Ben Hayman led the creation of this fast growth, education focused socialmedia business through the acquisition of the technology assets and core team of three distressed businesses. Over the following 18 months the organisation has secured key clients, partnerships and external funding and carved out a valuable position in its local and emerging international markets.

Graham Ransom led the restructuring of this mobile technology business following the telecoms downturn of 2002/3. Subsequently Graham was appointed as Chairman and with just £250,000 of equity investment was instrumental in gaining an exit by trade sale to EMAP Performance for £14.4 million in just over three years.

5i is the No.1 provider of Cisco based Unified Communications solutions to the UK Corporate market. The business has demonstrated rapid growth at amongst the highest levels of profitability and cash generation in its sector. Graham Ransom has been appointed to the board to focus on the value building strategy for the organisation.

Graham Ransom appointed as Chairman to work with the management team to drive business plan objectives. Within six months of appointment the business had achieved or exceeded its plan at revenue, GM and cash levels. The achievement of these financial milestones was coupled with a considerable strengthening in product development and product marketing capabilities.

The Venture4th team has worked with Bank of Scotland on projects involving a number of their troubled corporate lending customers. Venture4th engagements have resulted in actions to close down, restructure, or initiate and complete roll-ups, trade sales and MBOs / MBIs. Venture4th has then been actively involved in these initiatives which have led to a number of businesses returned to a viable condition involving the subsequent participation of third party investors or acquirers.

Mike Fagan has been part-time Board level Finance Director for this fast growing HR services business from 2006 to date. He provides a full financial management service from book-keeping and payroll through management reporting, strategic planning and company secretarial duties.

This Amdocs company, which is a leading Cable TV subscriber management business has been advised by Mike Fagan over the last 4 years in connection with its employee share option schemes. In addition Mike has secured over £200k of R&D Tax Credits for the company.