Recent Projects | Large & Small Complex Projects

Recent Projects

Over the past decade, DropJaw has worked with a multitude of companies spanning many industries. Either those that want advice of scale up options to those that are in need of business advice before folding is the only option.

Our team has a broad knowledge of companies in the financial industries, telecommunications, cybersecurity and many more.

Read more about some of our recent projects below.

Recent Projects

Over ten years of delivering large and small complex scale up and turnaround projects we have worked across many industry sectors including:

Telecommunications
Media
Technology
FMCG
Professional services companies

From telecommunications infrastructure, Cybersecurity, GDPR, accountancy practices, lifestyle drinks, architectural practices, business schools, local authorities, AI companies and call centres.

Regardless of which partner you work with at DropJaw the common touch points remain the same in terms of creating and maximising tangible shareholder value.

Our skills and experience are highly transferable across differing industry sectors – and include the points below;

Delivering guidance, support and advice based on the knowledge and experience which we have built up across many years having experienced both successes and failures.
Being able to mentor and inspire teams to achieve their dreams.
Remaining calm in a crisis and navigating the road to safety.
Providing Interim and Non-Exec support to enable Boards and Management teams to focus on the important and value add strategies for the business.
Creating Improvement plans and processes to increase customer satisfaction and improve operational efficiency.
Providing robust evaluation and analysis to enable confident informed decisions.

The Gift ExperienceTrevor Pervin, Managing DirectorYou need someone to open your eyes -- Roy has definitely done that

You sometimes reach a point where you become "blind" within your business and you need someone to open your eyes to see where the future lies. Well, Roy has definitely done that and we can now see some light at the end of the tunnel! With Roy's guidance, we hopefully will now move forward and rebuild our business.

Aston Business SchoolJoanna Axinte, Programme ManagerI would recommend Roy's services to anyone

We have worked with DropJaw Ventures for the past three years and we had excellent service delivered to us. I would recommend Roy's services to anyone wishing to improve or grow their business.

The ZeitgeistRyan Hall, AuthorProfessionalism, pragmatism and authority with huge depth of knowledge

I've worked with DropJaw for over a year now, sharing a Board level engagement for over year now and it's been brilliant.

Having worked closely with Roy and more recently Mark, they have brought a level of professionalism, pragmatism and authority within their specialism that can be hard to find. Especially when backed up with such in-depth of knowledge and skill.

I hope to work closely with DropJaw on other initiatives in the future.

Word360Kavita Parmar , COOExcellent business acumen

Roy has provided valuable insight into business growth strategy. He has been excellent in working with us to create an infrastructure that aligns with our ambitious growth plans.

KTSLRob Marks, CEOOutstanding support and advice

Roy and his team have been a huge help as non exec and financial advisor. Their support has been invaluable this year

Aegis EngineeringChris Hoare, DirectorDriving productivity growth

We were introduced to Roy through Aston Business School's Productivity through People programme. He has helped us to formulate a strategy for turning the academic learning and reflection of that programme into a practical day-to-day initiative to drive productivity growth in our business. His approach has been refreshingly straightforward and yet profound, and by involving everyone in the company, it can only boost team engagement. We are now "go" for our Project Infinity. Thanks Roy for all your help (hope you like the name!)

British Business BankSue Barnard, Senior ManagerHaving met Roy just over two years ago…

I can honestly say it was one of the most worthwhile coffee meetings I have had. Roy understands the finance market better than most and can identify the appropriate finance needed for a growing business whether that be debt or equity at whatever stage in the growth journey the business is in. Roy also gives valuable support to his clients and from my understanding gives that full rounded offer of advice and guidance to many businesses across the whole of the Northern Powerhouse. Great guy and I look forward to working with Roy more in the future.

GC FinanceMark Gibbons, Senior Loan ManagerQuality & trusted Advisor

I have worked with Roy and his clients to provide funding for a number of DropJaw clients via the Northern Powerhouse Investment fund. From a lenders point of view Roy and his team are able to position the deal and address questions positively to get the best result for their clients. Roy is great guy to work with and genuinely has his clients interests at heart.

Keeping StudioTom Keeping, Founder & Creative DirectorWe've worked together to deliver against very clear objectives

I've worked with DropJaw over the past couple of months on a couple of very specific objectives, and every step of the way I've received the guidance and answers I've required in order to achieve what we set out to together. At this stage of the journey, we've nearly hit every goal we set out to - and I'm looking forward to the coming couple of months, where I am confident we'll continue to do the same. It's been a pleasure.

FW CapitalGary Guest, Fund DirectorProfessional service and great to deal with

I've been working with Roy and Dropjaw for 2 years now. Roy takes a considered approach to fundraising for his clients. He understands funders' requirements and what they are looking for. His wealth of experience in business helps enormously in this regard and he always strives to do the best for both his clients and the funders. It is a pleasure working with him and I look forward to doing so for many years to come.

University of ChesterKay Kent, DirectorDropJaw has consistently been a top choice of delegates on the programme...

DropJaw has consistently been a top choice of delegates on the programme and has worked with a range of KAN businesses to support the project themes of innovation and growth. Roy’s understanding of the challenges faced by early and mid-stage companies, together with highly relevant technical knowledge, has been an ideal combination to complement the KAN programme of workshops and business diagnostics.

