Operating partners and growth capital — lower-middle market

Strategic Partners,
Turning good businesses
into great investments.

Mackenzie Advisory partners with founder-led businesses to sharpen operations, build the systems that let them scale, and connect them with aligned capital when the time is right. Whether you need a hands-on operating partner or a route to funding, we work alongside you — and often invest behind our own work.

Two doors, one firm: strategic partnership when you're building, capital when you're ready to grow.

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About

Elevating founder-led businesses to institutional-grade assets.

Mackenzie Advisory is a boutique growth and investment firm that partners with ambitious founders to scale operations, enhance performance, and unlock capital. With deep roots in finance, technology, and strategic execution, we don’t just consult—we embed, build, and invest alongside our clients to drive long-term value.

Our model blends institutional grade expertise with founder-first flexibility. Whether you’re scaling to sell or building for generational growth, we help you get there—smarter and faster.

We connect great businesses with the right capital—fast. Whether you’re a founder seeking strategic investment or an investor looking for vetted, high-potential opportunities, we bridge the gap. Our diverse investor network and platform gives founders access to aligned capital, while giving investors deal flow backed by operational due diligence and real growth support.

Cable-stayed bridge
Advisory

The support to build, the network to scale.

We work with founders to build stronger, more scalable businesses. Whether you need to improve operations, define strategy, or implement systems that support sustainable growth, we embed alongside your team to deliver hands-on support and practical solutions tailored to your goals.

Through our private investor network, we connect you with the right capital for your stage and strategy—whether you’re raising funds, exploring a sale, or planning long-term expansion. Every introduction is tailored, strategic, and built for alignment.

Whether or not you’re seeking capital, our focus is the same: helping you grow a better business—more efficiently, more confidently, and with the right foundations in place.

Achieve clarity and direction with our bespoke strategies, designed specifically for your business, not just your industry. We analyze your goals, market trends, and competition to create a roadmap for sustained growth.

Streamline your processes, improve efficiency, and reduce costs. Our team specialises in enterprise operations, helping you implement structures that drive seamless operations and measurable results.

Prepare your business for funding rounds or outright acquisition—refining your pitch, cleaning up operations, and highlighting your value.

Through our investor platform and private network, we connect you with aligned capital—whether you’re raising funds or planning an exit.

Whether you’re preparing for leadership transition or considering a sale, we guide you through the process and help identify aligned acquisition partners to ensure a fair, value-driven exit.

The foundation the business runs on—managed, secured, and kept current. We take on the core IT administration most teams neglect until something breaks: access and identity, backups, security baseline, and the day-to-day plumbing—so the operation is faster, safer, and one less thing the founder has to think about.

Modernise your business with technology that earns its place. We integrate the right tools, automate the repetitive work, and bring disconnected systems into one place—so the business runs faster, cleaner, and with less dependence on any single person holding it together.

Custom platforms built to how your business actually works, not how an off-the-shelf tool assumes it does. We replace fragmented spreadsheets and manual tracking with a single system your team runs the day from—centralising workflow, documents, and data so the business can scale without adding headcount for every new process.

Turn the activity flowing through your platform into forward-looking insight—surfacing where margin leaks, what’s trending, and where to act—so decisions are backed by your own operating history rather than gut feel.

Analytics

The technology layer underneath the growth.

Strategy only compounds when the systems underneath it hold. We build the software our clients actually run on—replacing the spreadsheets, email threads, and disconnected tools that keep a business tied to its founder—then turn the data flowing through it into decisions. Bespoke where it needs to be, productised where it can be.

Capital

Access to businesses worth backing.

We can provide access to curated, high-potential businesses with strong operational foundations and clear growth strategies, significantly improving your deal sourcing by presenting vetted opportunities backed by hands-on support and strategic oversight—ensuring better alignment, reduced risk, and real value creation.

We can also connect investors with like-minded partners through our private network and platform, enabling co-investment opportunities and flexible syndicate structures for greater reach and collaborative impact.

Join Our Investor Pool

We present a select pipeline of operationally vetted, growth-ready businesses—each supported by our strategic and operational involvement to reduce risk and increase upside.

We work closely with founders to ensure investor relationships are aligned, transparent, and built around shared objectives—setting the stage for long-term success.

We source and share private, off-market opportunities not listed on public platforms—giving you early access to high-quality deals before they go to market.

Partner with like-minded investors in co-investment deals with flexible structures. We facilitate syndicates to unlock greater access, shared insight, and reduced exposure.

Questions

The things people ask before they call.

Who are you?

We primarily work with startups and small to mid-sized businesses, typically with valuations between $1M–$10M. Our services are tailored to meet the unique needs and ambitions of each client.

Getting started is simple. Book a free 20 minute strategy call using the button below. We’ll discuss your goals, identify your needs, have an honest conversation about fit and create a plan to achieve success.

While we serve clients across a range of sectors, our core focus is on real estate, commercial services, and scalable B2B operations. Our approach adapts to the challenges of each industry, and our investor network opens capital opportunities across diverse verticals.

Timelines vary by project scope and service depth, but clients often begin seeing measurable improvements within 3–6 months. In many cases, operational benefits start emerging shortly after implementation begins.

Yes. Through our private investor network we can introduce you to capital aligned with your stage and strategy — whether that’s growth funding, a partial sale, or a full exit. The work usually starts before the introduction: clean financials, documented operations, and a credible growth plan are what determine both the outcome and the valuation. If a business isn’t ready, we’ll say so, and help get it there first.

A short conversation, no pitch — we’ll tell you honestly whether we’re the right fit.
Jack Gow
Leadership
Jack Gow
Chief Executive Officer

Jack is a seasoned executive with deep experience across hedge funds, investment banking, and global financial operations. He began his career in commodities and derivatives, working with leading hedge funds before joining Morgan Stanley, where he led strategic initiatives in physical and financial markets. Most recently, Jack served as Global Head of Client Services at StoneX, a Fortune 500 financial services firm, where he oversaw global client operations across EMEA, AMER, and APAC.

At Mackenzie Advisory, Jack draws on this institutional experience to support early-stage and growth-focused businesses. His approach blends high-level strategy with operational precision—helping founders scale efficiently, and connecting them directly with aligned investors through a curated network and investment platform.

Career
  • StoneX NASDAQ: SNEXGlobal Head of Client Services
  • Morgan Stanley NYSE: MSDirector, Commodities Operations
  • RK Capital ManagementCommodities Strategist
Education
  • BEng — Loughborough UniversityWolfson School of Mechanical Engineering