Helping you secure investment

• Networking with the start-up, innovative disruptor and small company markets 

• Conduct business case reviews and initial discussions with founders and senior management

• Prepare and review Pitch Decks for capturing the initial interest of investors 

• Provide in-depth research into the product and services of a target company

• Competitor analysis and assessment of market position

• Investigate and validate business plans including financial models and report findings

• Assist in the creation of business plans to attract the desired audience

• Provide strategic guidance on the merits and flaws of a business plan

• Assessment of a company’s ability to execute the business plan

• Prepare or review Investment Memoranda for Investors

• Evaluate investor appetite, interests and requirements and thus matching the right investor with appropriate investment ideas

• Assist in the presentation of opportunities to investors

• Progress investor interest through to completion of investment

• Provide or review the valuation of the business at various stages of its development and funding rounds.

• Provide guidance on the type of funding and the stage of the company’s development. Typically, seed capital will cover market research and product development, after which venture capital will include:

  • Series A – for scaling up a product or service, where the business not only has a great idea but a strong strategy for success; and the aim is to find an anchor investor

  • Series B – for growth to crystallise the full potential of a product or service.

  • Series C – for new product and new markets to leverage the current success of a business.

• Assist in preparation of documentation for discussions with banks for the provision of loans and financial lenders for other forms of borrowing, such as asset finance or debtor finance.

• Facilitate local and central government grants and tax credits

• Direct companies to accountancy firms for audit and tax services

• Introduce interim financial managers to oversee the spending of new investment

• Provide continued support and mentoring to funded companies

George is an experienced finance/investment professional adept in creating, advising and managing private equity funds; setting up and advising businesses across diverse markets and sectors, with a deep understanding of research techniques, financial analysis, due-diligence, business management, restructuring, recovery and strategic development.

Acting as a ‘business partner’ and main contact with senior management and their advisors, he has applied private equity and corporate finance processes and disciplines to create value. Throughout his career, he has undertaken deal origination, detailed strategic assessments, planned and implemented strategic development, exit optimisation and briefing investors. 

Sectorial experience gained from deals done:

• Real Estate (Hotels, Serviced Accommodation, Development, Retirement Home Builder)

• Consumer/Retail (Gaming & Leisure, High-end Fashion, Footcare, Health Supplements, Telecom, Night Clubs)

• Manufacturing (Glass, Temperature Controls, Bathroom & Kitchen Products, Household Appliances, Industrial Machinery, Bio-fuel, Building Systems, Building Supplies, Aluminium, Printing, Consumer Packaging) 

• Services (Schools & Educational, Direct Mailer & Printer, Security Systems, Travel Management)

• Human Capital (PR, Advertising, Recruitment, Investment Banking)

In summary, he has a unique skill set to carry out what you need.

Outside of business, his interests include most ball sports, sailing, walking, classic cars, the arts and the RNLI.