Focus
Without a plan and the means to deliver, 'strategy' will always remain an idea unlikely to come to fruition
Independent strategic advice, eg growth and scaling options, new markets, development of new concepts
Senior participation with teams embracing a long-term relationship to achieve extraordinary outcomes
INDEPENDENT
StrategIC
ADVICE
Acquiring/investing in a business is not just a transaction but a properly planned commitment
Too many investments based on style and hype rather than actual substance and fundamentals
Leading expert adviser to investors through range of flexible structures and (discrete) tailored strategies
BUYING A
BUSINESS
OR INVESTING IN ONE
Investment favours teams that fully prepare for investors' requirements and robust processes
Time, preparation and strategy required for capital raising exercises regularly underestimated
Strong relationships with investment banks and brokers if public capital markets more appropriate
PRIVATE
CAPITAL
SOURCING
SELLING A
Business
OR PART OF ONE
In most cases, the key considerations for a sale/exit are price/valuation, certainty, timing, and Ts & Cs
Important nuances and sensitivities often unappreciated and overlooked in market processes
High EQ understands your business is your prized possession, a valuable asset , and it can be personal
JVs and other business partnerships or commercial contracts often invite complexity to satisfy all sides
Success predicated on empathy and commerciality - as much as own agenda - which is often neglected
Absolute discretion and candour to deliver optimal solutions based on your objectives and interests
STRUCTURING
CORPORATE TRANSACTIONS & COMMERCIAL DEAL
NEGOTIATIONS
Selective principal (co-)investments in teams and enterprises with potential to deliver the extraordinary
Sector, stage and asset class agnostic, with global advisory-led interests shaping investable prospects
Reserved for situations and teams well-known and trusted personally for a meaningful period of time