Our Strategic Mandates:
Dealflow origination, financing,
and Ventures that drive impact
At FdN we are far from being only brokers, we are not.
Our mandates are designed to empower private equity investors, family offices, and corporates in executing high-impact transactions and innovation initiatives. From proactive dealflow origination and independent valuation opinions, to optimizing debt financing and deal structuring, and driving corporate/MNCs-sponsored ventures that reinforce their "core" business and unlock new growth opportunities—including innovation sourcing, "core" ecosystem influence, and winning position to major public tenders—we deliver actionable insights and tailored execution support that enhance decision-making and long-term value creation.
In this process we have build a solid experience in dealing with SMEs and company Owners' exit, when the right time arrives. We have a special sensibility and admiration for the outcome of a life-time, and we take particular care to put it into value.
HOW WE HELP
Deal Origination Mandates (Buy-Side) provide private equity firms, family offices, and corporate acquirers with a structured approach to sourcing high-quality investment opportunities that align with their strategic and financial objectives. We identify and screen potential targets across the industrial, technology, medtech, and services mid-markets, leveraging proprietary research, sector networks, and direct outreach to uncover opportunities often missed in competitive auction processes.
Our role extends beyond target identification—we validate strategic fit, assess preliminary financial and operational attractiveness, and facilitate introductions at the right decision-making level. This proactive, buy-side origination process helps investors secure differentiated deal flow, accelerate deployment of capital, and increase the likelihood of successful acquisitions that create long-term value.
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Valuation & Independent Opinion Letters give investors and corporate decision-makers a clear, unbiased perspective on the fair value of a business or transaction. We combine rigorous financial modeling with sector-specific insights to assess intrinsic value, validate deal assumptions, and highlight key sensitivities. Our work helps clients understand not only “what it’s worth,” but also the drivers behind that value and the risks that could impact returns.
For private equity funds, family offices, and mid-market corporates, our independent opinions provide confidence in critical decision points—whether entering an acquisition, supporting a board decision, or communicating with stakeholders.
By delivering objective, defensible valuations and fairness opinions, we help clients navigate negotiations, mitigate conflicts of interest, and move forward with greater conviction.
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Debt Financing & Deal Structuring Mandates support investors and acquirers in designing and securing optimal capital structures for mid-market transactions. We advise on the full spectrum of financing options—ranging from senior bank loans and unitranche facilities to mezzanine and private credit—ensuring that each solution aligns with the deal strategy, risk profile, and value creation plan.
Our approach combines financial modeling, lender benchmarking, and market intelligence to achieve competitive terms and sustainable leverage.
Beyond raising debt, we help clients structure their transactions to maximize flexibility, tax efficiency, and shareholder alignment. For private equity firms, family offices, and corporates, this means clearer negotiations with financiers, reduced execution risk, and capital structures that strengthen returns while safeguarding long-term stability.
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Corporate-Sponsored Ventures help multinational companies strengthen their innovation agenda by systematically identifying and pursuing external opportunities that complement or enhance the core business. We design and execute mandates to source entrepreneurial capabilities—whether technological, geographic, or commercial—that bring fresh perspectives and accelerate strategic transformation. Our approach bridges corporate strategy with venture-style agility, ensuring that innovation initiatives are both aligned with long-term goals and grounded in actionable opportunities.
Beyond direct innovation, we also advise on strategies of indirect influence that are beneficial to the core business, enabling corporates to shape ecosystems, expand market reach, and test new business models with reduced risk. By combining rigorous market intelligence, deal origination expertise, and strategic insight, we empower corporate leaders to leverage ventures as a tool not only for growth, but also for reinforcing competitive advantage in their core markets.
We also support corporates in navigating complex public and institutional environments through targeted lobbying and partnership strategies. This includes positioning ventures to win large public contracts, identifying and securing trusted local partners in key geographies, and building influence with regulators and industry stakeholders. By aligning innovation mandates with public-sector opportunities and ecosystem partnerships, we help our clients expand access, mitigate entry risks, and accelerate the scaling of new business initiatives.
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