Research underpins everything that Calash does and is all about using the right data sources and engaging the most knowledgeable market participants to triangulate actionable observations and advice. We subscribe to accredited data sources and actively identify and acquire other bespoke data streams, drawing on over a decade of independent expert network experience to identify and engage niche specialists and customer sets.
What we do
Primary research that drives better decisions
Calash believes that data tells only part of the story. Our research capability combines proprietary data access with deep sector knowledge and a proven network of expert and customer contacts, giving clients intelligence that goes beyond what desk research alone can deliver.
Whether delivered as a standalone exercise or as part of a wider due diligence or strategy engagement, our research is always actionable, sector-specific and tailored to the decision at hand.
Market ReferencingTailored market and voice-of-the-customer exercises to assess sales pipeline, reputational and customer risk, and identify growth opportunities.
Data AnalysisIdentifying market and customer trends to shape data-verified decision making.
Market IntelligenceFocused studies on niche markets and sub-sectors to identify investment risks and opportunities.
Analyst SupportOutsourced financial, commercial and strategic support for capacity-constrained businesses.
Calash has boosted its presence in Central Eastern Europe (CEE) with the opening of a new office in Sofia, Bulgaria, to meet growing demand in the region for professional advisory services.
Calash is pleased to announce that it provided commercial and management due diligence to the Scottish National Investment Bank on its investment into Cyacomb, a digital forensics and online safety company.
Calash is pleased to announce that it has provided vendor commercial due diligence services to the owners of Wood Thilsted, a global offshore wind engineering consultancy, which has successfully gained a minority investment from Inflexion, a leading mid-market private equity firm.
James joined Calash in 2018 and has provided support to both sell and buy-side engagements for companies across the industrial supply chain, including related to automation technology developers and software businesses. James has an undergraduate degree in Automotive Engineering from Loughborough University and is an IMC holder.