Shifting Perspectives
Shifting Perspectives
REDEFINE YOUR STRATEGIC ORBIT
New insights, new growth opportunities
New insights, new growth opportunities
Copernicus advises entrepreneurs and investors on strategic M&A transactions
Copernicus advises entrepreneurs and investors on strategic M&A transactions
Independent boutique M&A firm based in The Hague, The Netherlands | Buy-side and sell-side M&A advisory in the lower mid-market
Independent boutique M&A firm based in The Hague, The Netherlands
Buy-side and sell-side M&A advisory in the lower mid-market
About Copernicus
Copernicus Corporate Finance
Copernicus Corporate Finance is an independent M&A boutique based in The Hague, The Netherlands, specialising in mergers and acquisitions in the lower mid-market. We advise entrepreneurs, family businesses, corporates and investors looking to grow through acquisitions, with transactions typically ranging from €1 to €50 million in enterprise value.
Our name refers to the astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. With his heliocentric theory, he redefined our understanding of the universe. This shift in perspective defines our approach. We examine every potential transaction from multiple angles, not only to assess what is available, but above all to identify where the best opportunities lie.
We look beyond what is currently on the market. Through a proactive approach, we identify and create — often off-market — acquisition opportunities that align with the strategic ambitions of our clients.
We take a sector-agnostic approach, concentrating on companies with a clear business model and a defined growth profile, where we understand the underlying dynamics and can add targeted value.
Our core focus is buy-side M&A, alongside sell-side advisory and international transactions.
Copernicus operates from a compact core, supported by a dedicated network of external professionals and senior advisers. For each mandate, we deploy the right M&A advisory expertise, tailored to the specific requirements of the transaction.
Our Services
Buy-side M&A
– advisory services on the acquisition of businesses
– advisory services on the acquisition of businesses
Sell-side M&A
– advisory services on the sale of businesses
– advisory services on the sale of businesses
International M&A
– advisory on cross-border transactions in North-West Europe
– advisory on cross-border transactions in North-West Europe
Our approach
Proactive
We do not wait for opportunities — we create them
We go where the open market does not.
Proactive
We do not wait for opportunities — we create them
We go where the open market does not.
Selective
We engage on mandates where we can make the difference.
Our strength lies in focus — not in volume
Selective
We engage on mandates where we can make the difference.
Our strength lies in focus — not in volume
Strategic
We deliver transactions with the right financial, operational and cultural fit.
Always aligned with our client's growth strategy
Strategic
We deliver transactions with the right financial, operational and cultural fit.
Always aligned with our client's growth strategy
Hands-on
We manage every mandate with rigour and personal commitment.
From first contact through closing, we remain actively involved
Hands-on
We manage every mandate with rigour and personal commitment.
From first contact through closing, we remain actively involved
Proactive
We do not wait for opportunities — we create them
We go where the open market does not.
Strategic
We deliver transactions with the right financial, operational and cultural fit.
Always aligned with our client's growth strategy
Selective
We engage on mandates where we can make the difference.
Our strength lies in focus — not in volume
Hands-on
We manage every mandate with rigour and personal commitment.
From first contact through closing, we remain actively involved
Our Services
Buy-side M&A
Acquiring a business
Acquisition opportunities the market does not see.
The most attractive acquisition candidates are often not actively for sale. We map the market, approach targets directly and unlock off-market opportunities that rarely surface through conventional processes.
In this way, we create proprietary access to acquisition opportunities that align with your strategic and financial objectives.
Buy-side M&A
Acquiring a business
Acquisition opportunities the market does not see.
The most attractive acquisition candidates are often not actively for sale. We map the market, approach targets directly and unlock off-market opportunities that rarely surface through conventional processes.
In this way, we create proprietary access to acquisition opportunities that align with your strategic and financial objectives.
Buy-side M&A
Acquiring a business
Acquisition opportunities the market does not see.
The most attractive acquisition candidates are often not actively for sale. We map the market, approach targets directly and unlock off-market opportunities that rarely surface through conventional processes.
In this way, we create proprietary access to acquisition opportunities that align with your strategic and financial objectives.
Buy-side M&A
Acquiring a business
Acquisition opportunities the market does not see.
De meest interessante overnamekandidaten staan vaak niet te koop.
Wij brengen de markt actief in kaart, benaderen targets direct en openen deuren die via reguliere kanalen gesloten blijven. Binnen én buiten bestaande verkoopprocessen.
Zo creëren wij exclusieve toegang tot overnamekansen die aansluiten op uw strategische en financiële doelstellingen.
