Considering a capital raise, a new market or a business deal? Get an independent view of your options, the risks and your next step.
For entrepreneurs, owners, executives and investors. Start with the decision you face and what you need to clarify before acting.
You are choosing between growth opportunities, entering a new market or deciding what to stop.
What you take awayA clearer view of the alternatives, the assumptions to test and the priorities that deserve your time and resources.
You are considering a capital raise and need to challenge the amount, structure or ownership consequences.
What you take awayA clearer assessment of your capital needs, the trade-offs between funding options and what to prepare before approaching investors.
You are weighing a business purchase, sale, investment or partnership before committing.
What you take awayAn independent challenge to the commercial logic, key risks and unanswered questions to resolve before moving forward.
You have an idea or a new venture, but need to decide which customer, offer or next step to focus on.
What you take awaySharper assumptions about the customer and proposition, and a practical next step to test before committing more resources.
The business has stalled, priorities conflict or an important decision does not fit a standard advisory brief.
What you take awayA structured view of the problem, the options worth exploring and where specialist help may be needed.
In a one-hour session, we focus on your question, challenge the assumptions and identify a useful next step. Work that needs research, document review or implementation is scoped separately. The defined Second Opinion products below state exactly what is included.
Discuss an assignment →Defined, independent reviews for decisions that are expensive or difficult to reverse—plus an ongoing advisory-board option for longer-term counsel.
A focused 60-minute session for an owner, entrepreneur or executive facing an important business decision that does not fit one of the specialist reviews.
An independent review of a proposed capital raise before you approach investors—testing the amount, structure, valuation logic, ownership consequences and investor readiness.
An independent review for an investor, family office or business angel considering a private-company investment—testing the proposition, valuation logic, expected return, exit pathway and principal risks.
A strategic second opinion on a proposed business purchase or sale before you commit—not due diligence on the transaction.
Senior board-level experience for entrepreneurs and owner-managed businesses—without adding another statutory director.
Perspective, experience & network
“Sometimes the answer is knowing what to do. Sometimes it is knowing who might help make it happen.”
Over four decades across finance, business, international development, academia and entrepreneurship, Sebastian Lethansen has built relationships across countries, industries and professions.
Where appropriate, that network can help identify specialist knowledge, perspectives, people and opportunities relevant to an assignment. Introductions are selective and never guaranteed.
About Sebastian →Investment banker. Adviser. Executive. Entrepreneur. Teacher. Founder. Author.
From global financial institutions to privately held businesses, international trade, university teaching and new ventures.
View professional CV →