Silverlight Research, Expert Network Overview
Our ClientsOur clients are senior professionals at private equity funds, hedge funds, long only funds, sovereign wealth funds, corporations, and consultancies. They seek to find an edge in information over competitors in their investment and strategic decisions
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How We Can HelpSilverlight Research is a Global Expert Network uncovering true value by connecting top professionals with industry experts. We provide our clients with fast access to untapped knowledge by connecting them with specialists in industry.
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Try UsOur Clients work with us on both long and short term engagements with Experts that we provide. Please email [email protected], call us on +44(0)208 6168073, or complete this short form and we will start work on the project immediately to source a relevant expert in the field
ConfidentialityAll interactions are protected by strict confidentiality agreements and take place within a controlled compliance structure
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The Value of Knowledge
The Value of Knowledge Data and information become static and outdated as soon as they are published. Through the internet, written research is readily available to any individual or organisation at the click of a button. But companies who build their intellectual advantages on the basis of knowledge instead, stand the best chance of innovating, making progress and succeeding.
Case Studies
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Case Study 1: Supermarket Expansion into CEE Geographies
Background A multinational supermarket was looking to expand operations into CEE geographies. They are clearly experts themselves in implementing expansion through organic growth or bolt-on acquisitions but wanted to gain further understanding of the particular market climate, cultural nuances, and trends in these countries to ensure a successful execution Solution Silverlight Research organized over 20 calls with local specialists including:
Local Network: Our client built up its network across CIS and gained valuable insights into the particular cultural trends, as well as regulatory, distribution and marketing challenges in each market Key Acquisition: Value add discussions with our experts enabled our client to identify a key acquisition increasing the speed of the roll-out in the geographies |
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Case Study 2: Autos Supply Chain Optimisation in South America
Background An Autos manufacturer was looking to optimise their supply chain processes in South America. They had recently moved into the region and wanted to improve efficiencies and find out how their competitors had simplified processes to optimize speed as well as tax implications Solution Silverlight Research organized 4 calls within 72 hours with autos supply chain consultants:
Knowledge: The Expert Advisors provided our client with country specific operational, supply chain and financing perspectives that enabled them to reevaluate their current processes Idea Generation: The client was able to discuss a range of methodologies with the Expert Advisors to move forward with their analysis |
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Case Study 3: Capital Markets Equity Market Research
Background A large long only fund was looking to further their understanding of non-listed EMEA consumer fitness companies. They were considering an investment in a consumer IPO and wanted to understand market dynamics for peer companies which were not listed or covered by institutional research Solution Silverlight Research organized several calls during a 1 week period with current and previous senior management of relevant peer firms
Market Insight: The Expert Advisors were able to provide insight on growth and penetration dynamics of key geographies within the field Analysis Validation: The consultations provided the client with validation on the analysis they had already conducted from materials provided in the IPO process, and ultimately validate their investment |
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Case Study 4: Private equity fund research into food production dynamics in an M&A scenario
Background Before putting in their first-round bid for a food production asset based in Asia, our client, a Hong Kong based private equity fund, wanted to conduct further research in the field Solution Silverlight Research organized 3 calls and 2 meetings with relevant industry veterans from the region with distinct specialities including:
360 Degree Knowledge: The selection of Expert Advisors provided the client with finance, supply chain, customer, operational and regulatory perspectives, giving them a complete understanding of the opportunity Better Decisions: Discussions with key knowledge holders helped our client evaluate the short and long term opportunities for the business, and inform their decision to move ahead with the potential acquisition |
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Case Study 5: Management Compensation Benchmarking
Background Post integration of subsidiaries our client, a mining business with African operations, was looking to benchmark and restructure its management compensation Solution Silverlight Research organized 3 consultations with advisors who are experts in compensation policy implementation:
Implementation of Industry Best Practice: The Advisors quickly gave our client a comprehensive overview of key structures and trends in the compensation market in the context of the relevant geographies and secto |
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Case Study 6: Independent Advice Following Disruptive Market Events
Background Our client wanted clear independent advice regarding the possible implications of Brexit for London Stock Exchange as a listing venue for an IPO Solution Silverlight Research organized 3 consultation calls and 1 meeting within 48 hours with advisors from the key institutions that could provide useful insights:
Informed decision: The client could make an informed decision on their capital markets process taking into account independent views received during the consultations |
When Do Clients Ask for Our Expert Network Services
1. Market Research for Business Expansion
We facilitate 360 level discussions to provide a complete holistic view of potential new markets for our clients |
2. Acquisition Due Diligence and Research
When our clients consider investing in an asset they want to speak to our advisors to provide alternative perspectives, validate their analysis and to give a view where no research covers a company |
3. Achieving the Market Best Practice
We know the experts across industries who can advise on how to optimize our clients' processes and maximize efficiency |
4. Reacting to Disruptive Market Events
During periods of volatility our clients want to know how their investments could be impacted by headlines, we find the right specialist who can provide the right insight |
The Process
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- Following an engagement, we dedicate resources to quickly conduct a bespoke search for each project
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- We thoroughly vet all experts in light of our clients' requirements and ask relevant profiling questions
- We ensure experts are well versed in the subject matter and permitted to consult on the subject
- Experts complete the compliance training and sign the Terms and Conditions for consultation
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- We propose the most relevant industry expert(s) to the client
- In 90% of cases we find and propose a suitable individual within 48 hours
- We send a profile summary of the proposed expert(s) to the client which include their biography, industry experience, and responses to key profiling questions
- Our clients then have the opportunity to ask any further questions where required to Silverlight Research which we will refer to the expert
- On receipt of any further required information our client can then approve the engagement, decline, or to ask for an alternative expert
- A call or meeting is then organized to discuss the sector
- Sometimes just one conversation is required, whilst on other occasions follow up calls and meetings are organized to assist the project
What We Provide
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Confidentiality & Compliance
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