Why Middle market M&A?

The Backbone of
Global Economic Growth

Business Valuation

OceanMerge’s algorithms map 6,400+ sustainability metrics to quantify decarbonisation ROI pre-deal, alongside other typically important metrics for optimal results.

  • 93% of deals meet ESG KPIs post merger
  • 40% faster synergy validation v.s. industry average
  • 18 sector-specific impact frameworks

Market Positioning

Utilising the power of our group of companies, we are able to provide real-time compliance tracking across 83 jurisdictions leveraging OceanHubb’s regional clusters.

  • 50% fewer regulatory delays than competitors
  • 31 localised regulatory legal templates
  • 2025 DFSA/ADGM compliance pre-certification

Strategic Investment

Utilising our prior experience from varying markets, we are able to develop a proprietary cultural alignment scoring system, preventing 78% of post-merger talent attrition.

  • 95% employee retention at 24-months
  • 3x faster leadership integration
  • Adapting to an Ever-Changing World
OUR GROUP OF COMPANIES

3 Companies, 3 Synergies.

Sustainability Tech

The technology that powers the backbone of everything associated to sustainability and ESG for our clients. By leveraging the power of Blockchain, we bring a new level of transparency and verifiability of data.

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ESG Consulting

Empowering visions into reality with actionable strategies that are closely tethered to the values of sustainability and ESG initiatives in order to ensure future initiatives and regulatory alignment.

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M&A Consulting

Specialising in the end-to-end process of any Mergers & Acquisition deal-flow process, combining the strength of our group-wide global partnerships and knowledge-base.

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Data Tells the Story

OceanMerge transforms raw data into actionable M&A foresight, using technologies such as AI and Blockchain to decode synergies, regulatory shifts, and cultural alignment from 150+ global markets in real time.

42%
Deals with binding ESG / sustainability clauses
24%
Cross-border YoY growth in international M&A
67%
AI due-diligence adoption rate amongst top firms
38%
Healthcare sector's deal value growth in 2024

Our Channel Partners:

our team

OceanMerge Global Team

Team Member

Ryan Babbage

CEO and Founder

With over two decades of strategic leadership, I am committed to guiding global enterprises through our evolving world's dynamic challenges and abundant opportunities.

Team Member

Dr. Jeff Chamberlain

CFO and Government Relations

As Chief Financial Officer of OceanMerge, Jeff Chamberlin oversees financial strategy, risk management, and capital optimisation to drive sustainable growth and maximise deal value.

Team Member

Lachlan Mee

CSO and Shipping Specialist

As Chief Strategist for OceanMerge, drives transformative M&A strategies with a sharp focus on market intelligence, value creation, and cross-border deal execution.

Team Member

Joe Wu

Blockchain & Web3 Technologies

Through education, sensible application and providing solution architectures, my intent is to facilitate and contribute to the mainstream adoption of the greater Web3 technologies.

Team Member

Alexander Bello

Deal-flow and Partnerships

As Deal Flow Architect for MENA and Italy at OceanMerge, orchestrates strategic transactions by identifying premium opportunities, structuring high-value deals, and connecting investors with transformative M&A prospects.

Team Member

Karan Shah

Canadian Business Director

As the Canadian Business Director for OceanMerge, leads strategic M&A initiatives across Canada, leveraging his expertise in deal structuring, market expansion, and investor relations.

Team Member

Samantha Jewel

Sustainability Educator

As the Sustainability Educator at OceanMerge, Samantha Jewel empowers businesses with deep expertise in ESG, soil carbon, and climate change, driving informed decision-making for sustainable growth and responsible investments.

Team Member

Emil Åkesson

Dealflow and Partnership - Europe

Emil Åkesson drives European dealflow and partnerships at OceanMerge, drawing on decades of experience founding, investing in, and scaling companies to $50M+ ARR to deliver actionable M&A strategies that connect high-potential businesses with strategic investors.

Quotes We Aspire To

"A well-executed merger isn't just a transaction; it's a strategic evolution that redefines industries and reshapes competitive landscapes."

QUOTES WE INSPIRE TO

"In M&A, success isn't just about buying a business—it's about acquiring potential, unlocking synergies, and creating sustainable value."

Quotes we inspire to

"The art of M&A lies not in the deal itself, but in the vision to see beyond the transaction and build something greater than the sum of its parts."

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