Investing is just the starting whistle. The real game begins post-investment, where our goal is to challenge, support, and become the go-to partner for both good news and tough decisions.
Here’s how we help our portfolio companies hit their stride (and then some):
1. Opening Doors and Sealing Deals
We’re all about connections, but not in a generic way. Sure, we make introductions to founders from our network who can open doors to game-changing clients, partners, or experts. But the real magic lies in creating a system.
We work with founders to define their ideal customer profile and then craft a repeatable process to target and convert them. It’s not just about lucking into deals; it’s about building a machine that delivers consistent results with a sharp, unified value proposition.
2. Big-Picture Strategy, Without the Guesswork
Growth or profit? Expand internationally or lock down your home ground? Acquire or be acquired? These are the pivotal moments where we excel.
Because we invest in businesses at similar stages, we’ve seen similar challenges repeatedly. Whether it’s fine-tuning unit economics or helping manage supplier relationships, we know what levers to pull to drive results – and just as importantly, what pitfalls to avoid.
3. The Real Secret Weapon – People
Scaling a business is a team sport, and having the right players in the right roles makes all the difference.
When should you hire a strategic CFO? Is that heavyweight CMO worth the premium salary? When is it time for the founder to bring in a CEO – or even step back? Having built a global exec search firm, we’ve been involved in hundreds of senior hires, and we bring that expertise to help founders build an outstanding team.
4. Funding Without the Stress
Raising capital is an art and a science, and a major distraction for management. That’s where we step in.
We’ve helped our portfolio companies secure multiple up-rounds with top-tier investors, managing everything from valuation negotiation to process execution. Our job is to limit disruption so founders can keep their eyes on the prize: running the business.
In summary:
We’re not passive investors. We’re active partners who roll up our sleeves to help founders tackle the tough stuff, make smarter decisions, and unlock growth at every turn. From connections to strategy, hiring to funding, we invest to increase value and ensure our companies aren’t just surviving – they’re thriving.