Business Optimisation
Discover how we helped these PE firms and CEOs unlock hidden value in their portfolio companies.
Helping Investors and CEOs Unlock Hidden Potential
Creating Sustainable Business
Measurable Results
At SmartBRG, we specialise in optimising the performance, value, and growth of mid-market international portfolio companies.With over 25 years of experience, we’ve partnered with leading Private Equity firms and business leaders to drive measurable results.
Who Needs What We Do?
Our work supports investors maximizing portfolio returns, offering a structured approach for leadership transitions, post-acquisition integration, and overcoming growth challenges
Why?
Because many M&A deals underperform due to:
• Overestimated synergies
• Poor due diligence
• Post-merger integration
• Team misalignment
People, Process & Measurement
Universal Opportunity
Sales challenges are universal across all industries, from achieving quotas and managing complex channels to building effective customer engagement strategies, and more.They just vary in the intensity and impact.
The Real Opportunity in M&A
Value Creation Beyond the Deal
In the UK alone, there are over 1,800 portfolio technology sector companies with significant potential for improvement, representing a huge opportunity for measurable growth through targeted interventions and capability enhancements.
The 7 Pillars
Over several years, we developed a model called the M&A Insights framework. It is built around 7 key pillars encompassing 56 critical areas of business performance and 280 scenarios.The framework delivers a detailed analysis to identify gaps and opportunities and create a roadmap for performance improvement, increased profitability, and growth.
The M&A Insights Framework is explained in more detail in the book 'The 7 Pillars: Strategies for Business Breakthrough.'
Including real-world experiences in transforming businesses to achieve sustainable recovery and growth.
proven results
Optimising Performance and Value
Here are just a few examples of the successful outcomes we’ve created for our clients.
The 7 Pillars Insights approach delivers consistent and measurable results, such as improving operational efficiency by 40% in 12 months for a multi-region client, and doubling revenue in under two years by addressing capability gaps in another.Its repeatability ensures impactful, sustainable outcomes and broader performance improvements.
Our Mission
To inspire and enable purpose-driven businesses to thrive.
Strategic clarity,
Operational excellence,
Core values alignment.
Empowering people to create sustainable organisations that excel not only in performance but also in creating lasting, positive impact.
Proven results: case studies
Why Choose SmartBRG?
✅ Proven Results – Our impact is demonstrated through real-world case studies, client referrals, and performance benchmarks.✅ Tailored Solutions – We work with portfolio companies to drive strategic growth.✅ Future-Ready – Leveraging AI and data-driven insights for next-level optimisation.
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measurable results.
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