Sell-side M&A
Selling a business
Not the first offer — the right offer.
Selling a business is more than a transaction. It is the transfer of what has been built, to the party that understands its value and potential.
Price matters, but continuity and strategic fit are equally important. We guide you through this process with drive and conviction, in search of the most appropriate buyer.
Sell-side M&A
Selling a business
Not the first offer — the right offer.
Selling a business is more than a transaction. It is the transfer of what has been built, to the party that understands its value and potential.
Price matters, but continuity and strategic fit are equally important. We guide you through this process with drive and conviction, in search of the most appropriate buyer.
Sell-side M&A
Selling a business
Not the first offer — the right offer.
Selling a business is more than a transaction. It is the transfer of what has been built, to the party that understands its value and potential.
Price matters, but continuity and strategic fit are equally important. We guide you through this process with drive and conviction, in search of the most appropriate buyer.
Sell-side M&A
Selling a business
Not the first offer — the right offer.
Selling a business is more than a transaction. It is the transfer of what has been built, to the party that understands its value and potential.
Price matters, but continuity and strategic fit are equally important. We guide you through this process with drive and conviction, in search of the most appropriate buyer.
International M&A
Cross-border transactions
Growth does not stop at the border.
For Dutch businesses looking to expand internationally, we identify the most relevant acquisition candidates. Our focus is primarily across the Benelux, DACH region and the UK.
For international parties seeking to establish a position in the Dutch market, we act as a dedicated local business development team. We have in-depth knowledge of local market dynamics, culture and key decision makers.
International M&A
Cross-border transactions
Growth does not stop at the border.
For Dutch businesses looking to expand internationally, we identify the most relevant acquisition candidates. Our focus is primarily across the Benelux, DACH region and the UK.
For international parties seeking to establish a position in the Dutch market, we act as a dedicated local business development team. We have in-depth knowledge of local market dynamics, culture and key decision makers.
International M&A
Cross-border transactions
Growth does not stop at the border.
For Dutch businesses looking to expand internationally, we identify the most relevant acquisition candidates. Our focus is primarily across the Benelux, DACH region and the UK.
For international parties seeking to establish a position in the Dutch market, we act as a dedicated local business development team. We have in-depth knowledge of local market dynamics, culture and key decision makers.
International M&A
Cross-border transactions
Growth does not stop at the border.
For Dutch businesses looking to expand internationally, we identify the most relevant acquisition candidates. Our focus is primarily across the Benelux, DACH region and the UK.
For international parties seeking to establish a position in the Dutch market, we act as a dedicated local business development team. We have in-depth knowledge of local market dynamics, culture and key decision makers.
OUR CLIENTS
Investors
We support private equity investors and family offices in buy-and-build strategies and add-on acquisitions in the lower mid-market.
As a dedicated sourcing partner, we continuously build a pipeline of pre-qualified acquisition candidates, tailored to your investment criteria.
We source suitable targets, assess strategic and financial fit, and establish direct contact with shareholders on your behalf, without disclosing your identity.
This allows your deal team to focus on the opportunities that truly matter.
Investors
We support private equity investors and family offices in buy-and-build strategies and add-on acquisitions in the lower mid-market.
As a dedicated sourcing partner, we continuously build a pipeline of pre-qualified acquisition candidates, tailored to your investment criteria.
We source suitable targets, assess strategic and financial fit, and establish direct contact with shareholders on your behalf, without disclosing your identity.
This allows your deal team to focus on the opportunities that truly matter.
Investors
We support private equity investors and family offices in buy-and-build strategies and add-on acquisitions in the lower mid-market.
As a dedicated sourcing partner, we continuously build a pipeline of pre-qualified acquisition candidates, tailored to your investment criteria.
We source suitable targets, assess strategic and financial fit, and establish direct contact with shareholders on your behalf, without disclosing your identity.
This allows your deal team to focus on the opportunities that truly matter.
Investors
We support private equity investors and family offices in buy-and-build strategies and add-on acquisitions in the lower mid-market.
As a dedicated sourcing partner, we continuously build a pipeline of pre-qualified acquisition candidates, tailored to your investment criteria.
We source suitable targets, assess strategic and financial fit, and establish direct contact with shareholders on your behalf, without disclosing your identity.
This allows your deal team to focus on the opportunities that truly matter.
Corporates
For corporates with an active growth strategy, we translate strategic ambition into concrete acquisitions.
