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London, United Kingdom

The only software product which intelligently automates the storage of every email and document into one unified set of shareable workspaces.Business and assets acquired by Revive Capital in 2016

An investment company primarily focused on solving business challenges for UK mid-market and SME enterprises. Originally this involved the provision of advisory, capital investment and working capital for turning around under-performing businesses. More recently the company has looked at growth opportunities, especially in the technology sector, and has also provided equity finance for property developers.

London, United Kingdom

A Tier 1 mechanical and electrical contractor acquired by Revive Capital Limited following the administration of the parent company in July 2011.• Turnaround and restructuring of business• Provision of £1.5m working capital• Proactive and hands-on Finance Director until February 2015• FY2015 T/O of £27m and PAT of £2.3m (FY2012 T/O of £13.1m and PAT of £300k)• Average contract size now c. £4.3m (was c. £1m)• Excellent spread of clients (previously approx. 60% from one client)• Balanced workload between commercial fit-out and new build residential (previously 80% fit-out)• Implemented construction specialist finance system, giving full and accurate financial reporting; full contract profitability, costs budget –v- committed –v- spent, better-buying reports, contract –v- variation reports etc.• Re-wrote sub-contractor order template, lessening risk and significantly improving protection for the business• Supply chain negotiation, including liaison with credit insurers. Available credit now in excess of £4m (was £150k in 2011)• Partial exit via MBO completed in 2016

• Turnaround and restructuring of business;• Transformed a £3.6m T/O business, losing £675k with 100 staff into a £3m T/O business, £400k profit with 50 staff• Substantially altered mix of business away from process driven “no win, no fee” personal injury and residential conveyancing• Introduced risk management with a resulting reduction in PI insurance premium from £351k to £72k;• Put in place a career progression plan and appraisal process, supported by achievement based pay;• Implemented robust financial controls resulting in a reduction of disbursement write offs from £174k to £3k;• Switched the financing, reducing loan and overdraft interest down from £301k to £27k;• Implemented timely and accurate management information, forecasting and planning; and• Left a legacy based on “growth” and not “survival”. Exited in May 2011.

• Full financial control of a VC backed IT services provider

• Responsible for reviewing, shortlisting, selecting and implementation of accounts system handling costs and expenses totalling £235m p.a.• Improved financial reporting and accountability

• Full business reviews - responsible for analysing historic and forecast financial information, reviewing operational/trading activities, assessing viability of business and making suitable recommendations to both the company and the debenture holder.• Managing trading insolvencies to include: Ongoing operational control of the business. Cash flow forecasting and modelling. Identifying and implementing improvements which would minimise trading losses. Negotiating with potential purchasers of the business. Managing relationship with debenture holder.Businesses included a carpet stand manufacturer, football club, insurance broker, international freight haulier, truck and HGV servicing, vehicle hire, data communications, manufacturer and distributor of medical products, nursing homes, diary manufacturer, print setting and finishing and a safari park. Also an ore mine, copper processing factory, manufacturer and distributor of food products and rubber manufacturer whilst on secondment in Bulgaria.