Experts

Łukasz Gawior

Expertise: M&A, Product Development

Experience: nazwa.pl, dhosting.pl, modulesgarden.com, zenbox.pl, your.online, worldhost.group, dozens more

About: I am a highly experienced manager specializing in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Product Development, Sales and Marketing within the hosting industry. Over the years, I have assisted numerous businesses in successfully buying or selling hosting companies, providing comprehensive support from valuation to negotiation and deal closure.

About me

As a consultant, I have worked with a wide range of brands, from startups to enterprises generating €40M in annual revenue. My expertise includes creating and executing product portfolios, service development, and tailored marketing strategies that deliver measurable growth. I have been instrumental in driving success for both emerging businesses and established hosting companies across Europe.

Areas of expertise:

  • M&A Advisory: assisting hosting companies in preparing for acquisitions or mergers, ensuring smooth transitions and maximizing value.
  • Product Development: designing and launching innovative products that address market needs, including a revolutionary hosting solution that quickly gained significant market share.
  • Marketing Strategies: implementing data-driven campaigns that significantly boost customer acquisition and retention, even in highly competitive markets.
  • Business Growth: helping startups achieve scale with efficient operational strategies and established businesses refine their models to unlock new revenue streams.

How I can help:

  • Valuation and preparation for hosting business sales or acquisitions.
  • Identifying growth opportunities and implementing sustainable strategies.
  • Launching innovative products tailored to market trends and customer needs.
  • Offering guidance on entering new markets with a proven approach.

 

Success stories

  • Actively working with over 100 mid-large web hosting companies assisting them with the M&A processes, advising on the most optimal strategies. Either officially through the M&A Marketplace at webhosting.today or without the official listing.
  • Enhancing Trial-to-Paid conversions: Partnered with a hosting company generating €10M ARR to enhance their trial-to-paid conversion process. By enhancing service order workflows and pricing model, and implementing a more effective customer onboarding experience, we achieved a 27% increase in conversion rates within six months.
  • Reducing churn through proactive engagement: Partnered with a company generating €6M ARR implemented advanced churn prevention strategies, including customer segmentation, targeted retention campaigns. These efforts resulted in a 16 percentage point increase in service renewal rates within 3 months.
  • Increasing customer base by introducing new product strategies: Played a pivotal role in repositioning a mid-sized hosting company in CEE (€2M ARR), introducing new products that increased market competitiveness and expanded the customer base by 30% within 18 months.
  • Successfully guided a European hosting startup from inception to generating millions in annual revenue by developing and promoting a unique service offering.
  • Consulted for a global hosting provider to implement a localized marketing strategy, resulting in a 25% growth in a new regional market.
  • Leveraging AI for usage Insights: deployed a (LLM) to analyze customer usage patterns, identifying underutilized services and offering tailored upsell opportunities. This innovation improved the customer experience and boosted overall customer lifetime value.

Terms

  • My hourly rate is $200/h

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