An independent, owner managed adviser specialising in selling and acquiring companies across Europe.
Established in 1999
Experienced a variety of economic environments and deal structures.
Extensive Network
We work with a carefully selected group of family offices, private equity houses and trade acquirers across Europe.
Experienced Team
Decades of experience with a hands on approach.
Relationship Driven
We are driven to ensure our clients receive unparalleled commitment from a team they can trust.
Our Expertise:
We provide professional corporate finance advice on:
- Sell side advisory (company sales)
- Buy side advisory (company acquisitions)
- Management buy-outs and buy-ins
Transactions
We are sector-agnostic and have completed transactions across multiple industries, including financial services, manufacturing, distribution, e-commerce, digital media, technology, hospitality, leisure, and consumer.
Explore Transactions
Direct Cable Systems – Bespoke cable manufacturer and distributor.
Plug Me In (previously Environmental Energies) – solar panel installer.
Vintage Wealth Management – wealth and investment Management.
Oak Furniture Superstore – furniture retailer.
Convertologic, Tel-Aviv based tech focused affiliate marketing business.
Gaucho, Argentine steak restaurant and bar.
SACO, The Serviced Apartment Company. Sold to Oaktree Capital.
Lipsy London, fashion and cosmetic retailer. Sold to Next PLC.
Oasis Fashion – e-commerce for fashion and beauty. Sold to Boohoo.
Tapas Revolution, Spanish Bars & Restaurants.
Wunder 2, the top performing brow product in the world.
Moon Inc, the performance sailboat company. Sold to Gavel Technologies.
Our Team
Stephen Altman
Stephen qualified as a chartered accountant with Arthur Andersen & Co in 1988. He has over 20 years experience in corporate finance having worked at BNP Paribas, PWC and Deloitte & Touche. Stephen’s experience includes a public-to-private takeover, management buy-outs and buy-ins, company sales, acquisitions and development capital fundraising.
Max Weil
Max qualified as a chartered accountant with Price Waterhouse Coopers. Before joining NWCF he worked at a family office where he worked on originating, managing and executing private equity investments into growth stage companies. He also has experience in advisory work that has ranged from small private fundraises to IPO advice.
Harry Avens
Harry qualified as a chartered accountant with Price Waterhouse Coopers. Prior to joining NWCF, he completed an internship at the private equity firm Sovereign Capital Partners.
Carina O Brien
Carina joined NWCF in 2005 and is responsible for the day to day running of the office. Carina also provides secretarial and administrative support to the team and is responsible for the internal accounting function.