We partner with founders looking to develop the next chapter of their business.

What we do

Together, we reimagine the next chapter of your business, we do strategic matchmaking and we support you throughout your M&A journey.

Reimagination
We co-create a new game plan for your business, conduct a financial analysis and show the path towards growth in company value. We can also provide operational support in the realisation of the new game plan.

Matchmaking
We scan opportunities and guide you in matchmaking with the right allies, the right investors, the right clients, the right leadership or the right talent.

M&A
We guide you through any merger, acquisition or exit process, including support on negotiations, due diligence, bank financing and contracting.

What makes us different

1

Imagination

We believe that founders often hold the key to their own future. Our process is designed to illuminate the myriad possibilities, and articulate them into an actionable plan.

2

Chemistry

We believe every great opportunity or collaboration starts with chemistry between people. Therefore we put great emphasis on bringing the right people together and igniting chemistry.

3

Clarity

We believe complex challenges benefit from clarity to untangle them. Our aim is to make the whole process as accessible and enriching as possible for founders.

4

Partnership

We believe that true partnership means getting stuck in the intricacies of the business. We collaborate closely with founders, addressing and resolving issues – whether minor or significant – together, in tandem.

Who we partner with

Founders

We love working with founders who have a vision on their sector, a proven track record, and an appetite for growth.
We partner with companies at a pivotal moment in their journey, such as on the eve of a new growth phase or at the point of exit.
We work across sectors, because we attach more importance to the founders than the sector.

Investment companies

We act as a strategic scout to find the right company targets and leadership talent.

Corporate leaders

We support corporate leaders in reimagining specific areas of the business, and matchmaking with the right allies and talent.

Cases

Media & Entertainment

Co-write the future scenario for the shareholders of international production company Caviar and secure a participation from Telenet.

“We would have never landed at this point without the insights and matchmaking magic of New Game Plan.”
Bert Hamelinck
,
CEO Caviar

Support the evolution of tv broadcaster Play Media towards an all round media and entertainment company.

“Their imagination and creativity are instrumental in realising our 2025 ambition of becoming a different type of industry player.”
Jeroen Bronselaer
,
CEO Play Media

Support the management of Belgium’s most successful production company in developing a new game plan for another 25 years.

“New Game Plan articulated both the external and internal perspective on our business, which helped us see very clearly how we could evolve as a company.”
Erik Watté
,
co-founder and CEO Woestijnvis

Marketing

Write a new chapter of growth and excitement for this digital agency, leading to a book publication ("The Web is a Gift") and an acquisition by an ambitious digital group.

“New Game Plan opened our eyes to what was possible with our business.”
Jelle Van den Bergh
,
CEO Wieni

Prepare a leading Benelux communications agency for the transition to the second generation of talent and becoming a European agency network.

“We had grown organically over the last decade and were looking for a new overarching story. New Game Plan helped us articulate that story, energised the whole company and became a member of our Board.”
Werner de Smet
,
CEO oona

Partner with this London-based F&B creative agency, helping them to grow their business and raise the bar in the sector.

“New Game Plan is giving us the structure and business acumen we needed to shift our business into the next gear.”
Stephen Merry & Ugo Galelli
,
co-founders of Merry Galelli

Clarify the growth drivers and DNA of this fast-growing, all-round communications partner, and illuminate new partnership and network opportunities.

“Their deep expertise and understanding of our sector has resulted in a quick delivery and engaging journey.”
Antoon Theunissen
,
CEO of MediaMixer

Develop a new positioning and methodology for this fan engagement agency, and support them in their journey towards an exit.

“New Game Plan has helped us articulate a clearer, more engaging story, which increased our value in the sale of our company.”
Kurt Tuypens
,
CEO of Wave

Develop a new game plan for this immersive technology production company that enables them to raise their international profile.

“The arrival of New Game Plan has created a new dynamic amongst the founders and shareholders of our company.”
Pieter Van Leugenhagen
,
co-founder of yondr

Construction

Find a new haven for the successful entrepreneur of this electrical business, giving him the opportunity to pursue an ambitious buy & build strategy.

“My journey with New Game Plan resulted in a dream scenario: finding a new partner that allows me to keep growing the business.”
Dieter Naenen
,
CEO Eluxa

Value and sell the adjacent business of pipeline construction specialists Conduterra to a strategic sector player.

“New Game Plan ran a quick and smooth process, helping us maximise the value of this side business.”
Klaas Vantomme
,
CEO of Conduterra

Technology

Partner with this golf start-up, co-founded by top golfer Thomas Pieters and digital product studio OWOW, in order to realise their ambition of disrupting the game of golf.

“With New Game Plan as partners, we’ve been able to pivot our proposition, get the funding we need, and start with a fresh team.”
Pieter-Jan Pieters
,
CEO of Wamp

Become equity partners in this innovative storytelling startup and find strategic allies to test and scale the venture.

“New Game Plan believed in the potential of our new storytelling format, and was able to enthuse credible partners to come on board as founding clients.”
Mathijs F Scheepers
,
founder of Sneak Peek

Retail

Together with McKinsey, explore new options for value creation beyond traditional retail for Colruyt Group.

“New Game Plan provided an imaginative spark alongside McKinsey on this critical project for our future.”
Jo Willemyns
,
COO Retail Colruyt Group

Turn this new, standout UK-based food & drink brand into a global phenomenon, along with the founders and an enthusiastic investment team.

“New Game Plan believed in the potential of SMUG from day 1, and together we’re excited to realise our bold ambitions.”
Stephen Merry & Ugo Galelli
,
co-founders of Smug