I help investors make informed investment and operating decisions in HRTECH

Challenges you’re facing

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Fully grasping the HR/worktech market

The HRTECH market is bigger and more complex than it first seems. Do you have the resources and know-how to make an informed investment thesis? Do you understand how HRTECH buying centers work - and how HR and IT interact?

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Assessing product and organizational capabilities

There’s a promising company on your radar. Are you sure the product on the table is viable? Does its roadmap stack up, and does the company’s management team have what it takes to successfully scale this business? Are they worth your time and money?

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Fully grasping the HR/worktech market

The HRTECH market is bigger and more complex than it first seems. Do you have the resources and know-how to make an informed investment thesis? Do you understand how HRTECH buying centers work - and how HR and IT interact?

Make informed decisions with expert support

  • rapidly understand key market trends

  • confidently assess the competence and viability of both products and product teams
  • fully understand the strengths and weaknesses of key competitors

  • build high-impact post-acquisition teams and product strategies

Gain experienced HRTECH insight

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Investment thesis validation

If your firm has a thesis it’s working on, I support your validation efforts by reviewing key documents, market information, and more to offer concise, timely feedback on the opportunity. Rapidly validate your key assumptions and quickly determine whether it is worth your time and money.

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Product due diligence package

Ensure a deeply informed investment decision and augment your horizontal due diligence approach with an in-depth product evaluation service that combines my expertise with that of other trusted partners.

This package includes interviews with the leadership team, a live product demo, a simulated sales pitch with an experienced HR leader, partner, and key customer assessments, and functional, architectural, and go-to-market due diligence exercises.

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Post-acquisition product advisory package

Your investment is in the books. Based on my experience, I assist you in structuring post-acquisition advisory on behalf of the fund or directly with the management team.

Request a meeting with Thomas

I empower product leaders in building and scaling great product businesses with incisive, actionable, expert advice.

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I’ve worked with Thomas for over two years. He did product and market due diligence on two investments for SEP, and he is now a NED for one of our portfolio companies. Thomas has a keen mind and a deep understanding of ERP and HR technology. If he doesn’t know the answer, he probably knows someone who does.

Keith Davidson

Investor at Scottish Equity Partners LLP

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We have worked extensively with Thomas and his team, both in due diligence settings and for ongoing support on investments. His advice is thoughtful, actionable, and concise. We look forward to working together in the future.

Tobias Richter

Growth Investor, Providence Equity Partners

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I advise leading and emerging HRTECH vendors and their investors, guiding them to build better products and be more successful. In helping my customers achieve their goals, I rely on the wisdom of my past experience, my network, and my relentless curiosity.

 
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