Expansion Program for Investors & Their Portfolio Companies

A Proven Expansion Program Backed by AWS, UK & Australian Government Success

Think & Grow has designed global expansion programs for AWS, UK & Australian governments, helping 250+ technology companies scale successfully. Our Expansion Program for Investors provides a structured, de-risked, and results-driven approach to help portfolio companies enter new markets, accelerate growth, and scale with confidence.

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$1B+
Portfolio Value
Impacted
250+
Growth Diagnostic
workshops completed
40+
Assisted Markets
Enteries
20+
Experienced Global
Network of Operators

Program Highlights

How can you de-risk the global expansion of your portfolio companies and ensure successful market entry? This is the core objective of our program.

At the end of the program, your portfolio companies will have a clear roadmap to thrive in new markets:

• Evaluate readiness for international expansion.
• Develop a proven go-to-market strategy tailored to local customers.
• Execute on the ground with expert support and market connections.
• Refine and optimize for sustainable growth.

Whether it’s navigating local regulations, building strategic partnerships, or adapting to competitive markets, our team of global expansion experts provides hands-on support to ensure success.

Program Timeline

The program is tailored to your business needs—we can move as fast as you’re ready, but typically

How can you reduce risks of international expansion and make your market entry a success? This is the key goal of the program.

Program Modules

Our program is structured to provide investors with a scalable, de-risked approach to supporting portfolio companies in their global expansion journey.

The Essentials Module is included for investor-nominated portfolio companies—helping them build a strong foundation for market entry.

Portfolio companies can independently opt-in to the Growth Module for targeted services. For deeper execution, they can purchase Accelerator Modules to access additional support and specialised capabilities.

This ensures investors can offer strategic expansion support at scale, while portfolio companies have the flexibility to engage further as they grow.

Essentials

Growth

Accelerator

An expert-led GTM framework that de-risks expansion and provides a clear path to new markets
Hands-on execution to build brand presence, secure partnerships, and drive traction fast.
Accelerator add-ons to align leadership,
scale teams, and fuel pipeline growth
Expansion Readiness Workshop: Get your team and business ready for growth
Everything in Essentials,
plus:
Founder Alignment Workshop: Align leadership for seamless execution.
Market Intelligence: Deep insights into your target markets.
Geo Prioritisation: Target the right regions for growth.
Investment & Capital Raise Prep: Prepare for funding and capital growth.
Customer Research: Understand your customers and their needs.
Local Partner Program: Map strategic local partnerships for success.
Org Design Strategy & Hiring: Build the right team for scaling.
Custom GTM Strategy: Develop a go-to-market plan tailored to your goals.
Local Partner Engagement: Tailored engagement with key targets.
Capability Reviews: Align team skills with market needs.
Founder/Executive Roadshow: Build credibility with key stakeholders.
Advisory Council Setup: Leverage expert guidance and connections.
Thought Leadership: Position your company as an industry leader.
Channel Strategy & Execution: Strengthen your market presence through alliances.
Direct Pipeline Building: Generate early customer pipeline through through strategic activation.
Access to Join Exec. Retreat: Exclusive access to network with international leaders.

Pricing Indication

Investors provide the Essentials Module for their portfolio companies.

Portfolip Companies  can then opt-in for additional Growth and Accelerator Modules to scale further. Our experts can help assess readiness and recommend the best path forward.

Essentials

$50K
Up to 10 nominated Portfolio Companies
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  • Expansion Workshop
  • Market Intelligence
  • Customer Research
  • Custom GTM Strategy
Pathways for Scale Program Core Offer +

Growth

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Add-On Service Purchased By  Portfolio Companies
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  • Essentials plus...
  • Geo Prioritisation
  • Local Partner Program
  • Local Partner Engagement
  • Executive Roadshow
  • Thought Leadership
Pathways for Scale Program Core Offer +

Accelerator

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Add-On Service Purchased By  Portfolio Companies
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  • Founder Alignment
  • Capital Raise Prep
  • Org Design & Hiring
  • Capability Reviews
  • Advisory Council Setup
  • Channel Execution
  • Pipeline Building
  • Executive Retreat

Global Expansion, Simplified

Proven Market Entry Programs for High-Growth Companies


Think & Grow has designed and delivered international expansion programs with industry leaders and governments, helping tech companies scale successfully.

Now, we’re bringing these insights directly to ambitious high-growth companies—leveraging our proven approach for global success.

