For private equity & corporations
Creating platforms, building growth stories, maximizing value
Carner helps private equity firms and corporations identify acquisition targets, structure deals, and create platforms for growth. With a global approach and deep sector expertise, we support clients in achieving strategic objectives, including platform investments, add-on acquisitions, and value creation upon exit. Over 60% of our transactions are cross-border deals, ensuring broad market reach and access to high-quality opportunities.
Our services
Whether you are looking for platform investments, sourcing acquisition targets, expanding your business through strategic mergers & acquisitions, or maximizing value on exit, Carner provides comprehensive buy-side and sell-side advisory services. Our global coverage, deal origination capabilities, and sector knowledge ensure your objectives are met efficiently and effectively.
Drawing on extensive experience in business sales and M&A transactions, Carner delivers exceptional results for private equity firms and corporations seeking strategic divestments. Whether planning a partial or full exit, we provide expert advice on timing, company valuation, positioning, and transaction management.
We leverage our network of financial and strategic buyers, market intelligence, and global reach to enhance your transaction outcomes and ensure maximum value.
Why us?
- Proven success in sell-side M&A transactions across diverse sectors
- Extensive access to domestic and international strategic and financial buyers
- Expertise in crafting compelling equity stories and highlighting key value drivers
- Deep understanding of negotiation positions and deal tactics
- Unwavering commitment to maximizing exit value, and going the extra mile to ensure the success of our client
Whether you are considering a platform investment, aiming to expand your existing business through strategic acquisitions, or looking to maximize value upon exit, our sector expertise, global coverage, deal origination skills, and unwavering dedication ensure that your unique strategic objectives are not just met but surpassed.
We leverage our network and market intelligence to contribute to your success. From initial screening and contact to conducting preliminary valuations, negotiating, due diligence, transaction structuring, and ultimately closing the deal, our mission is to provide comprehensive support at every stage of the acquisition process.
Why us?
- Proven success in buy-side transactions across multiple sectors
- Commitment to meet buyer-specific objectives and targets, ensuring strategic fit
- Extensive market coverage for high-quality target mapping, ensuring no relevant targets are overlooked
- Effective deal execution, saving resources while ensuring optimal terms
Carner releases Q2/2025 Nordic Software and ICT Services Report, which delves into M&A activity, trends, valuations, and tendencies in the sector
Business servicesCarner advises VB Group on the group’s sale to Corteco
Business servicesCarner advises Lohkare Infra as Maalinja Oy and EPR-Asennus Oy join the infrastructure construction group
Carner advises Mirka (KWH Group) on the acquisition of Hermes Bonded Abrasives
NewsCarner Corporate Finance - Finland’s leading M&A adviser tops the 2025 Mergermarket ranking with strong presence in the ICT and construction sectors
Carner advised Habeo Group in two further acquisitions
Contact us
Have a project in mind? Whether it’s a platform investment, corporate acquisition, or strategic buy-side transaction, let’s explore the opportunities together. Reach out to our team for confidential, expert M&A advisory support.