Accelerating value across the investment journey
Our transaction support experts work with the world’s leading financial sponsors and portfolio companies. We offer quantitative and actionable insights, sector expertise and objective support to help make the best investment decisions at every stage of the deal lifecycle.
We combine our unique understanding of the technology, media, telecoms and digital infrastructure ecosystem with knowledge of the evolution of markets, value chains and supporting infrastructure across the long term.
How we support our clients
Portfolio strategy and pre-deal support
Portfolio strategy and pre-deal support
Supporting early and mid-stage investment activities
• Identifying and qualifying deal opportunities
• Investment thesis and business case development
• Fund investment strategy and portfolio value considerations
Due diligence
Due diligence
Assessing, evaluating and drawing insights into buy-side target potential
• Commercial
• Technical
• Operational
• ESG
Post-deal support
Post-deal support
Accelerating performance and returns to maximise shareholder value
• 100-day plan
• Commercial and operational excellence
• Programme assurance and integration plans
• Digital / AI transformation
• M&A, bolt-ons and carve-outs
Periodic business monitoring
Periodic business monitoring
Market updates, appraisals, and risk assessments
• Periodic support for shareholder or debt processes
• Market updates, appraisals and valuations
• Risk assessments and mitigation plans for specific assets or portfolio
Exit strategy
Exit strategy
Preparing strategies and narratives for successful exit
• Strategic check-in and re-set
• Exit planning and strategy
• Sell-side portfolio analysis
• Due diligence of vendor
• Initial public offering (IPO)
Client projects
Helping Axian Telecom to develop digital and telecoms infrastructure through a USD420 million, 5-year debut bond
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Assisted Vauban Infrastructure Partners and Axione with the creation of the largest independent investment platform for fibre-based assets in France
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For a FTTH infrastructure operator in Eastern France, we performed a commercial due diligence of the mass and enterprise markets as well as potential new services
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PartnerWe are straightforward to work with. We synchronise and collaborate with our clients as partners fully committed to their challenges. Through our sector expertise, analytics and quantitative insight we help solve problems and navigate choices.
Managing Partner, expert in business planning, transaction support, software and IT strategyI'm always excited about new things – my favourite projects are always those at the forefront of technological innovation.
PartnerWe stand firmly by our clients’ side. We make the complex and technically challenging easy to understand and act on. We deliver on shared objectives that build long-term relationships and success.
Our research and insights
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Meet the team
Alessandro Ravagnolo
Partner, expert in transaction services
Charles Murray
Partner, expert in transaction services
Fredrik Lind
Managing Partner - Head of Nordics
Joan Obradors
Managing Partner, expert in regulation and policy
Lim Chuan Wei
Managing Partner, expert in transaction support, strategy and transformation
Ludwig Preller
Managing Partner, expert in business planning, transaction support, software and IT strategy
Matt Yardley
Managing Partner, expert in business planning and rural broadband strategy
Rohan Dhamija
Managing Partner | Director Head - Middle East and India (South Asia)