"Working with Venn has been a game-changer for Sutton Engineering. His strategic insight, clear thinking, and calm guidance have helped us shift from being a reactive business to a growth-ready company. Over the past 18 months, Venn has worked closely with me and my team to restructure operations, streamline decision-making, and position the business for a successful future exit. He’s helped us clarify our value drivers, align our leadership, and develop a realistic plan to increase our valuation and attractiveness to buyers. Venn brings deep expertise, commercial acumen, and a no-nonsense style that earns trust quickly. I’d strongly recommend him to any business owner looking to grow with purpose or prepare for succession.

“Venn’s guidance has transformed the way we operate. He’s helped us streamline the business, boost our valuation, and put a clear plan in place for growth and eventual sale. Straight-talking, experienced, and genuinely invested — I’d recommend him to any business owner preparing for succession.”

“Venn helped us restructure, grow, and prepare the business for a successful sale — his advice has been invaluable.”

“I found dealing with Venn an absolute pleasure. From our first meeting, I felt confident in their expertise. Venn assisted me in all steps of the sales process, from the information memorandum to due diligence, buyer negotiation, and ultimately the sale. Throughout the acquisition, I was included and kept informed of all aspects of the process. The outcome exceeded my expectations, and I have no hesitation in recommending Venn to any business owner looking to maximise value for a successful exit.”

“Venn’s expertise made selling my business seamless and successful. From preparing the information memorandum to negotiating with buyers, I was informed every step of the way. The result exceeded my expectations — I highly recommend Venn to any business owner looking to maximise their exit value.”

“Venn was instrumental in helping us set up and shape our advisory board, and he has continued to be an active and valuable member since its inception. He brought a structured de-risking strategy to the business that gave us greater confidence in our decision-making and long-term stability. Venn also conducted a comprehensive assessment of our business valuation and future potential, providing us with clear insights into where we stood and what we could achieve. Importantly, he has guided us through the early stages of preparing the business for a future sale, ensuring that we are on track to maximize value and optionality. His strategic perspective and practical support have been invaluable to Lanluas.”