This blog provides a snapshot of the themes and trends we’ve been discussing with national press in 2023.

We recently facilitated Accenture's successful acquisition of our client The Storytellers - a creative management consultancy that partners with CEOs and other C-Suite leaders to accelerate transformational change in an innovative and people-led approach. Click here to learn about our sell-side advisory strategy.

Trachet has been very active over the past few weeks. Claire Trachet, our CEO, has been invited to share her insights and expertise based on her experience with startup founders, investors, and corporates.

In this synopsis, we delve into AI, ChatGPT and whether the UK will remain as a hub for tech investment.

Company culture is suffering in the tech sector. Claire Trachet shares the steps you can take to retain staff, boost morale and avoid employee burnout.

Now you’re clear on what a negotiable offer would need, you have your team sheet ready to engage and you have an action plan to raise interest from potential acquirers – what do you do to run an actual exit process?

Separation is in the Preparation. We share our top tips in this blog on how to prepare you, your team and the business for your optimal exit.

A frustration of many VC’s, and a worry for my entrepreneurs is, what does our exit strategy look like? When? How? Who? In this blog we explore what questions you should be asking yourself now to get exit ready.

With recent talk focused on an anticipated slowdown in venture capital investment, we share some practical steps when fundraising in uncertain times. While times are undeniably tough, they also offer opportunities in funding, just as they do in business.

Research demonstrate that companies that come out strongest from previous crises had no specific advantage at the onset of these crises. We share actionable thoughts to lead through this one while avoiding “war room fatigue”. Our focus is on Leadership, Strategy across time horizons, and Cash Flow.