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• Events
• News
• 17/03/2026

Next Transeo Academy : 17 March 2026

Join us on March 17th for our next Transeo Academy on Reducing Risk of Value Loss During and After Business Transfer with Florent Durieux & Graham Boyd !

• Info
• News
• February 2026

A New Tool for Small-Cap M&A Professionals: Discover Sparra

Sparra streamlines small-cap sell-side execution by centralising financial, marketing and buyer management processes into one structured workflow.

• Ebook

The Four Distances Why European Cross-Border Deals Fail – And How to Beat the Odds A practitioner’s framework for mid-market M&A success by Chris Raman

This new Transeo ebook, The Four Distances – Why European Cross-Border Deals Fail and How to Beat the Odds by Chris Raman, presents a practical framework for improving mid-market cross-border M&A success in Europe.
It hi

• Ebook

Family Business Succession: A Critical Vulnerability and a Path to Longevity — Mahfus Çetin

In this new Mahfus ebook, The Power of Family Businesses, Mahfus explores how family-owned companies shape the global economy through agility, deep business knowledge, and long-term vision. Drawing on economic data and r

• Events
• News
• February 2026

Upcoming Key Transeo Dates

And so is the Transeo agenda 2026 !

The Transeo calendar for 2026 is officially taking shape !

• Ebook
• News
• 5 January 2026

E-BOOK : Valuing SMEs: Science, Experience & Perceptions — Chris Raman

In this new Transeo ebook, Chris Raman (Ventures4Growth) explores why a “fair price” is rarely the result of arithmetic alone.

• News
• December 2025

Call for Papers: Shining a Light on SME Business Transfers

• News
• 12 December 2025

Best Wishes for 2026 : A Message from Transeo Chairman Karl Adams

As we turn the page on a remarkable year, Transeo Chairman Karl Adams looks back on the key milestones of our community and shares his best wishes for 2026.

• Events
• News
• 25 March 2026

Trophées du Repreneuriat 2026 – Will you be the next winner?

• Events
• News
• 25 February 2026

Registrations open for the 2026 Mergers, Acquisitions & Buyouts Conference

Registrations open for the 2026 Mergers, Acquisitions & Buyouts Conference.

• Ebook
• News
• 4 December 2025

E-BOOK : Artificial Intelligence in Business Transfer — Ben Koppenens

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly transitioned from speculative science fiction to a tangible force transforming various industries, including business transfer. This article delves into the foundational concepts

• Ebook
• News
• 3 November 2025

E-BOOK : Going international through acquisition Lessons from Finnish SMEs by Marianne Ruusunhelmi

Explore how Finnish SMEs go international through acquisitions in this insightful e-book by Marianne Ruusunhelmi, Business Transfer Specialist at the Federation of Finnish Enterprises (Suomen Yrittäjät).

• Events
• News
• 17/12/2025

SMEs Benelux Day – 17 December 2025

The SMEs Benelux Day, organised under the Luxembourg Presidency of the Benelux Union, will take place on 17 December 2025.

• Ebook
• News
• 13 October 2025

Ebook : From traditional family business to growing company, including beyond borders by Luca Marcolin

Discover the fascinating dynamics of family businesses in this insightful e-book by Luca Marcolin.
This essential guide explores the richness and complexity of organizations where family, business, and ownership intertwi

• News
• 22 September 2025

Support the future of European family businesses.

The Erasmus+-funded BS4INNO project is developing the new role of Business Succession Planner (BSP) to guide SME successions.
We’re gathering insights from M&A advisors like you- your input is vital.

• Events
• News
• December 2025

Upcoming Key Transeo Dates

And so is the Transeo agenda!

We’ve lined up a rich program for the next coming, mixing Deal Clubs, Academy sessions, and our next Summer Summit.

• Deal Club
• News
• 8 September 2025

Download the teasers of the September Transeo Deal Club

233 sell-side and 93 buy-side opportunities in the Transeo Deal Club

• Events
• News
• 18 November 2025

Transeo Winter Summit

Our next Transeo Winter Summit will take place on 18 November 2025 (online).

