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Continuum Due Diligence for Bridges Evergreen’s investment in Reflexions

Posted by on May 2, 2017

Once again Continuum has worked with the team at Bridges Ventures. Our latest Human Capital Due Diligence consultation assisted Bridges Evergreen fund managers with their decision to back New Reflexions with a £6m investment for the expansion of its successful residential care model. Steve Wycherley, Director at Continuum, said: ‘It was a pleasure to meet with Greg D’Arcy-Watson and his team at New Reflexions in Shropshire. They fully engaged with our human due diligence process. Bridges Ventures have set up an exciting new fund with Bridges Evergreen and it was great to be engaged to...

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Continuum provides Human Due diligence for investment by Bridges Ventures in World of Books

Posted by on Jan 27, 2017

Continuum was delighted to provide the Human Due Diligence support in the recent £13m investment by Bridges Ventures into World of Books. Steve Wycherley, Director at Continuum, said: ‘Once again, our proven process expertly profiled individuals, the team and the organisation enabling us to report to the investment team at Bridges on capability, growth potential, team dynamics and human risks at World of Books. ‘We were pleased to work with Oliver Wyncoll and the Bridges team as well as to meet Stephen Boobyer and his team at World of Books. Since the deal has been completed, Continuum...

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Continuum Due Diligence for Presteigne Broadcast Hire’s MBO

Posted by on Oct 18, 2016

Continuum was delighted to be appointed by NVM as Consultant on their recent investment in Presteigne’s MBO. Steve Wycherley, Director at Continuum, led the human capital due diligence process. Steve commented ‘Our knowledge of the people issues is superior: our skilled HR professionals offer expert insight and guidance to help Investors and Executive Teams make the right decisions and get the most from their greatest asset — their people.’ We were pleased to be able to work with David Rolfe again of NVM Private Equity and Mike Ransome and his team at Presteigne Broadcast...

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Continuum Management Due Diligence for FPE investment in Questionmark

Posted by on Oct 5, 2016

Continuum are delighted to have been engaged by the private equity investor FPE Capital LLP to provide the management due diligence for their recent investment in Questionmark Computing Limited. Continuum’s Steve Wycherley and team provided management due diligence analysis and feedback to support decision makers. Questionmark Computing Limited is a provider of technologies and services that enable organisations to measure knowledge, skills, and attitudes securely and achieve successful learning outcomes. Its solutions enable reliable, valid and defensible assessments by empowering learning...

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Resilience in Leadership now vital

Posted by on Jul 11, 2016

The UK’s decision to leave the EU has led to unprecedented levels of uncertainty and concern across political, economic and social landscapes. Never has resilience been so necessary. Working life was challenging enough before June 23rd. Since then the climate has become far more volatile. This creates pressure that negatively impacts people’s emotions, decisions and behaviour on a daily basis. Yet leaders and managers are expected to continue to perform. Delivering clear direction, stability and productivity despite the difficult circumstances requires resilience. Are your colleagues...

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Private equity due diligence for NVM investment in Avid

Posted by on Jul 6, 2016

Private equity due diligence for NVM investment in Avid

Continuum are delighted to have been engaged by NVM Private Equity to provide the private equity due diligence for their recent £2.0m investment in Avid Technology Group. Continuum’s Steve Wycherley and team provided management due diligence analysis and feedback to support decision makers. Avid Technology Group Avid are a leader in the design and manufacture of electrified vehicle powertrain systems that improve vehicle efficiency and reduce emissions. NVM Private Equity NVM is an independently owned private equity firm with over 30 years’ experience of investing in unquoted UK businesses....

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