Making businesses everlasting
We are a unique community of experts in transfers and acquisitions of small businesses in Europe & beyond.
Learn more about what we doWhat we do
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Community
- Get in touch with trusted partners.
- Share experiences and learn from peers.
- Gain the insights & connections you need to succeed.
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International dealmaking
- Find the right target for your clients.
- Join an exclusive community of trusted M&A advisors.
- Expand your international network.
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Capacity building
- Get inspired by good practices from other countries.
- Follow the latest M&A trends & useful information on small business transfers.
- Access exclusive training & conferences.
Community
Our events & working group meetings bring you the insights and connections you need to succeed!
Transeo brings its Members together several times a year for peer-to-peer sharing, exclusive training and networking to enhance community spirit and strengthen bonds between Members.
Transeo also organises Transeo Summits: international events that offer business specialists a combination of inspiring keynote speakers, efficient networking and practical workshops.
Transeo Deal Club
Gain access to a large number of international transaction opportunities!
Based on trust, this exclusive club brings together the Transeo community of international dealmakers, active in small business transfers and M&A.
The objective? To help you find the right target for the right clients, in both sell-side & buy-side opportunities.
Knowledge
Transeo offers its Members exclusive industry knowledge and capacity building: access to good practices from other countries, the latest developments in business transfers, trends, research and training… all the resources you need to stay ahead of the game!
Facts & figures
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86trusted Members -
24countries from Europe & Beyond -
250sell-side & buy-side opportunities
What’s new?
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- Ebook
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- 3 November 2025
E-BOOK : Going international through acquisition Lessons from Finnish SMEs by Marianne Ruusunhelmi
Explore how Finnish SMEs go international through acquisitions in this insightful e-book by Marianne Ruusunhelmi, Business Transfer Specialist at the Federation of Finnish Enterprises (Suomen Yrittäjät).
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- Ebook
- News
- 13 October 2025
Ebook : From traditional family business to growing company, including beyond borders by Luca Marcolin
Discover the fascinating dynamics of family businesses in this insightful e-book by Luca Marcolin.
This essential guide explores the richness and complexity of organizations where family, business, and ownership intertwi
Transeo Member in the spotlight
Pino Bacinello
Canada
"If you are an M&A advisor in North America, Membership to Transeo affords you the opportunity to expose your mandates to the EU market and to trusted and knowledgeable EU M&A Advisors. - Expand your International Affiliates as well as your international M&A knowledge and do more cross border deals with a Transeo membership!"
Joseph Gerada
Malta
"Being a member of Transeo not only provides us with an opportunity to meet counterparts representing similar interests in other countries, but also equips us with the knowledge and experience transferred to us by leading experts in the sector during our summits, deal clubs and academic presentations frequently organised by Transeo for its members."
Ivan Nepotu
Moldova
"Being a part of Transeo community has been invaluable. The knowledge sharing, collaboration opportunities, and access to experienced professionals have significantly enhanced my practice."
Britt Niggemann
Germany
"The exchange with other M&A advisors is just as helpful as networking with academic experts in the field of M&A and corporate succession. Transeo has created a valuable basis for this."
Mathieu Luypaert
Belgium
"The Transeo network and activities provide us with a very valuable opportunity to interact with fellow experts in small firm acquisitions across Europe (and beyond)."
Hanine Essaheli
Libra
"Being part of the Transeo network allows us to extend our professional network internationally, to benefit from training and to exchange views with colleagues..."
Anja Stegmaier / Axel Bergmann
Germany
"It is a great opportunity to expand our European network and activities - to get in touch with experts in business transfers and takeovers and to exchange information about current projects."
Guido Seghers
Belgium
"TRANSEO is the reference gathering in Europe dedicated to transfers and acquisitions of small SMEs It is a great place to connect and exchange ideas with colleagues. It provides a very valuable forum that brings together different perspectives on the transfer of businesses as seen by brokers, academic and governement agencies in various countries. It provides an opportunity to gain new skills & ideas by exchanging good practices,share ideas & join the debate in a non competive enviroment. Allowing to broaden your network with professionals, policymakers, & academics. Last but not least: Open up new business opportunities & connect with the Transeo Deal Club."
Jabo Mutsinzi
Belgium
"Dealmaking"
Elina Varamäki
Finland
"Transeo offers excellent opportunities for networking between organizations specialized in business transfers. As a research entity, we have gained partners for the planning of new projects, and also a platform for disseminating research results specifically to those parties who need to stay informed about the latest research."
Monique Denis
The Netherlands
"I believe this is a high-quality, diverse international network that offers significant value and opportunities."
Patrick Jordens
Belgium
"Thanks to Transeo, I could build an international network where I can share ideas and learn from others."
Dan Crivat
Romania
"Our membership within the Transeo community provided access to many international partners and cross-border deal opportunities, as well as numerous learning and development opportunities."
Pierre Thiry
Belgium
"It's all about connections"
François Schoenen
Belgium
"Transeo is more than just an association: it is a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and sharing best practices. By connecting passionate professionals, Transeo turns challenges into opportunities, propelling its members to new heights of success and excellence."
Ianis Fourneau
Belgium
"Thanks to Transeo, we have built up an international network of experts. This enables us to work with complementary professions, or to find counterparties, for international transactions. We also appreciate the opportunity to exchange ideas and best practices with our peers."
Christian Plouchart
France
"The principal interest of our association in Transeo is the Deal club to offer our members an additional possibility of selling their company or buying one abroad."
Carl Pitchford
France
"Great place to exchange ideas and do business among like-minded professionals."
Martin Finkler
France
"It is great to have reliable European partners that can share their best practices and their experience regarding national specificities"