London financial district
Boutique Corporate Advisory

Transforming
Business with
Market Expertise

We bring decades of hands-on entrepreneurial experience, backed up by the institutional quality of investment banking to the most critical moments in your business journey — providing the clarity, rigour and relationships to achieve exceptional outcomes.

Explore our capabilities
Multi-continent Global reach
Senior Executive always available
£2m–£150m Mid-market focus
Different phases of activity End-to-end methodology
Professional team in modern office
01
Who We Are

Operators who became
advisers

ClearLakeBlue is a boutique corporate advisory firm founded by seasoned entrepreneurs. We have built businesses from inception to exit, raised capital from institutional investors, and sat on both sides of the boardroom table — as founders, operators, acquirers, and investors.

Our boutique structure means you work directly with our senior team throughout — from first meeting to transaction completion. No bait-and-switch. No junior teams. Every client receives our full attention.

"We don't just advise — we've been operators. Our team has sat in the boardroom, made the tough decisions, and delivered results under pressure."

Our track record spans publicly listed companies on the UK stock market, privately held businesses backed by leading Private Equity and Venture Capital firms, and sustainability projects across four continents.

The Problem We Solve

We close the
advisory gap

Mid-market businesses deserve better than the two extremes. We bring institutional quality to the transactions that define your future.

Business Brokers
Generalist brokers
Limited financial analysis
Generalist, volume-based approach
No institutional investor network
Transaction volume over your outcome
The CLB difference
ClearLakeBlue
Institutional-quality analysis
Senior Executives always available
Genuine transaction experience
Your outcome, not our pipeline
Large Advisory Firms
Big firm advisers
Senior partners rarely engaged below £50m
Mid-market gets junior resource
High minimum fees
Process-driven, not bespoke
Our Services

End-to-end
advisory for
pivotal moments

We provide a comprehensive range of corporate advisory services, each underpinned by the same commitment: senior-level engagement, rigorous analysis, and outcomes focused on your objectives — not our transaction pipeline.

01
M&A — Sell-Side Advisory
Preparing your business for sale and managing the process from initial analysis through to completion. We identify the right buyers, prepare the Information Memorandum, manage due diligence, and negotiate to maximise your outcome.
02
M&A — Buy-Side Advisory
Supporting acquirers in identifying, analysing, and executing acquisitions. From target identification and commercial due diligence through to transaction structuring and post-acquisition integration planning.
03
Equity Capital Raising
Preparing and executing equity fundraises for growth, succession, or recapitalisation. We access Private Equity, family offices, angel networks, and institutional investors appropriate to your stage and sector.
04
Debt & Growth Financing
Structuring and sourcing debt facilities, growth capital, and alternative financing solutions including green and impact-linked finance for qualifying businesses.
05
Strategic Business Reviews
An independent financial and strategic assessment identifying value creation opportunities, risks, and the strategic actions that will make the difference before a transaction or investment.
06
Sustainable & Impact Finance
Access to capital markets that prioritise ESG considerations, including donor-assisted funding, green bonds, and impact-linked facilities. Track record includes projects in Africa and Latin America.
Our Approach

A proven
methodology

Institutional-quality analysis, delivered at mid-market speed. Every engagement follows our structured three-phase methodology, anchored in data and shaped by decades of practical experience.

01
Financial Health Analysis
Comprehensive assessment of your financial position: multi-year P&L analysis, balance sheet review, margin analysis, sector benchmarking, and a quality of earnings assessment. Delivered as a CLB Financial Health Dashboard within days of data receipt — the analytical foundation for everything that follows.
02
Forecast Validation & Investment Analysis
Your management forecast anchored to the Phase 1 historical baseline, with scenario analysis across bear, base, and bull cases, EBITDA normalisation, and a CLB valuation range. This becomes the financial backbone of your Information Memorandum or investor pack — presented to the standard that sophisticated acquirers and investors expect.
03
Transaction Execution
Preparation of the Information Memorandum, identification and approach to target investors or buyers, management of due diligence, negotiation support, and through to completion. CLB remains engaged at partner level throughout the entire process.
Technology-enabled, institutionally rigorous

Our proprietary analytical suite produces investor-ready outputs in days — Financial Health Dashboards, Forecast Validation reports, and scenario models — without compromising on the rigour that defines institutional-grade advisory work.