Working closely with your management team, we establish the strategic rationale, map the market, identify targets that reinforce your market position and approach them directly, both on and off-market. From strategic assessment to closing, we manage the full process.
Copernicus bridges the gap between corporate strategy and entrepreneurial reality.
Corporates
For corporates with an active growth strategy, we translate strategic ambition into concrete acquisitions.
Working closely with your management team, we establish the strategic rationale, map the market, identify targets that reinforce your market position and approach them directly, both on and off-market. From strategic assessment to closing, we manage the full process.
Copernicus bridges the gap between corporate strategy and entrepreneurial reality.
Corporates
For corporates with an active growth strategy, we translate strategic ambition into concrete acquisitions.
Working closely with your management team, we establish the strategic rationale, map the market, identify targets that reinforce your market position and approach them directly, both on and off-market. From strategic assessment to closing, we manage the full process.
Copernicus bridges the gap between corporate strategy and entrepreneurial reality.
Corporates
For corporates with an active growth strategy, we translate strategic ambition into concrete acquisitions.
Working closely with your management team, we establish the strategic rationale, map the market, identify targets that reinforce your market position and approach them directly, both on and off-market. From strategic assessment to closing, we manage the full process.
Copernicus bridges the gap between corporate strategy and entrepreneurial reality.
Entrepreneurs
For entrepreneurs, an acquisition or business transfer is rarely just a transaction — it is a defining moment for the business, whether you are looking to grow through acquisitions or transfer what you have built to the right party.
Copernicus combines sharp insights with direct personal involvement, guiding you through every step of the process — from valuation and positioning to finding the right counterparty.
As an independent adviser, we act with discretion and exclusively in your interest.
Entrepreneurs
For entrepreneurs, an acquisition or business transfer is rarely just a transaction — it is a defining moment for the business, whether you are looking to grow through acquisitions or transfer what you have built to the right party.
Copernicus combines sharp insights with direct personal involvement, guiding you through every step of the process — from valuation and positioning to finding the right counterparty.
As an independent adviser, we act with discretion and exclusively in your interest.
Entrepreneurs
For entrepreneurs, an acquisition or business transfer is rarely just a transaction — it is a defining moment for the business, whether you are looking to grow through acquisitions or transfer what you have built to the right party.
Copernicus combines sharp insights with direct personal involvement, guiding you through every step of the process — from valuation and positioning to finding the right counterparty.
As an independent adviser, we act with discretion and exclusively in your interest.
Entrepreneurs
For entrepreneurs, an acquisition or business transfer is rarely just a transaction — it is a defining moment for the business, whether you are looking to grow through acquisitions or transfer what you have built to the right party.
Copernicus combines sharp insights with direct personal involvement, guiding you through every step of the process — from valuation and positioning to finding the right counterparty.
As an independent adviser, we act with discretion and exclusively in your interest.
Team
Niels Guijt
Founder
Niels developed his M&A experience at several boutiques before founding Copernicus Corporate Finance.
Over the years, he has completed transactions across sectors including manufacturing, agri & food and business services. His experience spans buy-side and sell-side mandates, across the Netherlands and beyond. With a strong focus on buy-side M&A, he has a track record of identifying off-market opportunities and converting them into transactions that align with the strategic ambitions of his clients.
Outside of work, Niels enjoys surfing, running and exploring new destinations.
Niels Guijt
Founder
Niels developed his M&A experience at several boutiques before founding Copernicus Corporate Finance.
Over the years, he has completed transactions across sectors including manufacturing, agri & food and business services. His experience spans buy-side and sell-side mandates, across the Netherlands and beyond. With a strong focus on buy-side M&A, he has a track record of identifying off-market opportunities and converting them into transactions that align with the strategic ambitions of his clients.
Outside of work, Niels enjoys surfing, running and exploring new destinations.
Contact
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the next step?
We look forward to meeting you and exploring the opportunities for your business.
At your location or our office in The Hague
Copernicus Corporate Finance
Koninginnegracht 10
2514 AA Den Haag
© 2026 Copernicus Corporate Finance.
All rights reserved.
Copernicus Corporate Finance
Koninginnegracht 10
2514 AA Den Haag
© 2026 Copernicus Corporate Finance.
All rights reserved.
Copernicus Corporate Finance
Koninginnegracht 10
2514 AA Den Haag
© 2026 Copernicus Corporate Finance.
All rights reserved.
Copernicus Corporate Finance
Koninginnegracht 10
2514 AA Den Haag
© 2026 Copernicus Corporate Finance.
All rights reserved.