How We Helped a Founder Complete a Buyout
When a founder wanted to step away, we structured the buyout to protect value, secure funding, and set the business up for its next stage of growth.
Intro:
Two co-founders hit an impasse. One wanted out fast. Without a clean plan, the business was at risk of losing both stability and financing.
The Problem
Shareholder dispute creating operational risk.
No clear buyout valuation framework.
Lender hesitant to support without clean numbers.
What We Did
Normalised EBITDA to show true profitability.
Built scenario models for multiple buyout structures.
Worked with lender to finance the deal.
The Result
Buyout completed with $100M Valuation.
Lender backed the transaction.
Business moved forward with stable ownership.
👉 Facing shareholder challenges? Book a CFO Readiness Call. We’ll show you the numbers lenders and buyers need to see.
How We Defended a Founder’s Valuation During Buyer Diligence
How one founder protected millions in enterprise value during a sale by tightening financials and presenting investor-grade reporting.”
Intro:
A sportstech founder entered sale talks. Midway through diligence, the buyer uncovered messy financials and threatened a 20% haircut.
The Problem
Revenue recognition inconsistent.
Forecasts didn’t reconcile with actuals.
Valuation at risk.
What We Did
Rebuilt a clean 3-way forecast.
Normalised revenue recognition.
Packaged an investor-ready reporting pack.
The Result
Sale closed at full asking price.
No discount, no delay.
Founder exited on their terms.
👉 Preparing for exit? Book a CFO Readiness Call — we’ll show you how to defend your value.
How We Helped a FinTech Founder Secure $9M in Growth Capital
How a high-growth fintech secured the capital it needed to scale without losing control and why disciplined financial storytelling made all the difference.
Intro:
A Fintech SaaS business needed $9M in new funding but investors weren’t buying the numbers.
The Problem
Forecasts didn’t line up with actuals.
KPIs weren’t investor-grade.
Risk of down-round if confidence dropped.
What We Did
Delivered an investor-grade reporting pack.
Built KPI dashboards aligned with VC metrics.
Prepped the board to answer diligence questions.
The Result
$9M Series A fully subscribed.
Valuation defended.
Founder secured the capital needed to grow.
👉 Raising capital? Don’t let your numbers kill the deal. Book a CFO Readiness Call today.
How We Extended Runway by 5 Months Without Cutting Growth
Extended runway by 5 months without layoffs. Investor confidence restored and growth spend preserved.
Intro:
A fast-growing e-commerce founder was staring at just 4 months of cash. Investors were demanding cuts, but layoffs would have killed momentum.
The Problem
Only 4 months of runway left.
Heavy burn rate with marketing tied to growth.
Investors losing confidence.
What We Did
Built a detailed 12-week cash flow model.
Renegotiated supplier payment terms.
Reset reporting so the board had real visibility.
The Result
Runway extended by 5 months.
Growth spend preserved, no layoffs.
Founder kept investor confidence.
👉 Worried about cash stress? Book a CFO Readiness Call. In 30 minutes, we’ll show you where the gaps are.