Driving Growth Through Business Advice, Mergers & Acquisitions, CEO Mentoring and Executive Leadership
Helping entrepreneurs, founders and growing businesses navigate growth, restructuring, acquisitions and exit strategies with confidence.
Business Advice Built Around Real Entrepreneurial Experience
Whether you are building, scaling, restructuring or preparing to exit, we provide practical guidance shaped by real-world business experience.
We Work With
- Entrepreneurs looking to grow and scale their business
- Established companies needing strategic restructuring
- Founders planning for a future exit or sale
- Business owners who want experienced guidance without corporate jargon
- Leadership teams needing interim C-level support or mentoring
Our Services
Business Advice
Clear, commercially focused advice to help you make confident decisions and move your business forward.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Support through acquisitions, business sales, valuations, negotiations and exit planning.
CEO Mentoring
A trusted sounding board for founders and senior leaders navigating growth and leadership challenges.
Interim C-Level Management
Experience executive support when your business needs strategic leadership and direction.
Executive Coaching
Helping business leaders strengthen confidence, clarity and performance.
Authenticity
Business advice based on experience, not theory.
About Precognition
“There’s a team of entrepreneurs in London that has a rule when meeting up, and I rather like it… Don’t give your opinion, say what you did when you had a similar issue to deal with yourself.
Entrepreneur. Advisor. Business Leader.
David Marshall is a highly experienced business professional with a background spanning technology, finance, tax, business exit and strategic business growth. Over the last 30 years, he has held international C-suite and board-level positions, built five start ups managed to succesful trade sale exits, and advised ambitious businesses across multiple sectors.
In 1996, David co-founded software company Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which rapidly became an international success story before being sold to Sempres Holding in 2000. Since then, he has held several interim senior leadership roles within global organisations, built and sold three tech start ups and two professional services firms.
David combines entrepreneurial thinking, technical expertise and commercial insight to help clients make robust and successful business decisions in a warm and personable manner.
Qualifications:
- MBA In Corporate Finance – Leicester University
- Degree in Finance and Management – Leicester University
- Degree in Communications Electronics – Middlesex University
Why Work With Us
Commercial experience you can actually relate to. We understand the realities of running and growing a business because we have lived it ourselves.
- Real entrepreneurial and board-level experience
- Practical advice based on lived business situations
- Strategic thinking with commercial focus
- Honest, direct and approachable communication
- Long-term relationships built on trust and credibility
Selling Your Business
Sell Your Business With Confidence
Selling a business is one of the biggest decisions a foiunder will make. We help business owners prepare strategically, position their company effectively, and davigate the process with clarity and confidence.
From valuation and buyer discussions through to negotiation and transaction support, we help maximise value while protecting your legacy and long-term investments.
Structuring Your Business
Build The Right Foundation for Growth
The right business structure can shape your growth, investment opportunities, tax position and long-term success.
Whether you are launching a new venture, restructuring an existing company or preparing for expansion, we provide commercially focused guidance designed to support sustainable growth and minimise unnecessary risk.
- Business valuations
- Exit Planning
- Buyer Negotiations
- M&A Strategy
- Due Diligence Support
- Transaction Management
Contact Us
Whether you are growing your business, preparing for change, or planning your next move, we are here to help you move forward with confidence. Fill in the form below and start your journey today.