Klaus Wagner

Managing Partner, Founder

Thoughts to share:

Complexity is our comfort zone – ox8 transforms it into clarity, opportunity, and growth! We combine the precision of top-tier expertise with the agility of a boutique – delivering M&A and growth financing advisory designed for lasting impact.

Areas of expertise:

  • Focus on bespoke transaction solutions with a deep understanding of the specific challenges and opportunities of mid-sized, founder-led technology companies
  • Extensive expertise in sell-side and buy-side mandates, growth financing, as well as private equity and venture capital transactions
  • Over 20 years of experience advising on and successfully executing complex national and international M&A transactions

Vita

Klaus Wagner is Founder and Managing Partner of ox8 Corporate Finance. He has been active in the M&A advisory business since 2001 and was involved in more than 60 successfully closed transactions with a volume between EUR 5 million and EUR 500 million. This includes financing, buy-side and sell-side transactions – mostly cross-border.

Klaus studied business administration at the European Business School in Oestrich-Winkel and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from James Madison University, Virginia, USA.

Beyond

Analytical, rational, and well-organized, Klaus approaches both professional and personal challenges with clarity and structure. Rooted in Bavarian values, he is a dedicated family man, proud husband, and father of three wonderful children.

As a counterbalance to an intense professional life and to recharge his batteries he enjoys playing tennis, running, skiing and traveling … and he claims to bake one of the best apple strudels.

Our team

Meet our colleagues

At ox8 Corporate Finance, our core values drive everything we do. We believe in integrity, strategic excellence, and a client-first approach. Our team is dedicated to fostering long-term relationships, ensuring that every transaction is built on trust and mutual success.