Creating Value, Forging Connections

We offer investment banking services focused on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in transportation, logistics and infrastructure. A boutique firm, our approach emphasizes bespoke service and an unwavering commitment to hands-on support tailored to your needs.

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A brief

Introduction

Seven Lakes Partners offers specialized investment bank services and is dedicated to delivering differentiated solutions through a comprehensive understanding of our clients’ strategic objectives. Our senior bankers, equipped with deep sector expertise and a proven transaction track record, provide independent, client-centered advice and ensure flawless execution of complex M&A deals.

150+

M&A and financing transactions closed by our senior bankers

70%

Transactions that are cross-border

2

Office locations, Amsterdam and New York

25+

Countries in which our bankers have executed M&A transactions

Sector

Expertise

Seven Lakes Partners’ specialized focus means deeper understanding of sector dynamics and better client results.

Transportation & Logistics

Our expertise in transportation & logistics includes specialized niches, such as temperature-controlled, chemical, oversized, returnable and other non-standard transportation and logistics concerns.

Logistics Infrastructure

Our outstanding record and extensive experience in cold chain infrastructure positions us as an industry leader in this area.

Food & Agriculture

Decades of experience in food and agriculture helps us unlock unique opportunities in the global transportation and logistics system that brings farm-to-table.

Our

Services

Our strong drive to fully understand client needs, combined with creative thinking, deep industry knowledge and unwavering commitment to senior involvement enables us to provide a level of service that transcends the ordinary and assist our clients in realizing their strategic ambitions. Seven Lakes Partners aims to build long-term relationships as the trusted advisor to clients.

  • Mergers & Aquisitions
  • Sell-side Advisory
  • Buy-side Advisory
  • Strategic Financial Advisory

Seven Lakes Partners operates predominantly in Europe and North America and focus on originating, structuring and negotiating deals for our clients, which include family-owned businesses, private equity and infrastructure funds and large publicly traded companies. We commit to exceptional deal execution with senior-level involvement, ensuring continuity, experience and expertise at every transaction stage.

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The team

Our ability to deliver tailored, high-quality services reflects the broad experience and diverse skills of our dedicated team. We represent backgrounds in investment banking, lending, private equity, and consultancy. We can deliver our services in six languages and offer experience and connections in more than 25 countries across the globe. We have closed some $40 billion in deals covering cold storage, food distribution, transportation and food & agriculture.

Martijn Breur
Partner, New York Learn more
Bram Stevens
Partner, New York Learn more
Jef Erends
Partner, Amsterdam Learn more
Carmen López-Contreras
Vice President, Los Angeles Learn more
Yannick van der Veer
Analyst, Amsterdam Learn more
Lorenzo De Gaudenzi
M&A Deal Manager / Senior Analyst, Amsterdam Learn more
Maxim Wakker
Analyst, Amsterdam Learn more
Contact our

Offices

New York

14 Store Rd
Tuxedo Park, NY 10987
United States of America

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Amsterdam

De Lairessestraat 154
1075 HL Amsterdam
The Netherlands

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