Search Fund Approach
We identify and acquire traditional freight forwarding businesses across Europe, focusing on companies with strong fundamentals but limited technology adoption.
Backed by Institutional Investors / Investment Funds
Transforming Europe's freight forwarding industry
A search fund dedicated to acquiring and modernizing traditional freight forwarding businesses through AI automation and strategic consolidation.
Get in touchOur mission
Building the next-generation of freight forwarders by consolidating a fragmented €235 billion market.
AI-Driven Transformation
We implement proprietary AI automation to streamline operations, reduce costs by 40%, and double EBITDA margins while maintaining personalized service.
Strategic Roll-Up
Through disciplined M&A execution and operational excellence, we're building a scalable, high-margin market leader in freight forwarding.
€235B
Total Market Size
75%
Market Held by Long-Tail
2x
EBITDA Margin Improvement
40%
Cost Reduction Target
Our strategy
A three-pillar approach to value creation in every acquisition.
Acquire
Target profitable freight forwarders with EBITDA under €10M, focusing on niche markets with high margins. Structured deals with GM equity rollover ensure continuity.
Automate
Deploy AI-powered systems for quoting, operations, customs, and invoicing. Reduce operational costs while improving speed, accuracy, and customer experience.
Scale
Leverage improved margins and operational efficiency to drive organic growth, optimize procurement, and execute additional acquisitions across Europe.
The team
Experienced partners with proven track records in freight forwarding, M&A, and business scaling.
Joseph Abisaleh
Co-Founder & Operating Partner
- 6 years as General Manager of leading shipping company (€2M+ EBITDA)
- Completed 2 M&As and post-merger integrations in UK and GCC
- 7 years in transportation and strategy consulting
- Civil Engineer from Imperial College, UCL, and EPFL
- AI Software Developer - Le Wagon
Hadrien Hypolite
Co-Founder & Legal Partner
- 12 years in real estate and business law
- Co-founded a Paris notarial group: 25 employees, €4M revenue
- Successfully launched 4 notary offices and executed exit
- Notary from Lyon 3 University
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