We partner with private equity to maximize returns.

Our team offers a comprehensive set of services designed to enhance performance, profitability, and market adaptability of portfolio companies in Clarkston’s focus verticals.

M&A Lifecycle Support

Enhance M&A strategy
Accelerate target screening
Conduct commercial, operational, and scientific diligence
Lead holistic integration planning
Exit strategies & divestiture preparation
Realize investment thesis opportunities

Strategic Growth for PortCos

Identify growth opportunities
Enhance price, volume, and mix
Conduct marketing & brand planning
Optimize partner spend
Improve customer success & channel strategies

Operational Improvement for PortCos

Drive performance improvement to enhance profitability
Enhance operations planning & inventory management
Optimize inventory and lower working capital requirements
Improve global supply chains
Manage complex change
Improve technology & automation

OUR INDUSTRY-FOCUSED APPROACH FOR PRIVATE EQUITY

Clarkston Consulting leverages decades of experience in life sciences, consumer products, and retail consulting to remove barriers for leading companies in all industry sectors. We help our private equity clients create sector-specific strategies around industry trends and insights, while advising on industry standards, processes, and technologies. Industry knowledge is key to portfolio management, so this approach allows us to uniquely source opportunities, conduct effective due diligence, and win deals that build value. Our private equity consulting services span the following sectors:

Life Sciences

Pharmaceutical
Biotech / Biopharma
Medical Device
Cell and Gene Therapy
Manufacturing
Generics
Wholesale Distribution
Commercial
Contract Organizations (CDMO, CMO, CRO, CTO)
Life Sciences Technology

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Consumer Products

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Retail

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Private Equity Consulting Services

Clarkston’s consultants have deep industry expertise and hands-on experience which allows for the quicker development of hypotheses to refine investment theses for private equity firms. Our decades long work in supply chain, quality + compliance, sales + marketing, digital + technology and our sharpened focus across a variety of industry sectors positions us with the right experience needed for discovering the best deals for your specific needs. We support our clients through M&A strategy, data + analytics, innovation, people + change and the below core private equity services.

Market Opportunity Assessment

Whether you are evaluating the sector to build your strategy or evaluating the market for your portfolio companies, our consultants take a holistic approach assessing the size, strength, competition, growth potential, and trends within the market.

Deal Finding

Our industry experts can help your company find hidden gems with innovative lenses. Bring breakthrough deals to the table through robust market research, target screening, advanced technology, and analysis.

Due Diligence

Our deal advisory services provide industry-specific expertise based on our merger and acquisitions consultants’ deep understanding of the key markers of success or failure.

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Strategic Advisory

Let our industry experts facilitate strategic planning sessions to help your leadership team of your operating companies revise and adjust your corporate strategy, vision, and purpose.

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Value Realization

Outline a clear path to achieving success with your new portfolio company, and reach your full potential by improving operational and growth strategies.

Deal-Exiting Support

A well thought-out exit plan helps new deals proceed in a more orderly manner and can add overall value. Careful planning for the next steps is critical to maximize your investment.