Deal killers in M&A, capital markets and professional sports – three topics that may not seem to have much in common at first glance. At our event with Liechtensteinische Landesbank (LLB) at the SNP Arena (formerly PreZero Arena), it quickly became clear just how many parallels there are.

More than 100 entrepreneurs joined us for the evening. The focus was on current developments in the capital markets, the most common pitfalls in M&A processes and what businesses can learn from professional sports.

Matthias Luck provided insights into current capital market developments and highlighted the opportunities and risks they present for entrepreneurs.

We then turned to the five most common deal killers in M&A processes. When a transaction fails, it is not always down to the numbers. More often, the reasons include insufficient preparation, unrealistic expectations or a lack of effective communication.

To close the evening, Erik Meijer shared personal insights from his experience in professional sports and highlighted the parallels between elite sport and entrepreneurship. His conclusion: success requires focus, discipline and the right team.

Beyond the presentations, there was plenty of opportunity for personal exchange. Over good conversations and in a unique setting, our guests were able to continue discussing the topics of the evening and make new connections.

A big thank you to all our guests for a great evening and to Liechtensteinische Landesbank (LLB) for the trustful collaboration. We look forward to continuing our partnership.