Lorenzo Kurras - Managing Partner, Co-Founder

Q: Where is Lorenzo based?

Lorenzo is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Lorenzo speak?

Lorenzo speaks the following languages: German (Native), Italian (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Lorenzo have?

Lorenzo has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Lorenzo has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months . Note that Lorenzo may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What companies has Lorenzo worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Lorenzo has worked for Deal-by-Deal and LKVH Holding GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Lorenzo most experienced in?

Lorenzo is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Food and Beverage , and Construction . Lorenzo also has some experience in Professional Services , Banking and Finance , Media, and Entertainment and Publishing .

Q: Which business areas is Lorenzo most experienced in?

Lorenzo is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Investments, M&A & Venture Capital , and Strategy and Planning . Lorenzo also has some experience in Business Intelligence .

Q: Which industries has Lorenzo worked in recently?

Lorenzo has recently worked in industries like Food and Beverage , Construction , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Lorenzo worked in recently?

Lorenzo has recently worked in business areas like Finance , Strategy and Planning , Investments, and M&A & Venture Capital .

Q: What is Lorenzo's education?

Lorenzo holds a Master in Finance from Bocconi University and a Bachelor in Economics from Ludwig – Maximilians – University .

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Munich, Germany

Experience

Jul 2022 - Present

3 years 8 months

Munich, Germany

Deal-by-Deal

Provision of financial services including Finance BPO, M&A and Corporate Finance Advisory, Financial Due Diligence & Strategy Consulting
Created a liquidity management tool and actively supported the FP&A division of a German listed company in the areas budgeting, forecasting and liquidity planning (07/2022 – 12/2022)
Developed a multi-year business plan for a PE held company in the F&B space accompanying their envisaged exit strategy (07/2023 – 11/2023)
Advised on, developed a business plan and coordinated financial workstreams for a €1.6bn refinancing for a PE held company in the F&B space (11/2023 – 23/2024)
Advised on and coordinated the due diligence process across all major financial and tax workstreams for the sale of a PE held company in the F&B space (08/2024 – 12/2024)

Aug 2020 - Present

5 years 7 months

Munich, Germany

Managing Partner, Co-Founder

LKVH Holding GmbH

Screening of potential acquisition targets in the German and Italian mid-cap segment with focus on well-performing businesses in unresolved or upcoming succession situations
Performance of all necessary due diligence tasks for each acquisition process, including structuring and negotiations
Constant portfolio supervision including the set-up of crucial controlling and planning processes and tools aimed at budgeting and performance measurement, tracking of performance-based remuneration, exit-readiness
Supervision and implementation of special growth initiatives alongside the portfolio companies’ individual strategies, including organic as well as M&A related projects
Acquired portfolio companies: Specialty food and beverage service company (Germany, May 2021); Nation-wide niche service provider active in the building and construction segment (Germany, November 2021); International web development and e-commerce service provider (Germany, April 2022); German provider of insulation solutions for residential buildings (Germany, May 2023); German carpentry focused on the large-scale renovations in the construction sector (Germany, December 2025)

Jan 2020 - Jul 2020

7 months

Munich, Germany

Senior Investment Associate

AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA

Target screening in the European market with focus on companies with operational improvement potential, responsible for deal generation and marketing in the Italian market
Comprehensive due diligence tasks including financial, commercial, financing, legal, tax, IT and HR DD together with mostly internal and selected external resources, deal structuring and SPA negotiations
Business development for portfolio companies including elaboration of buy-and-build and exit strategies, ongoing business planning and monitoring as well as the preparation and further supervision of exit processes
Deal experience: 1 platform acquisition: manufacturer, wind energy segment, asset deal (2019/2020); 2 add-on acquisitions: hotel operator with hotels in Germany and Austria, share deal (2018); 1 exit: sale of hotel operator group, share deal (2019/2020)

Oct 2017 - Dec 2019

2 years 3 months

Munich, Germany

Investment Associate

AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA

Target screening in the European market with focus on companies with operational improvement potential, responsible for deal generation and marketing in the Italian market
Comprehensive due diligence tasks including financial, commercial, financing, legal, tax, IT and HR DD together with mostly internal and selected external resources, deal structuring and SPA negotiations
Business development for portfolio companies including elaboration of buy-and-build and exit strategies, ongoing business planning and monitoring as well as the preparation and further supervision of exit processes
Deal experience: 1 platform acquisition: manufacturer, wind energy segment, asset deal (2019/2020); 2 add-on acquisitions: hotel operator with hotels in Germany and Austria, share deal (2018); 1 exit: sale of hotel operator group, share deal (2019/2020)

Jun 2016 - Sep 2017

1 year 4 months

London, United Kingdom

Analyst, IBD Technology, Media & Telecommunications

J.P. Morgan Ltd.

