What We Do for Private Equity & VC Firms:
Who We Help
We Work With Funders & Management Teams to Drive Execution
At NorthCo, we specialise in working with four key groups—Private Equity & Venture Capital, Specialist and Asset-Based Funders, Banks, and Management Teams. Each group has unique challenges, and we tailor our approach to ensure alignment, stability, and decisive action to drive execution.
Private Equity & Venture Capital
Provide operational oversight and execution support to portfolio companies
Ensure management teams are aligned and delivering measurable results
Identify inefficiencies and opportunities to improve EBITDA and cash flow
Support leadership teams in driving transformation, growth, or turnaround strategies
Offer an independent, execution-focused review to validate management decisions
How We Help:
We work at the speed of PE & VC investors—delivering insights and execution quickly
We create stability in portfolio companies—ensuring management teams can deliver results
We bridge the gap between investors and management—helping both parties stay aligned on priorities
Specialist & Asset-Based Funders
What We Do for Specialist & Asset-Based Funders:
Conduct independent operational reviews to assess business viability
Provide structured turnaround and contingency planning
Ensure businesses are executing efficiently and protecting asset value
Support management teams in operational restructuring and performance improvement
Act as a trusted execution partner to reinforce funder confidence
How We Help:
We deliver operational clarity to protect lender positions—reducing risk exposure
We work alongside businesses to stabilise and improve performance—protecting value
We ensure that strategic decisions lead to real execution—not just analysis
Banks
What We Do for Banks:
Provide operational insights into borrower performance
Deliver independent business viability assessments
Support in restructuring or stabilisation of underperforming businesses
Ensure that leadership teams are executing effectively to meet obligations
Help borrowers create structured, funder-aligned recovery plans
How We Help:
We act as a stabilising force—ensuring borrowers have a structured plan
We provide banks with independent, execution-focused insights—cutting through financial uncertainty
We ensure that leadership teams remain aligned and accountable—reducing default risk
Management Teams
What We Do for Management Teams:
Provide structured execution support to drive performance improvements
Help align leadership teams and decision-making processes
Guide strategic planning and operational restructuring
Offer an independent perspective on business performance and risk
Act as a trusted partner to help CEOs and MDs navigate investor and stakeholder expectations
How We Help:
We create time and space for leadership teams to make better decisions—removing day-to-day firefighting
We ensure strategic plans translate into real execution—avoiding endless discussions
We help management teams gain investor confidence—by demonstrating structured leadership
How We Help Funders & Management Teams Align
One of the biggest challenges in distressed or underperforming businesses is the disconnect between funders’ expectations and management teams’ execution.
Funders want stability, measurable improvements, and leadership accountability.
Management teams need clarity, support, and structured execution to get results.
NorthCo ensures both sides are aligned on:
What needs to happen (Strategic Prioritisation)
How it will be executed (Operational Planning & Execution)
How progress will be tracked (Accountability & Transparency)
By acting as a trusted execution partner, we ensure that funders feel confident and management teams feel supported.