CASE STUDIES
HIGH END FASHION ACCESSORIES
A luxury shoe brand owner sought our assistance in finding a buyer or collaboration partner.
OUR APPROACH
- Created a visually striking pitch deck highlighting the brand's essence.
- Leveraged our extensive network to arrange 25 introductory meetings with potential partners across global fashion capitals.
OUTCOME
While the sale wasn't achieved due to market conditions, we:
- Demonstrated our ability to tap into niche sectors.
- Provided valuable market insights to the client.
- Showcased our far-reaching network and ability to tap
into an "unknown" sector.
TECHNOLOGY - SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (SaaS)
A startup with functioning platform sought advice and funding to launch product into new territory.
OUR APPROACH
- Developed a compelling pitch deck.
- Coached the CEO on handling tough investor questions.
- Identified over 100 possible investors.
- Connected the CEO and arranged pitching opportunities.
OUTCOME
Despite challenging market conditions for early-stage tech companies, we:
- Provided crucial support in investor outreach
- Helped the client understand current investor priorities.
- Offered valuable experience in navigating a competitive funding landscape
SMART BUILDINGS - WORKPLACE TECHNOLOGY
The client sought board-level advisory support to help prepare for their next funding round and business expansion.
OUR APPROACH
- Collaborated closely with the client's board to identify key focus areas.
- Developed a comprehensive growth strategy.
- Created a compelling investor pitch deck.and develop a comprehensive plan to achieve their objectives.
OUTCOME
Successfully facilitated the sale of the business to a larger industry player, enabling:
- Continued growth within a larger gropup.
- Realisation of the client's exit strategy.
NICHE MANUFACTURING COMPANY
A specialised, family-owned company aimed to sell the business, allowing the owners to retire.
OUR APPROACH
- Conducted a thorough business valuation.
- Identified potential buyers in the niche manufacturing sctor
- Prepared comprehensive sales material highlighting the company's unique value proposition.
OUTCOME
Successfully brokered a sale of the busimess, ensuring:
- A smooth transition for the retiring owners.
- Continued operation and growth of the specialised manufacturing company.
ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANCY
A lead designer was leaving an established practice to set up own firm
OUR APPROACH
- Established the new firm, while ensuring the designer met exit requirements from their previous position.
- Implemented an operational support structure to enable a smooth transition.
OUTCOME
The newly formed consultancy secured its first client within the first month, providing the designer with peace of mind and a strong start to heir independent venture.
ESTABLISHING UK PRESENCE
An overseas client sought to establish their business in the UK, requiring interim support to navigate complex and consuming processes.
OUR APPROACH
- Provided a nominee director to expedite UK entity establishment.
- Set up the UK entity within 48 hours and a bank account within a month.
- Ensured all compliance aspects were in place, including registered address, tax registrations and financial operations.
OUTCOME
- The company began trading within a short time frame.
- Continued support as the business grew, adding HR, payroll and data protection services.
- We transitioned to an advisory role, maintaining valuable relationships with the client.