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"Helveta's story is a complex one, combining a unique supply chain technology solution with emerging market growth potential. FirstCapital's expertise in positioning helped us to clearly articulate the investment proposition, and they were an invaluable resource in the preparation of the materials required for the process. Their advice was thoughtful and insightful and they worked tirelessly to ensure the successful completion of the round. I valued the fact that their senior people were fully engaged throughout the process right up to completion, and they provided outstanding support. I would highly recommend them." Patrick Newton, CEO of Helveta  FirstCapital’s comprehensive approach meant that our shareholders could be confident that we got the best possible offers from the market – something we could not have achieved had we tried to keep the fundraising process in-house. All our objectives were achieved: not only was funding secured within a short timeframe but the price and terms negotiated by FirstCapital were excellent.” Adam Kingdon, co-founder and Managing Director i2O Water “I had already worked very successfully with First Capital on a previous fundraising opportunity. Once again, I continue to be impressed with the business acumen and commercial judgement of their people, which has enabled i2O to balance the differing requirements of all our stakeholders and achieve an excellent overall result.” Andy Phillipps, Chairman, i2O Water  "FirstCapital were very responsive to our requirements and acted for us throughout the process with diligence and professionalism. They consistently provided us with high quality and carefully reasoned advice, helping us through a complex process. They were a key component in the successful completion of the deal" Sarah McVittie, Founder, CEO, Texperts  "First Capital ran a tight, efficient and entirely complimentary process, all the way from developing strategy and producing the marketing materials, through investor selection and management and onto deal negotiation and completion. Jason and his team shouldered the bulk of the load throughout, kept me well informed and managed expectations on both sides so that a good deal became inevitable in a reasonable timescale without major management distraction. I would recommend First Capital without reservation" Geoffrey Andrews, Founder, CEO, Ranier  "FirstCapital had the commitment and tenacity to manage a broadly based, international sale process for Multimap, dealing with the world's top players in IT. They were thoroughly professional, adding value throughout a complex process, and on hand for support whenever we needed them. We are delighted with the result." Sean Phelan, Founder, Multimap  “FirstCapital ran a tight process which was led by one of their directors from start to finish. They provided clear analysis of the various offers received and valuable advice on how best to negotiate the right deal, balancing the requirements of the company, existing shareholders, management and new investors. I am delighted with the result” Kevin Cornils, CEO Glasses Direct "Jason and his team enabled us to execute a smooth investment round, I was delighted with the high levels of support and the value they added through their experience, contacts, and quite simply: hard work. FirstCapital effectively became my right hand man not just in managing the investment round but also in devising and shaping the future strategy of Glasses Direct." James Murray-Wells, CEO, Glasses Direct  "FirstCapital delivered a choice of institutions allowing us to secure an excellent investor. We are an experienced executive team including seasoned entrepreneurs and former venture capitalists & we understand how time consuming these processes can be. FirstCapital ran the process tightly from start to finish and became part of our team, allowing us to focus on building a successful company." Richard Anson, CEO, Reevoo.com  "I am delighted with the service delivered by the team at First Capital. They worked with us to position Smart421 as a key strategic asset in the marketplace. They leveraged their trusted and deep relationships inside target acquirers on a global basis. They were totally committed, ran the whole process with the utmost attention to detail and delivered an excellent result for the shareholders, management and the company." Julian Harris, Chairman, Smart421  "FirstCapital is a rare breed: an investment bank which combines a deep understanding of positioning technology companies, with a highly efficient process to get deals done well. It is unusual to find a group who truly drives both, to deliver maximum value to shareholders." Tina Rogers, AIM Group  "FirstCapital's people and advice were of fundamental importance to Rawflow in successfully raising investment from Benchmark Capital. First Capital ran the process to get multiple funding offers which let us to select the investor which was right for Rawflow: in profile, international reach, investment terms and valuation. First Capital are rigorous in selecting only the best companies as clients. They clearly provide a premium service I have been delighted to work with advisors of the highest calibre. Mikkel Dissing, CEO, Rawflow Inc.  