25 years of global M&A expertise with trusted partnerships
CFI Group, BENELUX
At CFI Group, Benelux, a global corporate finance firm with a presence in 20 countries, their commitment to growth, collaboration, and delivering exceptional client outcomes has defined their success for 25 years.
- Industry:
- M&A Advisors
Technology is crucial, but it’s how you connect with people that makes the difference. It’s the way we’ve worked with the same teams for years, how quickly they pick up the phone, how fast they react. It’s that consistency that creates a smooth operation.Raoul Duysens, Partner and Managing Director, CFI Group, BENELUX
Raoul Duysens is a Pathfinder
At CFI, cross-border M&A deals are increasingly complex, requiring seamless integration of technology to maintain efficiency and accuracy. Raoul Duysens explains how Ansarada’s platform has evolved to support CFI’s operations and help them handle the growing demands of regulatory compliance and client expectations.
Deep sector focus for long-term success
At CFI Benelux, sector specialization is the cornerstone of their approach. By focusing deeply on specific industries, the company leverages long-standing relationships and in-depth knowledge to deliver better outcomes for clients. With over 15 years of experience in the software and IT services sector, Ramon Schuitevoerder highlights the importance of understanding the evolving technological landscape and buyer priorities.
“If we stick within a certain sector, we can reuse the knowledge and relationships we’ve built over the years to achieve better outcomes. It helps us anticipate technological developments and ensures that clients speak to the most relevant buyers.”
— Ramon Schuitevoerder, Partner and Managing Director at CFI, Benelux
This strategic focus allows CFI to deliver informed, precise guidance, ensuring that the time clients invest in the process is spent on valuable interactions with key decision-makers. By understanding the needs and priorities of buyers, CFI provides an efficient and effective path to closing successful transactions.
Leveraging technology for seamless due diligence
As M&A transactions become more complex, technology plays a critical role in streamlining processes. Rianne Roozeboom, Vice President at CFI, explains how Ansarada’s platform, with its AI-driven features, has evolved to meet the increasing demands of the due diligence phase. What started as a simple document-sharing platform has grown into a powerful tool for managing multiple workstreams.
“Ansarada was one of the first VDRs I encountered. Over the years, they’ve added AI-driven features that make our jobs easier, especially as due diligence has become more complex with ESG and other regulations. What I really like is that the platform is intuitive and keeps up with the changing M&A landscape.”
— Rianne Roozeboom, Vice President at CFI, Benelux
With integrated workflows and AI-powered tools, Ansarada enables CFI to keep documents organized and accessible, ensuring better outcomes for clients. For entrepreneurs and clients who may be navigating a VDR for the first time, the platform’s intuitive interface is crucial to ensuring a smooth and efficient transaction process.
The power of people and relationships
While technology is essential to the growth and success of CFI Group, people remain at the heart of their operations. Over the past 25 years, CFI has expanded by integrating new partners and businesses, all while maintaining strong relationships with clients and colleagues. Raoul Duysens, Partner and Managing Director, reflects on the human element that drives their success.
“It’s a people’s business. Technology is crucial, but it’s how you connect with people that makes the difference. It’s the way we’ve worked with the same teams for years, how quickly they pick up the phone, how fast they react. It’s that consistency that creates a smooth operation.”
— Raoul Duysens, Partner and Managing Director at CFI, Benelux
By combining technology with a personal touch, CFI continues to grow while staying true to the core principles that have driven their success.