structure. optimise. grow.
Board Advisory
The right board decisions drive long-term success, mitigate risk, and unlock new opportunities.

Whether you’re scaling, restructuring, or navigating a major transition, we provide expert guidance to help education, training, and edtech leaders, investors, and founders make informed, strategic choices.
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Strategic Connections

We introduce you to the right decision-makers, investors, and industry leaders within education, training, and edtech—opening doors to opportunities that accelerate growth.

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Digital Authority & Brand Positioning

We help position your brand effectively within the sector, leveraging the reach of key influencers, advisors, and digital networks to enhance your credibility and visibility.

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Sector-Specific GTM Strategy

Launching or expanding? We provide insights and strategies tailored to education, ensuring your approach is aligned to market needs, stakeholder expectations, and funding landscapes.

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Scaling for Growth

Growing a business in education requires deep market insight and operational expertise. We guide you at every stage, helping you navigate the complexities of expansion, investment, and leadership structure.

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Problem Solving for Critical Challenges

From operational bottlenecks to sector-specific regulatory hurdles, we roll in as strategic advisors to tackle the challenge, implement solutions, and ensure long-term sustainability.

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Investment & Fundraising Advisory

Raising capital for organic growth and acquisitions requires a clear strategy. We advise on positioning, investor readiness, and navigating the funding landscape in education

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Exit & Acquisition Strategy

Whether preparing for acquisition or planning an exit, we help you structure leadership, align business valuation, and manage transitions effectively.

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Crisis & Governance Support

When major challenges arise—whether strategic, reputational, or operational—we offer level-headed board advisory to steer your organisation through critical moments.

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Founder & Leadership Counsel

Leading a business, managing a board, or preparing for an exit can feel isolating. We provide discreet, experienced counsel—because when it comes to leadership, having the right guidance makes all the difference.

If you need a great visionary and someone with a wide variety of specialisms and skills Alex is a must hire for any business that wants an unbiased review. Alex has supported me and many other colleagues in the past 10 years from recruitment, scale up, technologies, non-exec criticism and mentorship.

— Barbara VEERAMALLAY-PERMAUL
Change Consultant at BVP Skills
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Alex's strategic advisory has been invaluable in helping us refine our business model and navigate key growth decisions. His ability to combine deep industry insights with practical, actionable guidance sets him apart.

— Louise Campton
CEO at Primary Goal
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The education sector is evolving rapidly—having the right board strategy, leadership, and investor alignment isn't optional; it’s essential for success.

We work with business owners, investors, and leadership teams in education, training, and edtech to provide board structuring, governance support, strategic networking, and succession planning—ensuring your organisation is built for sustainable growth and long-term value creation.

We empower education, training, and edtech organisations, offering expert board advisory services that streamline governance, optimise strategic decision-making, and accelerate business growth—helping leaders stay ahead in an evolving sector.
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Structure – Build a Strong Board & Governance Framework

We help you define leadership structure, governance processes, and board composition to ensure your organisation is prepared for growth, investment, or transition.

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Optimise – Streamline Decision-Making & Operational Strategy

From board alignment to leadership effectiveness, we refine strategies and processes to create efficiency, resilience, and investor confidence.

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Grow – Scale, Invest, or Exit with Strategic Clarity

Whether you’re expanding, seeking investment, or preparing for an acquisition or exit, we provide the strategic insights needed to achieve sustainable, high-value growth.

FAQ

Advisory Orientation from Bolt

What types of organisations do you work with?

We specialise in supporting education, training, and edtech businesses, including startups, established providers, PE-backed companies, and investor-led enterprises.

Do you provide ongoing board advisory or one-off strategy sessions?

We offer both—we can work as retained board advisors or provide specific support for leadership restructuring, governance improvements, or investor readiness.

How do you help businesses raise capital or prepare for an exit?

We guide leadership teams through the fundraising process—ensuring your business is positioned correctly for investment. For exits and acquisitions, we help structure leadership teams, align governance, and prepare for due diligence to maximise business value.

How is your approach different from larger advisory firms?

We are intentionally small and high-touch, ensuring every engagement is bespoke, confidential, and deeply aligned with your long-term vision. Unlike larger firms, we prioritise trust, discretion, and real-world expertise over volume and generic solutions.