Advised Indra Sistemas and provided fairness opinion on its acquisition of Tecnocom; total FV: approx €335mm (09/2016 – 11/2016)
Advised KKR on its acquisition of 44% of GfK’s share capital; total FV: approx €2,000mm (11/2016 – 03/2017)
Advised United Internet (UI) and provided a fairness opinion on the combination of UI’s telecommunications business 1&1 and Drillisch; total combined FV (including synergies): approx €10bn (02/2017 – 05/2017)
Advised Liberty Global on the refinancing of the existing term loans of all European assets (Virgin Media, Telenet, Unitymedia, VodafoneZiggo, UPC) (09/2016 – 09/2017)

Jun 2015 - Sep 2015

4 months

Intern, IBD Technology, Media & Telecommunications

J.P. Morgan Ltd.

Performed valuation analyses using various methodologies including DCF, LBO, trading and transaction comparables
Prepared presentation materials for use in client meetings, covering topics such as strategic alternatives, capital markets activity and general corporate finance

Sep 2014 - Dec 2014

4 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Intern, M&A Advisory

IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG

Interned at the M&A Advisory department within the Chemicals, Pharma & Healthcare team
Accompanied the sale of a Germany-based MedTech company to a UK-based Private Equity Investor

Jul 2014 - Sep 2014

3 months

Munich, Germany

Intern, M&A Advisory

Deloitte & Touche Corporate Finance GmbH

Interned at the M&A advisory department within the Consumer Goods & Retail and Technology teams
Accompanied multiple sell-side pitches and a sell-side mandate for Germany’s leading specialty goods retailer

Aug 2012 - Aug 2013

1 year 1 month

Munich, Germany

Business Consultant, Financial Advisory

Ventum Consulting GmbH

Staffed within the company’s financial enablement team. Primary tasks were to find and establish solutions for customers concerning budget tracking, reporting, financial risk management and overall financial supervision
Worked on a Balanced Scorecard Project. Main tasks were to define and collect relevant KPIs and to implement a management reporting tool for a globally leading company in the aerospace and defense sector

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Information Technology (7 years), Food and Beverage (5.5 years), Construction (5.5 years), Professional Services (4.5 years), Banking and Finance (3 years), and Media and Entertainment (1.5 years).

Information Technology

Food and Beverage

Construction

Professional Services

Banking and Finance

Media and Entertainment

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Finance (11.5 years), Investments and M&A (10 years), Strategy (8.5 years), and Business Intelligence (1 year).

Finance

Investments and M&A

Strategy

Business Intelligence

Summary

Experienced private equity and M&A specialist with extensive expertise in the structuring, execution and value creation of complex transactions. My core competencies include leading and coordinating demanding financial due diligence processes and managing interdisciplinary due diligence workstreams (finance, commercial, tax, legal). I structure acquisitions and exits from the initial idea through closing, support large-scale refinancings in the billion-euro range, and develop precise, data-driven liquidity planning models for high-growth or restructuring companies.

As founder and managing partner of my own PE fund, I bring deep experience in identifying, acquiring, transforming and scaling portfolio companies. I take on interim CFO-like roles, drive operational turnarounds, and implement value-enhancing measures in financial structure, working capital and profitability. Across industries, I selectively support clients as a freelancer in strategic financial planning, refinancing, M&A processes and post-merger integration.

Analytical, hands-on and results-oriented: I translate complex financial challenges into clear recommendations, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and bring deals to a safe and timely close. Whether financial modeling, debt advisory, vendor or buy-side due diligence – I make companies investment-ready and sustainably more profitable.

Languages

German

Native

Italian

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Sep 2013 - Apr 2016

Bocconi University

Master of Science in Finance · Finance · Milan, Italy

Sep 2009 - Jul 2012

Ludwig – Maximilians – University

Bachelor of Science in Economics · Economics · Munich, Germany

Profile

Created

February 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Lorenzo based?

Lorenzo is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Lorenzo speak?

Lorenzo speaks the following languages: German (Native), Italian (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Lorenzo have?

Lorenzo has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Lorenzo has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months. Note that Lorenzo may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Lorenzo be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Lorenzo would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Partner, Co-Founder, Senior Investment Associate, Investment Associate.

What companies has Lorenzo worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Lorenzo has worked for Deal-by-Deal and LKVH Holding GmbH.

Which industries is Lorenzo most experienced in?

Lorenzo is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Food and Beverage, and Construction. Lorenzo also has some experience in Professional Services, Banking and Finance, Media, and Entertainment and Publishing.

Which business areas is Lorenzo most experienced in?

Lorenzo is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Investments, M&A & Venture Capital, and Strategy and Planning. Lorenzo also has some experience in Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Lorenzo worked in recently?

Lorenzo has recently worked in industries like Food and Beverage, Construction, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Lorenzo worked in recently?

Lorenzo has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Strategy and Planning, Investments, and M&A & Venture Capital.

What is Lorenzo's education?

Lorenzo holds a Master in Finance from Bocconi University and a Bachelor in Economics from Ludwig – Maximilians – University.

What is the availability of Lorenzo?

Lorenzo will be available part-time from February 2026.

What is the rate of Lorenzo?

Lorenzo's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.