Elvaston Academy - Empowering leaders through networks

The Elvaston Academy unites business leaders and industry experts to share their experiences and offer support. We discuss emerging trends and collaborate on long-term growth initiatives to create lasting value for software companies.

Our value creation approach

Throughout the investment period, we tailor our value creation approach to maximise each company's growth potential. The Elvaston Academy plays a crucial role by sharing experiences and best practices, instilling an environment that encourages growth across all maturity stages.

01. Acquisition

02. Onboarding

In this process, we identify and prioritise strategic levers to drive future value creation.

Strategic planning

A clear strategic direction will be established based on a five-year plan and detailed budgeting, with assessment of risks and opportunities and analysis of the competition.

Business intelligence

Implementation and tracking of KPIs will be conducted, supported by transparent and regular financial reporting, along with benchmarking of operational KPIs across the Elvaston portfolio.

Management and organisation

Support will be provided in best practices for recruiting and developing employees and leaders, assessing management potential, and developing organisational strategies for growth.

02. Onboarding

03. Growth

During this phase, we will sharpen the overall strategy and strengthen the company with additional initiatives, including add-on acquisitions, and applying our best practices for growth.

Business development

We will focus on brand building and marketing, implement sales strategies like cross- and up-selling, optimise pricing models by moving to SaaS, and improve customer satisfaction and retention.

Mergers and acquisitions

We develop M&A strategies, support due diligence and the acquisition process, as well as integration and realisation of synergies

Financing

We will manage operational liquidity, secure funding for acquisitions, support loan negotiations, and conduct dry runs for the exit process.

03. Growth

04. Optimisation

During the optimisation phase, we dstrateg ically prepare our portfolio companies for a potential exit and implement measures to enhance efficiency.

Product

Product development will include individual product and portfolio strategies, cloud migration, bundling, and optimisation of the product offering.

Innovation

We see innovation as encompassing cloud migration, as well as digital transformation through the implementation of AI, process optimisation, and strengthening cybersecurity.

Operational efficiency

We will adopt agile working methods, improve cost efficiency, implement tracking systems, and review and optimise established tools.

04. Optimisation

05. Exit

A shared learning and development forum that helps companies reach their full potential

Consolidating your market, expanding geographically, or leveraging new technologies, Elvaston Academy offers strategic guidance and expertise in the enterprise software sector, equipping you to shape your future growth and achieve success with confidence.

Access to a unique ecosystem of collective knowledge, experience and best practice

Throughout the year, we offer a steady programme of events, speakers, summits and bootcamps, along with exclusive access to our online resource hub.

Sessions

Based on our value-creation approach, we provide regular sessions on the latest trends, best practices and frameworks. These are based on hands-on experience gained from working directly with our portfolio companies, and designed specifically to support their growth and development.

Insight-driven sessions

Recent sessions have included those on pricing strategies, nearshoring, M&A, and Post-Merger Integration Excellence.

Expert-led formats

Each session lasts approximately 90 minutes. The sessions feature invited experts and portfolio company leaders as speakers.

Real-world applicability

Sessions are practical and hands-on, ensuring real-world applicability for participants. By collecting ratings, we continuously review and maintain their market relevance.

Sessions

Circles

Our roundtables provide a platform for CxOs and experts to discuss special topics, share best practices, and explore synergies within their fields.

Best practices

Enables knowledge sharing to address industry challenges and implement best practices across the portfolio.

Portfolio networking boost

Strengthens networking within the portfolio, fostering collaboration and building valuable relationships.

Strategic goals alignment

Supports strategic alignment, ensuring strategies contribute to broader company goals across the portfolio.

Circles

Programmes

Designed to foster the development of future leaders within our portfolio companies.

Future leadership development

The Excellence Programme develops future leaders by communicating our value creation approach and promoting exchange between participants and with Elvaston.

Female leadership mentoring

Our ‘Women Leadership Programme’ promotes diversity in our companies and supports aspiring female managers in developing relevant professional and personal skills.

Programmes

Events

Regular in-person events to bring together leaders from our portfolio companies with experts from our network.

Annual strategy summit

Our annual Elvaston Summit invites all our companies to discuss experiences and build a vision based on an overall thematic focus each year.

Bootcamp for newcomers

The annual Bootcamp facilitates the integration of new companies into our network through tailored workshops focused on the Elvaston methodology and other strategically relevant topics.

Events

"The Elvaston Academy helps us drive innovation and efficiency across the organisation while leading with lasting impact."

Giuseppe Damiani

CEO Stonebranch

"It is great we have a Women Leadership Programme in our family, and I love being a part of it. In this way, we support all women in our portfolio companies in their growth."

Nadine Prill

CEO Docufy

Women Leadership
Programme

Our Women Leadership Programme mentors female managers in our portfolio companies, enhancing technical and leadership skills, instilling collaboration, attracting top talent, and aligning with DEI principles.

Our network as a growth driver

The Elvaston Academy offers a network comprising a strong presence of senior executives from our portfolio companies. Together, we create competitive advantages and efficiencies through our combined understanding and experience of the software sector. Through this circle of influence, we accelerate the growth of our businesses and transform entrepreneurs into business leaders.

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Access the Academy

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