We value your trust. And distinguish ourselves by our discretion
Discreet
In markets characterised by rumour, innuendo and gossip, we distinguish ourselves by our discretion. We do not discuss or disclose our clients and engagements.
Bespoke
There is nothing cookie-cutter about your business. Nor should there be about the advice you receive. We solve problems from “first principles” based on evidence and analysis, aided by experience. This leads to solutions tailored to your market and requirements.
Reliable
We deliver what we promise. And we bear the risk of failure alongside our clients through alternative fee structures such as milestone- and success-based fees.
What We Do
We have helped build leading businesses on four continents advising on corporate and business strategy with a focus on FMCG, Financial Services, Energy and Agriculture. Our engagements have ranged from portfolio and growth strategy to driving operational and process transformations in specific business lines.
Even in markets awash with liquidity, raising capital can be difficult. We will help crystallize your needs and your proposition and introduce you to the ideal sources of capital -- those that are patient, supportive, and value-enhancing for your business.
Transactions can be transformative but equally carry great risk. Success requires identifying the right target and negotiating the right deal, of which price is often less important than strong safeguards and indemnities. Getting this right requires both creativity as well as painstaking rigour. We have two decades of M&A, principal investing and post-merger integration experience at the world’s leading investment banking, private equity and management consulting firms that allows us to offer the full suite of services from origination and execution to post-merger/acquisition integration, governance and operational enhancements.
Turnarounds are often our most impactful interventions. They require clarity, perspicuity, and fortitude. And sometimes blood, sweat, and tears. We pride ourselves on our commitment to being in the trenches with our clients: We will advise you on difficult things and work with you to rethink and rebuild where helpful. We lead diagnostics and analysis and build consensus and support for painful decisions both inside the house (with key management and board stakeholders) and outside it (with lenders and investors). All with an eye to driving operational improvements and performance.
Family-owned businesses can struggle with intergenerational transfers of ownership and responsibility. In the worst case, this can create friction, division, and value destruction. We help closely-held businesses address these constraints and capitalize on their true potential by preparing them for an orderly and value-maximizing transition. This can involve restructuring; buybacks and buyouts; institutionalizing management; improving governance; long-term business planning and resourcing and succession planning.
The needs of entrepreneurs evolve as do their lives and businesses. We can help you safeguard and diversify your legacy by taking a multi-generational view to ensure that the decisions you make today are also the right ones for tomorrow.
Who We Are
Case Studies
Testimonials
What our clients say about us
“In this digitally connected world, speed has become a norm in transactional relationships but managing strategic processes still remains a challenge. I believed this to be true until I met [Renaissance Co-founder] Ali. Having worked with him on many national and international strategic projects, I am deeply impressed by his supersonic ability to distil from oceans of information, deep and valuable insights, and foresight which are integral to intelligent decision making. Thank you Ali for your invaluable contributions to our growth and success.”
COO of a large diversified conglomerate with interests spanning FMCG, energy, agriculture and industrials.What our clients say about us
“A high degree of integrity, absolute commitment to the cause, and a sincerity of purpose are Renaissance's hallmarks. Yasser and Ali's rich experience makes them an unbeatable duo offering a combination of strategy, tactical planning and practical tools that lead you to a winning platform. On top of all this, a great sense of humor makes them fun to work with. If you are looking for real advice and sincere associates - not just the rubber stampers, Renaissance is the right party to give a shout to.”
President of a multi-territory beverage alliance.What our clients say about us
“Renaissance gave us excellent advice shaped by insight and experience and delivered with forthrightness and candour. They helped us delicately navigate longstanding family issues and ownership and negotiated skillfully with buyers. I found interactions with Ali and Yasser to be thoughtful and the advice to be immediately actionable. They were invaluable in shepherding our business to the right outcome in a difficult situation.”
Sponsor and CEO of 50 year old c.$100 million food and beverage company.