Your Entrepreneur Profile
You develop clarity about your entrepreneurial mindset, strengths, and gaps. This way, you know which business structures you can lead – and which talents you need.
2.0 Ready to Search
Months spent trawling through platforms, hundreds of exposés read – and still no business that truly fits?
These are challenges you may recognise:
- You don't have a business idea of your own – but the thought of remaining employed for another 15 years is unbearable
- You're not sure whether you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur – or whether you're about to steer yourself into a costly dead end
- You have no idea which business model suits your personality – growth or efficiency? Product or service?
- They search business transfer marketplaces – but the best companies are never listed there
- You have no strategy for which businesses suit you – so you look at everything and commit to nothing
Without clarity, it stays a "someday maybe" – and that usually never comes.
You no longer need to waste any time. In 20 minutes, you will understand how successful buyers operate – and whether this approach could work for you.
The good news:
After our free strategy consultation, you will know:
✓ What an Investment Thesis is – and why you will fail without one
Most buyers search without a plan. We show you why a clear investment thesis makes the difference between success and failure.
✓ Why your buyer profile is the foundation
Without knowing who you are as an entrepreneur, you cannot develop an investment thesis. We show you where to start.
✓ How the Search Fund Approach systematises your search
What the IoE has learned from the American market and how you can apply this systematic methodology to your advantage.
✓ Whether buying a business is the right path for you – and how to make it a success
We'll give you an honest assessment of whether acquiring a business makes sense for your profile. And if it does: what your next concrete steps should be.
Book your free strategy consultation now
The systematic approach to business search: 2.0 Ready To Search
Most buyers fail because they go in without a plan – no strategy, no system, no guidance.
If the search strategy conversation convinces you, we will walk this path together: our 2.0 Ready To Search programme guides you in a structured way from self-analysis through the development of your investment thesis to a successful acquisition. Across three consecutive phases, you will not only gain clarity about your profile – you will also gain access to businesses that others never find.
The IoE Business Acquisition Offer:
Structured search with our programme 2.0 Ready To Search in three phases.
Your Investment Thesis
You develop a crystal-clear investment thesis across 10 dimensions – from sector focus to red flags. This gives you a precise understanding of exactly what kind of businesses you will be looking for.
Systematic Business Search
You gain access to off-market deals through our AI-powered search. Your individually developed communication strategy positions your investor profile to maximum effect.
Ready for the systematic path?
Book your free search strategy consultation now and find out whether this approach is the right fit for you.
Who is this strategy conversation for?
Perfect for you if:
✓ You have 15+ years of professional experience in leadership positions
✓ You don't have a business idea of your own
✓ You want to avoid the risks of starting a business from scratch
✓ You are unsure which type of business is the right fit for you
✓ You are looking for a systematic approach instead of trial and error
Not suitable if:
✘ You have no equity capital to bring to an acquisition
✘ You already have a concrete business idea and want to start a new venture
✘ You just want to "have a look" without any serious interest in self-employment
Who will you be speaking with?
Hannes Baumgartner, IoE Managing Partner
Hannes Baumgartner is one of THE leading experts in strategic business acquisitions in the DACH region.
Hannes has founded, acquired, sold, and supported businesses. He knows the highs and lows of running your own venture – not from books, but from personal experience.
Hannes won't sell you theory. He shares what works in practice – and what will cost you money, time, and stress.
