Guillaume Mast and Isabella van de Graaff join torq.partners

European financial advisory firm torq.partners has strengthened its team in the Benelux with Guillaume Mast and Isabella van de Graaff.

Appointed a Consultant, Guillaume Mast brings a background in investment banking and private equity to torq.partners, a German consulting firm dedicated to supporting startups and scaleups. Mast previously worked at Blinqx, Connect Capital, Gain.pro, IK Investment Partners, and ABN Amro, gaining experience in transactions, investment analysis, and business valuation services.

At torq.partners, Mast will advise innovative companies in scaling their businesses, with a focus on financing, mergers & acquisitions, and scaleup advisory.

On his move, Mast said: “torq.partners offers a unique opportunity to work with fast-growing startups on strategic challenges and value creation. I am very excited to leverage my experience and make an impact in this dynamic sector.”

Joining the team as an Associate, Isabella van de Graaff brings experience as a corporate finance advisor at Deloitte and as an entrepreneur, having founded her own startup. During her studies, she also gained experience at ASIF, a venture capital fund, where she focused on supporting student and early-career founders.

At torq.partners, Van de Graaff will support the firm’s clients drive their growth strategies and implement efficient business processes. “Supporting companies during their most crucial growth phases is exactly where my passion lies,” she said. “I look forward to working with our clients and making an impact on their strategic decisions.”

torq.partners

Germany-headquartered torq.partners was founded in 2020 in Berlin. Since then, the firm has established itself as a leading advisor and operating partner for fast-growing companies in its home country. Key services include mergers & acquisitions, raising growth capital, financial management, and interim / fractional CFO services.

In 2022, torq.partners expanded into the Netherlands. Bas Scheele, partner in the Dutch wing, said that the arrival of the two new professionals will further strengthen its position as a strategic financial sparring partner for founders of high-growth companies.

“We combine hands-on financial support, interim and part-time CFO services with advisory on fund raising and M&A at an international scale. This makes us unique in the market. A similar offering is only found with the large consultancy firms, but we focus exclusively on startups and scaleups. This specialised approach is valued by both clients and candidates,” Scheele noted.