Carlsquare

Founded in Hamburg in 2000, Carlsquare is an independent, partner-led investment bank focused on technology and growth companies. It has expanded from its original German base into an international platform spanning Europe and North America.

Its core work is M&A advisory, including sell-side and buy-side transactions, alongside debt advisory, growth equity financing, IPO preparation and equity research. The firm works with entrepreneurs, management teams, corporate buyers, private-equity investors and family offices.

Carlsquare is especially strong in software and technology-related sectors, with additional sector teams covering consumer and internet, business services, industrial technology, life sciences and energy infrastructure. Its scale and cross-border network are suited to mid-market and founder-led transactions where sector knowledge and international buyer access matter.