While every situation is different, we present some examples of services we can provide.
due diligence – Tenshi consultants with experience from all sides of the due diligence process can provide a thorough assessment of a partners suitability for an investment or project. Or if a full partner selection is needed we can run a selection process in the EU, where we maintain an overview of talent and availability.
project management - should a project benefit from a fresh pair of eyes in assessing quality benchmarks, delivery risk, plans and budgets, or in taking on responsibility for project delivery when internal resources are stretched, our experienced people and refined processes can help.
technical – our consultants include experienced engineering staff that can provide an objective assessment of early-stage technical feasibility, or additional hands-on fire-power when its needed.
finance - Tenshi has experience raising money from angels, VCs, banks, have managed flotations and trade sales. For businesses starting up, refinancing or looking to exit we can provide specialist understanding of the considerations for creative businesses in accessing finance.
market advice - for organisations outside digital media and games, and for overseas companies looking to enter or grow their business in the EU, our team can help short-cut the learning curve, performing targeted research and scouting for partners and opportunities.
remote oversight - for companies without a permanent EU presence, Tenshi can provide an oversight function, monitoring and managing your partners performance to protect your investment from both a commercial and technical perspective.
strategy workshop - creative business operate in turbulent markets. A strategy workshop provides a framework to enable top-teams to critically evaluate current strategies and explore new avenues. Working with a partner from outside the organisation can help create the space and structure to step back and focus on long-term direction.
training and development - executive coaching, risk management, agile development methodologies – we can deliver training and development for management teams from the perspective of experts that understand the day-to-day realities of the creative business.
interviewing - Tenshi has assisted in selecting candidates for senior roles within the creative and digital industries, providing expertise for specialist roles.
research – Tenshi is building a research team that can perform bespoke research for your business, understanding the commercial context to ensure results are relevant as only industry insiders can.
skills audit - an external perspective can be invaluable in assessing a game development studio’s competitive strengths and weaknesses. Tenshi can provide an external perspective on how talent and process is measuring up.
new product development - the Tenshi team includes games developers experienced winning work from publishers big and small. We can help evaluate a pitch or a bid, providing a safe environment to assess the creative and commercial strengths and weaknesses before you go to market.
business development - the Tenshi team has closed hundreds of games deals and maintains great relationships with decision makers in games publishers. We can help with introductions and support developers through the new business life-cycle.
creative / consumer review - Tenshi can deliver a structured review of a games product or service. We can generate qualitative, quantitative and constructive feedback, generated through consumer testing and critiques from professional games critics and marketeers, all within a confidential environment.
Engagements can range from a single day workshop, to embedding hands-on help over a number of months. Tenshi Consulting welcomes the opportunity for an initial chat to explore the ways in which we can help your business.
