Episode 2: Are We Really Aligned?
Keeping ambitions, personalities and timelines on track when a transaction looms In this episode, we explore one of the biggest hidden success factors in any deal: alignment between shareholders. We’re joined by four founders who’ve lived through the challenge of keeping ambitions, personalities and timelines aligned as their businesses evolved – and as the prospect […]
Using operational due diligence to accelerate value creation
Garwood supported Agathos’ investment in Enfuse Group with operations due diligence that went beyond de-risking. Our insights helped both teams align on growth plans, prioritise action, and build confidence in the future – making the process a catalyst for value creation, not just validation.
Episode 1: Should We Even Consider a Deal?
Real stories from founders and leaders on deciding if – and when – to sell, take investment or stay independent. In this opening episode of the Unlocking Value podcast, we begin a six-part mini series all about the ‘investment story’. To kick things off, we go right back to the first big question founders face: […]
Equipping a founder-led consultancy for exit and valuation discussions
A founder-led boutique consultancy engaged Garwood to provide independent guidance ahead of potential sale discussions. Our light-touch valuation assessment equipped the founder with a clear view of normalised EBITDA, working capital and valuation multiplier expectations – supporting both immediate negotiation readiness and future value-building priorities.
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.