Private Equity Due Diligence Consulting for Smarter, Faster Decisions
When expanding your portfolio into new or complex markets, having precise-fit industry advisors to support your due diligence can be the competitive edge you need. Private equity due diligence consulting with Apex Leaders connects you to expert advisors who provide the critical insights your team needs to close competitive deals quickly, even in unfamiliar markets.
Huron Capital, a Detroit-based private equity firm focused on facility services, recognizes the value of a private equity due diligence consulting firm in guiding investment decisions.
Through its partnership with Apex Leaders, Huron Capital uncovered key details that helped it make better decisions for its portfolio.
The Challenge Facing Huron Capital
Investment opportunities usually require investors to make rapid, yet well-informed decisions. Huron Capital discovered an opportunity that appeared to be an asset to their portfolio. The opportunity was in a highly competitive and crowded market, and Huron Capital needed to get up to speed quickly.
To get ahead of their competitors, they needed to evaluate the investment deal quickly while ensuring that the growth potential of the target aligned with their portfolio’s buy-and-build strategy. Huron knew a traditional expert network was not going to give them the results they needed to make a quick and informed investment decision.
The Search: Evaluating Growth Potential
Huron Capital needed expert insights to evaluate the growth potential of the target investment. Because its portfolio consists of the “buy-and-build strategy,” their strategy requires them to make sound investments in scalable companies.
They recognized the value in partnering with an expert network that specializes in PE due diligence and investment thesis research and could match them with advisors that had deep market knowledge and early trend identification. Recognizing the need for deeper insights into the niche market, they turned to Apex Leaders for tailored private equity due diligence expertise.
Apex Leaders connected them with niche experts who partnered with Huron Capital to fill in knowledge gaps to form a more complete understanding of the industry. Through a series of targeted calls, Huron Capital learned that the investment company lacked the potential for sizable add-ons, a critical component of their M&A strategy. This insight, gathered from advisors through Apex Leaders’ expert network, solidified their decision to pull back from the deal.
The Results: Smarter, Faster Decision-Making
Huron Capital chose to step away from the deal, saving them valuable time and resources that they allotted to other exciting investment opportunities.
When Huron Capital provided detailed feedback to the investment banker based on the insights from Apex Leaders, the investment banker was surprised by how much they had learned in such a short period of time. The swift decision-making process allowed Huron Capital to conserve resources and focus on opportunities more aligned with their investment strategy.
For Huron Capital, Apex Leaders is a trusted partner.
Heather Madland said, “Apex Leaders is a go-to resource, especially during the pre-LOI due diligence period. They helped us get smarter faster, improving our speed of decision-making, which is critical in competitive processes.”
The Apex Differentiation
In the high-stakes world of private equity due diligence consulting, working with the right partner can mean the difference between making an exceptional investment or missing out. You need valuable insights, fast. However, not all expert networks can deliver the expertise you need at the speed you desire. At Apex Leaders, it’s our priority to match our clients with advisors tailored to your specific needs so you can feel confident that the advice you receive for your due diligence is timely, accurate, and actionable.
Your reason for seeking industry advisors might vary based on your investments and their terms. That’s why we offer ungated advisor access, giving you full control over the nature of the relationships you form to help you manage your investments and portfolios.
If you’re ready to gain access to a community of industry experts ready to assist and guide you in your investments, let’s chat.