Carrying out a due diligence for Private Equity - confidential
Our client, a notable private equity firm, was looking at a specific investment opportunity in a digital business to expand their portfolio. They asked SparkOptimus to support them in assessing this opportunity, from both a value and a strategic perspective.
We found a true partner in SparkOptimus. Their knowledge of the market and the way digital businesses operate helped us move forward quickly and allowed us to make the right decision
SparkOptimus performed the requested due diligence by developing a view on the target company’s proposition, organization and technology. We assessed the company’s fit with the PE firm’s portfolio and evaluated its strategy and market position in light of the desired growth and risk profile. Our due diligence further included an assessment of the target company’s financial and operational health, and likely investments required in the coming years. A comprehensive overview of the investment opportunity was compiled to assist in management decision making.
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The due diligence report created allowed the PE firm to make a balanced decision on the investment opportunity, taking into account the potential upside and associated financials risks.
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