Private Equity Consulting Insights by Avenor Research

Private Equity Consulting: Operator Intelligence in 12-24 Hours

Access pre-vetted operators, customers, and former executives in 12 to 24 hours so your deal team moves at the pace of the market. Avenor Project Managers curate candidate profiles and deliver rolling introductions so diligence can start before other teams finish sourcing.

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12-24h expert access
Pre-vetted operators delivered at deal pace.
15-min pre-screen
Role validation and investment-grade intelligence.
Recordings & transcripts
Documented intelligence for diligence files.

Private Equity Consulting Capabilities

Breadth of expert support PE teams need across diligence and portfolio workstreams.

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Commercial due diligence
Validate market size, pricing, and customer willingness to pay using current operators and buyers. Our experts confirm growth drivers and addressable segments so teams can quantify upside with primary evidence.
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Operational due diligence
Assess scalability, process maturity, and technology risk with operators who have built or scaled similar platforms. Project Managers surface functional specialists who test key execution assumptions and identify hidden bottlenecks.
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Management and organizational assessment
Obtain candid views on leadership quality, retention risk, and bench strength from former employees and industry peers. Those perspectives go beyond reference checks to reveal cultural and execution risks that affect value.
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Value creation and post-acquisition support
Source operators who delivered revenue growth, margin improvement, or cost transformation to shape a practical 100-day plan. Long-term engagements provide continuous access for implementation guidance after close.
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Pre-vetted experts delivered in 12 to 24 hours

PE timelines are compressed. Speed versus quality with sourcing, screening, and deliverables.

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Sourcing and vetting
We use advanced sourcing and a global network to find operators with direct, recent experience. Each candidate completes a 15-minute phone pre-screen to confirm role relevance and ability to deliver investment-grade intelligence.
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Rollout and rolling introductions
We deliver expert profiles as they are approved so your team can start consultations immediately. Rolling introductions keep diligence moving while we continue to expand coverage based on findings and follow-up questions.
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Deliverables and documentation
Every call can include recordings and transcripts for inclusion in your diligence file. Avenor Project Managers manage logistics and payments so teams can focus on analysis and committee preparation.
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Quality assurances
Experts are selected for P&L responsibility, scaling experience, or direct target company background to ensure defensible, actionable intelligence. Compliance screening and conflict checks protect deal integrity and confidentiality.
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Workstreams where operator intelligence changes outcomes

Specific PE diligence and portfolio workstreams mapped to expert types available.

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Commercial diligence and customer validation
We connect you with customers, procurement leaders, and sales operators who confirm market need and willingness to pay. Those conversations clarify revenue assumptions and CAC so valuation and upside cases rest on primary evidence.
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Technology and product assessment
Product and engineering leaders provide technical differentiation checks and architecture risk assessments. Their hands-on experience reveals technical debt, build versus buy trade-offs, and scaling constraints.
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Operations and supply chain
Operations executives identify process weaknesses and cost levers that translate directly into EBITDA improvement opportunities. Their insights feed practical value creation initiatives and implementation priorities.
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Management and board-level perspectives
Former executives and board advisors evaluate leadership capability and strategic clarity. Those assessments pinpoint talent gaps and hires required to execute growth plans.
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Post-close commercial acceleration
Sales and marketing leaders provide playbooks for customer expansion and pricing optimization that portfolio companies can deploy immediately. Long-term engagements give ongoing access while teams execute.
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Operator intelligence that shapes value creation

Concrete, implementation-focused expertise post-close for actionable plans and measurable improvements.

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Revenue growth levers
Sales leaders and product operators identify go-to-market moves that drive immediate upsell and expansion. Work with operators to prioritize top initiatives that typically yield measurable lift within 90 days.
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Operational efficiency and margin improvement
Operations executives reveal processes and tech changes that reduce cost and speed delivery. Their playbooks translate into prioritized initiatives with clear ROI and implementation checkpoints.
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Organizational design and talent
Operators who have scaled teams advise on structure, compensation, and critical hires to unlock growth. Their guidance helps turn a value creation plan into a hiring and development roadmap.
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Ongoing expert access
Long-term engagements let you consult the same operators as you execute, reducing re-onboarding time and preserving institutional knowledge. Project managers coordinate recurring sessions and outcomes tracking.
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How Avenor works with PE teams

Clear step-by-step process from request to execution.

