Integrating five companies into one to build a market leader in experience intelligence
Garwood Growth supported Atombit in integrating five acquired businesses into a single, cohesive organisation, creating a clear operating model, aligned processes and a repeatable framework to support future acquisitions.
Episode 27: Emma Flin – How ‘Buy and Build’ Drives Growth and Value in Professional Services
Unlocking Value Podcast, episode twenty-seven In this episode, John welcomes back Emma Flin, an investment director at Sovereign Capital Partners, a private equity firm that focuses on backing and growing mid-market tech and professional services businesses. Having first spoken to Emma back in episode 3, we were keen to talk to her again and learn […]
Episode 21: Lizzie Meadowcroft – Professional Services Deals from Both Sides of the Table
Unlocking Value Podcast, episode twenty-one Lizzie Meadowcroft is part of the value creation team at LDC, the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group. She works closely with management teams across the LDC portfolio, supporting growth, integration and development. Before joining LDC, Lizzie built a career advising businesses on mergers and acquisitions. She spent almost […]
Episode 11: Jon Grant – How to get ready to be bought…not just ready to sell
From valuations to leadership alignment: what it really means to be ready to be bought In this episode of the Unlocking Value podcast, we welcome Jon Grant, Tech M&A Director at Clearwater, one of Europe’s leading corporate finance firms. Jon is one of the UK’s most experienced advisors on technology and consulting deals and works […]
Episode 10: Andy Strickland – Demystifying Private Equity
How the right investment partner can drive responsible, long-term value In this episode of the Unlocking Value podcast, John Howard speaks with Andy Strickland, Partner at Palatine Private Equity. Andy has spent more than a decade backing ambitious Professional Services founders and management teams, often at the point where external investment is being considered for […]
Episode 9: Richard Jones – The Paradox of Difference: How to Make Senior Hires a Success
Why senior hires so often fail – and how to make leadership transitions succeed In this episode of the Unlocking Value podcast, John Howard speaks with leadership coach and former consultancy partner Richard Jones about one of the hardest things to get right in professional services: senior leadership transitions. On paper, it sounds simple: bring […]
Episode 4: What Buyers Look For – And What Spooks Them
How investors assess value, spot risks and decide when to walk away In this episode, we look at how investors and advisors assess a business – and what can spook them. We’re joined by an investor, a corporate lawyer and a corporate finance advisor to talk about what builds confidence during a transaction – and […]
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.
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.