De-risking GCP’s investment in Cloudrock through operational DD

Leading UK PE firm Growth Capital Partners engaged Garwood to assess Cloudrock’s ability to execute its ambitious growth strategy ahead of a potential investment. Working within a tight three-week exclusivity period, we provided a comprehensive operational due diligence assessment, helping GCP make a confident investment decision.

Maximising valuation and founder returns at a UK consultancy

The founder and shareholders of a long-established international equality, diversity and inclusion consultancy engaged Garwood to support the sale of their business following a speculative offer. Through strategic preparation and negotiation, we helped maximise value, achieving an enterprise value four times higher than the initial offer.

Growing through acquisition at a UK charity

A UK-based charity engaged Garwood to support the acquisition of a complementary consultancy, ensuring a fair valuation, structured incentives and risk mitigation. Working closely with the charity’s financial, legal and due diligence teams, we structured a commercially sound deal that aligned with our client’s mission and long-term objectives.

Building investor confidence and a clear roadmap through operational DD

A UK-based private equity firm engaged Garwood to conduct operational due diligence on a £30-million turnover consultancy ahead of a potential investment. Working within a four-week timeframe, we provided a structured assessment of operational risks, opportunities and post-transaction improvement opportunities to support the firm’s growth ambitions.