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Independent Strategic Advisory for Mid-Market Founders and Boards
Debrett’s deliver discreet, senior-led counsel to business leaders shaping growth, market positioning, exit readiness and capital strategy. Trusted expertise designed for pivotal, value-defining decisions.
We help ambitious founders and boards define growth strategies that are clear, scalable and investment-ready.
Market analysis and opportunity assessment
In-depth market and competitor evaluation to shape defensible, winning strategies
Business model optimisation
Identifying operational levers to enhance scalability, profitability and resilience
International expansion planning
Cross-border market entry strategy, partnerships and global execution guidance
Exit and Succession Planning
Preparing owners and boards for value-realising transitions, from founder succession to full exit.
Exit readiness diagnostics
Objective assessment against buyer expectations and value drivers
Succession strategy development
Leadership transition plans that preserve business continuity and value
Value enhancement programmes
Focused actions to increase attractiveness to buyers or investors
Capital Strategy Advisory
Advising on optimal capital structures to support growth, reduce risk and enhance shareholder returns.
Debt vs. equity analysis
Evaluating funding routes to align cost, risk and control preferences
Investor and lender engagement
Preparing compelling positioning for equity or debt funding rounds
Capital efficiency reviews
Assessing deployment of capital to maximise return and flexibility
Discover More About Debrett’s
Explore the evolution of Debrett’s, from John Debrett’s early publications to our role today as Britain’s leading authority on etiquette and the Peerage.
Early, informed planning enhances valuation, reduces risk and widens exit or funding options, protecting shareholder outcomes.
At least 12–24 months before a potential transaction, allowing sufficient time to address risks and build value.
Yes, we design value enhancement programmes to prepare companies for a future sale or investment, strengthening performance and market appeal.
As an independent adviser, we offer unconflicted guidance aligned solely with the interests of founders, boards and shareholders.
Strategic Advisory drives long-term value creation by improving strategy, governance and capital efficiency, laying the groundwork for future growth, resilience and optionality, whether or not a sale or funding event is imminent.
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