Adquin’s Story and why it was founded.
A Smarter, Leaner Approach to M&A
M&A can be demanding. Long hours, complex details, and a tremendous flow of materials to review. For leadership teams, the process often pulls focus away from running the business — and far too much time is spent on work that could be handled more efficiently.
That’s why we built Adquin.
With years of experience in the M&A world, we know the early stages are often where valuable hours are lost: building longlists, chasing initial contacts, engaging in outreach. These are necessary steps, but they don’t require senior decision-makers to complete them. We believe that their time is better spent on shaping the deal, asking the right questions, and making informed strategic calls. This is part of what we see as a new way of M&A — a modern, efficient, and people-focused approach.
What We Do
Adquin streamlines the early phase of M&A so it becomes faster, more flexible, and more human.
We work with you to define a clear strategy, create a longlist and identify the right partners, as well as manage outreach - enabling you to focus on whether a deal makes sense and how to proceed.
We’re different from traditional firms: no monthly retainers, no breakup fees, no push for full-service advisory unless that’s what you ask for. Our goal is to give you clarity early, without unnecessary upfront commitments or costs.
Why We Started
We saw a recurring problem: executives spending weeks on tasks that could be delegated - from tailored market insights to initial approaches — instead of using their time and energy for negotiations and key decisions.
Adquin exists to handle that work with speed, precision, and discretion, freeing you to focus on the high-value aspects of the deal process. Our approach represents a modern M&A philosophy, built around agility, transparency, and practical results.
What Makes Us Different
Front-end focus: We specialise in the early stage, which often is the most time-consuming aspect and where momentum can be lost.
Timely insight: We deliver clarity in weeks, not months.
Options, not obligations: Continue with us, keep it in-house, or bring in another advisor — we’ll support you either way.
Flexibility: No long-term contracts, no pressure. You remain in control.
How It Works
Define your strategy – We help refine your goals, whether it’s growth, market entry, or product expansion.
Market Insights – We build a tailored longlist based on your exact criteria, with exceptional depth and accuracy.
Approach potential partners – We contact selected companies, gauge interest, and initiate conversations — often with higher response rates due to our neutral position and expertise in the process.
You decide – Move forward, pause, or change direction. With our service, you are better equipped with the right information and face less risk.
If You Want to Go Further
Should you choose to advance a partnership, we can help you select the right M&A advisor at the right terms, and if needed act as an ongoing sparring partner for the remainder of the process.
The Result
Our clients save time, gain strategic clarity, and access more actionable options without being tied to expensive retainers. We deliver:
A clearer view of opportunities
Time returned for leadership priorities
Practical choices, not just advice
What We’re Changing
M&A has been slow to evolve, still dominated by large firms, high fees, and inflexible structures. We believe not every deal needs a full-service advisor from day one — and that companies shouldn’t have to spend heavily just to know whether a project is viable.
We complement, not compete with, traditional advisors — helping you use your time and budget more effectively in the early stages so you can make better decisions later.
The Bottom Line
We give you time: to think, to decide, and to lead.
Whether you’re an experienced dealmaker or exploring M&A for the first time, Adquin offers a faster, smarter way to assess opportunities — without the overhead.
If that aligns with your needs, we’d be happy to talk.