Why ClearLakeBlue

Five reasons clients
choose us

We have been where you are
Our team has built and exited businesses. We advise from experience, not theory.
Senior Executive led, always
No bait-and-switch. You work with our senior team from day one through to completion.
Institutional quality
PE-grade analysis and transaction rigour at a fee structure designed for the mid-market.
International experience
Experience across four continents. Listed and private companies. Cross-border transactions.
Sector agnostic
Fresh perspectives across industries. Rigour and relationships that transcend sector assumptions.
The Team

Partners with
proven track records

Karim Peer
Karim Peer
CEO

Experienced builder of businesses across multiple sectors including SaaS, sustainability, supply chain, financial services, and gaming. Extensive international experience spanning the USA, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Track record includes high-value exits from both listed and private companies, and specialist expertise in sustainable finance and impact capital.

Nigel Eastwood
Nigel Eastwood
Senior Board Adviser and CMO

Times Fast Track 100 CEO and well-connected international technology entrepreneur with significant M&A and emerging markets experience. Active investor with both listed and private company pedigree. Deep expertise in technology commercialisation, international market entry, and complex cross-border transactions.

How We Work

Partnership built
on alignment

At ClearLakeBlue, we believe the best outcomes are achieved through genuine partnership. We work alongside our clients as trusted advisers — invested in their success, aligned with their ambitions, and committed to delivering results that matter.

A Relationship Built on Alignment
We structure every engagement to ensure our interests are fully aligned with yours. Our approach combines a retained advisory element — reflecting the depth of resource and expertise we commit — with a performance component that rewards successful outcomes.
Transparent and Straightforward
Before any engagement begins, we agree the scope of work, the timeline, and the commercial terms — so there are no surprises. Our clients know exactly what to expect from us, and we hold ourselves to that standard throughout.
Tailored to Your Situation
Every engagement begins with a thorough understanding of your business, your objectives, and the landscape in which you operate. From there, we design a programme of work tailored to your specific situation — drawing on our full range of advisory capabilities.
Long-Term Thinking
Many of our client relationships extend well beyond a single transaction. We take pride in becoming a trusted long-term partner — available to provide strategic counsel, market insight, and practical support as your business evolves.
"Our focus is always on delivering the result, not simply on the process. You can be confident that from the moment we are engaged, our energy and expertise are directed entirely towards your success."
Next Steps

From conversation
to completion

01
Introductory Conversation
A 30–60 minute call to discuss your business, objectives, and timeline. No preparation required. No obligation on either side.
02
Initial Assessment
Subject to a mutual NDA, we carry out a preliminary financial health assessment and share our initial view on transaction readiness and valuation range.
03
Engagement Proposal
A formal engagement letter within 5 working days of your introductory meeting — clear scope, clear timeline, clear fees. No ambiguity.
04
Work Begins
Phase 1 analysis commences within a week of signing. Initial findings within 5 working days of receiving your financial information.
Contact Us

Start the
conversation

There is no obligation and no charge for an initial discussion. Tell us a little about your business and what you are looking to achieve, and we will be in touch within one working day.

Karim Peer — CEO karim.peer@clearlakeblue.com
Nigel Eastwood — Board Advisor nigel.eastwood@clearlakeblue.com
Website www.clearlakeblue.com

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Get in touch

Ready to transform
your business?

Whether you're a founder preparing for your first major fundraise, a management team considering strategic options, or a business ready for its next chapter — we're here to help.

Karim Peer
karim.peer@clearlakeblue.com
Nigel Eastwood
nigel.eastwood@clearlakeblue.com
www.clearlakeblue.com