We chose FirstCapital to work with us because they understood much more than the mechanics of a deal: we wanted someone who could help us deliver our long term vision. They first helped us to position the company and develop a mergers and acquisition strategy to accelerate growth. FirstCapital managed the process from beginning to end, including the identification of acquisition targets that fitted with our goals, project managing the execution of acquisitions through to post acquisition integration. The vindication of this strategy was in the successful sale of my company to a larger listed entity. First Capital gave incisive support right the way through the sale process. FirstCapital have a strong team who were committed to doing what was best for us. I would recommend FirstCapital to anyone seeking mergers and acquisition advice." Paul Cosgrave, CEO, Cassium Technologies  "FirstCapital's work was characterised by precision, clarity and transparency. They listen to every party and work hard to build trust on both sides of the table which greatly facilitates the deal process. It is always welcome to find a group who truly understands both investor and entrepreneur concerns." Jerome Misso, Benchmark Capital  "FirstStage Capital have put together an excellent syndicate of venture capitalists and corporate venturers with the expertise to help grow our business." Dr Kevin Matthews, CEO, Oxonica  "I was very impressed by FirstCapital. Their balanced approach meant that whilst delivering a good result for their client, they were also aware of our needs as the incoming investor. This created a win-win situation for both sides. They were very responsive to our requirements reflecting a strong understanding of the business and high quality preparation. They oversaw the transaction right through to completion including the project management of due diligence. I would recommend them." Russ Cummings, Scottish Equity Partners  "FirstCapital scored strongly in how they worked with the company in preparing them for fund raising, in building a coherent business plan and in developing the company pitch. I was pleased with how they controlled the process. They took ownership of a lot of issues which allowed the management to focus on running the business and contributed to a successful close. " John Polden, MTI Partners  "FirstCapital is the best advisory firm I have worked with in over thirty years in business - both in terms of service quality and value. In a recent investment round, their expert support enabled me to select and to successfully engage a unique investor syndicate that has proved ideally suited to my company's needs. FirstCapital were pivotal in making sure that the investors approached, and in due course secured, were right for our sector and for Omniperception's stage of development. They were hugely valuable in the process of shaping and securing the best deal at the successful conclusion of the round. FirstCapital bring more to the process than can be imagined until you actually go through a round with their help and support. They bring new meaning to the phrase "added value". At the strategic, operational and transactional levels, their contribution is pure quality through and through. The FirstCapital team provided me as CEO with superb support throughout the fundraising - giving me and my team the time and assurance to optimise deal value while at the same time ensuring no loss of focus on day-by-day company performance. The people at FirstCapital have all the experience and thorough knowledge of the venture market that one would expect from a tier-one investment bank; but they also have an in-depth understanding of the issues faced by growing technology businesses like mine. The combination of the two makes them very effective in providing a first class service - and in delivering first class results. David McIntosh, CEO, OmniPerception  "FirstCapital brought real value to Zeus in the fund raising process. They worked closely with the team throughout, helped us to prepare fully and had excellent contacts in the venture capital community in order to find the right investor for us. They then project managed the process to completion in a disciplined but sensitive manner. We are delighted with the results and would not hesitate to recommend them." Paul Brennan, Chairman, Zeus Technology  "First Capital acted for Global Silicon when we invested in 2005. Despite being on opposite sides I was impressed with the way FirstCapital presented the company alongside the management team and how they made information available on a timely basis. They did a good job mediating between existing investors, incoming investors and the management team to make the investment process as smooth as possible. Overall from an incoming investor perspective they were helpful in the process." Jeremy Milne, Quester Capital Management  "FirstCapital had good contact with a wide range of international VC's and stayed focused on the process from start to finish. Success depended on keeping the management team and existing investors working together while coordinating the requirements of three new investors. The fact that we were working with the same people throughout, and their skill at structuring the necessary compromises, made this possible. We enjoyed our working relationship with FirstCapital. They were a key component in the deal's eventual success." Brian Long, Chairman, Powerlase  "FirstCapital brought a deep understanding of the fund raising process, and worked in partnership with us to develop a complete understanding of our business and how best to present that to a target list of investors." Tony Hayward, CEO, AIM Technology  "I was very happy with the fundraising process that FirstCapital ran for us at Zeus Technology. We selected them because of their understanding of the infrastructure software market and because we felt their project management skills and process orientation were what we needed. They lived up to our expectations in both areas and played a critical role in helping to position the company and write the business plan at a time when management was very stretched. Subsequently they ran a very tight process, diligently chasing down potential investors to organise meetings and then project managing due diligence post termsheet. It was very useful to have a readily available single point of contact, both for potential incoming investors to help move their decision making forward, and for the board to keep up to date and on top of developments." Nic Brisbourne, Cazenove Private Equity  |
