ABOUT

Transcend Partners is your reliable advisor on all things M&A.

Our team brings a multifaceted experience and skill set covering all aspects relevant to our clients. We’ve worked at the top investment banks in the world executing major corporate transactions and at Private Equity (PE) investment funds where we’ve made major investments and acquisitions of technology companies ourselves.

We’ve held leadership positions at some of the largest technology companies in the world, and have founded and led startups and technology companies personally. We take a global approach, optimizing each transaction beyond geographic boundaries, having extensive relationships across Venture Capital, Private Equity and Corporate Strategic investors and acquirers, in all parts of the world.

Our objective is to help our clients capitalize on the unique transformative business opportunities available in the moment in order to transcend their current limitations and take their business to the next level.

Transcend

(verb)

tran·scend | \ tran(t)-ˈsend  \
transcended; transcending; transcends

transitive verb

1.

a: to rise above or go beyond the limits of
b: to triumph over the negative or restrictive aspects of : OVERCOME
c: to be prior to, beyond, and above (the universe or material existence)

2.

to outstrip or outdo in some attribute, quality, or power

intransitive verb

1.

to rise above or extend notably beyond ordinary limits

Definition by Merriam-Webster website.

LEADERSHIP

Distinct value-adding capabilities with a singular client focus.

Transcend leaders have diverse proficiencies and are located all around the world. We share the common characteristics of superior strategic and financial acumen, and a love for technology and entrepreneurship.

David Riemenschneider

Senior Advisor, Mobility & AutoTech

David has worked 35+ years in the mobility & automotive sectors, advising on strategic and financial M&A transactions and growth initiatives

Mark Litz

Senior Advisor, FinTech & Payments

Mark has worked 25+ years in FinTech, Payments, and FIG investment banking advising on company sales, M&A and capital raising

Michael Counihan

Managing Partner, M&A, Strategic Advisor

Michael specializes in tech M&A, company sales, and capital raising, having substantial int'l experience at top global investment banks.

Juan Gil

Vice President, Technology M&A

Juan has over 10 years experience in the execution of sell & buy side M&A, equity and financing transactions.

Andrew Miller

Interim CFO, M&A, Strategic Advisor

Andrew is a specialist finance resource supporting enterprises in interim management and advisory mandates.

Dirk Müller-Dornieden

Business Intelligence, M&A, Strategy

Dirk works passionately with tech companies in strategy, M&A, business intelligence, business and financial modeling, and more.