About us
We Help Consulting Leaders Build and Realise Equity Value
founders scale with precision and sell with confidence.
We guide you - step-by-step - to a higher exit valuation.
Running a growing consultancy is a little like leading a Himalayan expedition: as you climb higher, it gets tougher, and the risks get bigger. The decisions are more complex. The consequences are more expensive. The air is thinner.
That’s where Equity Sherpas comes in.
We guide ambitious founders and leadership teams to navigate the most challenging stages of growth. Whether you’re preparing for scale or gearing for exit, we help you move with clarity, confidence, and direction.
Our philosophy is grounded in three principles:
- Rigor
Our guidance is rooted in proof: 300+ proprietary tools and IP assets, extensive benchmark data from the consulting sector, and Prof. O’Mahoney’s published research. - Clarity
We simplify the complex so you can focus on action, not ambiguity. We tell you if a route is blocked or if your assumptions are flawed. We avoid jargon and deliver actionable insights and outcomes. - Momentum
We’re not passive advisors, we push for progress. Every month. Every milestone.
Interactive Leader Showcase
Real-World Operators. Board-Level Advisors. Growth-Stage Allies.
Mark Palmer
Real-World Operator
"Grew and sold OEE Consulting; as CEO of GoBeyond Partners, led successful geographic expansion. Mark brings boardroom discipline, commercial strategy, and hands-on experience scaling operations internationally."
Rachel Healy
Board-Level Advisor
"Rachel is a seasoned strategist with deep expertise in commercial growth and deal preparation. She has advised global clients including Microsoft, BBC, Vodafone, and the English Premier League, and has supported over $2B in private equity transactions."
Richard Goold
Growth-Stage Ally
"Grew and sold Moorhouse Consulting after a successful MBO from BT Group. Richard advises high-growth consulting firms on how to scale smart, diversify services, and position for exit with precision."
Joe O’Mahoney
Boutique Growth Authority
"Joe is a leading authority on the growth and sale of boutiques and small consultancies. He uses his world-class research and 25-years' experience advising and researching boutique consultancies to help founders achieve their goals."
Rob Ferrone
Growth-Stage Ally & Tech Strategist
"Founded, scaled and sold Quick Release, a global specialist consultancy. Rob advises boutique consulting firms on sharpening niche positioning, productising expertise, building specialist teams in scarce-skill domains, and introducing automation and data-enabled consulting models."
Sarah Matthew
Board-Level Advisor
• Co-founder of award-winning consultancy, Virgo Health
• Managed sale of Virgo Health to Golin
• Board advisor to boutique consultancies
• Founder, The Vibrant Company
230
consultancies advised
25
EXITS
2000+
Consulting Leaders Trained
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