Investment • Scaling • Growth

Want to Scale Your Business?

Unlike many, we're founder-first. We've been in the trenches ourselves—we understand the challenges you face. We don't just advise; we get our hands dirty, working alongside you at any level, from boardroom strategy to day-to-day operations. This hands-on approach fuels our process, designed to achieve hyper-scaling for your business. To further accelerate your growth, we can also provide investment capital to supercharge your success.

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Who Do We Help?

Achieve Double or Triple-Digit Growth: Are You Facing These Hurdles?

Do you have a burning ambition to grow or scale your business to a specific, ambitious target? Growth is undoubtedly one of the biggest, if not the biggest, drivers for any business owner. However, achieving this growth can be fraught with challenges.

Is Your Business Model Built for Scale?

Could your business, in its current form, realistically operate at five or even ten times its current size? Some business models simply aren't designed for scalability and need a fundamental overhaul before significant growth is possible.

Is Growth Stagnant or Unsteady?

Is your business starting to run out of steam or struggling to replicate its early successes? Perhaps growth is levelling off, or worse, the business has plateaued into stagnation? This can happen due to increased competition in the sector, or the company failing to adapt strategies to maintain momentum. Even growing companies experience slowdowns, particularly as they get larger. It's crucial to find new ways to reignite growth in these cases.

Unsustainable Growth: Top-Line vs Bottom Line

Are you laser-focused on driving top-line revenue while neglecting the crucial bottom line (profitability)? If so, you're essentially scaling up an unsustainable business model. More customers, more employees, and increased complexity all come with greater risk, yet this approach translates to little or no additional financial return for the shareholders.

Blood, Sweat, and Tears vs. Leveraged Growth

Are you caught in the "hamster wheel" trap, trying to grow your business through sheer effort ("blood, sweat, and tears")? A more efficient approach is to leverage your resources and activities for maximum impact. This means focusing on actions that truly move the needle for your business, rather than just spinning your wheels.

Do You Have a Growth Blueprint?

Does your business have a clear, well-defined growth plan? This plan should outline your objectives, the activities required for scaling, and the accountabilities associated with each step. Ideally, this plan should be shared and owned by the Board or Management Team. Crucially, your daily activities need to connect to and support the higher-level growth goals of the business.

Knowing You Want to Scale, But Not How

Sometimes, business owners have a fervent desire to scale but are unsure of the first step. This paralysis by analysis can lead to bad habits that prevent growth despite good intentions, leaving the company stuck in a state of inertia.

By recognising these hurdles, you can take the first step towards achieving double or triple-digit growth for your business.

Feeling Stuck at the Top? Maybe You Need a Mentor.

Reaching senior management brings great rewards, but also unique challenges. Here are some questions to consider if you're feeling like you might benefit from a mentor's guidance:

Strategic Direction: Are You Charting the Right Course?

Do you have a clear, long-term vision for the company's future, or are you struggling to define your strategic direction?
Are you confident your current strategy is optimal for navigating the ever-changing market landscape?

Leadership Development: Are You Reaching Your Full Potential?

Do you feel you've reached a plateau in your leadership skills, or are there areas you'd like to develop further?
Could you benefit from guidance on managing complex teams, fostering innovation, or navigating tricky boardroom discussions?

Work-Life Balance: Are You Burning the Candle at Both Ends?

Are you struggling to maintain a healthy work-life balance, leading to burnout or diminished well-being?
Could a mentor help you develop strategies for managing your time effectively and prioritising your responsibilities?

Decision-Making: Do You Need a Sounding Board?

Do you ever feel the weight of major decisions solely on your shoulders, leaving you wanting a trusted confidante for objective feedback?
A mentor can provide a safe space to discuss challenging choices and gain valuable insights from someone with a wealth of experience.

Industry Trends: Are You Staying Ahead of the Curve?

Are you confident you're keeping pace with the latest industry trends and technological advancements?
Could a mentor connected to your field provide invaluable insights and help you identify potential disruptions or new opportunities?