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Wake DrinksAlex Buckley, CEODropJaw Ventures delivered a project For Wake Drinks back in August 2016...

DropJaw Ventures delivered a project For Wake Drinks back in August 2016. The end product beat are expectations on several levels, these were – Under Cost, delivered the project on time and the performance excelled its original brief. Well Done to Roy and the Team, we will definitely be using them again and thoroughly recommend them.

The Inspire FoundationAlexander Howard, PartnerRoy is a really great guy who can draw on a wide range of experience...

Roy is a really great guy who can draw on a wide range of experience and knowledge to help put into practise the ideas he has. We really benefitted from the input he had into our business and would happily recommend his expertise to anybody looking to move forward.

Financial FortressWayne Musker, Managing DirectorRoy is an all-round great guy who inspires anyone he meets...

Roy is an all-round great guy who inspires anyone he meets. Can’t recommend DropJaw enough.

Kate Curry DesignKate Curry, FounderRoy has been working with me to develop a growth strategy...

Roy has been working with me to develop a growth strategy for my graphic design and branding business. Through my time with him, I have gained clarity and direction, with a real focus on what can be achieved and how we can get there, as well as increased self confidence in my own abilities to reach these goals. Roy’s encouragement to dream big, his energy and knowledge have given both myself and my business a huge boost. I would highly recommend.

Esmail ArchitectsMahmood Esmail, Founding PartnerWe have been working with Roy in growing our Architects Practice...

We have been working with Roy in growing our Architects Practice over the last few months on a business growth programme. Roy has listened and understood where we were and help us formulate our pathway to where we need to go to achieve significant business growth and the ways in which we can do it. Roy is excellent as a mentor and has been there for us when we have had to deal with some recent challenges too. DropJaw Ventures – Highly recommended.

VATBoxnoam guzman, chairmanAs a global company which put our customers front and centre...

As a global company which puts our customers front and centre of all we do, VATBox commit to answer its customer needs wherever they are. The DropJaw team help VATBox to be localized in the UK even before our office and first executive team was hired.

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Sercodavid marnell, programme and partnership managerRoy has a very clear understanding on what challenges small and...

Roy has a very clear understanding on what challenges small and medium businesses face in this changing landscape, this is evident through the insight he shares and the value that this provides. Roy has a lot of commercial experience to draw upon, it is this knowledge that enables him and the people or businesses around him to succeed and achieve their own ambitions.

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ebitConsultancyscott taylor, ownerI first met Roy when I was completing the Aston Business School small business growth course and he was assigned to me as my mentor...

I first met Roy when I was completing the Aston Business School small business growth course and he was assigned to me as my mentor.
I had a company vision but had no idea how to make those visions a reality – Roy helped with that.
He gave me the encouragement I needed to take on new challenges, look to significant market growth and introduced me to lots of now, new clients I would’ve never have had the opportunity to have met otherwise.
He firmly restored my self-belief, boosted my confidence and made me look to the bigger picture and I am truly grateful.

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Sales BondNICOLE MARKHAM, MANAGING DIRECTORAs Director of Sales Bond, a start-up SME, I have been like a rabbit...

Roy and the DropJaw team really understood the Sales Bond business, they spent time with the team, met some of the Sales Bond customers, reviewed all systems & processes, and challenged all suppliers to offer more.

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Tan RosieLee Sylvester, OwnerRoy at Drop Jaw Ventures has been such a positive and motivating influence...

Roy at Drop Jaw Ventures has been such a positive and motivating influence in the growth of our business Tan Rosie in such a short space of time. As a mentor, his knowledge and experience has been invaluable and as a result my business is poised for great growth giving me added confidence in myself, my brand and the opportunities which lie ahead with my new strategy he has helped to create with me.
I highly recommend their services to any business looking to grow and develop.

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BCMfortVictor Kaidatzis, ceoWe have been working with Dropjaw to create a marketing and sales strategy...

We have been working with Dropjaw to create a marketing and sales strategy to ensure we hit our growth targets. In addition, Roy and the team are helping us create a financial module to be investor ready. I have found the service to be highly professional and look forward to taking BCMfort to the next level with Drop jaws assistance.

4 RoadsRobert Nash Chief ExecutiveRoy is a highly skilled communicator, mentor and motivator...

Roy is a highly skilled communicator, mentor and motivator. With his skills and knowledge he has helped 4 Roads grow, not only in size but also in maturity as a business. I would highly recommend Roy and DropJaw Ventures if you are in need of advice, c-level management or help in finding investment to capital.

Branded Items GroupSteve Fairhurst, joint founder of BIGWith the support of Roy and DropJaw we are already realising our future potential...

Roy’s experience in scaling up companies alongside his funding knowledge, has been an asset to company and is actively accelerating our growth.

With the support of Roy and DropJaw we are already realising our future potential and there maybe even an early stage acquisition opportunity on the table, which alongside our marketing strategy should really drive the company forward.

Dropjaw bring a different skillset to the table and complement our strengths. Roy’s involvement in a non-executive director role not only provides a sounding board for our business but will strategically assist in our growth plans.

We have very ambitious growth plans and we are excited about our business journey.

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