Overview
Ayming’s strategic partnerships team supports private equity firms throughout the investment lifecycle – from early portfolio diagnostics to post-acquisition value creation. We identify and optimise R&D tax and grant funding opportunities, conduct technical due diligence, and defend claims under HMRC enquiry. Our end-to-end approach enhances returns, mitigates risk, and drives sustainable portfolio growth.
A partnership approach to portfolio value creation
We work alongside investors and value creation teams to integrate funding expertise into every stage of the investment cycle. From identifying opportunities pre-deal to strengthening compliance post-acquisition, our joined-up approach ensures portfolios maximise funding potential while minimising risk
Expertise
Our services
Specialised support to enhance portfolio performance and value creation.
Portfolio analysis
Our portfolio analysis gives investors a clear view of R&D potential across their holdings – starting with a free RAG diagnostic based on public data. Once engaged, our value creation analysis delivers a complete opportunity breakdown, helping quantify returns and identify funding opportunities across the portfolio.
Due diligence R&D claim review
Our due diligence reviews help investors make informed decisions during the pre-deal phase — validating existing R&D tax claims, uncovering risks, identifying value creation opportunities, and shaping post-acquisition action plans. By combining technical insight with financial rigour, we give investors greater confidence in their decisions and uncover new sources of return within each acquisition.
Global grants network
Through Ayming’s global grants network, we help investors and their portfolio companies unlock non-dilutive funding opportunities across the UK, Europe, and North America. Our experts identify the most relevant innovation and capital funding programmes, align them with each portfolio company’s growth strategy, and provide hands-on support throughout the application process.
R&D tax credits
We help investors maximise the value of R&D tax incentives across their portfolio companies. Our specialists identify eligible innovative activity, ensure compliance with HMRC requirements, and optimise benefit potential. By leveraging our expertise at fund level, investors can unlock significant tax benefits, improve cash flow, and strengthen returns from innovative investments.
Patent Box
Our Patent Box service helps investors and their portfolio companies capture greater value from innovation. We identify eligible intellectual property, prepare robust submissions, and manage compliance to secure the reduced 10% corporation tax rate on qualifying profits. Through Patent Box, investors can enhance profitability, accelerate commercialisation, and strengthen returns from innovation-led assets.
HMRC enquiry defence
If a portfolio company faces an HMRC enquiry, our specialists manage the process end-to-end. From technical justification to in-person representation, we turn scrutiny into opportunity – restoring confidence and ensuring investors and portfolio companies emerge stronger, with claims validated and benefit secured.
Our strength in numbers
in value generated for our private equity partners in 2025
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Insights
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Fresh insights and expert perspectives on policy, value creation, R&D funding, and the innovation landscape.
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