
Welcome at Vast Advisory
Turning investment potential into realised value
At Vast Advisory, we partner with private equity firms, family offices, and corporate investors to accelerate value creation across their portfolio companies. We bring deep operational experience, financial insight, and hands-on execution to help management teams realise their growth potential — from deal thesis to exit
We don’t just advise — we embed, execute, and deliver results.
About Vast Advisory
A Boutique Partner for Operational Value Creation
- Vast Advisory was founded on the belief that real value creation happens beyond the deal. We combine the rigour of investment thinking with the pragmatism of operational execution
- Our team brings together experience from private equity, consulting, and portfolio operations — bridging the gap between financial ambition and operational reality
- We work side by side with investors and management teams to identify growth levers, design actionable plans, and build the capabilities required to sustain performance improvements.
What Sets Us Apart
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Deep operator mindset — we’ve led transformations, not just advised on them
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Value-creation lens — every initiative links back to EBITDA and cash impact
- Collaborative style — we integrate seamlessly with deal and management teams
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Results orientation — clear metrics, accountability, and visible progress
Our Services
Create lasting value in every investment we touch
Value Creation Planning
From pre-deal to post-close, we help define and translate the value-creation roadmap into measurable initiatives with clear accountabilities and impact targets
Outputs: 100-day plans, KPI dashboards, value-creation trackers
Buy & Build Acceleration
We support investors and management teams in identifying, assessing, and integrating bolt-on acquisitions to unlock scale benefits.
Our involvement covers:
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Target assessment & strategic fit
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Synergy modelling & integration planning
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PMI management and KPI tracking
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Playbooks for repeatable M&A execution
Outcome: A structured, de-risked approach to rapid platform expansion.
Operational Performance Improvement
Hands-on support in driving performance across commercial excellence, pricing, cost optimisation, and supply-chain efficiency
Focus: Margin expansion, working-capital improvement, and scalability
Portfolio Support & Governance
Establishing the right cadence and visibility at portfolio level
Deliverables: Board packs, PMO setup, performance dashboards, exit readiness playbooks
Exit Readiness
We prepare management and investors for a successful exit by optimising narratives, financials, and operational proof points
Goal: Maximise valuation and investor confidence
Interim experts
When portfolio companies require temporary leadership or specialised expertise, we provide interim professionals who can step in immediately.
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Interim COO / CFO / Transformation Lead
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Specialist experts in pricing, supply chain, data, commercial excellence
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Hands-on execution support during periods of transition or underperformance
Benefit: Immediate capacity, capability, and momentum — without compromising business continuity
Our Approach
Pragmatic. Structured. Impact-Driven
Our approach is built on four guiding principles:
Insight Before Action
We start by understanding the business model, market dynamics, and value drivers — identifying the initiatives with the highest impact on enterprise value
Co-Creation with Management
We work shoulder to shoulder with leadership teams, ensuring ownership, credibility, and momentum from day one
Execution Discipline
We implement structured program management, defining milestones, KPIs, and dashboards that keep everyone aligned and accountable
Measurable Results
Every initiative is tracked against tangible financial and operational outcomes, ensuring transparency and sustainable improvement
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