Introduction
Welcome to Matterhorn Advisory, your dedicated partner in achieving business excellence and growth. We specialize in providing tailored consulting services that cater to the specific needs of start-ups and medium enterprises, larger corporates, family offices, M&A and private equity, and board advisory roles. Our mission is to elevate your business potential through strategic insights and comprehensive support. Here’s a brief overview of our expertise and capabilities.
Examples of case studies completed
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Built the governance structure for spin-out of Loud Professional (French-based professional audio company), supported negotiation.
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Drafted a 30-slide deck analysing the feasibility of building a pan-European banking player tailored for startups (European Silicon Valley Bank).
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Structured & designed investor presentations and built financial models for companies such as Flox.ai, a machine vision start-up, for its Seed round.
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Assisted Innerscene in structuring its Series A investor deck, a San Francisco-based co. providing virtual skylights for indoor spaces.
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Created spin-off venture branches from scratch for LEXEM, a French insurance broker based in Paris.
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Drafted pitches for companies such as SNCF, Engie, RCH (Hospitality), and Hyatt, conducting sectoral studies, competitive intelligence, and identifying potential acquisition targets.
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Supported investor outreach strategies for companies raising their Seed to Series B rounds. Led negotiation, syndication, and leadership of transactions, reviewing term sheets and structuring equity, convertible debt, and SAFEs. Extensive experience in financial modelling and valuation.
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Services for Start-Ups and Medium Enterprises
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Investment Deck Support: At Matterhorn Advisory, we excel in structuring and designing compelling pitch decks that captivate and engage investors.
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Outreach Strategies: We develop robust outreach strategies, ensuring your business story reaches the right investors at the right time.
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Deal Negotiations and Structuring: Our team is adept at negotiating, syndicating, and leading deals. We provide expert guidance in reviewing term sheets and structuring various financial instruments like equity, convertible debt, and SAFEs.
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Larger Corporate Services
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Sector Reviews: We conduct thorough sector reviews, including assessing the impact of AI on various industry verticals, to keep your business ahead of technological advancements.
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Competitive Monitoring: We offer comprehensive competitor monitoring to help you maintain a competitive edge.
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Venture Building: Matterhorn Advisory supports internal corporate venture building and identifies potential acquisition targets to foster growth and innovation.
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Corporate Venture Arms: We bring expertise in building internal corporate venture arms from the ground up, laying a strong foundation for sustainable success.
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Support for Family Offices
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Diversification Strategies: Our team has significant experience in aiding family offices, including the Branson family, to diversify their asset base across sectors like real estate, hospitality, consumer products, fintech, and deep tech.
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Sector Expertise: We have successfully managed projects ranging from real estate (PropCo, OpCo) to hotel business buildups and franchise turnarounds, such as the revitalization strategy for McDonald’s Nordic operations.
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M&A and Private Equity
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Board Roles: With a history of sitting on 12 boards, our advisors offer strategic advice and support as external consultants, leveraging their extensive experience to guide business decisions.
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Network Connections: We provide access to a vast network of senior stakeholders and industry leaders, facilitated by the strong communities we have built.
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Community Building
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VC Network: Matterhorn Advisory founded Europe’s largest and most active VC network, initially known as Young VCs and now as Not-so-young VCs, connecting over 1,100 venture capitalists across Europe.
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Academic Partnerships: We spearheaded the launch of the Creative Destruction Labs AI Stream at HEC Paris, in collaboration with Polytechnique and Oxford. This unique pan-European initiative, set to launch in September, connects leading universities in the field of AI.
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Industry Connections: Our extensive connections within the VC industry ensure we have a point of contact in nearly every major fund, enhancing our ability to support your growth and development.
Matterhorn Advisory is committed to delivering exceptional consulting expertise across a wide array of sectors and services. Whether you're a start-up looking for investment, a corporate aspiring to innovate, or a family office aiming to diversify, our comprehensive solutions and strong network will help you achieve your strategic objectives. Partner with Matterhorn Advisory and take your business to new heights.
