The analytics foundation includes a single source of truth for the enterprise, with ample granularity in multiple dimensions such as products, services, customers, markets and locations. This is critical for driving downstream analytics solutions for value creation initiatives. The analytics foundation needs to be designed with due consideration to scalability, flexibility and security given the rapid organic and inorganic growth under PE ownership.
Leveraging our extensive M&A expertise, we understand the demands on a PE-backed or founder-owned company’s analytics framework throughout the investment lifecycle. From initial stand-up post-close to rapid bolt-on expansion, professionalization of management, and orchestrating multiple simultaneous value creation initiatives, all culminating in an effective exit preparation and efficient sales process to maximize return on investment. Our analytics tools and frameworks are derived from our extensive PE experience, enable us to quickly establish a tailored analytics foundation quicker than other market options.
PE-backed companies or high-growth founder-owned businesses typically acquire two to four companies annually, with some pursuing over 10 due to aggressive buy-and-build strategies. Our analytics foundation is designed for rapid integration of future acquisitions, enabling onboarding within weeks. This saves management significant time and effort while accelerating returns by quickly capturing synergies from acquisitions.
Access to reliable data and analytical flexibility is crucial for PE investment teams and company management. Our analytics infrastructure enables self-service analytics, providing stakeholders with 24/7 access to detailed data for ad-hoc analysis, reporting, budgeting, and value creation. This capability offers our clients a competitive edge over peers lacking such data capabilities.
Under PE ownership or high-growth oriented founders, companies typically escalate from low to high hundred million valuations, potentially reaching over a billion within five years. At this growth rate, relying on intuition for management and operations becomes challenging. Our analytics foundation’s design allows executives and middle management to track leading performance indicators, enhancing strategic planning and agility.
We look forward to establishing a partnership with you and sharing how our solutions can help.
Disclaimer: Our estimated enterprise value gains from analytics enablement are dependent on several project-specific variables. Terms of each engagement, including deliverables, will be governed by the respective master service agreement or engagement agreement. Please reach out to us to discuss.
Chartered Accountant | Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland
Master’s in International Accounting and Finance | University of Strathclyde, U.K.
Master’s in Finance | Mahatma Gandhi University, India
A proven business builder, innovator and M&A advisor with significant global experience, and adept in quantitative techniques and technology, Thomas brings forth a unique set of perspectives and capabilities to boost the systemic efficiency of fast-growing enterprises. Thomas has been a trusted advisor throughout his professional services career to several financial sponsors, sovereign wealth funds and Fortune 100 corporations, throughout the M&A life cycle from deal sourcing, deal execution, post-close value creation, to exit.
Prior to founding Teragonia, Thomas worked at Houlihan Lokey for five years where he established two successful and fast-growing practices from the ground up, including a traditional financial due diligence practice as well as a sophisticated data science practice. At Houlihan Lokey, he led the design and development of a fit-for-purpose, cutting-edge, and highly secure data science technology platform capable of hosting thousands of users and supporting several hundred clients. Leveraging the platform, he innovated several scalable and quickly deployable analytics applications creating significant value for the financial sponsor clients. Examples include various analytics and data science applications for deal sourcing, greenfield growth strategy, price optimization, salesforce effectiveness, customer retention, workforce rationalization, and location performance optimization.
Prior to Houlihan Lokey, Thomas spent more than a decade at Ernst & Young working in the Assurance, M&A Diligence and Strategy Consulting practices across the Atlantic.
