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Advisory
Strategic advisory for founders and growing businesses.
One principle, depth over drift. Practical guidance grounded in real operating experience, scoped to your stage and your decisions.
In plain terms
At a glance.
Three pillars
Growth acceleration, digital transformation and technology brokerage, with strategic advisory as the foundation beneath all three.
Two ways to engage
A defined sprint of four to twelve weeks with fixed scope and milestones, or a retainer of ten to twenty hours monthly with priority response.
Who we work with
Pre seed to Series A startups, growth stage companies scaling, established SMEs transforming, and non technical founders who need a translator.
What it costs
Case by case against scope, complexity and stage, always as a transparent proposal stating deliverables and fees before work begins.
EACH OF THESE IS EXPANDED BELOW
Three pillars
ONE LIVE LINE · PULL IT
The current.
What we do
Three pillars, one current.
The current is strategic advisory, it runs through everything. The three points riding on it are the pillars.
GROWTH ACCELERATION
Accelerate revenue.
Go-to-market strategy, revenue optimisation and customer acquisition. Sustainable growth engines, not vanity metrics.
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Digital without the confusion.
SaaS implementation, AI and automation, and process efficiency. Measurable return, not shiny new tools.
TECHNOLOGY BROKERAGE
Your translator and broker.
Vendor selection, build versus buy and negotiation, with a vetted network of developers and partners. No sales pitches, just introductions to people who deliver.
The foundation
One foundation beneath all three.
Strategic advisory is not a fourth service. It runs beneath everything we do, every engagement helps you navigate efficiency, expansion, pivots and operations with confidence.
Growth
acceleration
acceleration
Digital
transformation
transformation
Technology
brokerage
brokerage
Strategic advisory
Efficiency · Expansion · Pivots · Operations
Our process
How we work with you.
01
Discovery
We start by understanding your specific situation, your challenges and your goals.
02
Scope
We assess fit, define scope and choose the right engagement model.
03
Execute
We work alongside you, with regular check-ins and milestone tracking.
04
Review
We measure outcomes, plan for the long term and stay invested beyond the first engagement.
How we engage
Choose the model that fits.
PROJECT-BASED · FOUR TO TWELVE WEEKS
A defined sprint.
A fixed scope, deliverables and milestones. Ideal for a specific challenge, such as a digital transformation sprint or market expansion planning.
RETAINER · TEN TO TWENTY HOURS MONTHLY
Ongoing guidance.
Continuous strategic support with priority response and regular check-ins. Best for growing businesses that need a steady hand. Pricing is case by case, with transparent proposals.
The harbour
FIVE VESSELS OFFSHORE · FIND THEM
Harbour lights.
Who we serve
Selective, quality over quantity.
Early-stage startups
Pre-seed to Series A founders who want experienced guidance alongside, or before, capital.
Growth-stage companies
Businesses scaling up, that have proven the model and now need to do it faster and without the expensive mistakes.
Traditional SMEs
Established businesses pursuing digital transformation, where a non-technical founder needs technology translated.
AmbitionCoachabilityCommitmentMutual fit
Why us
Why founders choose us.
Experience-driven
Led by a founder who has built and scaled businesses from startups to Fortune 500s, across sectors from travel and leisure to technology. Real-world frameworks from someone who has been in your shoes, not theory.
Honest guidance
No sales pitches, no empty promises. We tell you what you need to hear, which is how you avoid the expensive mistakes.
Results-focused
Measurable outcomes, not billable hours. Our reputation depends on your results.
Partnerships
Official HubSpot for Startups partner.
Current Ventures is an approved partner in the HubSpot for Startups programme. Startups affiliated with us that have raised pre seed, seed or Series A funding can access HubSpot at up to 90% off in the first year, with reduced pricing in the two years that follow. As part of our digital transformation work, we also help you decide whether HubSpot is the right fit, and make it earn its keep once it is in.
Questions we hear first
What advisory services do you offer?
Three pillars, with strategic advisory as the foundation beneath them. Growth acceleration covers the full spectrum of growth marketing and revenue optimisation, from acquisition and retention to conversion, funnels, analytics and scaling that balances growth with unit economics. Digital transformation and operations covers tool selection and implementation, AI and automation, process digitisation and data driven decision frameworks. Technology brokerage covers vendor evaluation, build versus buy decisions, contract support and vetted technical partners. Strategic advisory, the foundation, runs through all three: operational efficiency, pivots and repositioning, market expansion, competitive positioning and partnership strategy.
How do advisory engagements work?
We offer flexible models depending on your needs. Project based engagements carry a defined scope and deliverables, typically 4 to 12 weeks. Retainers provide ongoing strategic support on monthly hours. We recommend the right structure after understanding your situation.
What is your approach to consulting?
Practical, hands on and experience driven. We are not theorists. We have built, scaled and advised businesses across multiple sectors, so you get real world frameworks that actually work, honest guidance over sales pitches, and a focus on measurable outcomes rather than billable hours.
Who are your ideal advisory clients?
Early stage startups from pre seed to Series A seeking strategic guidance, growth stage companies navigating scaling challenges, traditional SMEs pursuing digital transformation, non technical founders needing technology translation, and businesses approaching strategic pivots. We are selective. We would rather say no than deliver mediocre value.
How much do advisory services cost?
Pricing is determined case by case depending on scope, complexity, timeline and your situation. A focused one week strategic sprint is priced differently from a six month transformation programme, and we structure fees appropriately to company stage and resources. We provide transparent proposals with clear deliverables and the investment required. For the companies we hold, strategic advisory is included as part of our investment structure, see What we hold on our About page.
Can you help with technology decisions even if we are not technical?
Yes, this is one of our core strengths. We act as your technology translator and broker, helping you navigate vendor selection, understand build versus buy trade offs, negotiate better terms with development teams, and connect with vetted technical partners.
Ready to accelerate your growth?
Connect with us for practical strategic guidance that helps ambitious businesses validate, optimise and scale.