Before investment · Stage 1 of 3
Identify what really matters before you invest
Understand the real risks for this type of business in this context, then decide what should happen before, or soon after, investment.
The business need
Most diligence looks back. We look forward.
Background checks tell you about people and past events. Policies and questionnaires show what the company says it has in place. We look at what the business does, not only what it says it has. We then assess whether its controls, culture and decision-making fit the risks it will face after investment.
What we provide
A practical action plan
A prioritised action plan turns the assessment into clear steps, with named owners, supporting resources, deliverables and timeframes. It gives the investor and business a workable route from the current position to where the business needs to be.
- 01Priority and action
- 02Named owner
- 03Supporting resources
- 04Expected deliverable
- 05Agreed timeframe
Our method
Context, controls and culture
Context helps us understand the risks ahead, controls tell us what's actually in place, and culture shows us how decisions really get made. Together, they shape what is proportionate for the business.
Where we help
How you can work with us
We can compare early opportunities, assess a specific investment or review and improve your existing approach.
- 01Shape a pipeline
- 02Assess an investment
- 03Improve an approach
Illustrative example
Same market and sector, different risks
Explore
Read more about the approach
Is it worth a conversation?
You may have a live opportunity, or you may be considering whether this could improve your current approach. Tell us what you are trying to understand. We will listen, ask a few questions and tell you whether we can help.
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