Welcome to DTRAG

Deutsche Transaktionsgesellschaft (DTRAG) is a consulting firm specialised on corporate finance and strategic projects based in Düsseldorf. Our service offering is focused on, but not limited to, companies, entrepreneurs and investors in small and medium enterprises (SME) in Germany, Austria and Switzerland (the DACH region). Our interpretation of what constitutes a SME is relatively broad, encompassing companies within a turnover range from EUR 4 to 75 million.

Together with you, we can move mountains!

Why we are different.

In contrast to other consultancies DTRAG is an idea by practitioners for practitioners. Our team is made up of doers – entrepreneurs, private equity experts with international experience and industry veterans with decades of experience – and not made up by theorists.

We speak the language of our clients and, thanks to our experience, know how an excellent work product that fits our clients’ requirements needs to look like. Our team has weathered many crises and can remain cool-headed if the going gets tough. We consistently offer high-quality consulting services in line with international standards for SME companies.

While the focus of our activities is on working with SME and start-up companies in the DACH region, we are, by no means, restricted to this market and are equally happy to advise clients and projects in neighbouring countries.

Our Advisory Approach.

We value building long-term relationships at eye level with our clients and partners. Our clients receive personal support from dedicated contact persons.

In an initial consultation, we get to know our clients’ needs and then work together to develop the optimal plan for our client’s project. We understand that our clients’ business or personal situations can change and can flexibly adapt project plans if necessary. We are happy to continue working with our clients even after a specific mandate has been completed. New joint projects and good ideas often arise organically through mutual exchange, during or after the completion of a project.

For Companies.

We are advising SME (Mittelstand) companies, their management and founders holistically in relation to corporate finance and strategy, with a focus on equity financing, growth projects, succession and strategic management decisions.

For Investors.

We are supporting international investors in the search for investment opportunities and the execution, sustainable management and optimisation of investments into start-ups and SME businesses in the DACH region.

Our Senior Core-Team

COMPLEMENTAY IN EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE

Dusseldorf / London

Jan Angenendt

Managing Director

> 13 years of professional experience, of which > 8 years in mid-cap private equity in London and Frankfurt with a focus on the European TMT market. Prior to this, corporate finance business consultant and government policy advisor in London.

Economist (MSc, Dipl.-Vw.), Corporate Treasury Management (AMCT)

London

Joshua Clarke

Senior Advisor

> 11 years of professional experience in the investment industry, of which 7 years in mid-cap private equity. Execution of several transactions involving start-ups in the energy and the TMT sector. Further background in energy and infrastructure corporate finance and utility-scale renewables investments.

Economist (BSc, MSc), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Fabian Schmitz

Dusseldorf

Fabian Schmitz

Vice President

Previous positions in the asset management industry in the field of alternative investments, in particular infrastructure, private debt and private equity.

B.Sc. Global Business and Economics, Financial Modelling and Valuation Analyst (FMVA)® .

Düsseldorf

Jan Kriegel

Senior Advisor

> 18 years of practical experience in M&A, strategy, legal issues and business development in international corporations in Germany and abroad. Management of sales teams in Eastern Europe and Africa, implementation of growth and reorganization strategies.

Attorney, LLM (M&A), Mag. Jur.

LONDON

Joaquin Avila Gonzalez

Senior Advisor

Over a decade of experience in private equity, with a strong focus on renewable energy. Led and supported multiple transactions across Europe and Latin America. Deep expertise in utility-scale and distributed renewable energy projects, development, energy transition strategies, and cross-border investment.

Masters in Management (MSc), Civil & Environmental Engineering (BSc)

Joshua Clarke<br />

Hamburg

Tim Siemer

Senior Associate

> 5 years of experience in strategic, legal and financial consulting for infrastructure projects with a focus on renewable energy and digital infrastructure. Expertise in the design and implementation of PPP models, including the structuring and integration of suitable financing strategies

Business Administration (BSc), Business, Consulting & Digital Management (MSc)

Düsseldorf

Thomas Nalenz

Senior Advisor

Around 20 years of practical experience in real estate development, investment and M&A in the German market. Sector experience across residential and commercial property classes, including digital infrastructure assets.

Rechtsanwalt (Solicitor)

Joshua Clarke<br />

Frankfurt

Bela Waldhauser

Senior Advisor

Over 25 years of C-level experience in the telecommunications industry, with a focus on the data centre sector for over 15 years. Today, one of the leading figures in the German data centre industry and advisor to private equity investors.

Physicist (Dipl.-Phys.), Dr. phil. Nat. (Physics)

Our References:

“Jan Angenendt has been instrumental in building trust in the initial negotiations between the equity investor and the management team and in coordinating the founding process, securing sufficient equity financing and actively supporting the rapid growth of Deutsche Giganetz post-transaction. I strongly recommend the DTRAG team as sparring partners for companies and founders pursuing ambitious business plans.”
 

– Jan Budden, CEO, Deutsche Giganetz

“As a board member of Valoo, Jan Angenendt had a pivotal role in identifying the need for change, in facilitating a smooth leadership transition, and in supporting the management in stabilising the business of the company, during a critical phase of its scale-up. Furthermore, Jan contributed to securing substantial equity and debt financing for Valoo, putting it on a secure footing for achieving its growth ambitions.”

 

– Vesa Kemppainen, Managing Director, Valoo

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