WizeFlow is more than a corporate finance advisory firm. We are a strategic partner for transformational founder journeys. We know that the best outcome and value aren't won in the pitch. They are shaped long before the spreadsheets and paperwork.
We guide tech founders through the most pivotal transitions of their business and personal journey with strategic clarity, EQ and flawless execution. Strategic by nature. Stealth by design. Built to close.
Think of it as a hybrid between: - A pre-M&A strategy founder-centric thought partner - McKinsey like. - A personal confidant for the founder(s). - A corporate finance deal maker who goes beyond pure play transactional execution.
WizeFlow is about doing the strategic groundwork that unlocks real momentum. It's the behind the-scenes alignment, the thoughtful conversations, the story, the smart moves and the flow that set the scene for growth, value and transform. M&A is a transformation. It’s not just a transaction. We build value and legacies. We don’t chase just deals. Trusted by Founders before the deal. And long after.
Trusted by
Our key
sectors
Working with WizeFlow means you’ll never face one of your biggest decisions alone. As your Founder Whisperer, we stand beside you before a deal is on the table, clarifying your options, shaping your story, and aligning the right capital or partners. We make sure the process fits you, your vision, your values, your life, so that when the moment comes, you’re not just closing a transaction, you’re opening the next chapter of your legacy. Calm, clear, and in control. That's the promise.
Built for
Founders
The Impact of Working with Founder Whisperers
- Clarity When the Path Isn’t Obvious
- Turning Preparation into Leverage - A Deal That Fits You
- Reduced Stress, Greater Confidence
- Stronger Legacy, Not Just a Bigger Cheque
The Results of Working with Founder Whisperers
- A Sharper Positioning - Better Timing Calls
- Targeted Capital Access
- Higher Valuation Prospect Through Insight
- Smoother Process
What We Bring to the Table
- Strategic Acumen
- Founder Psychology & Emotional Intelligence
- Business and Operational Literacy
- Executional Discipline and Rigour
- Trusted Co-Creators and Thoughtful Deal Architects
Key Differentiators
- Longer-Term Commitment
- Embedded, Not External
- Decoding the Founder Mindset
- WizeFlow is a trusted strategic corporate finance partner for scale-up founders in transformation and transition
Our
approach
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Strategic Clarity
We assist founders understand whether to raise, sell, or transform and what it takes to be ready.
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Organisational & Financial Readiness
We support reorganisations, leadership evolution, governance upgrades, succession, cap table alignment, capacity building, strategic positioning, storytelling, fine-tuning of metrics, KPI design, and materials.
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Rigorous Transaction Design & Execution
We deliver high-stake access to the right funds and strategic investors, and highly-tailored flawless execution without pushing the founder(s) into commoditised processes.
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Next Chapter
We coach founders in planning their legacy and next chapter - a roadmap about roles, business direction, legacy impact that aligns founder, board and stakeholders.
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Our
team
Gert Van der Linden
- Built, raised growth rounds, exited, and advised in cross-border founder-centric deals. - Delivered value beyond expectation to founders and serial entrepreneurs. - Founder-whisperer. - 20+ years corporate finance/ M&A/ CEO/ COO/ board experience.
John Leggate
CBE, FREng - Board Member, executive, and senior consultant across energy transition, ESG, cybersecurity, and digital technology. - Chairman of Gresham House Energy Storage Fund. - Former BP executive (10+ years), including roles as Group CIO and President of Azerbaijan IOC.
Monique Wolvekamp
- Builds and translates deep financial metrics into investor conviction - Financial strategist - Execution lead - 20+ years banking/ CFO/ corporate finance/ M&A experience
Patricia O
- Change leadership expert - Executive coach and mentor - Founder of Dare: design and facilitation of multi-cultural leadership programmes and talent assessment tracks - 30+ years of international managerial and consultancy experience
Our strategic
advisors and ambassadors
Antony Stack
- Antony is a seasoned executive and has founded several tech-driven financial services and innovative Fintech companies in which he played leadership roles. - He has extensive experience in corporate governance roles across international jurisdictions.
Martyn Porter
- Martyn brings deep finance and investor relations experience shaped by more than 20 years in high-level roles in the banking industry after which he transitioned to leadership and governance in sustainability-focused fintech. - As a co-founder and finance lead at Carbonaires, he is playing a significant role in developing the carbon‑credit investment space and environmental finance.
Peter Magnus
- Peter Magnus was a co-founder and director of Hermes Europe Railtel, a pan-European data network company, where he played a key role in driving its complex cross-border transactions and strategic developments. - He is director of an investment fund and serial entrepreneur in several tech-driven companies.
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Considering a sale, acquisition, or partnership? Opportunities in M&A move fast, we help you navigate complex deals with strategic clarity and drive lasting value and legacy.
