Boutique M&A Advisory · Food & Agri
Deals in Food & Agri,
driven by experience
We advise, invest, and build leadership teams for leading companies in the food & agri sector.
Entrepreneurs. Executives. Dealmakers.
End-to-end deal execution
Access to active investor network
About FRBA
FRBA is a boutique advisory firm for entrepreneurs and investors in the food & agri sector. We combine strategic insight, operational experience, and transaction expertise to deliver value-driven deals.
What we do
From strategy
to closing —
and beyond.
We support entrepreneurs, investors, and management teams throughout the entire deal flow — from identifying opportunities to post-deal value creation.
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M&A Advisory
Hands-on, outcome-driven support throughout the full transaction lifecycle — from strategic exploration to closing.
- Sell-side processes (company sales)
- Buy-side acquisitions
- Valuation and deal positioning
- Negotiation and transaction structuring
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02
Management Buy-In / Buy-Out
Aligning the right people, structure, and strategy to execute MBI and MBO transactions efficiently.
- Identifying suitable targets
- Building strong management teams
- Transaction structuring with investors
- Network of capital & management
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03
Interim & Value Creation
Senior expertise deployed within organisations to improve performance — often in preparation for a transaction.
- Commercial optimisation
- Operational improvement
- Strategic repositioning
- Hands-on interim leadership
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04
Financial, Strategic & Legal Advisory
Pragmatic, well-founded advice on key strategic, financial and legal decisions — from growth strategy to exit preparation.
- Valuation advisory
- Growth strategy
- Exit preparation
- Investor readiness
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"We are not traditional advisors. We are entrepreneurs and executives executing deals from experience."
FRBA — Our philosophy
What sets us apart
Beyond
traditional advisory
Our partners have built, led, and sold companies themselves. This allows us to truly understand the challenges entrepreneurs and investors face — not just in theory, but in practice.
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Deep sector focus
ii
Senior involvement
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Hands-on execution
iv
Access to capital
Our team
A team that understands what it takes to
get deals done.
FRBA is led by experienced partners with backgrounds as entrepreneurs, executives, and dealmakers. Together, they combine strategic insight, operational experience, and transaction expertise.
In addition, FRBA has access to a carefully curated network of specialists supporting the entire deal flow — from sourcing and due diligence to financing, legal structuring, and post-deal value creation.
WG
chariman
Wilko Grievink
Chairman
Food entrepreneur and investor with strong commercial and strategic expertise. Brings entrepreneurship and market insight.
JR
Managing Partner
Frank Mink
Managing Partner
Senior executive with extensive experience in the food sector and international businesses. Brings deep operational insight and leadership experience.
JR
Managing Partner
Jacob Remijnse
Managing Partner
M&A specialist with extensive experience in transactions and corporate finance. Combines analytical rigor with deal execution.
Investor network
We connect companies
with the right capital.
FRBA has access to an active investor network, ranging from private equity to family offices and strategic players. This network plays a key role in acquisitions and growth strategies.
20+
Years sector
expertise
150+
Transactions
completed
100%
FOOD & AGRI SECTOR FOCUS — EXCLUSIVELY
"Through our network, we connect capital, management, and opportunities efficiently."
Our story
Built from
the inside.
FRBA was founded on the belief that successful transactions in the food & agri sector require more than financial expertise. They demand a deep understanding of market dynamics, operational realities, and entrepreneurship.
Our partners have built, led, and sold companies themselves. This allows us to truly understand the challenges entrepreneurs and investors face — not just in theory, but in practice.
We support our clients throughout the entire deal flow: from identifying opportunities and building management teams to structuring and executing transactions. Through our investor network, we don’t just advise — we connect the right parties to make deals happen.
What sets us apart is our level of involvement. We work alongside our clients as partners, focused on results, detail, and timing.
Ready to take the next step?
Looking to grow, sell,
or invest in a company?
Get in touch with our team. We’ll respond within one business day.