Feeling Isolated?

Leadership can be a lonely position. Do you crave a trusted advisor who understands the specific challenges you face at the top?
A mentor can act as a source of support and encouragement, offering a fresh perspective and helping you feel less alone in your decisions.

If you answered yes to any of these, a mentor could be a valuable asset in your professional journey. By seeking guidance from someone who has walked the path before you, you can unlock new levels of leadership, navigate complex challenges with greater confidence, and ultimately achieve your full potential.

Is Your Portfolio Reaching Its Full Potential? Signs You Need a Growth Consultant

As a VC or FO, you're constantly nurturing promising businesses. But even with your best efforts, some portfolio companies might stall on their growth trajectory. Here's how to identify if a growth consultant can help you unlock their full potential:

Growth Stagnation: Are Your Investments Stuck in Neutral?

Have some of your portfolio companies plateaued in their growth, despite initial promise?
Are you concerned their current strategies are no longer effective in the ever-changing market landscape?

Scalability Bottlenecks: Are They Built for Liftoff?

Do you suspect any companies in your portfolio have inherent limitations in their business models that hinder their ability to scale rapidly?
Can a consultant identify these bottlenecks and recommend solutions to facilitate significant growth?

Operational Inefficiencies: Are They Spinning Their Wheels?

Are you concerned about operational inefficiencies in some of your investments, leading to wasted resources and missed opportunities?
Can a growth consultant identify these inefficiencies and propose strategies for streamlining operations for maximum impact?

Strategic Alignment: Are They All on the Same Page?

Do you see a lack of strategic alignment within the leadership teams of certain portfolio companies?
A consultant can facilitate strategic planning workshops to ensure all stakeholders are aligned with the company's growth goals.

Metrics and Data: Are They Making Informed Decisions?

Are some companies in your portfolio lacking the expertise to properly track and analyse key growth metrics?
A consultant can help them establish robust data-driven decision-making processes to optimise their growth strategies.

Talent Gaps: Do They Have the Right People in Place?

Do you suspect key talent gaps within certain portfolio companies that are hindering their growth potential?
A consultant can identify these gaps and assist in finding and recruiting the right talent to fuel their scaling efforts.

Founders Feeling Overwhelmed: Do They Need a Helping Hand?

Are the founders of some companies feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of scaling their business?
A consultant can provide them with a sounding board, offering guidance and emotional support to navigate the challenges of rapid growth.

Investor Confidence: Are You Concerned About Returns?

Are concerns about portfolio company growth impacting investor confidence in your firm?
A consultant with a proven track record of accelerating growth can help you mitigate these concerns and deliver strong returns for your investors.

By proactively addressing these potential issues with the help of a growth consultant, you can unlock the full potential of your portfolio companies and maximise your returns.

What do We Offer?

We focus on three pivotal areas: Investment, Scaling, and Growth.

Additionally, we provide fractional role support for founders aiming to ready their business for an exit or a reorientation through a comprehensive review.

Services

01.

INVESTMENT

Readiness

Elevate your startup to become an enticing prospect for investors.

Exit Planning

We provide expert advice on crafting and executing an exit strategy that maximises returns for you and your investors.

VC, Family Offices & Angel's

Whether you're targeting the early-stage support of angel investors like Bonhoga Capital or aiming for substantial growth through alternative capital, we're here to facilitate your journey.

02.

SCALING

Operational Efficiency & Teams

Optimise your operations and cultivate high-performing teams to drive your business forward.

Financial Management & Governance

Establish robust financial practices and governance structures to underpin your scaling journey.

Tools & Process

Leverage cutting-edge tools and processes to scale your business efficiently and in a cost-effective manner.

03.

GROWTH

Marketing & Growth Hacking

Develop and implement dynamic marketing strategies and growth-hacking techniques to elevate your brand and boost your customer base.

Product/Service Offering

Fine-tune your product or service to meet the evolving needs of your market.

Roadmapping

Develop a clear, strategic roadmap to guide your business's growth trajectory.