Sell-Side & Buy-Side Advisory

High-conviction
founders.
Qualified capital.

Connected through structured SPVs.

A disciplined framework applied end to end — from how a raise is structured to how the investment is diligenced, governed, and measured.

Our Method — The deal-domain Framework

The discipline behind every raise we run and every acquisition we advise.

01
Originate
Sourcing With Intent
  • Define the Mandate
  • Map the Market
  • Proprietary Sourcing
  • Screen for Fit
02
Diligence
Conviction Through Evidence
  • Commercial & Unit Economics
  • Team & Operating Capability
  • Financial, Legal & Tax
  • Risk & Downside Modelling
03
Execute
Structure and Close
  • Valuation & Structuring
  • Terms & Negotiation
  • Syndicate Formation
  • Closing Mechanics
04
Integrate
Value After Close
  • Board Representation
  • KPI & Risk Frameworks
  • Integration & PMO
  • Performance Reporting
Better
Decisions
Superior
Outcomes
Our Philosophy

Integrated value creation.

Access to high-quality private technology investments remains fragmented, while growth-stage companies and venture funds often lack board-level execution capability. We address both sides of the equation — bringing institutional discipline to how capital is raised, structured, deployed, and governed.

How It Works

One framework. Two sides of the table.

deal-domain connects high-conviction founders with qualified capital through structured SPV transactions — applying the same disciplined framework to every engagement.

For Startups

Raise without crowding your cap table

When you raise through deal-domain, a single SPV represents qualified, aligned investors — one line on the cap table, one signature, one point of accountability.

A clean cap table, preserved for future rounds
Aligned investors — qualified and value-additive
Confidential process, defined timeline
A single counterparty for the life of the investment
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For Investors

Curated access to private opportunities

Membership is by invitation. Qualified LPs receive a small number of fully-structured SPV opportunities each year — diligenced, documented, and ready to close.

Pre-screened, high-conviction deal flow
Institutional-grade SPV structure, reporting and tax filings
Performance-aligned economics
Discretionary access — no commitment requirement
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Advisory Practice

What we do, depending on where you sit.

Capital. Growth. Governance. Three connected disciplines — raising the right capital on time, building the business that capital is backing, and governing it properly once deployed.

Capital & Transaction Advisory
Fundraising Strategy & Structuring

Designing LP-friendly deal terms and managing syndicate dynamics.

Commercial Partnerships & Positioning

Structuring commercial partnerships, customer validation models, and market positioning.

M&A & Institutional Readiness

Preparing companies for follow-on institutional rounds, secondaries, or strategic exits.

Board Representation & Governance
Active Board Representation

Advisory board and investment committee representation — independent, operator-led oversight.

Strategic Governance

Establishing robust KPIs, financial discipline, and risk management frameworks.

Alignment of Interests

Bridging founders, venture funds, and SPV investors for unified execution.

Global Business Development & Go-To-Market
Market Entry & Country Strategy
Where to expand, in what order, and what it takes to operate there.
Partnerships & Channels
Channel design, partner identification, and commercial agreement structuring.
Go-To-Market Design
ICP definition, pricing and packaging, and the sales motion to match.
Key Accounts & Distribution
Warm introductions to enterprise buyers and distribution partners.
What Every Engagement Delivers
Investor-Ready Materials
Narrative, deck, and financial model built to the standard professional investors expect.
Diligence-Ready Data Room
Structured, populated, and actively managed through to close.
Structured SPV & Syndicate
Vehicle formed, terms set, and qualified investors assembled.
Close & Board Cadence
Closing mechanics run end to end, with governance established.

You keep all of it — whether or not the round closes through us.

Scouting. Diligence. Execution. Integration. We support acquirers and investors across the full transaction lifecycle — sourcing and screening targets, underwriting them, executing the transaction, and integrating it once closed.

