Your sparring partner for the deals that matter.
Legal and financial firepower under one roof. Connected to US and European funds, and Belgian family offices. Built for Belgian entrepreneurs raising capital, acquiring, or exiting.
200+ deals closed · €600M deal value

How we work
Full deal execution
We run the transaction end to end and introduce you to our network of investors and acquirers. Think investment bank meets law firm, with the speed and pragmatism of an entrepreneur.
For entrepreneurs and owners looking to close better deals, faster. Starting from €2M deal value. Only 10 full deal mandates per year.
Specialist support
For targeted help at critical moments, whether you're fundraising, buying, or selling. We support both buy-side and sell-side M&A, and work across early-stage and growth fundraising.
For entrepreneurs and investors who need focused help at critical moments, without a full transaction mandate.
Why dups
We’ve built companies ourselves. We know the pressure, the pace, and the stakes. That’s why dups brings legal and financial expertise together under one roof, built for entrepreneurs who want clarity, speed, and results.
Experience that matters
As part of DeminorNXT, we draw on 30 years of legal, financial, and governance expertise. Every insight is grounded in real transactions.
People who get it
Our team comes from top-tier M&A firms, funds, and industry. We know what makes a deal move and how to keep it on track.
Clarity that delivers
No jargon. No delays. Just fast, pragmatic advice backed by a trusted network of investors and entrepreneurs across Europe and the US.
- Real results, real impact
Common questions
We offer two ways to engage: Full deal execution, where we run the transaction end to end and introduce you to our network of investors and acquirers, or Specialist support, where we step in on specific needs like stock option plans, valuations, or term sheets. Think investment bank meets law firm, with the speed and pragmatism of an entrepreneur.
We serve startups and scaleups raising capital, acquiring, or exiting, as well as SME owners and CEOs planning transactions. We're built for Belgian entrepreneurs who want legal and financial firepower under one roof, connected to US and European funds and Belgian family offices.
We combine deep expertise in finance, law, and governance with an entrepreneur's DNA: approachable, goal-driven, and results-oriented. We speak the language of entrepreneurs with transparency and efficiency, backed by in-depth knowledge of the specific challenges entrepreneurs face.
Yes, we support entrepreneurs at every stage, from first fundraising to exit. Our Specialist support is perfect for early-stage needs, while Full deal execution is reserved for ten companies per year starting from €2M deal value.
Having both under one roof means faster, sharper deals. Your valuation informs your legal structure, your term sheet is backed by solid financial modeling, and your documentation reflects the economic logic of the transaction. No gaps, no misalignment, just better outcomes.

Let's build your next deal together
Your sparring partner for fundraising, acquisitions, and exits. We bring legal and financial firepower, entrepreneur's speed, and direct access to the right capital.

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