EXOCET FUND
SUPPORTING European BUSINESSES
through Strategic Transition
By 2030, all Baby Boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) will have reached the average Western retirement age of 65, ushering in an unprecedented demographic shift.This wave of retirements presents both a challenge and an opportunity for European economies, as millions of businesses face succession and modernization.
99% of business are SMEs
Above 50% of small businesses are owned by baby boomers, aged above 55
About 50% of business owners above 50 do not have succession plan
In Germany (resp. in France), 125,000 (resp. 75,000) SMEs are looking for an external successor every year
82% SMEs fail due to cash flow issues
56% owners says digitalization is too expensive (McKinsey)
About
Exocet is on a mission to modernize the backbone of the European economy by acquiring and transforming small and medium sized businesses in Western Europe.Exocet is combining world-class operators with visionary investors to transform the European business ecosystem during a pivotal era: the Transition Tsunami.Exocet is at the forefront of this transition, facilitating the acquisition and smooth transfer of Baby Boomer-owned businesses. By combining strategic insight with technological innovation, Exocet ensures these enterprises thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
Contact
We are headquartered in Berlin with primary focus on Western Europe, especially Germany, France and Benelux.We are operating discreetly but we are reachable via emails.