Market Entry & Risk Prevention

Preventing a High-Risk Investment in an Extortion-Prone Region of Peru

Preventing a High-Risk Investment in an Extortion-Prone Region of Peru

Pholus Advisory | 03/06/2025
The numbers made sense. The partner checked out. But something felt off. Rumors of transit strikes. Allegations of extortion. A few vague warnings that didn’t make it into the pitch deck. The investment team needed clarity—before committing capital in a region where optimism often outruns reality. This case study is…
Preserving a Critical Vendor Relationship Through Strategic Clarity

Preserving a Critical Vendor Relationship Through Strategic Clarity

Pholus Advisory | 02/02/2025
You rely on a vendor for critical infrastructure. Without them, your product fails, your compliance collapses, and your revenue vanishes. Then one day, they flag your account for termination—citing risk you know isn’t real, but can’t dismiss without sounding defensive. This case study is especially relevant if you are: A…
From Copycat Crisis to Cross-Border Growth — How Pholus Helped a U.S. Supplement Brand Protect Its IP and Expand Into Mexico

From Copycat Crisis to Cross-Border Growth — How Pholus Helped a U.S. Supplement Brand Protect Its IP and Expand Into Mexico

Pholus Advisory | 12/02/2024
Your product starts gaining traction—then a near-identical version appears online. The branding is eerily familiar. The marketing language feels lifted. And it’s pulling your customers away. You think about lawyers. You think about headlines. Then you call someone who can do both damage control and long-term positioning. This case study…
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