GSD
Global Strategy & Development

From first concept to industry leadership.

GSD partners with companies from first concept to industry leadership — raising the capital, building the models, and closing the deals that turn good ideas into real businesses. No fluff, no hand-waving, just results.

$2.5B+
Equity raised
$13.5B+
In transactions advised
20+ yrs
Leadership & advisory
About GSD

Senior operators, not just advisors.

GSD officially stands for Global Strategy & Development Solutions — and that's exactly what we provide our clients. We're a boutique advisory firm led by founders who have built, scaled, and sold companies of their own.

That operating experience means our advice is grounded in what actually works: real capital raised, real deals closed, real businesses turned around. We work hands-on with founders and investors across a wide range of industries.

The GSD approach

Unofficially, GSD also stands for "Get S*** Done" — which is exactly the approach we take to everything we do. Institutional-grade strategy, delivered with the urgency of an owner who has skin in the game.

Getting it done

Deals Done

Intelligent solutions

Intelligent Solutions

Driving growth

Driving Growth

What We Do

A full range of strategy, capital, and M&A services.

From pre-launch startups to established corporations, we plug in where you need senior expertise most.

Start-Ups

Business plan preparation, investor-ready materials, and interim management to take an idea from concept to funded.

Strategy

Growth, diversification, restructuring, and M&A strategy for new markets, products, and reorganizations.

Financial Modeling

Full forecasting through P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet, plus valuation, exit, lease, and scenario analysis.

New Market Entry

Market evaluation, competitor analysis, and launch support for new companies, products, and technologies.

Business Development

Sales, marketing, and brand building, JVs and licensing, industry partnerships, and event representation.

Investor Relations

Investor presentations, board materials, company summaries, and competitive pitch documents that win attention.

Where We've Worked

Industry experience across the board.

Pre-startup concept through to industry-leading corporations — here's a sample of the sectors we've helped clients win in.

Property & Built Environment

Construction Restoration Relocation

Industrial & Energy

Water Treatment Power Generation Clean Tech Subsea Engineering

Mobility & Performance

Automotive Racing Technology Firearms & Ammunition Outdoor Lifestyle

Technology & Digital

Online Communication & Collaboration Online Gaming & Education Technology Development

Consumer, Health & Lifestyle

Healthcare & Wellness Fashion & Costume Design Food Production Brand Consulting

Insurance & Finance

Public Adjusting Property Damage Claims Financing Services Charitable Trusts
The Partners

Leadership that has been in your seat.

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Craig F. Knight

Co-Founder & Partner

Corporate lawyer, investment banker, and serial founder. Former CEO of Protean Electric and Shell Shock Technologies, and co-founder of investment bank Knight, Tallman & Co. — which raised over $2.5B in equity across offices in New York, Atlanta, London, and Zurich. BA/MA in Law, Oxford; LLM in Corporate Law, NYU.

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Andrew J. Vallance

Co-Founder & Partner

Strategy, finance, and operations leader with 20+ years guiding companies from startup to market leadership. Has helped raise over $500M in debt and equity across the US, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Specializes in capital raising, financial modeling, M&A due diligence, and interim C-suite leadership. BEng/MEng, University of Warwick.

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