Purpose-driven. People-first. Built for lasting impact.
Accendev is a business succession and strategic advisory firm for founders, owners, and leaders who care deeply about what happens next.
We combine experience, entrepreneurial thinking, and enduring partnership to unlock the next chapter—whether that's transition, transformation, or sustainable growth.
Built on trust, clarity, and collaboration, we go beyond the transactional. We take time to understand what matters most, then build forward, together.
To ignite the potential of established businesses and their leaders by delivering trusted partnership, clear strategy, and flexible capital for enduring value.
Our values shape how we show up—as investors, advisors, and partners.
"Accendev" comes from the Italian word accendere, meaning "to ignite," and the English word "development." Everything we do is designed to strengthen, grow, and advance the businesses and people we work with to ignite potential for enduring value.
Trust is earned.
We do what's right, even when it's hard. We earn trust through honesty, fairness, and accountability.
Always better.
Success is never final. Curiosity and determination drive us to challenge complacency and embrace smart change.
Side by side.
We work side-by-side with owners and leaders. We listen first, act with integrity, and build for the long-term.
Tailored to fit.
Every business is unique. We stay flexible, think critically, and tailor solutions to meet evolving needs.
Adam Kerdani is the Founding Principal of Accendev and a trusted strategic advisor to business leaders and executives navigating transition, growth, or complexity. His mission is to unlock potential in people and businesses—with empathy, clarity, and purpose.
Adam brings over 25 years of global experience across military leadership, business advisory, and capital markets. He blends strategic insight, operational discipline, and entrepreneurial creativity in every engagement.
He holds an MBA with Great Distinction from HEC Montréal and has completed executive programs at NYU Stern and Oxford Saïd. He speaks English and French fluently, and conversational Arabic and Italian.
Too many transitions are built around short-term wins or rigid formulas. At Accendev, we think differently.
We believe long-term success comes from doing the right thing today, partnering with purpose, and staying flexible for the road ahead.
We don't just invest in businesses, we invest in people, legacies, and futures.
Whether you're planning succession, leading through change, or exploring growth, we're ready to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
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