About Us

Advisors who have run language companies — not just advised them

LSP Growth brings together language industry veterans with decades of combined experience founding, scaling, buying, selling, and transforming LSPs. Every recommendation we make has been tested in real companies first.

One Company. Three Ways We Can Help.

The right advice depends on where a business is today and what its owner wants to achieve next.

Sell

We help owners understand their options, prepare their business and navigate the sale process with the right buyers.

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Buy

We help buyers define their acquisition strategy, identify suitable opportunities and complete transactions that support long-term growth.

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FutureBridge

We help Language Companies strengthen performance, improve operations, increase business value and prepare for sustainable growth.

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Different decisions. Different challenges. One experienced team.

A Team Built on Experience

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Roberto Ganzerli

Founder · M&A Advisor & Language Industry Expert

Roberto founded his first translation company in 1983 and went on to build Arancho Doc into one of Europe’s leading LSPs through seven cross-border M&A transactions. After selling the company, Roberto became an M&A Advisor at LSP Growth, helping Language Company owners and buyers navigate acquisitions, business sales, valuation and transaction strategy. As an experienced Language Industry consultant, he also helps LSPs assess their businesses, identify opportunities and prepare for the changes reshaping the industry. A co-founder of ELIA (European Language Industry Association), Roberto serves on its Advisory Council.

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Barbara Cattaneo

Senior Consultant · Language Industry Operations

Barbara brings over 30 years of experience in the language industry, combining hands-on operational expertise with financial and management experience. She spent a decade as Admin. & Finance Manager at a multinational language company, managing a team of six and overseeing key financial and administrative functions. In 2024, she moved into M&A, helping Language Companies navigate acquisitions and business sales.

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Marco Cevoli

Digital Transformation & Translation Technology Consultant

Marco is a digital transformation consultant and translation technology expert. In the industry since 1997 and founder of his own consulting company in 2008, he delivers consulting and training for translators, LSPs, and SMBs on technology, workflows, and digital marketing. He holds a master's degree in Design and Multimedia Production.

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Lorenzo Grilli

IT and Technology Consultant

Lorenzo Grilli is an IT and technology specialist with extensive experience in information systems management and technology leadership within the localization and language services industry. He was the owner and Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Arancho Doc until 2017, later working as an IT Specialist at Acolad Italy and as a freelance IT consultant. Since January 2025, Lorenzo has been part of LSP Growth as an IT and Technology Consultant, helping clients address technology-related challenges and resolve issues involving their IT systems and infrastructure.

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Stefano Nazzani

Finance and M&A Consultant

Stefano has worked in the language services industry since 2001, when he joined Arancho Doc. During his 16 years with the company, he held various roles in finance, administration, and management control. From 2017 to 2020, he worked at Acolad before becoming a freelance consultant, further developing his expertise in financial analysis, business valuation, and M&A transactions. Since January 2025, Stefano has been part of LSP Growth as a Finance and M&A Consultant, supporting clients with financial analysis, business valuation, and corporate transactions.

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Gerd Janiszewski

Strategic Advisor & Business Transformation Consultant

Gerd brings 20+ years in the language and software industry as a former CEO and board member. He provides strategic sparring for CEOs and business owners, and supports business transformation across service, sales, marketing, strategy planning, and restructuring/turnaround.

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