Engagement Models

Every cross-border opportunity is different. The commercial relationship should be too.

Dachuan doesn't force every engagement into one advisory model. Before discussing fees or timelines, we ask one question: what responsibility are we actually being trusted to undertake? That answer determines the model — not the other way around.

How Dachuan Engages

The opportunity determines the role Dachuan assumes.

Strategic Advisory

Helping leadership evaluate opportunities before significant commitments are made.

ExampleA European infrastructure firm, assessing Southeast Asian market development before operational execution.

Cross-Border Execution Partnership

Remaining involved throughout development, maintaining momentum until execution is achievable.

ExampleAn Indonesian industrial group, exploring capital and positioning for a long-term manufacturing opportunity.

Opportunity Origination & Deal Development

Identifying and qualifying opportunities before formal transactions begin.

ExampleEarly-stage businesses, matched with aligned investors and institutional partners across jurisdictions.

Co-Advisory Engagement

Working alongside existing legal, financial or technical expertise — not replacing it.

ExampleCross-border strategy and stakeholder coordination alongside M&A advisors and regional partners.

How Commercial Alignment Works

Structured around the responsibility, not a fixed pricing model.

Strategic Retainers

Ongoing judgement as opportunities evolve.

Project-Based

Defined initiatives, agreed scope and outcomes.

Co-Advisory Mandates

Shared responsibility with other advisors.

Success-Aligned

Commercial participation tied to agreed milestones.

Every structure is discussed openly before work begins. The engagement model fits the opportunity — not the other way around.

How We Measure Success

Dachuan is engaged because progress matters, not to provide advice.

A strategic investor entering the conversation
A market-entry pathway becoming executable
Institutional stakeholders reaching alignment
A previously stalled initiative regaining momentum

Has the opportunity moved meaningfully further because Dachuan became involved? If yes, we've done our job.