vcardMartin Franz

Managing Partner
Sky Office
Kennedydamm 24
Düsseldorf 40476
experience

Prior to his role at Benchmark International, Martin spent over three years as Head of M&A and Corporate Controlling at Ardex Group, a global manufacturer of premium construction chemicals and building materials to trade, headquartered in Witten.

Before his period at Ardex Group, Martin spent over seven years as an Investment Manager at NORD Holding, a private equity fund manager based in Hanover with a focus on majority shareholding in SMEs across multiple industries.

Martin has also had a stint at KPMG - a global network of professional firms providing audit, tax and advisory services.

About

Martin spent his early years in Berlin, where he studied Economics, achieving a degree from Humboldt University of Berlin, with a semester spent in Bergen, Norway.

His position at Benchmark International as Managing Partner of the German office sees him develop a presence in the country, building a new office from the foundations in Düsseldorf.

skills

Corporate strategy and development, investment controlling, restructuring, private equity, corporate finance, business planning, M&A.

passion

Outside of the demands of the M&A world, Martin enjoys spending his free time with his family. He also enjoys skiing, travelling and engaging in the world of politics.

Tombstones

Sample of Involvement

Our Success
Finders acquired by Wicresoft North AmericaAcquired ByWicresoft acquires Finders
Seller
Finders SA
Acquirer
Wicresoft North America
Industry
Business Services
Kegelmann Technik acquired by HandtmannAcquired ByHandtmann acquires Kegelmann
Seller
Kegelmann Technik GmbH
Acquirer
Handtmann Holding
Industry
Industrial and Manufacturing
Cornelsen acquired by Rivus CapitalAcquired ByRivus Capital acquires Cornelsen
Seller
Cornelsen Umwelttechnologie GmbH
Acquirer
Rivus Capital
Industry
Environmental, Waste, and Recycling
Taglicht Media acquired by a family officeAcquired ByTaglicht Media acquired by a family office
Seller
taglicht media Film- & Fernsehproduktion GmbH
Acquirer
Private Investors
Industry
Technology, Media, Telecom, and Data
ZinCo acquired by HolcimAcquired ByHolcim acquired ZinCo
Seller
ZinCo
Acquirer
Holcim
Industry
Construction
Epa Dosiertechnik acquired by a private investorAcquired Byprivate investor acquired Dosiertechnik
Seller
Epa Dosiertechnik GmbH
Acquirer
Private Investor
Industry
Industrial and Manufacturing
Mirage Computer Systems acquired by UnaricAcquired ByMirage Computer Systems acquired by Unaric
Seller
Mirage Computer Systems GmbH
Acquirer
Unaric Holding Limited
Industry
Technology, Media, Telecom, and Data
SchlummersackAcquired ByEmpact brands
Seller
Schlummersack
Acquirer
Empact brands
Industry
Consumer, Food, and Retail
Automaten Winkels ta Euroscope acquired by a German Search FundAcquired ByGerman Search Fund acquires Automaten Winkels
Seller
Automaten Winkels GmbH & Co. KG
Acquirer
German Search Fund
Industry
Real Estate, Lodging, and Leisure
rc - research & consulting GmbH acquired by Rhein InvestAcquired Byrc - research & consulting acquired by management consult
Seller
rc - research & consulting GmbH
Acquirer
Mac Holding GmbH ta management consult
Industry
Business Services
S&R Eisenmann acquired by a private investorAcquired ByMarcel Brinkwirth, private investor, acquired S&R Eisenmann
Seller
S&R Eisenmann GmbH
Acquirer
Marcel Brinkwirth, Private Investor
Industry
Industrial and Manufacturing
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