Buyer
PE deal teams (pre-/post-deal), family offices, supervisory boards, Mid-Cap CEO/CTO.
Promise
Independent, board-ready view on technology strength, blind-spots and required investments — fast, in plain business language.
Activities
Technology & product roadmap review · IP and R&D pipeline assessment · benchmark vs. best-in-class and against China / US competition · cyber & IT-OT exposure · digital & AI maturity · CapEx/OpEx implications · talent & org assessment · strategic options for closing gaps.
Deliverables
Tech Red-Flag Report (10–20 pages), Strategic Tech Plan, Investment Case, board presentation.
Engagement
Fixed fee per engagement (€25–60k for red-flag, €60–120k for full review).
Differentiator
C-level operator + PhD physicist + ZVEI/VDMA network — credible with both the boardroom and the lab.