What We Do
01
Tech Scouting
Finding What Others Miss
  • Market mapping & landscape
  • Proprietary target sourcing
  • Thesis & fit screening
02
Due Diligence
Institutional-Grade Review
  • Commercial & unit economics
  • Team & operating capability
  • Financial, legal & governance
03
M&A Advisory
Transaction Execution
  • Valuation & deal structuring
  • Negotiation support
  • Process & closing management
04
Integration & PMI
Value Capture After Close
  • Integration planning & PMO
  • Synergy tracking
  • Governance & board oversight
Mandate Types
Buy-Side Advisory
Full mandate to identify, underwrite, negotiate and close a defined acquisition.
Buy-and-Build Platform
Platform selection and a sequenced bolt-on programme against a stated thesis.
Corporate Carve-Out
Divestitures and separations, including standalone cost and transition planning.
Majority & Minority Recapitalisation
Partial liquidity for existing shareholders while retaining operating continuity.
Management Buyout Support
Structuring, funding and negotiating on behalf of an incoming management team.
Secondary Positions
Acquiring existing positions from shareholders or funds seeking liquidity.
Co-Investment Opportunities & SPV Allocation
Structured participation alongside a lead, through a single-purpose vehicle.
Thorough diligence is our core differentiator.

We combine operator insight, investor perspective, customer validation, and data-driven analysis to help investors make informed decisions with clarity and confidence.

Operator Insight
Investor Perspective
Customer Validation
Data-Driven Analysis
What We Diligence — Seven Workstreams
Market & Timing
Market size, structure, and the case for why this window.
Team & Organisation
Operating history, backchannel references, key-person risk and retention.
Product, Technology & IP
Architecture, technical debt, security posture, IP ownership and chain of title.
Commercial & Customer
Pipeline, retention, unit economics — verified through direct customer calls.
Financial & Tax
Quality of earnings, working capital, debt items, and tax exposure.
Legal, Regulatory & Governance
Corporate records, material contracts, litigation, licences, cap table and rights.
Risk & Integration Readiness
Downside scenarios, the documented case against, and what combining will take.
Every Opportunity Comes With
Investment Memo
Our thesis, the diligence findings, and an explicit recommendation.
Financial Model
Underlying model with assumptions stated and sensitivities run.
Risk Assessment
Documented downside scenarios and the arguments against the deal.
Structure & Terms Summary
SPV terms, economics, rights, and expected hold period in plain language.
Full Diligence Repository
Underlying source material — so you can verify our work, not just trust it.
Why SPVs
Efficient Access

One vehicle, one signature — streamlined participation in curated opportunities.

Concentrated Exposure

Selective, high-conviction positions rather than diffuse portfolio exposure.

Simplified Execution

Institutional-grade structuring and administration handled end-to-end.

Investor Experience
Streamlined Onboarding
Digital subscription with KYC, KYB and AML completed before close.
Secure Data Access
Private data room and full diligence repository for every opportunity.
Transparent Governance
SPV governance, board updates, and Form D and Blue Sky filings handled throughout.
Performance & Tax Reporting
Continuous position tracking, with K-1s and tax filings delivered on schedule.
Direct Communication
Direct executive and advisory access, from subscription through to distribution.
Technology Focus Areas

Where we invest and advise.

Scalable companies at the frontier of global technology.

AI & Applied
Machine Learning

Applied ML tooling · AI infrastructure · vertical AI applications · model operations

FinTech & Financial
Infrastructure

Payments · embedded finance · capital markets technology · wealth & asset management software

Cybersecurity &
Compliance

Identity & access · cloud and application security · threat detection · governance & compliance

Enterprise
Infrastructure & Cloud

DevOps & observability · networking & storage · virtualisation · managed services

Data Platforms &
Applied Deep Tech

Data engineering · business intelligence · vertical analytics · advanced computing

Cross-sector themes: AI adoption, security posture, data monetisation and cloud migration run through every area above. We also review adjacent opportunities where the thesis and operating profile fit — if yours is not listed, ask.

Partnerships

Strategic Partnerships

Get In Touch

Begin a conversation.

Whether you are a founder considering a raise, or an investor exploring private opportunities — we welcome a direct introduction.

Founder Inquiry

Introduce your company

We review every submission and respond to qualified inquiries within five business days.

Submissions are treated as confidential.

Received.

Thank you for the introduction. We will be in touch if there is a fit.

Investor Access

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One application covers who you are and what you invest in. Log back in any time to update your mandate.

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  • Screened against your cheque size, stage, region and sector
  • Update your criteria whenever they change
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