Founding of HKCF: New advisory firm focused on public sector entities and infrastructure projects

The newly established HKCF Corporate Finance GmbH enters the market as a specialized advisory firm focused on corporate finance and M&A transactions, with a clear emphasis on municipal companies, utility providers, and infrastructure projects. Founded by a team of experienced industry experts, the firm offers tailored financial solutions in an increasingly complex economic and regulatory environment.

HKCF Corporate Finance positions itself as an independent advisor to public-sector companies, municipal utilities, and institutional investors. Its range of services includes the structuring and execution of M&A transactions, project financings, capital market instruments such as promissory note loans, as well as strategic valuations and cost-benefit analyses.

“Municipal enterprises are facing growing demands — whether due to investments in renewable energy, digitalization, or network infrastructure. At the same time, expectations around efficiency and transparency are rising. This is precisely where our specialized advisory services come into play,” explains Martin Lawin, one of the founding partners of HKCF. “Our aim is to develop financing solutions that are sustainable over the long term while providing our clients with strategic flexibility.”

Industry Expertise and a Reliable Network
The six founders of HKCF Corporate Finance bring many years of experience in advising utilities, municipalities, and institutional investors. Collectively, they have supported numerous high-profile projects in the energy, water, transportation, and telecommunications sectors. Thanks to their extensive network of contacts with banks, development institutions, investors, and public-sector decision-makers, HKCF can rely on a solid foundation to efficiently execute even highly complex projects.

Independent, Specialized, and Responsible
HKCF places particular emphasis on independence and neutrality in its advisory services. “Our clients value our objective perspective, which is not influenced by product sales or distribution interests. We see ourselves as a strategic partner on equal footing — committed to sustainable success,” adds Frank Karbenn, another founding partner.

With its market entry, HKCF Corporate Finance GmbH positions itself as a trusted advisor on all matters relating to financing, structuring, and strategic transformation — particularly against the backdrop of the energy transition, digital transformation, and demographic change.