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Request and scoping
Share target details, key questions, and timeline so we can prioritize the right experts for your investment thesis. Our team collaborates to refine the scope and surface critical topics for interviews.
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Rapid outreach and pre-screening
We contact candidates immediately and complete a 15-minute pre-screen with each expert to confirm relevant experience. This step ensures each participant can provide investment-grade operational intelligence.
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Profile delivery and rolling introductions
Approved expert profiles are delivered as they clear screening so consultations can begin without delay. Rolling delivery protects deal velocity and allows follow-up sourcing as findings evolve.
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Scheduling, execution, and documentation
We schedule calls around your calendar, handle logistics and compensation, and provide recordings and transcripts for committee materials. Project Managers update you at each milestone.
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Iterate and extend
As diligence reveals new questions, we pivot quickly to source additional specialists within 12 to 24 hours. Continuing access through long-term engagements supports implementation and ongoing needs.

Proof points and select results

Measurable outcomes and case evidence that build confidence.

Investment-grade intelligence
Recorded calls, searchable transcripts, and validated expert profiles
Primary evidence
TAM, pricing dynamics, and scaling risks validated for committee memos
Independent verification
PE teams and consultants use experts to validate reports and screen deals
Case Study
B2B Technology Diligence Assignment
A B2B technology diligence assignment required competitive, commercial, and operational signals. We sourced founders, COOs, and VPs who validated TAM, pricing dynamics, and scaling risks used directly in the committee memo. Expert consultations provided primary evidence that shaped final valuation and risk assessment.

Confidential to executional compliance

Compliance, conflict screening, and data handling that protect deal integrity.

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Compliance framework
We operate under strict confidentiality and privacy standards that align with industry expectations for PE diligence. Our processes include conflict checks, NDA support, and documented screening to protect sensitive deal information.
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Conflict and sensitivity screening
Experts are screened for conflicts and suitability before introduction so your team receives candid operational perspectives without reputational risk. Project managers document screening outcomes for your diligence record.
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Data handling and deliverables
Recordings and transcripts are handled with secure delivery processes to ensure accessibility by the deal team. We provide clear custody procedures so intelligence is documented in your diligence repository.
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How we work with consultants
Many PE consultants use our operator network to supplement primary research or to accelerate discovery phases. Our model is complementary and we align sourcing to consultant scopes when requested.
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Private equity diligence FAQs

Answers to common objections about scope, quality, speed, and confidentiality.

We typically deliver pre-vetted expert profiles within 12 to 24 hours for standard requests and faster when timelines are critical. Project managers prioritize outreach and rolling introductions so your team can start consultations immediately and keep the diligence timeline on track.

Experts are chosen for recent operational responsibility, relevant P and L experience, or direct target-company knowledge to deliver investment-grade intelligence. Each candidate completes a 15-minute pre-screen where we confirm role relevance and ability to provide actionable insights for committee materials.

No. We supply operator intelligence through consultations, recordings, transcripts, and expert profiles to support your analysis. PE consultants often use our network to supplement formal reports; your team or advisers synthesize the primary evidence into memoranda and recommendations.

We maintain institutional-grade confidentiality through conflict screening, NDAs where required, and secure delivery of recordings and transcripts. Our compliance practices are designed to safeguard both client and expert interests during high-sensitivity diligence.

Yes. Long-term engagements provide ongoing access to operators who advise during implementation and early execution. Project managers coordinate recurring sessions and help track outcomes so value creation plans are actionable and monitored.

We manage expert compensation and scheduling to remove administrative burden from your team. After successful consultations we process payments and provide confirmation, allowing your analysts to focus on synthesizing findings.

We source founders, COOs, VPs in product, sales, operations, customer success, and former target company employees when available. Functional specialists are included as needed to assess technology, supply chain, or regulatory risk.

Contact our team with target details and key questions and we will scope the request with a project manager. From there we deliver pre-screened profiles and schedule consultations that align to your committee timeline.

Ready to Access Operator Intelligence?

Access pre-vetted operators, customers, and former executives in 12 to 24 hours. Get investment-grade intelligence with recordings, transcripts, and documented expert profiles for your diligence files.

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