M&A, IPO & SPAC Advisory

Kranz Consulting provides comprehensive transaction advisory services for venture-backed companies navigating major liquidity events and strategic transactions. With 30 years of Silicon Valley experience supporting over 1,000 companies through IPOs, mergers, acquisitions, and SPAC transactions, Kranz delivers the financial expertise and strategic guidance needed to successfully execute complex business combinations.

M&A Transaction Support

Kranz's M&A advisory team provides end-to-end support for both buy-side and sell-side transactions:

• Due Diligence Support: Comprehensive financial due diligence coordination and response management
• Transaction Structuring Advisory: Strategic guidance on deal structure and tax considerations
• Quality of Earnings Analysis: Support for QoE reviews and financial accuracy validation
• Post-Merger Integration: Financial systems integration and operational consolidation support
• Carve-Out Financial Statements: Preparation of standalone financials for business unit sales or spin-offs

IPO & SPAC Readiness

For companies pursuing public market listings, Kranz provides specialized advisory services:

• IPO Readiness Assessments: Gap analysis and remediation planning for public company requirements
• SPAC Transaction Advisory: Strategic guidance for de-SPAC transactions and business combination accounting
• Financial Statement Preparation: SEC-ready financial statements with technical accounting expertise
• Internal Controls Enhancement: SOX compliance preparation and control framework development

Why Choose Kranz for Transaction Advisory

With deep roots in the venture capital ecosystem and relationships with premier VC firms like Blockchain Capital, Mayfield Fund, and SV Angel, Kranz understands the unique dynamics of venture-backed company transactions. The firm's 300+ career consultants bring seasoned perspectives on capital markets, M&A strategies, and regulatory requirements. Transaction consultants work as an extension of your team, ensuring financial readiness and smooth execution through these critical inflection points in your company's lifecycle.

Kranz combines Silicon Valley transaction expertise with national reach through offices in San Francisco, Chicago, and New York, providing localized support across all major U.S. technology and financial hubs.