Examples of Recent Projects

Knowledge, Strategy, Implementation, Funding

Knowledge

Through an interactive session with senior exec from across TV and digital media AMF build scenarios for the future of OTT TV and strategies for a multi-screen world
Jobsite Delivered an overview of the implications of Digital Footprints for internal staff, clients and partners as part of JobSites' FreshThinkers series
Oracle Provision of knowledge to internal staff on digital identity and personal data
Build complex scenarios for the future of privacy and the implications for Qualcomm
AMF Ventures delivered a Mobile Web 2.0 insight and action paper to the corporate marketing division of NSN.
AMF Ventures organized and chaired a private dinner debate with CxO’s from leading TMT companies on Podcasting and strategic implications
AMF Ventures delivered knowledge through leading debate and chairing the two day CTO conference
AMF Ventures delivered a workshop on Mobile Web 2.0
Provision of knowledge to the board on Web 2.0 and Mobile Web 2.0
AMF Ventures was retained by Sky Interactive to undertake research into a new service combining the TV and Internet; and to subsequently prepare an investment paper and presentation for the Sky Interactive board
Provision of knowledge to the CTO office and team on Web 2.0 and Mobile Web 2.0

Strategy

Swift With a global team delivered innovative thought leadership that lead to an incubation project that could revolutionise SWIFT
With a wide internal team explored the implications of Digital Footprint scenarios.

AMF Ventures was retained by SanDisk for expert mobile web 2.0 insights and advise. AMF Ventures assisted in the delivery of a new plan, strategy and investor presentation for a new mobile business concept.

AMF Ventures delivered a detailed competitor analysis and recommendation plan on a product by product and market by market basis for WIN plc
AMF Ventures presented a series of scenarios and outcomes from the dominant changes created by Mobile Web 2.0 thinking. Our scenarios and insights provided the mobile input to the strategic plan.
AMF Ventures was retained by the CEO of Palringo to provide knowledge and strategic insight focussed on the evolution of the service, features and focussed devices.
AMF Ventures delivered primary research about the impact on silicon design from the focal point of social networking, to the Ultra-Mobile Computing Unit
Development and delivery of a partnerships strategy
Support of the board on strategy issues

Mobile
BT has created a new division to exploit mobile services, post de-merger of BTCellnet. AMF Ventures is retained to assist with analysis of the market, strategic insight and the development of the third party developer’s community

Openzone
AMF Ventures was retained by Sky Interactive to undertake research into a new service combining the TV and Internet; and to subsequently prepare an investment paper and presentation for the Sky Interactive board

Retail
Working the Pierre Danon team to provide guidance on rural and urban WiFi roll out plans and scenario
AMF Ventures is engaged with Intel to provide investment plans and market analysis in WiFi.
Provision of European entry strategy for their developers program BREW. The work included an assessment of European players and development of the proposition to introduce the idea with a framework for the commercial terms
AMF Ventures worked with the DTI and a major UK bank on a commercial tax driven proposition to help the mobile market which is in distress through the provision of accelerated tax relief on the UK license fees
OMPT OMTP engaged AMF Ventures to deliver a strategic assessment and gap analysis of the mobile handset technology market. The team and stakeholders of OMTP were very pleased that AMF was able to deliver the study results within a very aggressive time scale. AMF Ventures delivered a professional report and analysis including the detailed back up materials and reference data for all the findings. OMTP engaged AMF Ventures as they provide thought leadership and were able to canvas experts and professionals within their network, from many disciplines and geographies to bring a global perspective.

OMTP is very happy to recommend AMF Ventures, based on our experience.


Implementation

Scotbet Delivery of a framework for a social media and mobile strategy
AMF Ventures was contracted by IMI to undertake commercial due-diligence.
AMF Ventures worked with the chairman and board on strategy and implementation
AMF Ventures delivered skilled experts to aid the design and implementation of an IP telephony solution
AMF Ventures was retained by Vodafone to prepare marketing and commercial materials for the positioning of their new business services
Vienna Comm Advisor to founding management team to build a new WiFi operator
M Bar Go Advisor to founder and providing insight channel to mobile operators
A wireless start up. AMF Ventures provided assistance in two capacities, one to help in the fund raising and as an interim commercial director to sort out the propositions. £1.4 was raised at a pre-money value of £20m. AMF Ventures also worked on a reverse take over of an AIM listed company – but the project did not consummate

Funding

Superbright Supported the founders on finding and agreeing terms with new investors
Powerlinx Diligence exercise for existing shareholders
As a founder to build a team and raise equity for a contract MVNO, student orientated mobile proposition
Diligence and subsequent turnaround of a portfolio
TalkMore As a founder to build a team and raise £1.2m for a SIM only mobile proposition
Extreme Mobile As a founder to build a team and fund a MVNO on behalf of Extreme Sport channel
Cabin Call Fund raising for a unique mobile proposition utilising satellite services to offer GSM services in aircraft, luxury liners and large one-off sporting events
Assist in the angel and first instructional funding round
Undisclosed
  • MBO of a wireless and satellite business
  • Construction of a global tripartite venture with BT, AT&T and Microsoft
  • Generation of a strategy and business model to assist a global satellite company build out services globally
  • £1.3bn acquisition of a fixed and wireless operator in Europe for BT
  • £400m acquisition of UK cable company for KPN Kable
  • $110m acquisition of US web hosting company for UK Operator
  • £10m series C funding of a US software company £100 pre money
  • £10m series A in web hosting company
  • £5m series A funding of a UK wireless company - £10 pre money
  • £5m investment in UK wireless company
  • IPO of broadband company - £50m valuation
  • Participation on an £800m de merger of a satellite company
  • £200k angel round - wireless start up
  • £500k angel round - internet start up
  • £1.4m OFEX listing - internet start up