• Events
• 28 July 2025

Check out these free MasterClasses by Transeo Member Vico Advisory!

Our Irish Member invites you to attend its exclusive Master Classes !

• Ebook
• News
• 23 May 20025

Ebook: Business transfer promotion in European countries, by Dr. Anmari Viljamaa — Dr. Juha Tall

Unlock the Secrets of Business Transfer Across Europe with this ebook written by Dr. Anmari Viljamaa & Dr. Juha Tall from SEAMK - Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences (Finland). This brand-new e-book is your go-to gu

• News
• 29 May 2025

Upcoming Masterclass by Transeo Member Vico Advisory!

Online Masterclass by Transeo Member Vico Advisory : "How to Attract Private Equity Investors to Your Business"

• News
• 5 May 2025

International SME Business Transfer Project begun in May

The REBTES project, coordinated by Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences (SEAMK, Finland), also known as Developing Regional SME Business Transfer Ecosystems, started in early May.

• Ebook
• News
• 22 April 225

10 Suggestions to Support Business Transfer in the EU

Business transfers are not just a retirement plan — they are a strategic lever for economic continuity, growth, and resilience across the EU. As 450,000 companies change hands each year, it’s time to give business transf

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• News
• 30 April 2025

Masterclass: “Key M&A Strategies During Uncertain Times” by Transeo Member O’Sullivan

Ready to navigate the shifting tides of global trade? On April 30 at 12:00PM CET, Transeo member Vico Advisory invites you to an exclusive online masterclass hosted by its CEO, Dónal O’Sullivan.

• Interviews
• 15 April 2025

Video: Transeo Chairman Karl Adams invites you to Transeo Summer Summit 2025

Our Chairman Karl Adams is thrilled to invite you to the Transeo Summer Summit 2025 for "two inspiring days of insights networking with top experts, great food and great people to meet!"

• Deal Club
• News
• 15 April 2025

Download the teasers of the April Transeo Deal Club

335 sell-side and 84 buy-side opportunities in the Transeo Deal Club

• Events
• 7 April 2025

Transeo Summer Summit 2025: Registration is open

The Transeo Summer Summit 2025 will take place on June 19 & 20 in Padova.

• Events
• News
• 25/03/2025

Next Transeo Academy : 25 March 2025

Join us on March 25th for our next Transeo Academy on Valuation with Grégoire Buisson from Epsilon Research.

• Ebook
• News
• 03/03/2025

Ebook: Cooperative workers buyouts, Francesca Montalti

This e-book explores Workers Buyouts (WBOs) as a business restructuring strategy where employees acquire or rent their company to preserve jobs and sustain operations.

• Deal Club
• News
• 28 February 2025

Download the teasers of the February Transeo Deal Club

251 sell-side and 79 buy-side opportunities in the Transeo Deal Club

• News
• 18 February 2025

Welcome to Mira-Maria Danisman as new Transeo Board Member!

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Mira-Maria Danisman as new Member of the Transeo Board of Directors, representing the Federation of Finnish Enterprises !

• Info
• News

Transmiscore: Supporting Entrepreneurs in Preparing for a Successful Business Transfer

• Events
• 22 December 2024

Save the date: Transeo Members Webinar on 6 Feb 2025

We’ll review 2024 achievements, unveil the 2025 roadmap, and explore exclusive member benefits.

More info soon

• News
• 24 December 2024

The Transeo team wishes you all the best for 2025

Here’s to a happy, healthy, and successful 2025—full of new opportunities and collaborations.

Thank you for being part of this journey. We look forward to achieving even more—together!

• Events
• News
• 20 February 2025

Registrations Open for the 2025 Mergers, Acquisitions & Buyouts Conference!

The registrations for the 2025 edition of the Mergers, Acquisitions and Buyouts Conference are now open.

