The Maturity Gap

The scrutiny is about to change forever.

Running a successful company is different from taking one public. The moment you signal an IPO or major transaction, the bar for governance, financial reporting, and data integrity rises exponentially.You cannot afford for due diligence to uncover a "startup" finance function.

You need leaders who have rung the bell before -- experts who can build the board-ready deliverables you need to maximise your valuation and ensure a smooth transaction.

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Financial maturity

Private reporting won't pass public scrutiny. Deploy a fractional CFO to transition you to GAAP/IFRS standards, implement rigid controls, and build a 3-statement model that withstands audit.

Board & compliance

You need a governance framework that satisfies regulators and institutional investors. Engage governance experts to bring maturity and structure your board.

Executive bandwidth

The deal process is a full-time job. If your CEO and CFO are stuck in due diligence, the business suffers. Add interim leadership to keep the company growing while you close the deal.

Fractional executives

Leaders who have seen it all

Your current team might be brilliant at building the product, but do they know how to sell the company? Bring in a fractional CFO, CDO, or General Counsel who has successfully navigated an IPO or M&A exit. They bring immediate credibility to your board and confidence to your investors.

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Build the deal execution team

Transactions require more than just high-level advice. Access the specialised operational talent required to prepare, validate, and execute your capital event.

Investment-Grade Financial Modellers

Build the "transaction engine." Senior analysts to construct robust 3-statement models, valuation scenarios, and sensitivity analyses that withstand due diligence scrutiny.

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Finance Leaders

Transition to public company rigour. Deploy Fractional CFOs or Controllers to uplift governance, redesign board reporting, and prepare your internal controls for audit.

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M&A Experts

Manage the complexity of the deal. Dedicated leads to handle Post-Merger Integration (PMI), system separation, and value creation planning so leadership stays focused.

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Due Diligence Experts

Validate the investment thesis. Strategic consultants to conduct Commercial Due Diligence (CDD), size the market, and stress-test your commercial assumptions before you commit.

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Get deal-ready and IPO-ready with specific project outcomes

For when you need more than just a role. We've packaged the most common pre-IPO and deal challenges into deployable project scopes, executed by experts who have done it before.

Finance

Pre-IPO Financial Readiness

A comprehensive audit and uplift of your financial reporting, governance, and controls to prepare for public market scrutiny.

Strategy, Corporate & M&A

Financial / Operational Due Diligence Support

Build dynamic financial models to stress-test your P&L and navigate market volatility with confidence.

Finance Governance & Controls Uplift

Analyse historical earnings and operational maturity to uncover risks and inform your valuation model.

Strategy, Corporate & M&A

IM (Information Memorandum) Preparation

Craft a persuasive, professional document that captures your growth story to maximise investor interest.

Strategy, Corporate & M&A

Commercial Due Diligence (CDD)

Validate the commercial assumptions of a target asset with rigorous market sizing, competitive analysis, and customer interviews.

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