About Us

Learn about IMAP, a global M&A partnership providing independent corporate finance advice and local expertise across international markets.

Designed for the middle-market

Trusted advisors. Trustworthy relationships. Thousands of transactions.

Since 1973, we’ve been navigating critical business crossroads for entrepreneurs and family offices, shareholders and investors, business owners and management. We’re passionate about maintaining an agile and uninfluenced position, to produce optimal results and smooth transactions for every client.

254

M&A deals closed 2025

51

Countries

450+

IMAP professionals worldwide

16+

$BN Deal Value 2025

Celebrating individual talent. Harnessing collective excellence.

A growing dynamic global partnership.

Every IMAP partner firm has exceptional local knowledge, expertise and contacts, backed up by the full strength of our global team. Giving every client access to over 450 specialists worldwide. Our business is your business growth.

Proud to be independent specialists in the middle-market.

Find the exact expertise for your unique requirements. Mergers and acquisitions, equity, debt, and corporate advisory – each service is tailored to the middle-market.

Trusted by clients & business owners for over 50 years

We’re here to put our combined experience, contacts, and knowledge to work, giving you a measurable advantage.

Personalized quality every step of the way

Our impeccable reputation in all our markets is testament to our executional excellence and discerning standards. We don’t apply ‘one-size-fits-all’ processes, and our approach is tailor-made to each unique and complex situation.

Local contacts

Michele Losio

Italy

Partner

The M&A market is more cross-border than ever. For me and my team, being part of IMAP means that we have access to any geography in the world, thus unlocking new potential opportunities for our clients in markets outside of our region, leveraging IMAP’s global reach to international sellers and buyers

Olivia Ferris

USA

Chief Operating Officer

Because IMAP has both local presence and global reach, we can help our clients gain a competitive advantage. IMAP’s deep local presence provides valuable insights into specific markets, cultures, regulations, and business practices. On the other hand, our global reach allows us to access a wider pool of resources and growth opportunities for our clients, helping them diversify and tap into innovative strategic advisory solutions. No matter which corporate service you are looking for, IMAP helps clients make more informed decisions, stay locally relevant and globally competitive.

Edmund Higenbottam

South Africa

CEO

We feel very fortunate to be part of the IMAP partnership. The quality of the people, their ethics, and their ability to collaborate make it very different from any other globalized organization we have ever been involved with.

Our values

Executional excellence

Every step in our process takes us closer to the results you want. Our proven recipe for success: exceptional sector expertise, privileged investor contacts, and a deep understanding of local regulations and practices.

Creativity

Your transaction solution must be unique to your business needs and your values. So, at IMAP there’s no copy-and-paste process. Through our flexible and dynamic approach, we ensure the best valuation, the perfect-fit deal, and optimal results in every transaction.

Dedication

Our clients trust us to navigate crucial business moments. And we take our responsibility seriously. Just like you, we have an entrepreneurial mindset, invest ourselves in each transaction, and strive to succeed no matter what.

Empathy

Becoming your trusted advisor means guiding you through challenging times. We believe in strong, equal relationships, so we ask the right questions and listen to what you have to say.