The Team

We’re a team of driven entrepreneurs on a mission to help family businesses facing succession planning challenges take control of their next chapters. Our goal is to acquire and transform these companies where necessary, blending and honoring rich histories with our forward-thinking approach. We believe in celebrating each company's heritage while building for the future so that these businesses can thrive in evolving markets.

Michael Wiazel - Founding Partner

With over a decade of experience in M&A advisory, Michael Wiazel has worked with industry leaders across the globe, handling complex transactions and transformational projects.

His work at Deloitte, Kearney, and Duff & Phelps has spanned various sectors, including consumer goods, industrials, and technology.

His cross-border deal expertise is backed by in-depth knowledge of operational due diligence, post-acquisition transformations, and corporate restructuring.

Michael is passionate about preserving the UK and EU industry landscape from globalisation.

He holds Masters degrees from the University of Bremen and University of Oxford.

David Kovacs - Founding Partner

David is a seasoned financial and investment expert with a rich background in the energy, rolling stock, IT, and finance sectors.

His main focus are cross-border M&A, greenfield investment, and portfolio company management.

David used to hold leadership role at Chinese SOE-s, at APEC and other international organizations prior to joining the investment industry.

David holds an MBA degree from Oxford University and spent his executive education at Columbia Business School in New York.

Jinyuan Hu - Founding Partner

With deep expertise in investment, portfolio management, and intensive M&A, operational, and cross-border deal experience, Jinyuan Hu excels at optimizing asset allocation, conducting comprehensive financial analysis, and managing risk to achieve sustainable portfolio growth. Known for strong deal execution, Jinyuan combines analytical rigor with a keen understanding of market dynamics to deliver effective and resilient investment strategies.

Drawing on extensive experience across healthcare, energy, retail, and industrial sectors, Jinyuan brings a diverse industry perspective to every financial decision.

Jinyuan holds an MBA from the University of Oxford and has completed Executive Education at SDA Bocconi School of Management.