atania

Partnership

atania offers more than capital. atania offers perspective at eye level.

The vision behind atania

1. Long-term perspective

atania is a sustainable growth platform with entrepreneurial responsibility, not a short-term buy-and-build strategy.

2. Quality over quantity

We bring together selected partner firms with outstanding professional excellence and strong cultural fit – deliberately, not in bulk.

3. Independence as a principle

Our partners remain entrepreneurially independent. atania is a platform and sparring partner – not a controlling authority.

4. Holistic support

From ESG and regulatory requirements to recruiting and digitization: atania provides central resources – without taking away control, but with tangible added value.

5. Strong together as a brand

A clear, modern brand presence together with aligned communication and recruiting strategies ensures visibility, recognition and trust in the market.

Benefits

What our partners gain from us.

Grow together with atania as part of a strong corporate group. We provide targeted support and create space so you can focus on your core business and entrepreneurial growth.

One platform.
Shared strength.

atania brings together entrepreneurially minded partners. Experienced sparring partners, specialized expertise and an established network create new perspectives and support sustainable growth.

Modern technology.
Clear competitive edge.

Partners benefit from modern systems and scalable digital solutions - without taking on their own transformation risks. atania drives long-term digital development so that firms remain competitive over time.

Operational relief. 

More room for what matters.

Central services, shared recruiting and a strong employer brand reduce operational effort - allowing partners to focus on clients and leadership.

Stronger market position.
Broader possibilities.

As part of the platform, partners can also support their clients in international expansion - with access to cross-border tax expertise and compliance know-how. This helps client relationships to remain stable in the long term.

Structured succession.
Long-term stability.

atania offers proven solutions for succession and generational change - backed by the capital strength and strategic stability needed for sustainable growth.

Our partners

AC CHRISTES & PARTNER (ACP) has stood for transaction, audit and tax advisory services for the mid-market for more than 30 years. Founded in 1993, ACP has supported more than 2,000 transactions and employs around 120 people at its offices in Hamburg, Munich and Düsseldorf. Through investments and partnerships in reporting and cloud services, ACP recognized early on the value of data-driven steering and digital solutions and brings this experience to the platform.

THE MAKERY, founded by Franz Prinz zu Hohenlohe together with a total of nine experienced founding partners, complements atania with expertise in specialist areas such as international tax advisory, corporate tax law, business valuation, and the advisory of large mid-market and listed companies.

LKC is an association of more than 30 independent firms under the umbrella of LKC Holding GmbH, headquartered in Munich. Founded more than 30 years ago, LKC offers a comprehensive range of services in tax advisory, audit, legal advisory as well as M&A and transaction advisory – with a strong focus on Bavaria. With around 700 employees and approximately 25,000 clients, LKC is listed among the top 20 leading advisory companies in Germany according to the Luenendonk list.

loyos bi was founded in 2020 by finance and BI experts with the goal of making reporting simple, reliable and scalable. With the Financial Management Suite and the HR Reporting Suite, the company offers cloud-based reporting-as-a-service solutions for the mid-market, private equity and tax advisory firms. Today, more than 1,000 users rely on the platform – and more than 80% of new clients come through referrals.

That’s Consulting is a specialist tax consultancy firm for medium-sized businesses, providing entrepreneurs and decision-makers with sound tax and business management advice. The combination of an international perspective, entrepreneurial thinking and digital processes enables practical, results-oriented advice tailored to the individual goals of each client. At the same time, That’s Consulting is committed to personal, long-term client relationships based on trust and close collaboration.

With four closely connected offices GRP is one of the leading tax advisory firms in the Augsburg region. Together with the LKC Group, GRP provides integrated tax, legal, and audit services, supporting medium-sized businesses both in Germany and internationally. Combining technical excellence, forward-thinking advice, and efficient digital processes, the firm develops tailored solutions aligned with its clients’ long-term objectives. Personal service and trusted, long-term relationships remain at the heart of its approach.
Die Zugehörigkeit zu atania öffnet uns Türen zu Technologien, die den Unterschied machen: KI, Automatisierung und digitale Prozesse halten uns am Zahn der Zeit – und nehmen uns gleichzeitig die operative Last.
Max Mustermann, CEO, Musterfirma

Become a partner

Become an atania partner now. You run an established tax firm, auditing firm or advisory company and are looking for a reliable partner for growth, succession or strategic repositioning?
1. What is on your mind?

Contact us – we take the time to understand your goals, challenges and potential.

2. Where do you want to go?

Together, we develop a plan tailored to your firm.

3. How do we get there?

We define clear responsibilities and create the basis for effective collaboration.

4. From now on, together.

Once we become partners, we begin directly with a structured onboarding process – so that you feel the full benefit of the partnership from the very start.

Let's start the conversation together.
Whether growth, succession or strategic repositioning - we are by your side. Confidentially, fairly and in partnership.