Businesses
M&A & Transactions
Strategic transactions. Senior-level execution.
GestInvest advises business owners, shareholders and investors on the sale, acquisition and strategic restructuring of privately held businesses.
Positioning
Transactions are
defining moments.
A transaction is more than finding a buyer or a seller. It is preparation, positioning, valuation, the identification of the right counterparties, negotiation, structure and a competitive process carried through to closing.
What We Do
We work alongside owners
and investors, start to finish.
From strategic preparation through execution and closing.
Sell-Side M&A
Full or partial sale of businesses — transaction preparation, valuation positioning, buyer identification, process management, negotiation and closing support.
Buy-Side M&A
Acquisition of companies and participations — target identification, strategic screening, approach, valuation, negotiation and transaction coordination.
Business Sales
Preparing and positioning privately owned businesses — especially family-owned companies — for a successful ownership transition.
Strategic Acquisitions
Acquisitions as a growth tool — geographic expansion, consolidation, capabilities acquisition and market entry.
Shareholder Transactions
Shareholder exits, partial liquidity, ownership changes and management or shareholder transactions.
Succession Transactions
Situations where family or business succession leads to a sale, new investors, or a change in ownership.
Who We Work With
Direct relationships with those
who make significant decisions.
Owners
Businesses
Buyers
Investors
When We Become Involved
Situations that call for
senior-level advice.
Our Process
From assessment
to closing.
Strategic Assessment
Objectives, ownership, timing and alternatives.
Preparation & Positioning
Information, valuation, equity story and transaction structure.
Market & Counterparty Approach
Identification and confidential approach to buyers or investors.
Negotiation & Execution
Proposals, structure, negotiation and due diligence.
Closing
Coordination through to completion of the transaction.
Discretion
Discretion by
default.
Processes are conducted on a reserved and selective basis, particularly for family businesses, shareholders and sensitive operations. Discretion is the default, not the exception.
Cross-Border Transactions
Based in Portugal.
Connected across Europe.
Portugal as a base, with the capacity to connect businesses and capital across Iberia, France and other European markets — through direct relationships, not claimed offices.
Track Record
Selected Transactions
Hospitality
Lead AdvisorAdditional mandates are held in strict confidence. Confidential transactions are shown anonymised rather than in full.
Related Capabilities
Capabilities that often
work alongside a transaction.
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