PROCESS
Smooth Engine approaches opportunities using an investment lifecycle process that begins with industry operational insights and ends with financial and operational execution. Clients can engage Smooth Engine at any point in the investment lifecycle:
Develop an industry-based Investment Thesis
Assemble/identify the senior management team to refine and execute the strategy
Pre-qualify viable targets for investment
Identify and source financial/strategic investors
Sell investment thesis and target investments
Execute operational and financial due diligence
Structure deals
Serve as ongoing strategic and operational advisors via Board of Directors
Provide ongoing project-based corporate development services, as needed
Smooth Engine's buy-side and sell-side processes start and end with experience-based industry and management insight, and include world-class banking execution every step of the way: