Michael Westhoven
- Partner
- Düsseldorf
Michael has over 25 years of experience in media, tech, and communications M&A as a corporate finance advisor, venture capital investor, and as an operational executive with P&L responsibility.
He joined Livingstone from Houlihan Lokey where he was German Head of Technology, Media and Telecommunications. Michael began his career with BCG as a consultant for the global high-tech communication and e-commerce practice, subsequently working on the investing side for IRIS Capital.
Additionally, he’s held executive positions at media group VIVA Media AG, Germany’s largest cable operator Kabel Deutschland, and was a Vice President at News Corporation’s FOX International Channels before joining corporate finance firm Leonardo Co., which was acquired by Houlihan Lokey in 2015.
Education:
- Universität zu Köln, Diplom-Kaufmann
- McGill University, MBA Management
DARWIN CX
has acquired a majority shareholding in
dsb
Aurelius Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA
has been sold to
S-UBG AG
ready2order GmbH
has been sold to
ZUCCHETTI SpA
PVS
has acquired
SOLLER and padis
M-Brain
has been sold to
Monterro
Inspecs Group plc
has acquired
EGO Eyewear
Inspecs Group plc
has acquired
BoDe Design Vertriebs GmbH & Co KG
Liquind 24/7
has been acquired by
Vitol
- PublicationsLivingstone Shares Tech-M&A Insights at Software Finland WebinarFor software firms aiming to seize growth opportunities or explore strategic exits, understanding the dynamics of M&A markets is crucial. In a recent webinar hosted by Software Finland, the association of the Finnish software companies, Michael Westhoven and Frederik Schreurs from Livingstone in...
- In The PressE-Farm: The online marketplace for agricultural machineryIn the Fall / Winter 2022 issue of MATURUSAKTUELL, you will find a user report on E-Farm, an online trading platform for used agricultural machinery.
- BlogAll eyes on eyewear – a highly attractive vertical for investorsMichael Westhoven takes a closer look at the eyewear and eyecare industry, sharing why now is the right time to invest.
- NewsLivingstone advises MACH AG in Main Capital Partners' majority stake in the companyLivingstone Partners has exclusively advised the founder and majority owner of MACH AG, Dr. Jan Müller-Ontjes and his family, on the matter of Main Capital Partners’ investment in MACH AG as a new majority investor and partner for the further growth of the Company. A leading software provider in...