about Fortlane PartnersBuilding tomorrow
starts with us
With our industry expertise, our experience and our entrepreneurial spirit, we guide our clients through complex transactions and transformations.
Who we areX
Our unique advisory approach
Fortlane Partners advises on all key areas of entrepreneurial activity: strategy, M&A, and transformation. We combine in-depth industry expertise with functional excellence and guide our clients successfully through complex transactions and transformations in Germany, Europe and beyond.
We are driven by our entrepreneurial spirit and highest ethical standards. Sustainability is part of our DNA and we strive to have a positive impact on our employees, clients and society at large.
We have received numerous awards for our excellent advisory services, including the Best of Consulting Award from the renowned German business magazine "WirtschaftsWoche", which been conferred on Fortlane Partners seven times to date.
Fortlane Partners is headquartered in Munich and operates Offices in Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Berlin, Milan and Zurich.
in 3 countries
with entrepreneurial spirit
with headquarters in Munich
AwardsThe proof of our success
For the eleventh year running, our organization has been named Best Advisory in the nationwide survey held by the business magazine "brandeins" alongside the research institute "Statista". We are ranked in the best lists for "Strategy Development", "M&A", "Technology & Telecommunications" and "Mechanical and Plant Engineering".
In 2023, our organization has once again made it into the list of the "Best Advisors". This year, we received the award in the categories "Strategy Development", "Restructuring" and "M&A". The award, presented for the tenth time in a row, confirms impressively the added value of our unique, holistic advisory approach for our clients.
In 2022 our organization was honored 1st place in the category "Finance" with the project focus "Mergers & Acquisitions" by the renowned business magazine WirtschaftsWoche. Our organization received the award for its success in providing comprehensive advice on the sale of the Garz & Fricke Group to Italian competitor SECO S.p.A.
In 2022, our organization has once again made it into the list of the "Best Advisors" of the business magazine "brand eins" and the research institute "Statista". We feature on the best list for "M&A", "Strategy development", and "Finance & Risk management”.
In 2021 our organization was again awarded the title "Best of Consulting" in the category "Organisation" with the project focus "Turnaround" by the renowned German business magazine WirtschaftsWoche. Our organization received the prize for its success in a challenging transformation project for ELG Haniel GmbH.
In 2020, our organization continued to contest its ranking on the list of “Best Advisers” complied by the German business magazine "brand eins".
In 2019, our organization also made it into the list of “Best Advisers” complied by the German business magazine "brand eins". The list of best firms was based on a survey of both clients and competitors about the areas of expertise at German advisory firms.
Our organization is among the “Best Advisers 2018.” We are listed in six categories of the ranking compiled by the German business magazine "brand eins": finance & risk management, strategy development, M&A, restructuring, other industrial goods and interim management. The list of best firms was based on a survey of both clients and competitors about the areas of expertise at German advisory firms.
In 2017, our organization received the seal “Best of Consulting” for project excellence in the category M&A as well as finance and risk management. Our organization received the distinction for its successful consulting performance during the acquisition of the company “Wer liefert was” by Capvis Equity IV LP – a private equity fund advised by Capvis Equity Partners (together: “Capvis”).
