Advisory for Those Who Move Markets

BB Advisory supports investors, founders and executives on private markets, venture capital and cross-border investments across Europe and the Middle East.

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Trusted by leading investors, family offices, and corporates across Europe and the Middle East for private markets advisory, M&A transactions, and strategic advisory.

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Engagements completed

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Years partner experience

100+

Specialists in network

2020

Founded

What We Do

BB Advisory supports investors and leadership teams navigating private markets, venture capital and cross-border investments.

We focus on situations where strategy and capital decisions intersect.

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Strategic Advisory

Develop and execute strategies that create long-term competitive advantage and position organizations for sustainable growth in private markets and beyond.

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Transaction Advisory

End-to-end transaction advisory - from target identification and due diligence to negotiation, execution, and post-merger integration.

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Cross-Border Investments

Navigate the complexity of cross-border investments between Europe, the GCC, and global markets with deep local knowledge and a trusted international network.

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Our Approach

Complex investment decisions rarely need more slides.
They need clear thinking and experienced judgment.

BB Advisory combines analytical work with practical experience in private markets and cross-border transactions.

We focus on decisions that move capital.

  • Deep understanding of your business context
  • Rigorous, data-driven analysis
  • Practical, execution-focused recommendations
  • Long-term partnership mindset
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Discovery

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Analysis

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Solution Design

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Implementation

Our Leadership

BB Advisory is led by professionals with experience across private markets, venture capital and international advisory.

Our work is shaped by a global perspective and a practical understanding of how capital moves across markets.

Meet the Team
Sebastian Bonmann

Sebastian Bonmann

Managing Partner

Private Markets AdvisoryM&A TransactionsVenture Capital Due DiligenceCross-Border InvestmentsStrategic Advisory

Sebastian Bonmann is the founder and managing director of BB Advisory, an independent advisory firm focused on strategic projects, private markets, and cross-border investment initiatives. He advises investors, founders, and corporate leaders on investment strategy, market positioning, and complex strategic decisions. His work frequently involves supporting investment processes, evaluating market opportunities, and advising on strategic initiatives in international contexts. Sebastian has worked with venture capital and private equity investors as well as founder-led companies across Europe and the Middle East. Before founding BB Advisory, he gained experience across entrepreneurial and advisory environments, working closely with investors and operating teams on strategy, investment analysis, and growth initiatives. At BB Advisory, Sebastian focuses on helping clients assess opportunities, navigate complex markets, and execute strategic projects that require both analytical rigor and international perspective.

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Max C. Brattig

Max C. Brattig

Partner

Corporate DevelopmentCross-Border M&APrivate MarketsDeal OriginationTransaction Advisory

Max Brattig is a technology entrepreneur and executive with experience in building and scaling digital platforms and venture-backed companies. His work has focused on technology strategy, product development, and the operational scaling of digital businesses. Through his entrepreneurial background, he has worked closely with venture capital investors and international technology teams to develop and expand digital products and platforms. At BB Advisory, Max supports projects involving technology strategy, digital business models, and venture ecosystem dynamics, providing practical insight into the operational realities of scaling technology companies.

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Veronika Landauer

Veronika Landauer

Senior Advisor - Strategic Communications & Brand Positioning

Corporate CommunicationsBrand StrategyInvestor CommunicationThought LeadershipMedia Engagement

Veronika Landauer is a communications professional with more than a decade of experience in corporate communications, brand strategy, and media relations. She has worked across international companies in the luxury, lifestyle, and digital sectors, including brands such as Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Tiffany & Co., and the European e-commerce company Westwing. Her experience includes leading corporate communications initiatives, managing media relations, and supporting executive communication in international environments. She has developed and implemented communication strategies ranging from brand positioning and PR campaigns to digital communication initiatives. At BB Advisory, Veronika advises clients on corporate messaging, brand positioning, and strategic communication. She works with companies to articulate their positioning clearly and communicate effectively with investors, partners, and broader stakeholder groups.

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Selected Case Studies

Selected mandates where strategy, capital and timing mattered.

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Investment Advisory & Due DiligenceUnited Kingdom2025

Advising a Leading GCC Fund on Follow-on Investment in a Biotech Company

Leading GCC Fund
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Biotech Company

The client engaged us to support the evaluation of a follow-on investment in a biotech company, including due diligence, financial analysis, market studies, competitive benchmarking, and portfolio strategy assessment.

Due diligenceFinancial analysisMarket studies

Successful investment placement

Investment Advisory & Due DiligenceMiddle East2025

LP Investment Evaluation: BECO Capital

Leading GCC Fund
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BECO CapitalBECO Capital

BB Advisory supported a leading GCC fund's evaluation of an LP commitment to BECO Capital-covering venture fund due diligence, financial analysis, MENA startup ecosystem research, competitive benchmarking, and portfolio strategy assessment to inform the investment decision.

Due diligenceFinancial analysisMarket studies

Successful investment placement

Investment Advisory & Due DiligenceEurope / Global2025

Advising a European Technology Family Office on LP Investment in Abies Ventures Fund II

European Technology Family Office
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Abies VenturesAbies Ventures

BB Advisory contributed to the investor team's review of Abies-aligning financial modelling, risk themes, and investment narrative with the fund's objectives.

Due diligenceFinancial analysisMarket studies

Successful investment placement

StrategyAustria / Europe2025

Leading the Corporate Strategy Transformation of an Austrian Wine and Hospitality Group

Austrian Wine & Hospitality Group
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Premium Wine Estate & Hospitality Brand

BB Advisory supported the leadership team of an Austrian wine and hospitality group in designing and implementing a comprehensive corporate transformation and growth strategy. The engagement included strategic positioning of the wine brand, optimization of the hospitality and tourism offering, development of new revenue streams, and implementation of a group-wide strategic roadmap covering operations, marketing, and international brand development.

Corporate strategyBusiness transformationBrand strategy

Successful strategy implementation and accelerated growth

Insights

Perspectives on strategy, transactions, and organizational performance.

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Strategy & Transformation·Germany·

The Cost-Cutting Trap: When Saving Money Makes German Companies Weaker

German companies face mounting pressure to cut costs. But across-the-board savings can undermine the capabilities that drive profitability and growth. The real opportunity lies in smarter resource allocation.

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Private Markets·Global·

The Liquidity Illusion: Why Private Markets Are Entering a More Selective Phase

Private markets are stabilizing, but not in the way many expected. While activity has returned, liquidity remains uneven and capital is being deployed more selectively. The result is not a weaker market, but a more disciplined one.

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Capital Flows·GCC·

Headlines vs. Fundamentals: Why Global Capital Continues to Back the UAE and Saudi Arabia

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East regularly trigger questions about regional stability and the outlook for international investment. Yet for investors looking beyond the headlines, the fundamentals in the UAE and Saudi Arabia remain compelling. Structural economic reforms, strong sovereign balance sheets and ambitious diversification programs continue to anchor the region as one of the most attractive destinations for global capital.

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