Deal Origination

• Networking with the start-up, innovative disruptor and small company markets 

• Conduct business case reviews and initial discussions with founders and senior management

• Prepare and review Pitch Decks for capturing the initial interest of investors

Research & Due-diligence

• Provide in-depth research into the product and services of a target company

• Competitor analysis and assessment of market position

• Investigate and validate business plans including financial models and report findings

Business Plans & Strategy 

• Assist in the creation of business plans to attract the desired audience

• Provide strategic guidance on the merits and flaws of a business plan and its funding options

• Assessment of a company’s ability to execute the business plan

• Prepare or review Investment Memoranda for Investors

Investor Interaction

• Evaluate investor appetite, interests and requirements and thus matching the right investor with appropriate investment ideas

• Assist in the presentation of opportunities to investors

• Progress investor interest through to completion of investment

Further Funding

• Facilitate local and central government grants and tax credits

Additional Support

• Direct companies to accountancy firms for audit and tax services

• Introduce interim financial managers to oversee the spending new investment

• Provide continued support and mentoring to funded companies

George May

An experienced finance/investment professional adept in creating, advising and managing private equity funds; setting up and advising businesses across diverse markets and sectors, with a deep understanding of research techniques, financial analysis, due-diligence, business management, restructuring, recovery and strategic development.

Acting as a ‘business partner’ and main contact with senior management and their advisors, he has applied private equity and corporate finance processes and disciplines to create value. Throughout his career, he has undertaken deal origination, detailed strategic assessments, planned and implemented strategic development, exit optimisation and briefing investors.