Our Services
Trusted by entrepreneurs. Backed by results.
Company Sale (Sell-Side M&A)
Full support in preparing, negotiating and closing the sale of your business.
Business Acquisition (Buy-Side M&A)
Tailored guidance for entrepreneurs or investors seeking to acquire companies or assets and supporting buy and build strategies.
Valuation & Strategic Advice
Independent company valuations, scenario planning and strategic support in critical moments.
Why choose Deal Advisor
- 100% independent – no hidden agendas
- Personal senior involvement in every project
- Plus 10 years of international deal experience
- Efficient execution
- Strong investor & advisory network
A small and dedicated team.
Independent. Experienced. Personally involved.
I’m Wout De Ridder, founder of Deal Advisor.
After nearly a decade as a Partner at Brussels based M&A office, I started this independent advisory practice to guide entrepreneurs and investors through complex M&A transactions from strategy to closing.
Over the years, I have advised on numerous successful transactions, including: the sale of Varel Alarm to Fortsecurity, Claes Distribution and Claes Machines to Sofindev, Eliona Winterhalter to Winterhalter GmbH, Accel Computer Service to Dovesco, Optimus Instruments to Rycobel (backed by Dynamica), ICT Architect to Easi, and Tridis to EET Group.
I act independently, with no affiliations or conflicts of interest. You can count on senior-level execution, clear advice and full discretion.
Wout is supported by a team of analysts and interns, which assist with valuation, market research and transaction support.
Founder & Lead Advisor
More than 15 years of experience in Finance and cross-border mid-market M&A.
He started his career in 2010 as a company statutory auditor, where he became a leading audit manager for several clients in various sectors. He later worked as an M&A expert in a large accountancy office, before joining a Brussels based M&A office as a partner.
He has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) with a strong focus on negotiating, structuring, and executing complex deals. His background includes company valuation, financial audits, investment analysis, financial statement review, and due diligence processes. Beyond transactions, he is also engaged in business performance analyses and the development of strategic business growth plans.
Wout completed the following degrees:
- Master in Business Engineering, Catholic University of Leuven
- Master in Commercial Engineering, Catholic University of Louvain La Neuve
- Postgraduate in Real Estate, Catholic University of Leuven
- Program certified auditor, IBR (Institute of Belgian certified auditors)
+32 473 41 84 88
wout.deridder@dealadvisor.be
Meet the team