Leap Ahead GmbH supports PE owners across the holding period — from pre-deal red flags to post-deal value capture and exit-readiness. We work as Operations Partner, Value Creation Partner and Interim Manager in industrial PortCos in DACH.
2–4 weeks on the deal calendar. Red-flag report with EBITDA / CapEx implications and a 100-day plan.
Post-dealEBITDA bridge, initiative chartering, PMO setup, KPI cockpit and monthly steering with the deal partner.
Holding periodIndependent, board-ready view on the PortCo's technology position, blind-spots and required investments.
Holding periodOperator in the seat for 6–18 months — accountable for the result and willing to hand over to a permanent successor.
Holding periodDay-1 readiness, IT/OT integration, ERP & PLM convergence, synergy tracking, on-site integration leader.
Holding periodAcross the portfolio — fundable use-case roadmap and a Build & Run program until measurable EBITDA contribution.
SpecialtySiC / GaN / IGBT, fab CapEx, qualification & yield. The deep technical view very few advisors can deliver.
Pre-exitPressure-test the operating story before launch. Catch the questions buyers will ask before they do.
The same person who reviews the target can step in as Interim CTO/COO post-close — no hand-off, no learning curve.
2–4 week DD, 100-day plan in week one. Senior-only delivery — no off-shore pyramid.
Every recommendation has an EBITDA / cash bridge. The IC pack writes itself.