- est 2009 -

Strategy · M&A · Corporate Finance

Creating value. With technology. For people.

Strategy, M&A and corporate finance from a single source — from growth rationale and financing to successful transaction execution.

We support entrepreneurs, corporates, funds, investors and scale-ups in strategic decision-making, M&A transactions and financing solutions.

Our approach combines strategic clarity, financial precision and pragmatic execution — technology-enabled and tailored to your needs.
Our solutions are built on this foundation.

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2009

FOUNDED

3

LOCATIONS

100+

TRANSACTIONS

€3 Bn.+


TRANSACTION VOLUME

Membership & Collaboration

Finance Magazin Stifterverband Association for Corporate Growth AmCham Germany Wirtschaftsbeirat Bayern Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space Bundeswehr University Munich Technical University of Munich LOGO Consult Elvis AG

OUR CLIENTS

SBCF & Cie. is here for you.

Entrepreneurs

Corporates

Startups & Scale-ups

Funds & Investors

Family Offices

Real Estate Asset Manager

ABOUT SBCF & CIE.

Independent advisory.
 - est 2009 -

As a partner-led boutique advisory firm, SBCF & Cie. advises exclusively in the interests of its clients. Our modular advisory approach combines strategic capabilities, M&A process expertise and corporate finance know-how.

SBCF & Cie. creates value by leveraging deep sector expertise, involving selected cooperation partners and integrating technology - always in the best interests of our clients.

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Confidentiality

Maximum discretion throughout all processes

Independence

No conflicts of interest

Experience

Decades of expertise

Network

Globally connected

TRACK RECORD

Transaction parties & clients

 

Transactions before 2010– Management team and shareholders – SGPSchneider
Geiwitz
Advisory Solutions

How can we support you?

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Sellside M&A / Divestments

Company sale · Succession Learn more → II

Buyside M&A / Acquisitions

Acquisition · Growth Learn more → III

Real Estate Investment Banking

Real estate · Capital markets Learn more → IV

Strategy & More

Strategy · Transformation Learn more → V

Restructuring & Turnaround

Turnaround · Special situations Learn more → VI

Growth Financing / Fundraising Transactions

Capital · Investors Learn more → VII

Individual Solutions & Modules

Best fit · Modules Learn more → VIII

Interim Management

Temporary leadership · Transformation Learn more →
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Team

Senior Management

Dr. Michael Schuster MS Dr. Michael SchusterManaging Director View profile▾
  • At SBCF since 2010
  • Supervisory and Advisory Board Memberships
  • Experience:
    •Droege Group – Partner, Head of M&A Advisory
    •HBB Capital Advisers – M&A advisory (JV of Helaba, BayernLB & Baird)
    •BayernLB Corporate Advisers
    •Lazard & Co. – Stage
    •RWTH Aachen – Research associate
  • Past Lectureships:
    •Munich University of Applied Sciences
    •GGS / German Graduate School of Management and Law – Strategic Management and M&A
    •Bavarian Chamber of Notaries – Speaker on company acquisitions
    •University of Bremen – Negotiation Studies
  • Education:
    •Doctorate in Economics (Dr. rer. pol.), RWTH Aachen University – dissertation on “Hostile Takeovers of German Stock Corporations”
    •Assessor iuris and qualified lawyer (Rechtsanwalt)
Prof. Dr. Frank Borowicz FB Prof. Dr. Frank BorowiczSenior Advisor View profile▾
  • At SBCF since 2010
  • Frank Borowicz is Professor of Corporate Management & Controlling at the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW), Karlsruhe
  • Experience:
    •KarstadtQuelle AG – Division head (subgroup), responsible for M&A
    •A.T. Kearney – Consultant
    •KarstadtQuelle Group – roles in media, telecommunications, food & retail-related services
  • Lectureships:
    •German Graduate School of Management & Law (GGS) – Strategic Management and M&A
    •University of Hohenheim (Stuttgart), among others
    •Numerous publications and lectures on Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Education:
    •Doctorate (Dr. rer. pol.), FernUniversität in Hagen
    •Diplom in Economics – University of Wuppertal and University of Nottingham (UK)
Philipp Bensch PB Philipp BenschSenior Advisor View profile▾
  • At SBCF since 2018
  • Experience:
    •Evonik Industries
    •Fiege Logistics
    •Kuehne + Nagel
  • Achievements:
    •Interim management roles, particularly in the logistics industry
    •Restructuring and interim management in mid-sized freight forwarding and logistics companies
    •Succession solutions
    •Development of the strategic direction of companies and group divisions closely aligned with the German freight forwarding market
    •Responsibility for operational portfolio management based on financial metrics and process integration
    •Bridging interface between operational units and application owner teams
    •Management of IT projects within transport management: large-scale projects within integrated industrial solutions | implementation of innovative start-up solutions
  • Education:
    •Freight Forwarding and Business Administrator (DAV)
    •Forwarding Merchant (Speditionskaufmann)
Heinz Matthes HM Heinz MatthesPartner View profile▾
  • At SBCF since 2012
  • Experience:
    •BÄKO Schwaben eG – Managing Board Member
    •Döhler-Puratos GmbH – Managing Director
    •Brauerei Link oHG – Managing Director
  • Achievements:
    •Developer of Future Accounting® for the value-based treatment of expenses incurred for future earnings
    •> 20 years advising primarily family businesses across all sectors, especially on changes of ownership
    •Succession solutions and support for companies through all phases
    •Restructuring and repositioning strategies, growth strategies
    •Hands-on experience in restructuring and corporate finance
    •> 25 years of experience in the management of mid-sized companies in manufacturing and trade (particularly Food & Beverage)
  • Education:
    •Further training including Eurocontroller SMEs
    •Graduate in Business Administration and Economics (Diplom)

CONTACT

Let’s talk.

We look forward to a confidential conversation about your individual requirements and projects.

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Munich

80802 | Messerschmittstraße 4

Duesseldorf

40213 | GAP 15

Augsburg

86150 | Fuggerhaus