STRATEGIC GROWTH & M&A EXCELLENCE
Transforming Technology Companies Through Strategic Growth & M&A Excellence
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40+ Years Executive Experience
100+ Successful Transactions
Technology Sector Specialists
About Lighthouse Advisory Partners
You’re navigating complex tech markets; we provide the clarity and support to thrive. Based in London & Cambridge with global reach, we specialise in end-to-end advisory for technology companies: growth strategy, buy-side M&A, commercial due diligence, and voice-of-customer intelligence. Our executive-led teams embed with yours, from roadmap creation to integration, ensuring your ambitions become reality.
40+ Years Executive Experience
Focus on Buy-Side M&A for Tech Firms
What We Do
Beyond the Deal: Building Your Strategy for Market Leadership.
You’re not just closing transactions, you’re shaping the future of your company. As a boutique firm, we partner with ambitious tech leaders to craft formidable growth strategies and execute acquisitions that bring them to life. Our approach combines deep intelligence with hands-on execution, turning opportunities into sustainable advantages.
Growth Strategy
Break through plateaus and seize market opportunities. We collaborate with your team to design actionable roadmaps for organic and inorganic expansion, grounded in market analysis and operational insights from former tech executives.
- Market opportunity assessment
- Organic growth acceleration
- Inorganic expansion planning
- Executive-designed roadmaps
Buy-Side M&A
Accelerate your vision with seamless acquisitions. We act as your lean M&A team, managing the full lifecycle from target mapping to integration, ensuring deals align with your goals and deliver genuine value.
- Target mapping and identification
- Deal structuring and negotiation
- Integration planning
- Embedded M&A team support
M&A Support Services
Commercial Due Diligence
Gain investment-grade insights into market positioning, customer truth, and risks—so you invest with confidence.
Voice of the Customer
Uncover strategic insights through executive-led interviews and NPS programs, building proof points that drive sales and retention.
Key Client Benefits:
Tangible outcomes that drive value
Our track record delivers measurable results across tech sectors, from enterprise software to fintech.
Sustainable Competitive Advantage​
Amplify your core drivers like proprietary tech, network effects, and customer retention for enduring market leadership.
Accelerated Growth
Compress timelines to capture opportunities before competitors, via organic strategies or strategic acquisitions.
Risk Mitigation
Identify hidden threats in deals, AI threats and ensure investments align with long-term success.
Value Maximisation
Prepare for exits that command premium valuations through operational excellence and strategic positioning.
From Strategy to Execution
We don’t stop at recommendations we stay engaged through implementation. With 20+ years of experience, our teams ensure your plans translate into real results, maintaining momentum in fast-paced tech environments.
Partnering with Visionary Leaders
You're in good company. We collaborate with forward-thinking executives in VC, private equity, and leading corporations to unlock growth and navigate challenges. Trusted by top organisations, we're ready to add yours to the list delivering strategic clarity and M&A expertise tailored to your ambitions.
Business X-Ray Diagnostic
Get a 360-degree view of your business to inform every decision. Our proprietary process uncovers strengths, weaknesses, competitive landscape, and untapped potential - serving as the foundation for growth strategies, M&A targets, and value maximisation. Unlock accelerated success with data-driven insights from seasoned operators.
AI Readiness & Disruption Assessment
AI is reshaping tech, disrupting models while creating opportunities. We help you assess AI risks in M&A targets (e.g., product viability in 3 years), integrate AI into your growth strategies for competitive edge, and deploy it internally for operational advantages. Future-proof your company with our deep AI expertise.
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Trusted by Tech Industry Leaders
As a tech executive pushing boundaries, you deserve partners who’ve proven their impact with visionary companies like yours. We’re proud to have guided leading organisations in SaaS, fintech, and enterprise software through strategic growth and M&A success. Join the ranks of our trusted clients:
Take Your Business to the Next Level
Ready to transform your trajectory? Schedule a confidential consultation with our senior partners to discuss your challenges and opportunities.