• Deal Club
• News
• 2 December 2024

Download the teasers of the November Transeo Deal Club

239 sell-side and 79 buy-side opportunities in the Transeo Deal Club

• Interviews
• 26 November 2024

Video: Transeo Chairman Karl Adams wraps up Transeo Winter Summit 2024

"I'm convinced that the community of businesses in Europe deserves more political attention, more collaboration at a European level and more dedication from local and national governments"

• Events
• 26 November 2024

The Transeo Summer Summit 2025 will be held in Padova, Italy

We are thrilled to announce that the Transeo Summer Summit 2025 will take place in the charming city of Padova, Italy, on June 19-20, 2025!

• Info
• News
• 18 November 2024

Application for M&A Internship – January 2025

• Ebook
• News
• 13/11/2024

Ebook: Family Business Succession, Marie Mahieu Dr. Raphaëlle Mattart

Discover a comprehensive guide addressing the critical topic of family business succession.

• Events
• News
• 4-8 November 2024

Business Transfer Week in Finland

Finland is celebrating Business Transfer week for the third time in its history!

• Events
• News
• 18-22 November 2024

Transmission Week in Wallonia

• Deal Club
• News
• 21 October 2024.

Download the teasers of the October Transeo Deal Club

263 sell-side and 74 buy-side opportunities in the Transeo Deal Club

• Events
• 15/10/2024

Next Transeo Academy : 15 October 2024

• Events
• 15 & 16/04/2025

Save The Date – International Summit for Business Transfer, Montréal

• Events
• 23 & 24/10/2024

Bizbarcelona 2024 – 23 & 24 October 2024

• Deal Club
• News
• 23 September 2024.

Download the teasers of the September Transeo Deal Club

258 sell-side and 56 buy-side opportunities in the Transeo Deal Club

• Events
• 01/10/2024

Next Transeo Academy : 01 October 2024

• News
• 09/09/2024

New website and profiles for MKBase

• News
• 19/08/2024

Ebook: Transferring your SME Business to your Employees, Carl Pitchford

A short practical guide for those SME business owners looking to transfer their business legacy to their employees.

• News
• 09/07/2024

Transeo online 2024 General Assembly

• Deal Club
• News
• 17 June 2024

Major success for Transeo: Its Deal Club led to the acquisition of Liad Electronics B.V. by EC Electronics Ldt.

Transeo is proud to announce the closing of one of its major deals thanks to Transeo Members Ben Koppenens (OvernameAdvies, the Netherlands) and Henry Ziff (Transworld Business Advisors UK, UK)

• News
• 15 May 2024

Alvo Talk with Transeo Board Member Gilles Le Cocguen.

Check out the new podcast of Transeo Member Alvo.market with our Board Member Gilles Le Cocguen.

• News
• 14 May 2024

Expanding Horizons: Karl Adams in Montreal and Hartmut Schneider in Louisville

This past month has been an exciting and productive period for Transeo as we extended our international collaboration efforts.

• News
• 2 May 2024

Karl Adams at the International Summit for Business Transfer in Montreal

Our chairman Karl Adams is flying to Montreal to participate as a guest speaker at the International Summit for Business Transfer.

• Ebook
• News
• 10 May 2024

Ebook: Understanding the 7 mindsets of international negotiation – Marc Jacobs

Marc Jacobs, Managing Partner of The Culture Factor BELUX, and co-author of Negotiate Like a Local, shares his insights on the seven different types of negotiators you’ll encounter and how to handle each one.

• Ebook
• News
• 15 April 2024

Ebook: Letting go is hard to do – Seamk

Discover the intricate dynamics of business exit strategies and their impact on the mental journey of entrepreneurs, particularly those aged 55 and above.

• Deal Club
• News
• 10 April 2024.

Download the teasers of the April Transeo Deal Club

214 sell-side and 60 buy-side opportunities in the Transeo Deal Club

• Ebook
• News
• 4 March 2024

Ebook: Organisational Culture for Mergers & Acquisitions – Marc Jacobs

Learn how to align the working practices of merging companies and create a new team identity with Marc Jacobs, a serial entrepreneur who has collaborated with companies in over 25 countries.

