As a specialist boutique, Go4Venture offers some unique attributes:

A strategic approach to corporate finance work

We do not look at corporate finance as an execution-only business. Most of our clients face complex strategic challenges where understanding where their industry is going and how their competitive landscape is evolving is key. We see our role as helping these companies understand the demands and expectations of investors or strategic partners, and assisting them in (re)shaping themselves to become more attractive. In the process, we will take a very proactive stance, usually reflected in a Board observer position. We can therefore help manage Board’s and management’s expectations, and where relevant drive them to a consensus view of the way forward conducive to a successful way forward.

Depth of expertise in technology

As a result of our long experience in the technology sector, we have a good understanding and appreciation of the issues facing technology Companies. We can often anticipate difficulties before they arise, or point to solutions when facing challenges. As much as every company would like to think they are unique, many of the same issues arise in most situations we get involved in.

A broad international network of relationships

Having operated in the European IT industry for close to 20 years, our principals have built lasting and trusting relationships with many investors and buyers in the UK and the rest of Europe, but also in the US and Asia. This allows Go4Venture to direct companies to the right partners, and quickly establish actual level of interest, saving all parties much time in the process. Most other boutiques tend to have a more home country-bound approach to their work. On the other hand larger intermediaries often find it difficult to mobilize their international networks for what is a relatively small situation for them most of the time.

An entrepreneur-friendly advisor

Much of our work is about bridging the cultural divide between growth companies and financial or strategic investors. Similarly we are adept at crossing cultural divides so common in Europe and across continents. In all we do we apply the most rigorous ethics, always looking to build lasting win-win partnerships, and are resolutely proactive in managing possible conflicts of interests in a transparent fashion. We believe this sets us apart from many advisors who are under the pressure of generating fees rather than solely focused on building a long-term reputation as we are.