Find your Right Fit. Build your next chapter
Specialising in Digital, Social, Media, Data, Tech, UX & Creative Industries
Who we are
Squad M&A is a global advisory firm built to turn ambition into action.
We specialize in company mergers and acquisitions across technology, media, data, communications and life sciences—helping businesses cut through complexity and seize opportunity.
Our founders bring the sharp edge of a CFO’s financial precision, an M&A legal strategist’s rigor, and a negotiator’s commercial firepower—over 30+ years of deal-making experience that gives you the advantage where it matters most. With powerful networks of corporate leaders and private equity investors, we help you move fast, think bigger, and stay ahead in a rapidly shifting world.
Entrepreneurial at our core, we bring curiosity, integrity, and relentless energy to every deal. With global reach and proven results, we connect the right partners to accelerate growth, unlock new markets, and push your potential further.
Our mission: to fast-track your future—sharpening your market position, boosting competitiveness, and securing the right partner for lasting success.
Find your perfect fit. Build your next chapter.
Real Success Stories
Guided successful negotiations delivering mutual value
Nick Mercer, CEO
Mercer Bell acquired by Publicis Groupe
"We hired Stephen to be our acting legal advisor and lawyer for the sale of MercerBell to the Publicis Groupe. Stephen's excellent advice, due diligence and advisory skills were critical to the successful sale of our business. I would recommend engaging him for M&A activity."
Tim Burrowes, Founder and Publisher
Mumbrella
When I sold Mumbrella a few years ago communications and media expert Stephen von Muenster was my go to M&A lawyer. He deftly navigated us through the share sale process and negotiated changes to the legal documents that protected our interests at the time and well into the future, while preserving relationships and goodwill. I commend him to anyone considering selling their agency.”
Successful acquisition support:
Emotive
Match Media
Ikon Communications
303 Mullens Lowe
360 Advertising
Bastion Branding
Communicate Australia
Metropolis
Orchard Advertising
Hyland Media
Business Sale and Exit Solutions
Selling a company isn’t a sprint—it’s a high-stakes marathon. It demands precision, stamina, and relentless focus.
At Squad M&A, we dedicate our time and energy to confidentially securing not only the right financial fit but also the right cultural fit—because the best deals don’t just close, they last. With deep transactional expertise and trusted relationships with strategic and financial acquirers, we deliver best-in-class M&A advice—whether you’re a founder staying on, a shareholder cashing out, or a corporation divesting non-core assets.
While you stay focused on running the business, we take on the heavy lifting: marketing the deal, opening doors to the right buyers, engaging the C-suite, managing due diligence, shaping strategy, and driving negotiations to the finish line.
Your success is how we measure ours.
Strategic Acquisition Advisory
As your buy-side advisor, we’re more than dealmakers—we’re matchmakers for lasting growth.
We partner with investors, public and private companies seeking acquisitions that expand markets, unlock new technologies, or transform business capabilities.
Beyond the numbers, we dedicate ourselves to finding the right size, capability fit and the right cultural fit — because the strongest acquisitions succeed both financially and operationally.
Through our global network, we run targeted searches, surface high-value opportunities, and provide clear, unbiased guidance on every potential target.
With Squad M&A, you gain a partner who ensures every acquisition isn’t just a transaction—it’s the right fit for your companies future growth path.
Seamless Onboarding
Post-acquisition integration is crucial for the success of any business partnership. Both companies must adapt, understand the new merged proposition, and redefine how services will be offered. Developing a cohesive leadership style and supporting team integration are essential steps in this process.
Squad M&A can provide a comprehensive framework and establish key checkpoints as an unbiased partner, ensuring a smooth transition in the first year while minimizing financial risk and top talent disruptions.
Meet Squad M&A
Meet Vincenzo Meoli, Finance Partner
CFO for 30+ years Advertising & Industry bodies spanning Omnicom, WPP, Indies and AANA. "I have a deep understanding of the commercial, strategic, and operational dynamics that drive the industry. My pivotal role is guiding business transformation, financial governance, and strategic planning. Developing strategies for financial resilience, optimising performance, to ensure sustainable growth in fast-moving, competitive markets.
Meet Virginia Hyland, CEO & Business Partner
Recognised Best of the Best Agency CEO and industry pioneer. "As an successful Agency founder I've walked in your shoes, building & selling the largest Australian indie, acquired agencies as CEO of Havas Media. My focus is to identify the best acquirers that answer your right fit brief, cultivating growth opportunities for Founders & acquirers in a positive partnership."
Meet Stephen von Muenster, Legal Partner
Specialising in disruptor Technology platforms, Media and Communications industry. Developing leading industry benchmark contracts & clause bank for agencies and the MFA. “Strength, security and success stem from how I structure agreements that maximise sale value and protect owners’ interests long after the deal is signed.”
Our Achievements
Collectively 30+ years M&A expertise facilitating over $100 million Right Fit deals, since 2005. Negotiating compelling earn out returns, exit strategies, business integration roadmap based on your future goals.
Our Purpose
Identify the best opportunity to support and stretch your growth and sale potential.
Our Approach
Match Fit rigorous financial, legal and cultural audit. Leadership interviews with Founders, Shareholders & Acquirers. Actioning compelling acquisition propositions to unlock Right Fit partnerships maximising sale returns.
Clients
Digital, Social, Ecommerce, Retail, Data, Tech, Media, PR, Creative businesses selling, merging and buying
Success
Measured in team, client and acquisition stability leading to new growth
Actively Connected
Private Equity globally & locally, major global agency groups, tech firms, data companies, media, indie agencies
Match Fit Audit
Personalised educational workshops to fit your requirements
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Identifying right fit mergers
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Capability gaps and opportunities
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Financial frameworks
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Financial data organisation
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Legal and commercial deal considerations
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Runway planning to activate acquisition
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Evaluation of market conditions to extrapolate optimal value
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Growth & Expansion trends
Resources
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Market projections
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Agency gap identification
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Advertising Industry growth trends