Jan Pörschmann

Jan Pörschmann is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of atares, a prominent Munich-based M&A boutique and investment bank specializing in technology-driven transactions. With over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience, Jan acts as a „Deal Designer,“ advising software and tech companies on strategic „Buy & Grow“ initiatives and cross-border mid-market transactions.

As the Chairman of the Board of the Bundesverband Mergers & Acquisitions (German M&A Association), he is a leading voice in shaping the M&A ecosystem, championing the integration of academic research with corporate practice. He is also the Founder of the Global Tech Mergers Group, an international network dedicated to bridging global capital with disruptive technological innovations to drive sustainable growth.

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29 Jun 2026

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Where Intellect Meets Capital: Why the M&A Ecosystem Needs the Symbiosis of Academia and Practice

M&A is often reduced to the technical: data rooms, valuations, contract negotiations and tax structuring. Yet anyone who sees M&A in those terms is missing the point. For me, M&A is the supreme discipline of strategic management.