Aila Biotech
Biotechnology & Life Sciences
Challenge
Aila Biotech is developing innovative gene therapies to treat neuro-inflammatory diseases, with a lead focus on Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (PPMS).
As the business prepared for fundraising and future clinical development, the leadership team required support to strengthen market understanding, improve investor readiness and refine funding strategies.
Results
- Stronger investor proposition
- Improved fundraising readiness
- More robust investor materials
- Progress towards clinical readiness without dilution
- Increased confidence in strategic decision-making
Support Provided
Chris Roberts provided strategic coaching, advice and challenge across several key areas:
- Market research and opportunity assessment
- Investor readiness coaching
- Pitch deck and data room development
- R&D grant application support
- Expression of Interest (EOI) refinement
- Challenging assumptions and strengthening commercial strategy
Client Feedback
“Working with Chris Roberts has been a great experience. His insight, encouragement and strategic guidance helped us translate our scientific strengths into a compelling commercial plan. This support has enabled us to move forward confidently with our fundraising and regulatory strategies while staying focused on delivering impact for patients with progressive neurological disease.”
Dr James Dooley
CEO, Aila Biotech
Joyner Bolt
Manufacturing & Construction Products
Challenge
Joyner Bolt is a specialist manufacturer of structural fixings for timber-to-timber and timber-to-steel construction applications.
The business was seeking support to strengthen its commercial strategy, improve market visibility, explore international opportunities and accelerate growth.
Results
- Doubled turnover within six months
- Expanded into the Irish market
- Developed opportunities in the USA and Australia
- Increased brand visibility through influencer partnerships
- Identified alternative suppliers in Taiwan and Turkey to reduce costs
- Secured supply agreements with Toolstation and Ironmongery Direct
Support Provided
Chris Roberts worked closely with the leadership team to provide support in:
- Digital sales and marketing
- Intellectual property strategy
- Funding and finance planning
- Pitch deck development
- Growth planning
- International market development
Client Feedback
“We’ve been lucky enough to have the support of Chris, who’s helped us stay on track with focus-driven, task-oriented monthly meetings.”
Dan Hardingham
Managing Director, Joyner Bolt
Lambda Energy Ltd
Agri-Tech & Innovation
Challenge
Cambridge-based Lambda Energy developed an innovative light-changing coating for greenhouse panels designed to increase crop yields while reducing energy costs.
As the company prepared for growth and investment, support was required to strengthen commercial planning, investment readiness and market strategy.
Client Feedback
“Chris has given us access to grants and a safe space to talk about our strategy and governance.”
Monica Saavedra
CEO, Lambda Energy Ltd
Support Provided
Chris Roberts provided advice and guidance in:
- Market research and market strategy
- Business model development
- Commercialisation planning
- Investment readiness
- Pitch deck preparation
- Growth planning
Results
- Secured £595,000 in grants and investment
- Developed patents in Europe and the USA
- Strengthened investor readiness
- Refined commercialisation strategy
- Improved growth planning and governance
OUR IMPACT
Delivering Results That Matter
35+
Years of Business Experience
200+
SME Clients Supported
£595k+
Real Business Outcomes
4.7/5
Client Satisfaction
How We Help Clients Succeed
Every engagement is different, but our approach remains consistent:
Understand
We take time to understand your goals, challenges and opportunities.
Focus
Together, we identify the priorities that will create the greatest impact.
Deliver
We provide coaching, strategic advice and practical support to help achieve measurable results.
Sustain
We help build the capability, confidence and systems needed for long-term success.