The situation
Softrobot needed urgent financing, but the cap table, contracts and reporting were not in a state any serious investor could underwrite.
Distressed · 2020 Q2–Q4 · Sweden
Company on the brink. Performed a full cleanup so the company could close emergency financing and stay alive.
Role · Restructuring consultant
The situation
Softrobot needed urgent financing, but the cap table, contracts and reporting were not in a state any serious investor could underwrite.
The work
Rebuilt the cap table and key shareholder agreements.
Tidied up contracts, board materials and financial reporting to investor-ready standard.
Coached the team on how to present a credible turnaround narrative to capital.
Outcome
Emergency financing closed. Company survived.
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