Pursuing growth opportunities is a prime focus area for most companies. However, few have the luxury of allocating sparse human resources to scope out and evaluate potential market opportunities. Further, even companies with in-house research departments find it challenging to comprehensively assess opportunities in unfamiliar markets, thus preferring independent research instead. Private equity managers, venture capitalists, fund managers and consultants need to recognise and evaluate investment opportunities, which could be anywhere across the globe, for efficient capital utilisation.
At ValueNotes, our research is independent and unbiased, which, along with proven domain expertise, provides effective market assessment and investment appraisals. Our specific services include:
- Investment opportunity evaluation in target markets or market segments
- Market studies, including market sizing and segmentation, distribution landscape, financial analysis, competitive landscape, trends and growth forecasts
- Return on Investment (ROI) appraisals for specific opportunities
- Lead generation for investment opportunities
Assessed the potential investment opportunity in the m-payment market in India through extensive primary research covering current m-payment vendors, regulators – RBI, DIPP, MPFI, TRAI and customers of m-payment solutions in lottery, m-commerce, media, mobile gaming and telecom operators.
Analyzed the retail value chain, industry structure, segmentation, consumer behaviour, supply chain, regulations, cost structures, pricing trends and margins.
Studied select segments (Legal Services, Publishing, Animation, Media, F&A, e-Learning, Engineering design, Research & Analytics) and identified service providers best positioned to generate high relative returns.
Studied the government regulations, investment and savings habits, growth of mutual funds, distribution dynamics, competitive landscape and expected regulatory changes highlighting the current size and growth potential.
Assessed the potential demand for database monitoring, auditing and compliance solutions from Indian outsourcing vendors serving large US corporations which “could open doors” for the client in India.
Studied the profitability of private hospitals by analyzing pricing, revenue / cost per bed, expense structure, royalty payments, interest, and typical Return on Capital Employed (ROCE).
Evaluated the energy distribution, automation, remote power, demand response enabling hardware and software market opportunities by analyzing vendor landscape, trends, regulation, research programs, and important pilots and demonstrations.
Conducted a comprehensive analysis of the target company including competitive positioning, management evaluation, financial analysis, valuation and future earnings projections, SWOT and industry outlook.
