Growth Consultants for the Creative Sector
Create it.
Grow it.
Pass it on.
M&A for independent design, branding, content and creative studios, 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 HMRC and the IRS, and an honest check on what your studio would be worth in today's market.
Not sure which one you need?
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Creative agencies we've helped and are helping
RCKT
Acquired by Dentsu
German digital-first creative agency with 80+ people.
In the Company of Huskies
Acquired by Stagwell
Irish creative agency, after a five-year relationship with us.
Creature
Acquired by Candid
Independent London creative agency.
Brand Potential
Acquired by Candid
UK brand consultancy, Candid's first UK move.
Gen Z
Exciting, young talent rep and content creation.
Film Studio
Award-winning film and graphics with global clients.
New Moment
No. 1 creative agency in the Balkans.
Film Directors
Agency representing film directors.
Who we are
Creatives first, deal-makers second
Our partners have run studios, agencies and global creative networks. We speak your language, and we know what buyers really pay for.
Chris Still
Founder & CEO. Has founded several creative agencies; non-exec chair of two design agencies.
Simon Bolton
Executive Consultant. Former Executive Chairman of Superunion and Global Chairman of Fitch.
Russ Jarman-Price
Global Partner. Former Group Creative Partner at Ogilvy London.
Alastair Purcell
Senior Partner. Former Studio Manager.
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.