Growth Consultants for the Creative Sector
Create it.
Grow it.
Pass it on.
M&A for independent design, branding, content and creative businesses, with partners who have built, run and sold agencies themselves.
What we do
Five ways we help founders make the next move
Growth 2 Exit
Where you are, where you could be and what it's worth. Market review, benchmarking, growth options, valuations and the buyers or investors who'd want you.
Search & Find
Ready to sell? We shape your story and selling points, set realistic price expectations, find the right buyers and run the negotiation.
C-Suite Advice
A sounding board for founders and boards: fundraising, share options, EOTs and EMI schemes, rate cards, contracts and deal terms.
Partnerships
Not ready to sell? Explore mergers, joint ventures, MBOs, strategic investment, licensing and partnerships that help you grow.
Valuations
Formal valuations for tax authorities, and an honest check on what your studio would be worth in today's market.
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Creative agencies we've advised
RCKT
Acquired by Dentsu
German digital-first creative agency with 80+ people.
In the Company of Huskies
Acquired by Stagwell
Irish creative digital agency.
Creature
Acquired by Candid
Independent London creative agency.
New Moment
The Balkans' No. 1 agency.
Influencer
Content creation for Gen Z and Gen A.
Motion Graphics
Award-winning film and graphics with global clients.
Brand Design
Specialist spatial and way-finding design.
Experiential
Leading brand, strategy and activation for global brands.
Who we are
Creative first M&A
Our partners have run studios, agencies and creative networks. We speak your language, have a passion for creativity, and we know what buyers really pay for.
Chris Still
Founder & CEO. Has founded several creative agencies; non-exec chair of a design agency.
Russ Jarman-Price
Global Partner. Former Group Creative Partner at Ogilvy Worldwide.
Simon Bolton
Executive Consultant. Former Executive Chairman of Superunion and Global Chairman of Fitch.
Alastair Purcell
Senior Partner. Previously ran a leading Direct to Brand content business.
Growing, selling or acquiring?
Let's find the right fit.
A few quick questions point you to the right conversation. Confidential, no obligation, and a real partner reads every answer.