• Deal Club
• News
• 26 February 2024.

Download the teasers of the February Transeo Deal Club

223 sell-side and 69 buy-side opportunities in the Transeo Deal Club

• News
• 30 January 2024

Transeo Roadmap 2024

We've got a lot on our plate this year! Here's Transeo's 2024 roadmap!

• Ebook
• News
• 8 January 2024

Ebook: Finnish Business – Transfer Week 2023

Uncover the extraordinary achievements of the Finnish Business Transfer Week 2023 – a game-changing event featuring 24 dynamic online and on-site sessions.

• Deal Club
• News
• 21 December 2023

Download the teasers of the December’s Transeo Deal Club

208 sell-side and 67 buy-side opportunities in the Transeo Deal Club.

• Ebook
• News
• 29 November 2023

Ebook: Mastering the Art of the LAW: Keys to Smooth Mergers and Acquisitions EBOOK Chris Raman (Ventures4Growth)

Discover the keys to smooth mergers and acquisitions within this ebook by Chris Raman. The insightful content explores strategies for navigating the complexities of M&A, ensuring a seamless and successful process.

• Deal Club
• News
• 24 Ocober 2023

Download the teasers of the Transeo Deal Club in Malta

51 sell-side and 65 buy-side opportunities in the Transeo Deal Club.

• News
• 14 September 2023

Karl Adams is the new Chairman of Transeo

We're excited to announce that Karl Adams has taken the helm as the new Chairman of Transeo, succeeding to Jean-Pierre Di Bartolomeo.

• Deal Club
• News
• 14 September 2023

Download the teasers of September’s Transeo Deal Club

198 sell-side and 68 buy-side opportunities in the Transeo Deal Club.

• Events
• 26 September 2023

Next Transeo Academy: 26 September 2023

SME Growth through acquisitions: insights with Petra Mezulić Juric.

• Interviews
• 13 July 2023

Two international awards for Raphaëlle Mattart

Huge congrats to Raphaëlle Mattart whose efforts to bridge the gap between research and practice on family governance have been recognized with not one but 2 international awards:

• Ebook
• News
• 10 July 2023

Ebook: Insights into the Business Transfer Market in Wallonia, Belgium (by Wallonie Entreprendre)

Discover the key figures and trends in Wallonia's business transfer market.

• Deal Club
• News
• 19 April 2023

Download the teasers of April’s Transeo Deal Club

185 sell-side and 64 buy-side opportunities in the Transeo Deal Club.

• Events
• 05 April 2023

Next Transeo Academy: 20 April 2023

Family business constitutions: insights on the family business governance with Raphaëlle Mattart.

• Deal Club
• News
• 3 April 2023

Download the teasers of March’s Transeo Deal Club

177 sell-side and 64 buy-side opportunities in the Transeo Deal Club.

• News
• 21 March 2023

Transeo Chairman JP Di Bartolomeo guest speaker at the Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Summit (Lausanne)

Last Friday, Transeo Chairman Jean-Pierre Di Bartolomeo took part as guest speaker in then "Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition" Summit in Lausanne (Switzerland), organised by Transeo Member "Novastone Capital Advisors"

• News
• 27 February 2023

Transeo 2023 Agenda

What we have planned for our Members in 2023!

• News
• 20 February 2023

Alvo joins Transeo

Digital platform Alvo is joining our Transeo Community. Partner & COO Thomas Colin explains why in this short video testimonial.

• News
• 2 February 2023

Transeo Agenda 2023

We've got a lot on our plate in 2023: Transeo Summits (note the use of the plural), deal clubs, academy sessions, research and, of course, partnerships.

• Deal Club
• News
• 13 February 2022

Download the teasers of February’s Transeo Deal Club

159 sell-side and 62 buy-side opportunities in the Transeo Deal Club.

• Interviews
• 10 February 2023

Libra joins Transeo

LIBRA has just joined our Transeo community. Hanine Essaheli & Jabo Mutsinzi talk about their company and their first participation to our Deal Club.

