Comprehensive due diligence in a technology investment

Osborne Partners supported a private equity firm considering a cleantech investment by assessing the startup’s technology, market position and leadership risk. Our enquiries confirmed strong technical credentials and customer traction, while highlighting cultural and governance weaknesses linked to leadership style and elevated staff turnover.

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Avanti Bhati

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Investigate

Osborne Partners was engaged by a private equity firm to assess a cleantech startup developing sustainable energy and air pollution mitigation solutions. The scope covered business fundamentals, market position, leadership integrity and expansion potential within the environmental technology sector.

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Evaluate

Our research revealed strong technical capabilities and diverse clientele across government and corporate sectors. However, sources identified elevated staff turnover stemming from ambiguous policies and communication deficiencies. The founder's directive leadership approach had triggered disputes culminating in co-founder exits, raising questions about organisational stability despite solid commercial traction.

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Communicate

Our findings presented a capable venture with proven technology and market acceptance, tempered by leadership and cultural vulnerabilities requiring remediation. The client received targeted recommendations for governance enhancements and leadership coaching as preconditions for investment.

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Service

Business Intelligence & Investigations

We support clients across the investment lifecycle, from pre-investment due diligence to post-investment investigations and public policy risk assessments, helping them identify and respond to reputational, regulatory and governance risks.

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Avanti Bhati

Partner

Avanti specialises in business intelligence, investigations and political risk, with a track record of uncovering assets worth millions in cross-jurisdictional cases.

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