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Erwin De Grave

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Co-Founder and M&A Advisor at ADT - Acquisition Deal Team
📍 Alhaurín de la Torre, Andalusia, Spain

Erwin de Grave is a Strategic Advisor and M&A Investor who helps founders scale through acquisitions, with a focus on Europe. He also leads business turnarounds, champions AI adoption, and holds a BA in European Business. People describe him as insightful, smart, and articulate.

Residing in Alhaurín de la Torre, Spain, Erwin co-hosts "The Coaching Edge Podcast," which features unscripted, honest conversations with business leaders. He is fluent in three languages and is passionate about helping entrepreneurs connect their business success with a happy personal life.

He deeply admires his mentor, Roland Frasier, for his expertise in acquisitions and his dedication to helping entrepreneurs create lasting impact.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder and M&A Advisor
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Alhaurín de la Torre, Andalusia, Spain
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M&A for Startups
His firm, ADT, specializes in sourcing, structuring, and guiding founders through the full acquisition process, making it more accessible to smaller companies.
AI in Business
He actively leads AI adoption within organizations, helping create AI workflows that convert expert content into verified courses, guides, and sales pages.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Co-Founder and M&A Advisor
ADT - Acquisition Deal Team
3-2025
Co Host
The Coaching Edge Podcast
7-2024
Fractional Chief Executive Officer
The Coaching Tools Company
3-2023
Founding Board Member - M&A and Strategy
The Guiding Matrix
7-2020
Strategic Advisor and M&A Investor
EdG Holding 1315
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Author: Erwin de Grave. Featured in The Coaching Tools Company
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Education
10-1992 - 6-1996
BA Hons European Business
Brunel University of London
2005 - 2007
Certified Professional Coach
International Coach Academy
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