $6.67/min

CTO and Visionary business leader and strategist with international and intercultural experience in Information, Communication, Simulation, Test and Measurement, Aerospace and Automation Industries. Strategist, Advisor and Activator of strategies helping you to get succesfull. Interested to learn more?

Jean-Christophe Davy

Paris

$300.0/min N/A 0 $5/min

French entrepreneur :), created Actumen and creating 2 startups. Knows a lot about retail, tourism, healthcare, private equity. VP Consulting at KPMG, CSC, Unisys Passionate about helping solve problems and grow business.

Ben Acott

$500.0/min N/A 0 $8.33/min

Multiple exits, serial direct to consumer eCommerce founder and investor. Consults to top tier brands and companies on product-market fit, pre-MVP and MVP testing. Tech/Marketing tech stack. Scale and experience. ex. Facebook, Manscaped. $2B in DTC revenue from brands I have co-founded and advised.

Anoop Tiwari

Greater Chicago Area

$400.0/min N/A 0 $6.67/min

Strategy professional in Internet space. Experienced in business development, analytics, M&A, leadership development, and strategic partnerships. Love entrepreneurs.

Varadarajan Srinivasan

Chennai, India

$250.0/min N/A 0 $4.17/min

I have over 29 years of Experience in varied fields globally: Business Management, Operations, Transformation / Change Management, Product Management, Delivery, Sales. During this period, I have successfully led businesses, delivered results, conceptualized transformation programs, built teams, architected solutions … My personal passion is the opportunity for apt utilization of technology and people to devise smart processes - around Business, Operations & IT. I am looking forward to a career where I can contribute based on my skills, knowledge & learn continuously.

Mark A. Larsen

Las Vegas, NV

$1000.0/min N/A 0 $16.67/min

Founder, Managing Director & General Counsel, Maxxcap Group. Litigation Finance Expert, Risk Strategist, Communication and Negotiation Expert and Executive Coach.