Why senior team strength now drives PE exit valuations more than ever
By Adrian Lawrence FCA, Founder, Exec Capital PE-backed exit conversations have changed materially over the past two years. Where senior team composition was historically discussed late in the process — typically once an indicative offer was on the table and management presentations were being prepared …
How Founders Build Executive Teams Before Series A Funding
For an early-stage startup, the executive team a founder builds before Series A is one of the strongest determinants of whether the round happens at all — and of whether the business can execute once it does. Investors back leadership as much as product, and …
The Psychology of Hiring a Fractional Executive: Ownership & Fit
The Psychology of Hiring a Fractional Executive: Ownership & Fit Understanding Fractional Executives Defining Fractional Executives Fractional executives are seasoned professionals who offer their expertise to organizations on a part-time or temporary basis. Unlike traditional full-time executives, fractional executives work with multiple companies simultaneously, providing …
Top tips for an effective recruitment process
Top tips for an effective recruitment process Creating an effective recruitment process is fundamental for any organisation seeking to attract, engage, and retain top talent. A robust hiring strategy goes beyond simply filling vacancies; it’s about building a team that aligns with the company’s culture, …
The Growth of RegTech Roles: Navigating the Regulatory Landscape
Ten years ago, most compliance functions in UK financial services were built around people, spreadsheets and periodic sampling. Today a growing share of the work that matters to the regulator — transaction monitoring, customer due diligence, regulatory reporting, Consumer Duty outcomes data, operational resilience testing …


