Your company is growing — but do you know if it can handle this growth?
- Scudieri
- Jul 8
- 3 min read
Growing is every company's dream — but it's also the biggest risk when done without a method, structure, and predictability.
In our experience at Scudieri, we’ve seen brilliant companies lose value (and even assets) by jumping into expansion strategies without the proper preparation. And the statistics are clear: over 70% of growth projects fail or don’t deliver the expected ROI.
Why?
• Lack of clarity on the business model• Poorly defined pricing• Shallow alignment between partners and a lack of courage to address it• Fragile or nonexistent governance — who is checking the financial statements?• Optimistic (or unrealistic) financial projections• Growth without cash flow — or with poorly allocated capital
When we talk about growing, we’re talking about multiplying risks, complexity, and exposure. That’s why growth must be managed as a project — not as a bet.
What do investors and funders want to see?
Whether it's raising capital or attracting strategic partners, the market demands reliable numbers, strategic planning, and clarity in execution.
You may have a great opportunity, but if you don’t have: • Solid financial indicators • A consistent business plan • Defined governance • A qualified management team • A healthy capital structure
… the market won’t put money in. Simple as that.
Many clients send us balance sheets with significant errors, and the partners aren’t even aware of them.
So, how do you create a roadmap to grow securely?At Scudieri & Associados, we’ve developed a proprietary methodology that has helped companies in various sectors grow solidly, with mapped risks, calculated returns, and execution closely monitored.
Here’s a summary of our process:
Company Diagnosis Before looking outward, you must look inward. We assess: • Management maturity • Accounting, financial, and corporate structure • Current operational capacity • Strategic alignment between partners
This diagnostic shows what needs to be fixed before initiating any movement.
Identification of Real Opportunities Based on market data, sectoral indicators, and strategic analysis, we identify: • Potential markets • Complementary products • Strategic partnerships • Viable diversification models
Everything is connected to the company’s real strengths — not wishes or trends.
Structuring the Expansion Model Each project has an ideal model. This could involve: • Capital raising (via structured debt or equity) • Strategic partnerships or joint ventures • Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) • Entry into new channels or geographies
We define the best path based on reality and long-term objectives.
Execution Plan with KPIs What is not measured cannot be improved. Therefore, we create a detailed plan with: • Clear goals for each phase • Budget by work front • Strategic milestone timeline • Operational and financial tracking indicators
And, most importantly, we follow up closely with the client. Growing requires governance and constant monitoring.
Real Case: How we turned strategy into growthOne of our clients, from the services sector, came to Scudieri with the goal of growing 2x in 3 years. They had demand, they had history… but they didn’t have the structure.
We reorganized management, strengthened governance, created an expansion model based on M&A, and structured a R$ 28 million raise to finance the plan. Today, the company operates with higher margins, has doubled its revenue, and is present in three new states.
All of this with method, predictability, and follow-up.
Conclusion: Growing is not luck — it's methodGrowth without structure leads to debt, misalignment, and frustration.
But with strategy, governance, and disciplined execution, it turns into real value.
If your company is at a decision point — whether to grow, diversify, or seek resources for expansion — talk to Scudieri & Associados.
We share the risk with you.We prepare your company to grow securely, raise capital with credibility, and deliver sustainable results.
