Project example: Commercial Due Diligence - Infrastructure
Situation
- Global leader in trenchless pipe renovation technology, esp. UV-light cured-in-pipe glass fiber reinforced liner
- Owned by Management. Large PE fund wants to buy majority.
Actions Proost Ventures
- Assess technology and substitution risks of trenchless pipe renovation (short, mid, long term outlook/risks)
- Determine market size and growth (both historical and projected), cyclicality & operational leverage analysis.
- Determine purchasing criteria and process of installation company clients and public utility budget owners.
- Outline competitive dynamics: drivers of competition, market share overview, competitive landscape
- Quantify white space at entry and exit.
- Evaluate business plan vs. market, competitive development, and growth plan. Assess exit options.
- Validate USPs of target in comparison to competitors
Results
- Successfully performed buy-side Commercial Due Diligence in 3 weeks (incl. extensive expert, competitor, and client interviews)
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