George May helps develop, research, validate, update and create essential documents (business plans, financial models, pitch decks etc) so businesses can access funding and investment.
Deal Origination
• Networking with the start-up, innovative disruptor and small company markets
• Conduct business case reviews and initial discussions with founders & senior management
• Prepare and review Pitch Decks for capturing the initial interest of investors
Research & Due-diligence
• Provide in-depth research into the product and services of a target company
• Competitor analysis and assessment of market position
• Investigate and validate business plans including financial models and report findings
Business Plans & Strategy
• Assist in the creation of business plans to attract the desired audience
• Provide strategic guidance on the merits and flaws of a business plan
• Assessment of a company’s ability to execute the business plan
• Prepare or review Investment Memoranda for Investors
Investor Engagement
• Evaluate investor appetite, interests and requirements and so match the right investor with appropriate investments
• Assist in the presentation of opportunities to investors
• Progress investor interest through to completion of investment
Valuation & Funding
• Provide or review the valuation of the business at various stages of its development and funding rounds.
• Provide guidance on the type of funding and the stage of the company’s development: seed capital through VC (Series A, B & C)
• Assist in preparation of documentation for discussions with banks for the provision of loans and financial lenders for other forms of borrowing, such as asset finance or debtor finance.
Additional Support
• Facilitate local and central government grants and tax credits
• Direct companies to accountancy firms for audit and tax services
• Introduce interim financial managers to oversee the spending of new investment
• Provide continued support and mentoring to funded companies