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Value Creation Advisory

Bridge the Value Gap.
Exit on Your Terms.

Today's market pricing may not support your financial goals. We help founders implement strategic initiatives that systematically increase enterprise value—so when you're ready to sell, buyers pay what your company is truly worth.

Current Valuation
$12M
Where you are today
Value Gap
+$8M
Potential upside
Target Valuation
$20M
Where you could be
The Challenge

Why Most Founders Leave Money on the Table

Most business owners don't know what drives value in the eyes of acquirers. They focus on revenue growth while ignoring the metrics that actually command premium multiples.

Customer concentration risk
Depresses multiples by 1-2x EBITDA
Owner dependency
Buyers discount for key-person risk
Weak recurring revenue
Lower valuation vs. subscription models
Undocumented processes
Creates integration concerns
Messy financials
Erodes buyer confidence in diligence
Value Drivers

The Levers That Move Multiples

We focus on the specific factors that acquirers weight most heavily when determining what they'll pay for your business.

+1-3x multiple

Revenue Quality

Shift from project-based to recurring revenue. Diversify customer base. Improve gross margins.

+0.5-1.5x multiple

Operational Efficiency

Streamline operations, document processes, reduce owner dependency for scalable growth.

+0.5-1x multiple

Team & Leadership

Build management depth. Create retention plans. Develop succession pathways.

+1-2x multiple

Market Position

Strengthen competitive moats. Expand addressable market. Build strategic partnerships.

+0.5-1x multiple

Financial Performance

Clean up financials. Normalize add-backs. Demonstrate consistent growth trajectory.

+1-2x multiple

Technology & IP

Protect intellectual property. Modernize tech stack. Build defensible competitive advantages.

Our Approach

A Systematic Path to Higher Value

We don't guess at what will move the needle. Our process identifies your highest-impact opportunities and builds a roadmap to capture them.

01

Value Assessment

Deep analysis of your current valuation drivers, gaps, and opportunities.

02

Strategy Development

Prioritized roadmap of initiatives ranked by impact and feasibility.

03

Implementation

Hands-on support executing key initiatives with measurable milestones.

04

Exit Readiness

Position the business for maximum value when you're ready to transact.

Engagement Options

Flexible Ways to Work Together

Value Assessment

Comprehensive analysis of your current valuation and roadmap to close the gap.

  • Financial analysis & normalization
  • Value driver assessment
  • Competitive positioning review
  • Prioritized action plan
  • Executive presentation
Best for: Understanding your starting point
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Strategic Advisory

Ongoing partnership to implement value creation initiatives over 12-24 months.

  • Everything in Value Assessment
  • Monthly strategy sessions
  • Initiative implementation support
  • KPI tracking & reporting
  • Board/investor updates
  • Exit timing optimization
Best for: Maximizing value before exit

Exit Preparation

Intensive 90-day program to prepare your business for a successful sale process.

  • Sell-side due diligence prep
  • Financial model development
  • Management presentation coaching
  • Data room organization
  • Buyer narrative development
Best for: Ready to go to market soon
Results

What Our Clients Achieve

2.3x
Avg. multiple improvement
67%
Increase in enterprise value
18mo
Avg. engagement length
94%
Client satisfaction

What's Your Value Gap?

Start with a confidential value assessment. We'll show you exactly where you stand and what it would take to get where you want to be.