Investment Readiness

Due diligence, post-acquisition integration, investor-facing strategy, portfolio company advisory, and NED roles.

The challenge

The Problem

Investment changes everything. Whether you're preparing your business to attract PE or strategic investment, going through due diligence as an acquisition target, integrating a newly acquired business, or trying to get a portfolio company back on track, the stakes are high and the margin for error is small. Investors want to see a business that's well-run, clearly positioned, and ready to scale. Too often, the reality doesn't match the pitch.

The approach

How I Help

I've been on both sides of the investment table. I've prepared businesses for investment, gone through due diligence processes, led a business through PE investment to acquisition by Accenture, and been dropped into portfolio companies to fix problems post-acquisition. I work with leadership teams and PE firms to make sure the strategy is sound, the operations can support growth, and the story holds up under scrutiny. I build strategy that works through three lenses: it has to be credible to the market, practical for the team to execute, and compelling for investors.

What this typically involves

Technology and operational due diligence for PE firms
Investment readiness assessment and preparation
Post-acquisition integration and stabilisation
Investor-facing strategy development
Portfolio company advisory and performance improvement
NED and board advisory roles

Why It Matters

Investors see through the pitch. They're looking for a business that's genuinely well-run, clearly positioned, and ready to deliver on its growth story. If you're preparing for investment, going through due diligence, or trying to get a portfolio company on track, I can help you make sure the reality matches the ambition.

In practice
Example

Led Infinity Works through a private equity investment cycle, culminating in acquisition by Accenture. Built the operational infrastructure, delivery standards, and commercial discipline that made the business attractive to acquirers.

Example

Post-acquisition stabilisation at Nimble following SCC Group acquisition. Restructured the leadership team, established financial controls, improved gross profit margins, and developed a five-year growth strategy.

Going deeper

Due Diligence (Tech & Operational) Post-Acquisition Integration PE Portfolio Advisory NED & Board Roles
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Conversation

Everything starts with a conversation. No pitch, no pressure, no obligation. If I can help, I'll tell you. If I can't, I'll tell you that too.

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