• Interviews
• 6 Feb 2023

Meet the members of the Board: Mirela Alpeza (CEPOR)

We asked a few questions to Mirela Alpeza (CEPOR) about her role as a member of the Board of Transeo.

• Interviews
• 17 Januari 2023

Raphaëlle Mattart shares the key learnings from her doctoral thesis on family constitutions

As an academic member of Transeo for several years, Raphaëlle Mattart attaches great importance to bridge practice and research insights.

• Ebook
• 9 January 2023

Why start from scratch when you can buy your own company?

Discover 10 tips on how to find the perfect target, according to Vlerick Business School which develops and disseminates knowledge concerning best practices in the entire M&A field.

• Interviews
• 4 Januari 2023

Transeo Member Interview: James McLaren (Novastone Capital Advisors)

James McLaren (Novastone Capital Advisors) about joining the Transeo Community

• Interviews
• 21 November 2022

Transeo Member Interview: Elina Varamäki (SeAMK)

Elina Varamäki (SeAMK) about joining the Transeo Community

• Deal Club
• News
• 14 December 2022

Download the teasers of December’s Transeo Deal Club

129 sell-side and 62 buy-side opportunities in the Transeo Deal Club.

• Ebook
• 14 December 2022

Post-acquisition performance: myth or reality ? Facts and figures on the efficiency of Walloon SMEs.

Thanks to 20 years of experience in business transfers in Wallonia, we have developed a study that isolates the impact of a transfer on the performance of businesses.

• Ebook
• 1 December 02022

Key lessons learned from the 1st Finnish Business Transfer Week (Ebook)

The Finnish Business Transfer Week took place on the first week of November. Program was aimed at buyers, sellers, successors, predecessors, experts, policy makers, schools and media.

• Interviews
• 21 November 2022

Transeo Member Interview: Iliyan Tsenkov (United Bulgarian Bank)

Iliyan Tsenkov (United Bulgarian Bank) about joining the Transeo Community

• Deal Club
• News
• 16 November 2022

Download the teasers of November’s Transeo Deal Club

100 sell-side & 61 buy-side opportunities in the Transeo Deal Club.

• Interviews
• 20 October 2022

Quick questions to Danny Van Assche, CEO of UNIZO

We had the opportunity to ask a few questions to Danny Van Assche, CEO of UNIZO.

• Deal Club
• News
• 29 September 2022

New ebook: All you need to know about EESC’s opinion on business transfer

Discover our exclusive interview with Mrs Kontkanen, Head of the EU-office of the Federation of Finnish Enterprises, a long-time Member of Transeo.

• Deal Club
• News
• 29 September 2022

Download the teasers of our latest Deal Club in Munich

100 sell-side & 59 buy-side opportunities in the Transeo Deal Club.

• Interviews
• Events
• 31 March 2022

A message from our Chairman

Our Chairman invites you in Paris for the 6th Transeo Summit on 19-20 May 2022!

• News
• 28 March 2022

A Barometer for business transfer in Morocco

Business transfer in family businesses is an important topic. In Morocco, BDO makes a barometer each year to measure its importance.

• Interviews
• 28 March 2022

Trade-X tells us more about the Transeo Deal Club

Our Member Dan Crivat from Trade-X Business Transfer in Romania tells us more about his involvement in Transeo and in the Transeo Deal Club.

• News
• 16 September 2021

5 tips to sell a business more easily

Selling a business is often a complex and time-consuming process. These tips will help managers – your clients – to cope with it!

• Events
• News
• 24 June 2021

Throwback to the 2021 Transeo General Assembly

On 15 June 2021, Transeo held its 2021 General Assembly with more than 45 Members!

• News
• 03 June 2021

10 years!!

Transeo celebrates its 10 years! New visual identity, new website, new activities for Transeo Members and many more!

• News
• 11 March 21

New Transeo Handbook!

All you need to know to build a sustainable and efficient ecosystem for business transfers!

