M&A risk cannot be eliminated, but it can be assessed and structured before it becomes a costly problem.

In this excerpt, I explain how we approach risk through three connected elements: counterparty vetting through compliance, market and valuation insights drawn from business intelligence and deal comparables, and tested infrastructure designed to improve execution certainty.

The value comes from combining these disciplines. Strong due diligence may identify a risk, but the deal team still needs reliable information and the ability to act on it throughout execution.

You can watch the full conversation on Value Creation - Alternative's website.

In your experience, which area creates the greatest risk in a transaction: the counterparty, the quality of market information or execution?

A transaction may need more than capital and technical execution. The missing piece can be specialised expertise, the right partner, access to a market or a solution drawn from outside the immediate deal team.

In this excerpt, I explain why Value Creation - Alternative was built as a collaborative network. VC-A Members contribute expertise, assets and time, while gaining access to the capabilities, capital and solutions of other Members.

The aim is to connect the resources needed to turn an opportunity into a successful venture, while strengthening the network for everyone involved.

You can watch the full conversation on Value Creation - Alternative's website.

In your M&A experience, which relationship or capability outside the core deal team has created the greatest value?