We advise on small and mid-cap transactions (€5–250M), combining strategic clarity with disciplined execution.

Our work ranges from early-stage fundraisings to structured exits and corporate carve-outs. We also act as trusted partners during transaction due diligence (buy and sell), coordinating financial, operational and strategic reviews to ensure alignment, mitigate risk, and accelerate deal execution.
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Scope includes:
· Equity story, financing structures and valuation scenarios
· Buy-side and sell-side processes
· Capital structuring and private placements
· Full-cycle due diligence coordination
· Transaction readiness and partner identification
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Illustrative engagements:
· €7M Series A for a Southern Europe Fintech
· Strategic sale of a software firm to a listed group (€25M)
· Founder exit and shareholder reorganisation of an industrial group in the oil & gas industry (€30M)

We provide Executive Management during transitional phases, stepping into roles such as interim CEO, CFO or Special Advisor. VASMA Capital founder Alexis Hermann has held various succesful operational leadership in sectors ranging from software to phamaceuticals and deeptech.

Key situations:
· Post-founder transition and governance setup
· Restructuring of financial visibility and reporting
· Scale preparation following rapid growth

Latest mandates include:
· Executive Chairman at Graphenaton Technologies (graphene-based energy tech)
· Interim leadership at a Geneva-based family office and multiple board positions in tech

We offer bespoke support for founders, executives and leadership teams navigating pressure, change, and growth. Coaching sessions are anchored in real-world experience, from high-stakes fundraising to board dynamics and succession planning.

Focus areas:
· Founder resilience and leadership style evolution
· Executive team alignment during rapid expansion
· Transition from operator to strategic role