Buy & Build strategy
Accelerate platform growth with targeted acquisitions, seamless integration, and digital value creation at scale.
Growth by acquisition only works with the right strategy
Many firms pursue Buy & Build strategies but struggle to realize the full value of their acquisitions. Poor target fit, integration missteps, and lack of digital scalability can lead to stalled momentum or underwhelming returns.
In a fragmented market, success depends on more than deal volume: it requires a deliberate, data-backed approach to platform development, aligning strategy, diligence, and integration from day one.
We help private equity investors and strategic buyers design and execute buy-and-build strategies that scale value — fast. Our approach combines deep M&A expertise with operational execution, ensuring every acquisition strengthens the platform.
What our Buy & Build strategy covers
Platform strategy development
Define the strategic logic behind your platform, aligned with market conditions, growth drivers, and exit goals
Target screening
Identify and prioritize acquisition targets based on strategic fit, market fragmentation, and scalability potential
Integrated due diligence
Evaluate targets across all relevant workstreams, including commercial, digital, tech, ESG & data due diligence, to uncover synergies, reduce risk, and ensure alignment with your investment thesis
Post-deal integration planning
Build a scalable integration blueprint and governance model to accelerate time-to-value and reduce execution risk
Value-creation roadmap
Translate your strategy into an actionable plan, backed by clear levers, ownership, and measurable impact, which we also support you in executing
Exit preparation
Strengthen your equity narrative with proof points, growth logic, and performance data that attract premium multiples
Scalable value across the Buy and Build lifecycle
Want to turn strategy into scalable growth? Talk to our experts!
Dr. Stefan Sambol
Founding Partner
Isabella Calderon Hoyos
Partner Transaction Advisory & Strategy
Sinan Erhan
Partner Transaction Advisory & Strategy
Konstantin Kugler
Partner Transaction Advisory & Strategy
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Everything you need to know about Buy & Build strategy
A Buy & Build strategy involves acquiring multiple companies to accelerate the growth of a platform business. It’s designed to capture market share, drive synergies, and increase enterprise value, often faster than organic growth alone.
It enables rapid scaling, operational leverage, and multiple arbitrage. When executed well, it can lead to stronger market positioning, increased revenue diversification, and a higher exit multiple.
Common pitfalls include misaligned targets, failed integrations, lack of scalability, and overestimating synergies. These risks often stem from poor strategic planning, weak due diligence, or insufficient post-deal execution.
We cover the full lifecycle — from platform strategy and target screening to multi-workstream due diligence, integration planning, and value creation. We also bring deep digital and data expertise to help scale operations efficiently post-acquisition.
This strategy suits both PE-backed and founder-led companies looking to expand in fragmented markets. It’s especially effective in sectors like software, healthcare, B2B services, and consumer goods where scale and consolidation create competitive advantage.
Yes, we help define the strategic blueprint up front and build integration playbooks post-deal. That includes everything from tech stack alignment to go-to-market integration and KPI tracking.
Depending on scope, we can support individual transactions in 2-4 weeks or partner on ongoing platform scaling over several months. We tailor team size and structure to your deal pace and ambition.
