Strategic options for bio-based start-up

ADI Analytics supported a venture-funded bio-based chemicals start-up by developing a strategic options analysis to inform its next steps for growth and commercialization.

A venture-funded bio-based chemicals start-up seeking to evaluate strategic pathways and guide investment decisions.

The client needed an independent assessment of target markets, risks, competitive positioning, and business case economics to support strategic decision-making.

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Identified and sized seven target market segments.

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Estimated market penetration levels and assessed adoption challenges.

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Developed demand and supply curves for key products and modeled costs and economics for various business cases.

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Described the competitive environment and assessed the client’s strategic position.

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Built decision trees and recommended strategic paths forward, presenting actionable growth options to board and investors.

  • ADI’s analysis provided a clear set of strategic options that the client used to formulate its next steps with board members and investors.
Customer Results
ADI did a very good job in covering the full gamut of information that we needed
Brian Weeks Gas Technology Institute, Director

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