Case study

Positioning an early-stage asset for real-world success

We helped a pre-clinical oncology company define its market opportunity, shape a compelling value narrative, and equip its team with the evidence and tools needed to engage stakeholders and secure funding.

Defining opportunity and story to secure funding

Published
18 August 2025
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2 min
Sector
Early-stage strategy & opportunity mapping
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Success stories
Positioning an early-stage asset for real-world success

The challenge

A biotech client developing a pre-clinical blood cancer treatment needed to understand its market opportunity. Without a clear picture of the landscape or the evidence requirements for market access and investment, they risked missing critical milestones. Their goal was to build a compelling early value proposition that would resonate across stakeholders, from investors to potential partners.

The analysis

Our team launched a rapid, high-impact assessment combining expert consulting and data science. We started by mapping the disease and treatment landscape through a systematic literature review and layered this with competitor analysis focused on both pipeline and mechanism of action. To validate opportunity size, we conducted an epidemiological analysis enriched with forecast modelling to estimate the addressable patient population and unmet need. These insights were built into an interactive intelligence board, giving the client a dynamic view of the data along with strategic guidance on how best to use it.

The solution

We delivered a complete strategic toolkit to support stakeholder communications and funding applications. This included a clear, data-backed articulation of the asset’s differentiators, competitor positioning, and market potential. Each output was delivered through our unique intelligence portal, making the information not only insightful but also easy to navigate and ready to share with internal and external teams.

The value to the client

With a grounded understanding of the market, competitor space, and unmet need, the client was able to communicate with clarity and confidence. The project delivered immediate value in the form of a compelling value proposition, and longer-term benefits by aligning internal teams around a credible, data-backed narrative.

Ongoing support

Following the initial engagement, we continued to support the client through software enhancements. We updated the intelligence board to include live epidemiological models and new data layers. This helped them further refine their understanding of the opportunity and adapt their messaging as new developments emerged.

Louise Street-Docherty
Early on, we realised the science alone wouldn’t carry this asset. What made the difference was translating complex epidemiology and mechanistic data into a story investors could believe in. Building that confidence was just the first step, what set this project apart was giving the client a live, evolving tool to keep strengthening their position long after the initial pitch.
Dr Louise Street-Docherty · VP Strategic Intelligence

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