About

Tech-driven corporate finance advisory

Combining senior transaction experience, academic rigour and proprietary technology to deliver better financial advice.

The founders

Senior people who stay on your file

Jean Laignelot

Jean Laignelot

Founding Partner · Valuation & Financial Modelling

100+ valuation and modelling assignments over the last 7 years
Experience
  • Manager in the Valuation, Modeling & Economics team - EY-Parthenon (2019–2026)
  • Earlier experience at Degroof Petercam
Teaching
  • Teaching & research assistant in finance at Solvay Brussels School (ULB): Advanced Finance (Master) and financial-statement analysis (Bachelor)
  • Visiting Expert at Solvay Brussels School (ULB): supervision and assessment of master's theses
  • Invited lecturer at UGent: Financial modelling (Master)
Education
  • BSc & MSc in Business Engineering, Solvay Brussels School (ULB)
Areas of expertise
  • Business valuation, business plans and complex financial instruments
  • M&A advisory for deals typically ranging from €20M to €50M
Arnaud Wala

Arnaud Wala

Founding Partner · Sell-side and Buy-side M&A

20+ M&A assignments over the last 5 years
Experience
  • Manager in the M&A team - BDO Belgium (2020–2026)
  • Earlier M&A experience at Allyum and Natixis Partners
Teaching
  • Invited lecturer and teaching assistant at Solvay Brussels School (ULB): Advanced Finance (Master), financial statement analysis (Bachelor) and accounting (Bachelor)
  • Adjunct lecturer in Corporate Finance at IÉSEG School of Management in France: Firm Valuation (Master) and Entrepreneurial Finance (Master)
  • Research assistant of Prof. Bruno Colmant (2023–2025)
Education
  • BSc & MSc in Business Engineering (major in Finance), Magna Cum Laude, Solvay Brussels School (ULB)
Areas of expertise
  • Business sales, acquisitions and corporate financing for deals typically ranging from €1M to €25M

Our philosophy

Aligned interests

Fee structures designed to align our interests with yours. We focus on helping you make the right decision, not on closing a transaction at any cost.

Independent advice

No partner bank, no commissions, no hidden incentives. Our advice is guided solely by your interests.

Analytical rigour

Institutional-grade analysis built on recognised methodologies, documented assumptions and conclusions that can be challenged and defended.

Reference sectors

Experience across the Belgian SME landscape

We work with SMEs, mid-caps and family-owned groups across a range of sectors. Out of respect for client confidentiality, we keep names private, but we are happy to discuss relevant experience directly.

Software & IT Business Services Construction & Building Leisure & Entertainment Professional Services Healthcare Financial Services Industrial Services Transport & Logistics Real Estate Energy & Environment Food & Beverage Retail & E-commerce

What sets us apart

Why clients choose us over larger firms

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    Senior-led from day one. The professionals you meet are the professionals who deliver the work.

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    Independent and conflict-free. Objective advice, free from audit relationships or institutional constraints.

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    Efficient by design. Senior expertise without the overhead of a large firm.

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    Big Four experience, boutique attention. Top-tier technical expertise with a level of involvement larger firms rarely provide.

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    Professional and academic expertise. Combining hands-on transaction experience with rigorous academic foundations.

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