OCULUS CAPITAL
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
"Clive is a consummate professional and a valuable asset to any organisation seeking M&A excellence. A real pleasure to work with."
"I am delighted to provide a recommendation for Clive who I recently worked with when selling a business I founded. Apart from Clive's technical expertise of the M&A landscape, Strategy and Finance, I have been consistently impressed by Clive's ability to foster positive relationships and navigate the often sensitive and complex human dynamics inherent in M&A deals.
Clive possesses a unique talent for building trust and rapport with stakeholders from both sides of the transaction. His exceptional communication and interpersonal skills have played a pivotal role in creating a harmonious and productive atmosphere during complex negotiations, all this leading to a successful acquisition. He excels in aligning diverse teams toward common goals, ensuring that every member feels valued and heard."
Bev Pillay
Formerly majority shareholder of Jumpstart Interactive Intelligence (Pty) Ltd
"Just when you think you have your business all figured out—confident you can wing it or pivot as needed—Clive from Oculus Capital challenges that belief in the best way possible."
"During day one of our strategy session, Clive asked thought-provoking questions that I had never considered before.
Why are we doing this?
What’s the customer benefit?
What’s the business benefit?
What happens if we don’t do it?
Is it competitive?
Does it differentiate us?
The depth and perspective Clive brought to the conversation were astounding. He has an incredible ability to uncover fresh insights into a business he knows nothing about, simply by listening carefully and asking the right questions.
By the end of the first session, we had a list of unanswered questions and a sense of productive confusion—a sign of real progress. If everything had been crystal clear from the start, I’d have been more concerned! This outcome would not have been possible without Clive’s expert facilitation and guidance.
A little about Clive: he’s patient, highly engaging with all participants, an exceptional listener, and skilled at guiding discussions and formulating actionable ideas.
I’m genuinely excited for our next session to delve deeper into those unanswered questions and map out the future road to growth and success.
Big thumbs up to Clive for his incredible personality and extensive knowledge. He’s the partner you want on your company’s strategy journey."
Kenny Dick
Managing Director of Qmed Software
"It is fantastic dealing with someone that understands business and finance (a rare find)."
“What an absolute pleasure dealing with Clive. It is fantastic dealing with someone that understands business and finance (a rare find). It really made it feel like a partnership and not an acquisition. I particularly valued the positioning of GreatSoft and the insights into the pricing strategy. An absolute asset to any business, Well done!!!.”
Jean Pick
Managing Director of Greatsoft (Pty) Ltd
"These decisions and the derived strategy energised the team for immediate and future actions."
“It was clear that a company strategy and strategic decisions are not once-off events. As the business landscape changes and macro-economic events influence an organisation, you need to adapt and revisit you decision as well as the reason for those decisions. It must continuously be challenged.
Clive will certainly be invited to facilitate those events on a continuous basis. He did a sterling job in leading us to get to our decisions whilst managing conflict and tempers.
The outcome and immediate actions were practical and achievable in reasonable short time. We were already implementing actions for the strategic initiatives the very next days after the strategic session.
These sessions made us realise that we need to think differently about the business, especially relating to the positioning of our offerings. We were so set in our way of thinking and Clive helped to reshape our thinking. I believe the implementation and outcome of immediate and longer-term strategic action with guidance from Clive will have a profound effect on our business going forward."
Adriaan Voges
Managing Director of Qmuzik (Pty) Ltd
"Clive excels at asking insightful questions that cut to the heart of an issue."
"For over a year, he has coached me on a wide range of leadership topics, including accountability, delegation, prioritisation, and communication. Our conversations have helped me grow as a leader and given me the confidence to take on challenges I might previously have avoided. I still remember our first meeting, when, as a relatively inexperienced manager, I said out loud for the first time that I might one day be interested in a Technical Director role. That’s the role I now hold. Clive would be a valuable asset to any leadership team looking to navigate complex situations, improve their overall strategy, and build a team that can truly thrive."
Stephen Bucks
Technical Director at Datamine Software
“They excel at asking the right questions - cutting straight to the heart of the issue and unlocking real clarity.”
Executive Coaching
"A valuable asset to any leader looking to navigate complex situations, improve their overall strategy, and build a team that can truly thrive."
Executive Coaching
"It’s fantastic dealing with someone who truly understands both business and finance—a rare find."
Executive Coaching
"For the first time ever, we are working as a team, looking at the business holistically. Information that would have taken months to surface now comes up quickly because we’re having the right conversations."
Leadership Development
"I never realised how valuable it could be to let others come up with the solutions. I thought it was my job to do that. Now, I ask questions, and the ideas my team is generating are fantastic. I want to teach them how to do the same."
Leadership Development
"It was such a relief being able to share the load. As the CEO, I thought I was responsible for everything. Now we’re all sharing the load, and things are changing rapidly."
Leadership Development
"We didn’t even realise we had an issue with the way we managed our staff. After a session, we all knew what needed to be done. Two months later, we had our own performance measurement system."
Leadership Development
"We used to drop tools to deal with crises. After our first session, we identified the major contributing problem and put a plan in place to fix it. This freed up energy to work on the business and make real improvements."
Leadership Development
“Clive helped us rethink our positioning and set immediate and long-term strategic actions. The impact has been profound.”
Growth Acceleration
Just when you think you know your business, Clive asks the questions you’ve never thought to ask. Those insights changed how we lead.”
Growth Acceleration
“The pricing strategy insights gave us clarity and confidence. An absolute asset to any business.”