Reputation readiness before a raise, listing or sale
Get ahead of what investors, analysts and journalists will find before a raise, listing or sale.
Before a fundraise, listing or sale, investors, analysts and journalists will search the company and its leaders thoroughly. Reputation readiness finds what they will see, deals with what can be removed or corrected, strengthens accurate information, and prepares the team for the questions that follow.
Who this is for
- Companies preparing a funding round, listing or sale
- Founders and boards ahead of investor due diligence
- Private equity portfolio companies before exit
Who it is not for
- Concealing matters that must be disclosed to investors or regulators
What the work involves
Investor-lens audit
What an analyst or journalist finds on the company, founders and directors.
Removal and correction
Inaccurate, outdated or unlawful content dealt with through the proper routes.
Leadership profiles
Accurate, complete profiles for the people investors will research.
Q&A preparation
Clear answers to questions any visible issues will prompt.
How the work runs
- Confidential intakeNDA signed before you share details. We confirm scope, subjects and jurisdictions.
- Evidence captureWe record search results, reviews, media, AI answers and data exposure with dated screenshots.
- AnalysisEach item is classed by harm, reach, accuracy and the legal or policy routes available.
- Findings sessionYou receive the written report and a written findings review with your case lead through the Confidential Consultation System.
What you receive
- Readiness audit
- Remediation plan and execution
- Leadership profile updates
- Investor Q&A pack
What we cannot promise
- We do not help withhold information that must be disclosed under securities law or deal terms.
Frequently asked questions
How far ahead should we start?
Three to six months before the process begins gives search repair time to work.
Does this cover the founders personally?
Yes. Investors research people as closely as companies.
Can you work with our advisers?
Yes, alongside your corporate lawyers, brokers and communications advisers.
Is this confidential?
Yes. We often work before any deal is public, under strict NDA.
Is my enquiry confidential?
Yes. You can make first contact without giving your name, we sign a non-disclosure agreement before you share case details, and case files are held in restricted, encrypted storage with access limited to your case team.
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