Brainstorming and Concept Bullet Proofing 

With years of experience IceVista has developed a proprietary and unique ability to facilitate and lead brainstorming and problem-solving sessions. Our approach is both creative and results driven. It includes gaining an understanding of the challenges that any concept will face in implementation, and other key success factors.

Market Research and Analysis

IceVista's researchers have years of experience in direct primary market research. We do not rely solely on market reports for our opinions; we gather a realistic understanding of the market. Our market research can be used as input to strategy and business plan development or financial models, as well as sales/channel lead generation and qualification.

Strategy Development and Modelling

Strategy development is more than having an idea about what to do, it is about having the tools to assess and understand how market unknowns or variations will impact on your ability to make money. Our models have been developed over years and include both sensitivity analysis and scenario planning.

Financial Strategy and Fundraising

IceVista has experience on both sides of the investment table; having helped numerous companies raise money, and having made numerous other investments for ourselves or our clients over the years. We have assisted in the acquisition of companies and we have assisted in the sale of companies. We are thus well placed to assist you through the entire process to conclusion.

On-going Strategic Advice and Business Development

IceVista’s core strength and experience is in the commercialisation of innovative concepts, our focus is on execution and delivery, and hence many of our clients engage us to play an active role in growing their businesses through the development execution of their go-to-market strategies. This includes securing strategic partnerships, channels and customers.

Exit and Value Realisation

The ultimate measure of success for an investor and shareholder is financial return. IceVista engages with shareholders and company executives to develop and execute proactive value realisation strategies which can include sale of part or all of the company, exits for one or all of the shareholders, divestments etc.

IceVista offers a number of services to start-up and young high growth potential companies. We can assist entrepreneurs and start-ups because we have been there and done it, not just read about it and done the exam…

Entrepreneurs and Startups

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In August 2002 IceVista was hired to analyse the investment opportunity and validate the business plan by Siemens who was considering a strategic investment in a new wireless company. Following the analysis IceVista was hired to develop the entire Go-To-Market strategy, and set about setting up the company, Sinfilo. In October 2002 Sinfilo secured funding and IceVista’s Brendon Grunewald was selected to serve as CEO and member of the board. Under IceVista's leadership the company grew to become one of the biggest and best known PWLAN operators in Europe (Brainheart Capital). In mid-2003 IceVista given a sole mandated by Sinfilo’s shareholders to find and negotiate a sale to a strategic acquisition partner. In October 2003 Sinfilo was acquired by Telenet, Belgium's largest cable operator in October 2003 in a deal that benefited all stakeholders, and IceVista was contracted to oversee the integration, and lead in the development of several new product strategies.

IceVista was engaged to develop and help execute a growth and funding strategy. As a result Instruxion secured an initial investment of Euro 1.5M, and the company was repositioned for strategic growth. Following the investment, IceVista was asked by the shareholders to remain an advisor and Brendon Grunewald was elected to the Board of Directors. Instruxion is profitable, well positioned for growth, and has subsequently been able to raise capital to fund new growth developments.

IceVista was engaged to perform a growth and funding strategy review and provide on-going strategic advice to Lumitrend. Following a strategic review and subsequent repositioning of the company s products and services, Lumitrend successful received Term Sheets for investment from two Top Tier silicon valley VC's, and was ultimately sold to Asurion, the largest cell phone handset insurer in the US.

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