Private Equity Services
Private Equity Services
GOX has customised its product offering so as to appeal to private equity companies through the entire life cycle of its investments in portfolio companies.
Over the years while working at GE, Disney, Barclays, Accenture, PWC and Swiss Re we have made mistakes and learned some valuable lessons to ensure our service offering is fit for purpose the mid-market portfolio companies.
IT is arguably the most dynamic and least understood supporting function. Therefore, there is both enormous risk of negative impact, but also great
opportunity to deliver efficiencies & new capabilities. Understanding the state of the technology function is essential before any business acquisition.The GOX Red Flag report will identify any potential risks, and a Remediation Report will provide the team with recommendations for potential cost savings, integration challenges.
Once it has been identified that opportunity exists to lower costs, enable growth and/or drive efficiencies, it becomes a question of getting it done. This is what we do best. We deliver change in the following areas: LEAN process improvements, Outsourcing/offshoring non-value add activities and can deliver a PMO to manage & deliver the projects.
While profitable growth remains the core focus of most PE acquisitions, strategic IT programmes and sourcing initiatives can also result in a more attractive balance sheet, better cash flow, and the perception to a potential future buyer that the company is low risk and easy to integrate. We can help standardise infrastructure, applications, apply Cloud technology and create a more attractive divesture for your firm.
At Divesture application of GOX Governance Diagnostics will enhance Investment valuation. This is achieved by enabling a leaner IT Cost Structure through Technology Standardisation, Process Simplification, IT Financial Review & Clean Up.
We have completed over 10 engagements for PE firms (Cinven, Bridgepoint, LDC, Actis, Better Capital) Please get in touch if you have any more questions.
Testimonial from a midsize software & professional services company:
The GOX team quickly assessed our requirements, recommended what vendors to include in the competitive tender and delivered a comprehensive RFP. They challenged our priorities to help us flush out what we needed and sourced us a competitive deal that included implementation teams from lower cost destinations. Our core financials went live in less than 4 months after vendor selection. GOX’s framework is lean and effective and they helped us filter through a lot of the “sales noise” to ensure we only pay for what we need. Throughout the 12 week engagement they have been diligent, professional and added value.
