Below are some examples of new ventures and stategic initiatives we have worked on with start-ups, SMEs and corporate clients over the last few years.
Green = Cleantech | Blue = Finance | Red = Technology | Yellow = Consumer
Mobile marketplace for local shoppers and shopkeepers
A platform for highly local and personalised m-commerce. Operational support and advisory through concept development, financing and go-to-market.
Real-world networking for professionals
A "nearby now" proposition enabling connections based on proximity and shared interests. Advisory through concept development and seed financing.
FX pricing and risk management analytics
Enterprise software proposition. Advisory through commercialisation and financing.
Integration technology for cloud and mobile tech
iPaaS technology proposition targeting mobile and cloud applications. CEO, strategy, investment readiness, go-to-market and financing.
Mobile-only insurance broker
"Insurance policy on your smart phone in 60 seconds" proposition. Strategy, investment readiness and founder mentoring.
Innovation Hub, multinational engineering group
Platform to accelerate entry into cleantech markets. Innovative financing and partnering with early-stage cleantech firms.
Deployable renewable energy micro-generators
Renewables product development start-up. Advisory on go-to-market strategy for emerging markets.
Information portal for micro-generation projects
Online database of renewable energy projects with advertising and data services business model. Founder mentoring and review of business plan.
Low carbon building materials
New product development, manufacture and disribution. Review of growth potential, investment readiness and distribution strategy.
Estate-scale renewable project developer
Project development business model targeting multi-site commercial businesses. Business modelling, financial planning and in-market testing.
Smart controllers for home energy systems
Product development, manufacturing and integration with home automation software and systems. Due diligence on potential investments.
Biogas-to-grid anaerobic digestion plant
Novel project development leveraging on-site heat and existing gas grid connection. Review of financing options and investment readiness.
Sustainabillity practice, multinational telecoms business
Emission-reducing technology-based services targeting a multinational client base. Positioning, offer design and go-to-market strategy.
On-line domestic energy efficiency calculator
Web app for planning and managing home energy efficiency projects. Concept development, business modelling, founder mentoring and in-market testing.
International payments processing services
Payments processing services for issuing banks across Europe. Strategic review, new proposition development, pricing strategy.
Multinational secure telecoms for capital markets
Secure IP-based telecoms and "last mile" connections for capital markets. New proposition and business model development.
Renewables and low carbon buildings consultancy
Consulting services in distributed energy systems, building physics and energy-related web apps. Founding investor and non-executive director.
3D imaging technology
Packaged software and hardware product targeting cosmetic surgery markets in UK and US. Due diligence.
Broadcast network management software
Enterprise software business model targeting major broadcasting organisations. Due diligence.
Web services for SMEs
Cloud services business model offering online business services to SMEs. Concept development, financing strategy and strategic partnerships.
Virtual mobile network operator in Asia
Mobile voice and data services business model across ten markets in Asia. Review of business plan and launch planning.
Virgin.com - integration of online businesses
Integration into single technology platform and user experience. Management board member as Programme Director, implementation of strategy.
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