End-to-End Support for Private Equity Firms, Investors & Portfolio Companies

At De Rigglets & Associates, we provide comprehensive Private Equity (PE) Advisory Services designed to support investors, fund managers, and portfolio companies throughout the investment lifecycle. Our expertise spans deal origination, due diligence, valuation, transaction structuring, portfolio value creation, exit planning, and fund compliance.

We combine strong commercial insight, financial analytics, and deep industry knowledge to deliver advisory solutions that maximise value and reduce investment risk.

OUR PRIVATE EQUITY ADVISORY SOLUTIONS

1. Deal Sourcing & Opportunity Assessment

We help PE firms identify, screen, and evaluate high-potential investment opportunities.
Our support includes:

• Target identification
• Industry and market analysis
• Competitive landscape review
• Pre-deal commercial assessment
• Deal pipeline development and market mapping

2. Financial & Tax Due Diligence

We conduct rigorous due diligence to uncover risks, validate assumptions, and support investment decisions.
Our reviews cover:

• Historical financial performance
• Quality of earnings
• Working capital analysis
• Cashflow sustainability
• Tax compliance & exposure assessment
• Identification of hidden liabilities

3. Business Valuation Services

We prepare independent, defendable valuations for acquisition, exit, fundraising, restructuring, or internal strategy.
Valuation techniques include:

• Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)
• Comparable companies and transactions
• Asset-based valuation
• Sensitivity and scenario modelling

4. Transaction Structuring & Execution Support

We support clients through the full process of structuring and closing deals.
Our services include:

• Financial modelling & deal structuring
• Review of transaction documents
• Regulatory compliance guidance (GRA, Registrar, SEC, BoG where applicable)
• Negotiation support
• Closing coordination and post-deal alignment

5. Portfolio Management & Value Creation

We partner with PE firms to drive operational and financial improvements in portfolio companies.
We support:

• Strategic planning and execution
• Operational efficiency improvements
• Cost optimisation & revenue growth strategies
• Financial reporting & performance dashboards
• Governance and risk management frameworks
• Management team alignment and capability building

6. Exit Strategy & Realisation Planning

We help investors plan and execute successful exits at maximum value.
Our exit services include:

• Exit readiness assessment
• Valuation enhancement strategies
• Buyer identification
• Deal structuring and documentation review
• Vendor due diligence
• Management presentation and exit negotiation support

7. Fund Formation, Structuring & Compliance

We support emerging and established fund managers with:

• Fund strategy and investment thesis development
• Fund structure design
• Regulatory compliance and licensing guidance
• Investor documentation preparation
• Fund governance structures
• ESG integration for private equity funds

8. ESG, Impact & Sustainability Advisory for PE

We help private equity firms integrate ESG and impact principles into:

• Investment screening
• Due diligence
• Portfolio monitoring
• Reporting and disclosures
• Impact measurement frameworks

Outcomes for Your Business

Investors gain improved portfolio performance, clearer exit pathways, and enhanced investment decision-making.