We’re pleased to announce that Magnus Jern has joined Value Creation – Alternative (VC-A) as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Magnus will own and oversee the technical execution of VC-A’s AI-Adoption Program—the 12-step framework we use to help organisations move from “AI curiosity” to real operational impact, with the right foundations in place (data, process, governance,...
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A Look Ahead: What’s Coming in 2026
🌟 Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year 2026. At Value Creation – Alternative (VC-A), we’re kicking off the new year with a series of forward-looking initiatives designed to unlock value for entrepreneurs, corporates, fund managers, and investors alike: 350+ new sell-side opportunities across Europe, Asia, and LATAM (mid-market, sector-agnostic)...
Argos Index Q3 2025: European SME prices down further to 8.7x EBITDA, the lowest level since 2017
The Q3 2025 Argos Index®, measuring every quarter the level of private mid-market company valuations in the euro zone, has been released. The index is further down to 8.7x EBITDA, a decline affecting all segments of the mid-market. Please click here to download the complete study.
Key Lessons from IESE’s Family Business Conference 2025
Last weekend, I attended the 2025 IESE Family Business Conference in Barcelona — a thought-provoking gathering of owners, advisors, and academics exploring the evolving governance of family-owned enterprises. Here are my key take-aways: 1. Rob Lachenauer’s “Kite” Framework – A Compass for Family Owners One of the most resonant insights came from Rob Lachenauer (BanyanGlobal),...
From Advisory to Ecosystem: How VC-A Is Redefining Corporate Growth
In this episode of the IMH Media Podcast, Alexander Mihalcea interviews Christophe Schwoertzig, Founder and Managing Director of Value Creation – Alternative (VC-A). Together, they explore how VC-A evolved from a corporate advisory firm into a global ecosystem of investors, experts, and solution providers helping companies “find that missing piece” to accelerate their growth. Christophe...