Category Archives: Sophista

Sophista is proud to announce that it has joined the leading European M&A network euroMerger. This strategic move strengthens Sophista’s position and offers new opportunities for international collaboration.

Peter and Paul Strijbis tell how they experienced the takeover process as entrepreneurs, what they would recommend to other entrepreneurs going through such a process and what the added value of Sophista was.

Watch the special interview with founder Pieter van den Berg on the occasion of Sophista’s 25th anniversary.

The end of the year is often used to present awards to companies that have delivered exceptional performance. This takes place regionally, but on a national level, many companies are also put in the spotlight for their outstanding achievements. Additionally, an increasing number of awards are being granted in the field of sustainability.

Selling a business is far more than just a financial transaction. It is a unique, strategic, and often the most significant step in an entrepreneur’s journey, one that hinges on timing, preparation, and a deep understanding of business operations and organizational structure. Many entrepreneurs who approach us tend to focus on the moment of the deal itself, but amidst the daily hustle, they may overlook that preparation for a sale begins long before that moment.

Now that September is behind us and autumn has made its appearance, we are entering the fourth and already final quarter of 2024. This time of year is traditionally when entrepreneurs make a final effort to fine-tune their business goals for the current year. It is also the perfect moment to start planning for the year ahead.

Why are some businesses so successful while others struggle? In a recently published article in INTO Business Haarlemmermeer, Pieter van den Berg draws a comparison to elite sports.

Sophista is expanding and filling a gap in financial services in the Haarlemmermeer region.

ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) regulations are changing rapidly and will inevitably impact small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). But did you know that investing in sustainability can actually bring significant advantages to your business, not just now but also in the future? Find out more in this blog.

In our acquisition practice, the valuation of industrial enterprises is a key component of our work. Part of this involves