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Strategic Growth, M&A, and Funding Expert
What makes me a good advisor or board member: I bring over 20 years of experience in navigating complex financial transactions and scaling technology-driven companies. Having served both as an International M&A Manager for a major telecom group and a General Partner of a VC fund, I possess the rare ability to see a deal from both sides of the table—the corporate acquirer and the scaling founder.
My value lies in %22investment readiness%22 and strategic foresight. I have coached and trained over 2,250 founders, helping them build robust financial plans, master persuasive negotiations, and structure funding rounds from Seed to Series B. As a board member, I provide rigorous financial oversight, identify early-exit opportunities, and bridge the %22financial literacy gap%22 that often stalls high-potential startups. I am a graduate of Harvard and Yale’s negotiation programs, ensuring that the companies I advise always maintain a position of strength during high-stakes deals.
What kind of companies would most benefit from my expertise:
• Scale-ups (Series A/B): Companies requiring a professionalized financial function, long-term funding roadmaps, or guidance through international expansion and market entry.
• Mid-sized Corporations: Firms looking to source innovation through strategic startup acquisitions or needing to refine their M&A and investment thesis.
• Tech Startups Facing Exit/M&A: Founders contemplating an early exit or strategic merger who need expert valuation, due diligence preparation, and negotiation support
• VC Funds & Accelerators: Organizations looking for Investment Committee support, deal sourcing, or portfolio management expertise, particularly within the DeepTech, MedTech, and Sub-Saharan African ecosystems.
Success Highlights:
• Founder Training: 2,000+ through Konsultori Digital Academy; 250+ through direct coaching.
• Track Record: Successfully closed 17 pre-seed/seed deals in Sub-Saharan Africa and multiple strategic exits in Europe.
• Deal Range: Expertly managed transactions ranging from €300k seed rounds to €500M international telecom acquisitions.
• Specializations: DeepTech, M&A Strategy, Negotiation Tactics, and Investor Readiness.
What makes me a good advisor or board member: I bring over 20 years of experience in navigating complex financial transactions and scaling technology-driven companies. Having served both as an International M&A Manager for a major telecom group and a General Partner of a VC fund, I possess the rare ability to see a deal from both sides of the table—the corporate acquirer and the scaling founder.
My value lies in %22investment readiness%22 and strategic foresight. I have coached and trained over 2,250 founders, helping them build robust financial plans, master persuasive negotiations, and structure funding rounds from Seed to Series B. As a board member, I provide rigorous financial oversight, identify early-exit opportunities, and bridge the %22financial literacy gap%22 that often stalls high-potential startups. I am a graduate of Harvard and Yale’s negotiation programs, ensuring that the companies I advise always maintain a position of strength during high-stakes deals.
What kind of companies would most benefit from my expertise:
• Scale-ups (Series A/B): Companies requiring a professionalized financial function, long-term funding roadmaps, or guidance through international expansion and market entry.
• Mid-sized Corporations: Firms looking to source innovation through strategic startup acquisitions or needing to refine their M&A and investment thesis.
• Tech Startups Facing Exit/M&A: Founders contemplating an early exit or strategic merger who need expert valuation, due diligence preparation, and negotiation support
• VC Funds & Accelerators: Organizations looking for Investment Committee support, deal sourcing, or portfolio management expertise, particularly within the DeepTech, MedTech, and Sub-Saharan African ecosystems.
Success Highlights:
• Founder Training: 2,000+ through Konsultori Digital Academy; 250+ through direct coaching.
• Track Record: Successfully closed 17 pre-seed/seed deals in Sub-Saharan Africa and multiple strategic exits in Europe.
• Deal Range: Expertly managed transactions ranging from €300k seed rounds to €500M international telecom acquisitions.
• Specializations: DeepTech, M&A Strategy, Negotiation Tactics, and Investor Readiness.
Advisory experience
Petra Wolkenstein is an advisor and board member based in Austria, specialising in Management Consulting. They have advisor or board member experience with Whalebone / Cybersecurity / Czech Republic and Howie / AI PropTech Austria. They speak English, German and Spanish. They are open to advisory board and board director opportunities and are available for introductions through Boardio.
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