AWS Global Passport  

Expansion Program

Helping 250+ tech companies expand globally through AWS-backed GTM strategies. Watch vide below.

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UK FCO

UK Market Entry Program

Helping 15+ UK tech companies expand into Australia via business matching, partnerships, and operational support.

How we can help you

Investment NSW

Going Global Program

Supporting 30+ Australian Medtech & Fintech companies to enter the UK market with Investment NSW.

How we can help you

Explore Our AWS Global Passport Success

Think & Grow collaborated and co-design the AWS Global Passport program, assisting in strategic planning and international expansion. Read more.

What Makes Us Different? Glad you asked


Think & Grow goes beyond strategy, aligning people, execution, and expertise to deliver real results.
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We have done this before, partnering with industry leaders and governments to drive international expansion programs and facilitate new market entry for high-potential growth stage technology companies.
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Our team of experienced global operators specialises in global expansion, talent acquisition, and go-to-market execution, employing a data-driven, human-first approach.
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Our USA partnership and introduction networks are extensive, providing high growth companies with an accelerated opportunity to enter the USA market.

We have helped over 650 tech companies, including Darktrace, Envato, and Freshworks, scale successfully worldwide.

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Try our free Expansion Readiness Tool

Business expansion presents growth opportunities but also risks. Without proper planning, companies may neglect essential areas like leadership alignment, compliance, and product readiness, resulting in costly mistakes.  
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Our Assessment simplifies expansion. It takes only 2 minutes and is free, providing customised results instantly.

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We've helped grow some awesome companies from start-ups to IPO

Elisia Retsas
Growth Advisor

10+ years driving go-to-market initiatives and revenue growth across B2C & B2B segments. Former VP of APAC, General Assembly.

Simon Rossi
Growth Advisor

Responsible for launching and scaling businesses into global markets - MD at Google Wing, Zip Co, and GM at UberEats APAC.

Alex Wilson
Partner

10+ years in growth partnerships and GTM strategy for global market entry. Formerly of Paddle, OYO and PropertyLab.

Sarah Wilson
Growth Advisor

Grew PayPal across 3 continents, ex-Virgin, Clearco and Loot Crate.

Craig Rees
Growth Advisor

20+ years in growth, former Head of Engineering at Airwallex assisting with global scaling to a multi-billion dollar valuation.

Chia H
Head of Partnerships & Ecosystem

Empowering connections to scale businesses and create a lasting global impact through innovation and thought leadership building and is dedicated to building connections that drive business success.

Robert Bryant
Managing Director APJ

Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow.

Raj Chauh
Growth Advisor

As a rainmaker and problem solver, I excel at scaling businesses and building effective teams.

George Kyriakis
Growth Advisor

Global Leader in Partner Strategies for Growth

Kira Busman
Growth Advisor

"Do or do not. There is no try" ~ Yoda

Sarah Clark
Growth Advisor

No one has a monopoly on insight

Elisia Retsas
Growth Advisor, NAMER

Andrew Cantle
Managing Director, EMEA

Advising tech businesses on how to unlock growth best

James Dietrich
UK Commercial Director & Partner

Helping businesses expand globally as UK Commercial Director at Think & Grow.

Laurent Deheuvels
Growth Advisor

Laurent is a Senior Executive with 21 years in Strategy and Partner Marketing for tech firms.

Stuart Kelly
Managing Director, North America

How you do anything, is how you do everything - Martha Beck

Paul Mitchinson
Head of Sales, ANZ

Paul is a Senior Sales Leader who helps tech companies achieve growth and overcome challenges.

Simon Robinson
Partner

Executive search around disruption, transformation, innovation and scale - the builders, thinkers and growers globally.

Jonathan Jeffries (JJ)
Co-Founder

Jonathan Jeffries (JJ) is passionate about solving business issues through people, connectivity, content and partnerships.

Our Impact On Global Tech Businesses

In 2024, we guided 150 companies through our global passport program across 15 cities.
100+ new customers within 6 months for a B2B SaaS company with GTM Execution.
$3m (300%) revenue growth from a loss position after a Growth Diagnostic.
150% of the annual sales target within a quarter with a global streaming service.
Secured PE investment in 6 months for global e-commerce after a Growth Diagnostic.
$28m to $60m revenue and 30% YOY growth with GTM Strategy & Execution.
Grew a payments SaaS company to $350m and successful PE exit.

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