
Christoph Ernst
WE UNDERSTAND YOU CHALLENGES
You want to gain an understanding of complex business models and dynamic sectors in order to sustainably develop your portfolio company?
You are looking for a competent and trustworthy partner who will accompany you economically and tax-wise, from strategic considerations to fundraising and exit?
You need reliable contact persons who can consult you locally with the help of a global network?
With several thousand predominantly high-growth and profitable companies generating total revenues of over EUR 200 billion, private equity has developed into an important economic sector in the DACH region. Not without reason: Private equity offers made-to-measure solutions for corporate challenges; with capital, but also as a strategic sparring partner to take companies to the next level.
Our BDO private equity team offers long-standing experience and has direct contacts to a majority of private equity providers who are actively investing in the DACH region. Embedded in the global private equity group, private equity belongs to the 6 focus sectors of BDO global. Our experts support you with solutions in the areas of deal advisory (mergers & acquisitions, due diligence, valuation, restructuring), tax advisory, consulting as well as audit services.
As one of the leading audit and consulting companies worldwide, we oversee countless medium-sized customers from different sectors and offer a comprehensive service portfolio that extends beyond standard continuous audit and tax consulting. With over 1,300 experts and numerous locations in Austria, we are there for you directly on site.
Building bridges between business owners, management teams and private equity decision-makers is part of our daily business: for the benefit of our customer and all parties involved. That is what we aspire to achieve!

Support with funding and structuring

Buy-side advisory (deal origination and due diligence)

Support with post-merger integrations

Tax structuring and continuous consulting at fund or PortCo level

Fund audit and audit of PortCos

Development of exit readiness

Sell-side advisory (selling process and due diligence)
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Christoph Ernst