Turning ambition into a repeatable M&A engine.
We help corporate M&A leaders draw up an inorganic growth roadmap. Together, we identify targets, build the business case and deliver the post-deal value.
Always grounded in data, aligned with key stakeholders and built for real-world execution.
TRUSTED BY
“Closing one deal takes effort. Closing deals consistently takes strategy.”
You could just pursue acquisitions, but what you actually need is a system that scales.
Kookoo works alongside corporate M&A teams and business units to translate ambition into action. Need a focused strategy, a target pipeline that matches your profile and an integration approach that focuses on value?
Why work with Kookoo
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You will work with people who are dedicated to delivering excellence.
Our senior team brings a rare mix of consulting discipline and real operational experience. We know what excellence looks like, so we hold every commercial due diligence and value creation plan to that standard.
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We think like investors, not like consultants.
We move fast, cut through the noise and focus on what drives value. Our role is to help you build conviction backed by sharp analysis before the deal, and to accelerate delivery afterwards, always grounded in business reality.
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We combine structure with flexibility.
Our process is designed to ensure quality and consistency across projects. At the same time, we closely collaborate with you and adjust the depth, sequence and focus of our work to match your fund’s way of operating.
What to expect?
A clear, inorganic growth strategy linked to your corporate priorities.
Synergy and integration playbooks that accelerate post-deal impact.
A transparent and data-based target evaluation framework.
Our M&A strategy approach
We combine strategic insight with operational pragmatism to make inorganic growth both structured and executable. Our team co-creates with your leadership, ensures buy-in across functions and brings proven methods to turn M&A into a true growth capability.
01. Understand
We assess where inorganic growth creates the most value, by analysing market potential, competitive positioning and capability gaps to identify the right strategic role for M&A.
02. Define
We translate ambition into a concrete M&A strategy. To do so, we define target profiles, build a target pipeline, quantify synergies and develop an integration playbook that protects value and culture.
03. Enable
We help you execute with speed and confidence. This enables you to establish governance and performance tracking so deals move quickly, integrations stay on course and value capture remains a priority.
Your dedicated team
to fuel growth.
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Simon Stremersch
Founding partner
Tech & Services“What you need isn’t another consultant dictating the rules. You need a strategic partner who thinks with you not for you, imposes clarity amid complexity and lightens the burden you carry.”
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Margot Desseyn
Partner
Manufacturing & Heavy Industry“Perfection isn’t the goal. Clear priorities, alignment and continuous improvement are. That’s why we accelerate your progress by knowing exactly when to shift from analysis to action. And from thinking to doing.”
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Ellis Broos
Partner
FMCG & Retail“If you want a 500-page slide deck, call someone else. We are here to move ambitions forward and find pragmatic solutions that truly make your company grow. With our previous experience in the field, just like you, we aim for impactful outcomes.”
Ready to turn
ambitious targets into lasting growth?
FAQ
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We’re not consultants. We’re entrepreneurs helping other companies grow. No thick decks, no rotating teams, no isolated advisors. You work directly with senior partners who combine strategic depth with real-world experience.
Our model brings the rigour and quality of top-tier consulting, combining in-house capabilities with a vetted network of experts. This allows us to scale when needed while keeping one accountable team throughout.
In short: we stay close, act fast and deliver impact that lasts. Not just slides that look good.
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Our goal is to make your organisation capable of delivering results. We work closely with your team – coaching, aligning and supporting them until the strategy translates into measurable impact.
Rather than taking over, we equip your people with the tools, structure and confidence they need to execute.
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We work as an extension of your team, not as an external advisor. That means daily touchpoints, open collaboration and pragmatic decision-making. It’s how we keep focus high and make sure your plans keep moving.
We stay close, so things keep progressing.
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We partner with ambitious investors, PE-backed companies and corporates ready to accelerate growth. Typically, our clients are mid- to large-scale organisations, private equity firms with funds above €500M, and corporates with turnover above €250M.
What they share isn’t size, but a mindset that’s driven, hands-on and serious about making strategy real.