When a company hits a wall — whether it’s stalled at a growth ceiling, facing family succession challenges, or sliding into financial distress — ImpactBuilders Industry comes to the rescue. Our two-stage turnaround model is designed to stabilise, rebuild, and position companies for sustainable growth, with both capital and leadership working in unison.

Stage 1 – Prep (6–9 months)

The Prep stage lays the foundation for a new future. We start by diagnosing the real issues behind the symptoms — identifying operational inefficiencies, leadership gaps, and structural weaknesses. From there, we clean up the mess, renegotiate or restructure debts, and strengthen the leadership team. Strategic direction is sharpened with clear, actionable goals that align with market realities. At the same time, we raise €2–3M in fresh funding to fuel the next phase. This crucial preparation is fully financed by our investors, so the company can focus entirely on transformation without an immediate cash outflow, and without any lengthy valuation debates — just a joint commitment to making it happen.

Stage 2 – Grow (2–3 years)

In the Grow stage, it’s all about doing. The strategy is set, the team is in place, and the tough decisions have been made during the Prep stage. Now, we execute the plan — opening markets, scaling operations, and delivering the growth that the preparation made possible. With an absolute leadership mandate, our team drives the company forward, turning potential into measurable performance.

If you are the founder or investor of an SME in challenging times

If you’re an SME in Estonia, Flanders, or Lombardia and your business is stuck, facing succession issues, or struggling financially, now is the time to explore a different kind of solution.

For leaders looking for a great new challenge

If you are an experienced business leader who thrives in transformation environments, join our First Tuesday events and start the conversation. You could be part of the leadership teams driving these turnarounds.