Due Diligence Investment Services
Making investment decisions requires accurate and expert information. Richard draws on his own experience, to support venture capitalists and investors by providing comprehensive, detailed and in-depth due diligence to help inform investment decisions.
Review of the team.
- Assessing the team to see if they have what it takes to drive their business forward.
- Reviewing the team to understand whether they can grow as individuals into the required roles.
- Identify the immediate gaps in the team, as well as those foreseen in the future.
- Determine whether the CEO is the right kind of leader for the business.
- Outline and share future structure and shape for the business.
Review of the scientific offering.
- Carrying out in-depth market analysis.
- Assessing the need and gap in the market.
- Understanding the likely buyer.
- Identifying ideal routes to market.
Financial review.
- Assess whether the investment ask is realistic.
- Identify when cash at the bank is nadir.
- Review pricing strategies.
Review of growth plans and potential.
- Assessing how realistic growth plans and potential are.
- Understanding if the growth can be backed up with the right people, equipment and laboratory/office space.
Review of ROI and exit potential.
- Identify if there is a clear plan in place.
- Assess if this plan and the goals can be achieved realistically.
