Dynamo

Accelerate your portco’s growth and maximise investment returns.

Dynamo is a comprehensive marcomms maturity assessment developed by EC-PR that gives PE firms a portfolio-wide model to benchmark, prioritise and fix the hidden growth gaps to help portcos unlock value faster.

Exclusively for private equity investors with ambitious portco growth targets.

Dynamo

Accelerate your portco’s growth and maximise investment returns

Dynamo is a comprehensive marcomms maturity assessment developed by EC-PR that gives PE firms a portfolio-wide model to benchmark, prioritise and fix the hidden growth gaps to help portcos unlock value faster. Exclusively for private equity investors with ambitious portco growth targets.

How Dynamo accelerates portco exits

Commercial alignment

Marketing spend and activity aligned with growth targets.

Forecastable growth

Effective pipeline management and conversion metrics.

Capital efficiency

Strong marketing ROI enhancing overall performance.

No scaling limits

Technology and expertise enabling accelerated growth.

Competitive advantage

Strong market positioning and differentiation.
Light symobilising Dynamo marcomms maturity assessment model

How Dynamo evaluates your portco

Four pillars of marcomms assessment

Dynamo evaluates portfolio companies across four critical pillars – Strategy, Expertise, Technology and Practice – and identifies the highest-impact changes to accelerate value creation. A company’s Dynamo ranking is an average of its score across the four pillars, which will determine performance. The higher the score in each pillar, the greater the impact on business acceleration.

Strategy

Dynamo measures how clearly each portco’s commerical goals are reflected in its sales, marketing and comms strategy. High scores signal alignment, focus and execution readiness. Low scores reveal wishful thinking dressed as planning.

Expertise

Dynamo assesses whether the portco has the right people — internal or external — to execute and meet goals at pace. High scores here mean confidence in delivery; low scores expose execution risk.

Technology

Dynamo evaluates whether the existing tech stack supports scalable, efficient growth, or slows it down. High scores reflect intentional choices, adoption and enablement. Low scores point to costly tools gathering dust or no tools at all.

Practice

Dynamo looks at how consistently strategy is turned into action. High scores mean routines, rhythms and reviews are in place. Low scores reveal activity without traction or instruments left untouched.

How the Dynamo process works in 5 steps

Step 1: Initial consultation

Brief discussion to understand your investment thesis and portfolio company growth targets.

Step 2: Portco assessment

Comprehensive evaluation of marcomms capabilities within the portfolio company across all four pillars.

Step 3: Growth vulnerability identification

Gap analysis and prioritisation ranked by impact.

Step 4: Creation of actionable roadmap

Development of plan focused on highest-ROI improvements.

Step 5: Presentation of findings and implementation

Guidance to execute the roadmap effectively.

Ready to start your Dynamo journey?

Dynamo FAQs

What is Dynamo?
Dynamo is a marketing communications maturity model designed to provide PE firms with insight into their portco’s current performance, direction for future growth, and areas for improvement. It helps teams set realistic KPIs and targets to enhance marketing communications functions across four strategic pillars: strategy, expertise, technology, and practice.
Who is Dynamo for?
Dynamo was created in response to requests from CEOs and PE companies aiming for high growth in their portcos. It addresses the need for a structured marketing approach to accelerate business performance, mitigate risks, and achieve growth targets.
How do I know if I need Dynamo?
If your portco’s marketing efforts feel disjointed, lack measurable impact, or are not aligned with business goals, Dynamo diagnoses the root causes and provides a roadmap for improvement.
How does Dynamo assess marketing communication maturity?
Through Dynamo’s four pillars: Strategy, Expertise, Technology, and Practice. Each pillar is assessed to identify gaps, opportunities for growth, and areas for improvement in marketing communications functions.
How can Dynamo assist in improving marketing communications?
Dynamo provides a structured framework that helps businesses assess their current capabilities, pinpoint areas for improvement, and implement targeted strategies to advance to the next level of marketing maturity.
How long does the assessment process take?
The full duration varies depending on the complexity of the business, but Dynamo provides a roadmap with 5 specific, high-ROI actions to drive growth in just 120 days.
How often should the maturity assessment be repeated?
Every six months, to track progress, adjust strategies, and maintain alignment with business objectives.
Is Dynamo confidential?
Yes, the results and findings of the assessment are treated with strict confidentiality.
What support is available after the initial assessment?
PE firms receive targeted action points and a 120-day plan to help them implement changes and advance to the next stage.
How do I start to use Dynamo?
Get in touch with us via the form below to discuss the next steps of your Dynamo assessment based on your portco’s needs.

Accelerate your portco's growth in just 120 days

Discover with Dynamo where your portcos need to strengthen their marketing capabilities to deliver ambitious growth targets and maximise your investment returns. Dynamo is your strategic lever to drive faster, cleaner exits.

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