Many business owners that we speak to have a clear exit plan in the back of their mind. It typically relates to a conversation they had a few years back with a larger competitor. In that conversation, the competitor said something along these lines: “If you ever decide to sell, give me a call and we will do a deal.” From that moment o... Read More
It can really make you feel lost… Well, that is how 6 out of 10 pitch decks that come across my desks make me feel. Working for an investment bank we see a lot of decks. A lot. So why do only a handful really accomplish their goal? It is not that they are poorly produced. On the contrary, the majority of pitch decks we see present reall... Read More
When it comes to raising capital from growth capital investors, there are certain characteristics of a business that make one opportunity relatively more attractive than the next. One of those characteristics is the capital intensity of the business, which refers to the proportion of fixed assets that the business relies on to produce its... Read More
It’s not going to be an easy gig. Jens Monsees is set to begin his new role as CEO of local media, marketing and advertising giant WPP AUNZ. The appointment follows in the immediate aftermath after the local arm of the global group announcing a $253m half-year loss. CFSG Associate Director Jason Rose was recently interviewed by trad... Read More
This article about the failed WeWork IPO was written by CFSG Associate Director Jason Rose and originally appeared in SmartCompany. — The recent decision by The We Company, parent of shared working space operation WeWork, to pull its high-profile IPO has led to a massive outpouring of vitriol against the business and its high-profil... Read More