Insight in leadership
Founder & Leadership Assessment
Does the team fit the next growth phase? Gain insight into leadership, both in new investments and existing portfolio companies.
The blind spot in due diligence
Financial, legal, and commercial checks provide certainty.The greatest uncertainty, however, lies in the leadership team.
- Can this team deliver on the growth strategy?
- Are the founders and management team aligned with the next phase?
- Where are the fault lines that could destroy value?
Why this assessment?
Research shows that leadership and alignment are the most important success factors for scale-ups. Yet, they often remain overlooked in due diligence.With this assessment you gain:
- An objective view of leadership quality and team fit.
- Insight into risks that could destroy value.
- Concrete actions to accelerate growth.
Our approach
We align the company’s growth stage with the strength of its leadership team. This reveals whether the team is ready for the next step.We examine:
- Growth stage & challenges – where is the company today?
- Leadership style & drivers – how do founders and management make decisions and work together?
- Team dynamics – where do people reinforce each other, and where does friction arise?
- Execution capacity – does leadership match the requirements of the growth stage?
- One-on-one interviews – providing nuance and context behind the data.
By integrating these elements, we create a complete picture of strengths, risks, and growth potential.
Output: decision-ready insights for investors
Within 2–4 weeks you receive:- Executive brief – directly usable for the investment decision.
- Top 5 risks – concrete and quantifiable.
- Alignment heatmap & team fit mapping – instantly showing where tensions lie.
- Actionable advice – a clear plan to mitigate risks and accelerate growth.
Practicalities
Team size: up to 8 participantsTimeline: 2–4 weeks
Time investment:
- Investor: approx. 3–4 hours
- Team members: approx. 4 hours each
Optional: half-day team session
When to use
- Pre-closing – as part of due diligence
- Post-closing – to steer the first 100 days with focus
- Refinancing or exit – to clarify leadership fit in advance
Schedule a meeting
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