Meet the people behind your next growth move.

Our team combines investment, strategy, and operational experience across the US, Europe and worldwide.
We think like entrepreneurs, partner like investors, and execute like operators.

Built by operators.
Powered by technology.
Focused on execution.

We bring together dealmakers, sector specialists, and operators who have built, acquired, and integrated businesses across DACH, Benelux, Iberia, Europe, and worldwide. Our diverse backgrounds let us challenge perspectives and accelerate decision-making: from pre-deal to post-merger.
Smarter originationFaster executionWider reach

M&A Operators in Your Region

Mark Neuhauser

Head of DACH & Northern America
Mark Neuhauser – Head of DACH & Northern America

Mark founded P4i and leads the firm’s DACH and US M&A advisory practice, guiding buy- and sell-side engagements for leading private equity investors, corporates, and entrepreneurs. He has executed more than 60 M&A transactions across IT, software, marketing, and business services.

Key Areas of Expertise:
PE Buy-sideFounder ExitsCross-border Deal Structuring

Ron Spicker

Head of Iberia & Southern Europe
Ron Spicker – Head of Iberia & Southern Europe

Ron leads M&A execution across Spain and Southern Europe, advising on cross-border acquisitions, exit mandates, and international buyer preparation. His expertise spans technology, industrials, and growth-focused SMEs expanding beyond the Iberian market.

Key Areas of Expertise:
Cross-border ExitsBuyer OrchestrationPre-sale Commercial Positioning

Freek Beumer

Head of Benelux & Nordics
Freek Beumer – Head of Benelux & Nordics

Freek leads P4i’s Benelux and Nordics operations, advising private equity investors and strategic buyers on pan-European acquisition sourcing and sell-side processes. His expertise covers B2B business models, Industrials and Specialty Materials, as well as mid-market consolidation strategies.

Key Areas of Expertise:
Acquisition OriginationCompetitive Sell-sideInvestor Alignment

What makes us different

Blending technology, insight, and global reach to deliver smarter transactions worldwide.

Smarter Deal Origination

We leverage proprietary M&A sourcing technology and curated global networks to uncover off-market opportunities for corporates and private equity investors — faster, smarter, and more precisely.

Global, Local, Seamless

From New York to Zurich and Madrid, our local M&A advisory teams manage complex cross-border transactions end-to-end, ensuring cultural alignment, efficient execution, and frictionless collaboration.

Fluent in PE & Entrepreneur Realities

We combine institutional deal expertise with entrepreneur empathy — structuring transactions that balance financial optimization, growth objectives, and long-term legacy considerations.

Engineered for Momentum

Our lean deal process — from investor-ready materials to competitive buyer management — drives transaction speed and certainty, empowering clients to capture value before the market shifts.

Let’s talk growth.

Whether you’re preparing for a sale, integrating a recent acquisition, or building your next buy-and-build platform — we’d love to discuss your goals.

Who we advise
Private Equity, Corporates & Entrepreneurs Worldwide

Partnering with private equity and entrepreneurs who value precision, speed, and real-world execution.

Private Equity & Corporates

  • Proprietary deal sourcing engine identifying off-market targets across North America and Europe
  • Buy-side advisory with global reach and sector-focused origination
  • Target screening, validation, and engagement with founder-led businesses
  • Acquisition pipeline management for platform investments and add-ons

Entrepreneurs

  • Exit readiness and valuation positioning for international buyers
  • Sell-side execution including investor materials, buyer outreach, and competitive tension
  • Cross-border transaction management between US and European markets
  • Post-merger and business preparation support to drive sustainable integration and value creation

In the Media

Our insights and perspectives have been featured in leading business and finance publications across Europe.
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iX
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Vereinigung der Privaten Aktiengesellschaften
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Latest Insights From Our M&A Team

10 Key Questions PE Firms Must Ask Before Entering Niche Markets
September 5, 2025Strategic Guidance

10 Key Questions PE Firms Must Ask Before Entering Niche Markets

Niche markets offer big opportunities and hidden risks. Here are 10 key questions every PE firm should ask before investing
Ron Spicker
Ron Spicker
Head of Iberia
Mastering Post-Merger Integration (PMI): What Corporates Must Know
August 15, 2025Post-Deal

Mastering Post-Merger Integration (PMI): What Corporates Must Know

Closing a deal is easy – integrating it is hard. Learn the PMI strategies European corporates need to succeed
Freek Beumer
Freek Beumer
Head of Benelux
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