• News
• 17 August 2020

5 lessons from COVID-19

After these hard times, what should we learn from COVID-19 impact on transfers & acquisitions of SMEs?
Answers from worldwide experts.

• News
• 01 July 2020

Results international COVID-19 survey

5 infographics highlighting the results of an international survey carried our by Transeo among its Members

• News
• 03 December 2019

Transeo Deal Club

Transeo launches a new exclusive deal-making activity to foster growth of SMEs in Europe

• Events
• News
• 06 August 2019

Looking back on the 2019 Transeo General Assembly in Barcelona

On 12-14 June 2019, Transeo held its General Assembly and the 2nd meeting of the working groups "Ecosystems" and "Marketplaces" in Barcelona

• News
• 24 May 2019

Global Entrepreneurship Congress 2019 in Bahrain

Transeo Board Members Hartmut Schneider and Albert Colomer i Espinet gave lecture on "Buyout Entrepreneurship and M&A: Key Drivers of Growth"

• News
• 26 July 2018

New working groups!

Transeo launches 2 new working groups for its Members!

• Interviews
• 04 July 2018

Overview of the business transfer activity in 2017 in Wallonia

Interview - SOWACCESS
2017 SOWACCESS reporting

• Events
• 17-18 May 2018

2018 European SME Transfer Summit

2018 European SME Transfer Summit
17-18 May 2018 | Luxembourg

• News
• 17 February 2017

SOWACCESS and UNIZO/Overnamemarkt sign cooperation agreement

Transeo founding Member SOWACCESS and Transeo Member Unizo/Overnamemarkt have signed a cooperation agreement to create more business transfer opportunities for Belgian entrepreneurs

• Interviews
• 03 February 2017

Interview – CRA

Interview of Mr Jean-Marie Catabelle, Board Member of Transeo and Honorary Chairman of CRA

• News
• 15 June 2016

Final results EU4BT project ready!

Final results of the EU4BT project available now!

• Events
• 24-25 May 2016

European SME transfer Summit 2016

4th edition of the EU SME Transfer Summit in Cologne, Germany

• Events
• 25-26 March 2016

2014 European SME Transfer Summit

The « European SME Transfer Summit » was a great success, with more than 150 attendees and 30 speakers

• Interviews
• 04 November 2015

Interview with Prymacc

Interview with Transeo member Prymacc, Peter Rymenants

• News
• 17 October 2015

Transeo at the 2015 SME Assembly 2015

Transeo, Reempresa, SOWACCESS, Confidentum as well as other Transeo Members such as the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce at the 2015 SME Assembly

• Events
• May 2015

Transeo 2015 General Assembly

Transeo 2015 General Assembly, Liège, Belgium

• Events
• 11-12 December 2014

TRANSEO EVENT 2014

Crossed perspectives on the valuation of SMEs & the "price expectation mismatch"

• News
• 29 November 2013

Transeo at the 2013 SME Assembly in Vilnius, Lithuania

Transeo represented its Members at the 2013 edition of the SME Assembly organized in Vilnius, Lithuania

• Events
• 22 May 2013

Transeo 2013 General Assembly

Transeo 2013 General Assembly - Paris, France

• News
• 03 December 2012

New guide of the European Commission on business transfer

The European Commission has just issued a new guide « Facilitating Transfer of Business – How To Support SME Policy from Structural Funds »

• Events
• 24-25 May 2012

TRANSEO CONFERENCE 2012 – IMPROVING SME TRANSFERS

Tools tips and tricks for business transfer professionals !

• Events
• 06-07 October 2011

2011 Transeo Event

Transeo Event in Brussels

• Events
• 09 December 2010

Constitutive assembly of Transeo AISBL

The Constitutive Assembly of Transeo AISBL took place on 9th December, 2010 in Dolce la Hulpe Brussels, in the context of the Belgian presidency of the EU

• Events
• 19-20 May 2009

First European Conference on SME Transfer 19-20 May, 2009 | Spa (Belgium)

This first edition of Transeo Conference was a great success, bringing together more than 200 professionals from 18 countries.