Services
Corporate Innovation
AI Adoption, Corporate Ventures & Technology Acquisition
For companies that need to decide which technologies to build, buy or partner on. We help you adopt AI where it pays, work with startups without losing control, and turn research and new ventures into revenue.
When clients call us
- The board asks for an AI plan and you need one that goes past pilots
- You want to invest in or partner with startups but have no structure for it
- R&D spends money but little reaches the market
- You are considering buying a technology or a technology company
What we do
- Technology strategy
- Foresight, a technology roadmap and an honest view of your current capabilities.
- AI adoption
- Use cases ranked by value, build-or-buy decisions, data and model rules, and a plan to scale what works.
- Corporate venture capital
- Design of a CVC unit or fund: thesis, governance, budget, and how it links to the core business.
- Open innovation and venture client programmes
- Ways to test and buy startup products quickly and safely.
- Technology acquisition
- Licensing, joint development or buying a company, with valuation and integration.
- Incentives and funding
- Using knowledge-based company benefits and innovation funds to lower the cost of new projects.
How we work
- DiagnosisWhere you stand on strategy, data, people and governance. Our free AI Readiness Assessment is a good start.
- PrioritiesA short list of initiatives ranked by value and effort.
- DesignBusiness case, operating model, partners and budget for each initiative.
- Launch and scalePilot, measure, and scale what works with clear owners.
Common questions
Do you build software?
No. We advise on what to build, buy or partner on, and help you choose and manage the right partners.
What size of company do you work with?
Mostly companies and holdings with a business to protect and grow.
Can you help set up a CVC fund?
Yes, from design to running it as general partner through our GP Services.
Talk to a partner
Tell us about your situation. A partner replies within one working day.