CEO by Acquisition is Hetmos’ entrepreneurship-through-acquisition track for high-caliber operators ready to take over established companies and create value as CEO-shareholders.
Positioning
Lead an existing small-cap business with platform support from day one.
Rather than launching from zero, this model is built around acquiring proven companies and accelerating their next growth cycle through focused operational leadership.
Current Opportunity Set
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Qualified Company Pipeline
Technology-led and service companies with 10 to 50 employees and EBITDA typically between €200K and €2M.
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International Footprint
Live mandates span France, Europe, and selected international markets, with opportunities tailored to profile and strategic fit.
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Acquisition-to-Execution Continuity
From sourcing to post-close leadership, the process is structured to keep decision-making clear, fast, and execution-ready.
Your Mandate as CEO
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Set and Drive Strategy
Define the operating roadmap, strategic priorities, and value-creation agenda for the next phase of growth.
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Lead Teams and Culture
Unite management and teams around clear objectives, accountable execution, and long-term organizational performance.
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Accelerate Commercial Expansion
Convert strategic intent into measurable growth through focused go-to-market decisions and disciplined resource allocation.
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Own Operational and Financial Outcomes
Steer operating cadence, cash performance, and execution quality with the mindset and responsibility of an owner-operator.
Hetmos Support Model
End-to-end support across opportunity sourcing, deal structuring, and financing access.
Candidates benefit from a turnkey process including qualified opportunity flow, acquisition design, and introductions to relevant debt and equity partners.
Live Openings
See all current CEO by Acquisition opportunities.
This listing is maintained on LinkedIn and reflects the latest active mandates.