You've done the hardest part, proving the idea works and getting the funding to back it. That's no small thing.
But the next step looks nothing like the last one. Now it's about organizational readiness: making sure your team, your leadership, and your culture can support the growth you've set in motion.
That's where One Notch Up comes in. We build the organizational systems that let growth-stage companies actually scale.
Enable growth from the inside.
One Notch Up.
The research is clear:
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of startups fail.
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of failure reasons are people and organizational issues.
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of failed startups lacked both sound decision-making and customer orientation.
What organizational readiness actually looks like
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Leading through your team
38% of failed startups lacked the managerial expertise to navigate the scale-up shift. Execute strategy through the team, not around it. Delegate decisions while maintaining strategic alignment. Navigate board expectations with sustained delivery and momentum.
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Teams built for speed and cohesion
14% of startups fail because of the wrong team. Another 7% collapse from misalignment between team members and investors. Install clear roles, fast feedback loops and collaboration that doesn’t require your constant involvement.
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Culture that scales with you
5% of startups fail due to burnout alone, often a symptom of cultural issues during rapid scaling. Embed values in how people work, not just how the company describes itself. Enable new hires to accelerate momentum, not dilute it.
We build ORGANIZATIONAL READINESS.
We help you and your team rise to the challenge of scale, finding where everyone contributes best, building resilient dynamics, creating the alignment that lets you move faster.
We build capacity for continuous adaptation, because in fast-moving environments, static solutions don’t hold. Sustainable growth requires systems that evolve with the business.
Our Approach
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Integrated
We are one partner covering leadership, teams, founder dynamics, and culture. You won't need to coordinate across multiple vendors.
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Embedded
We work alongside you, not above you or from a distance. You get a partner who understands your context and adapts as you grow.
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Experienced
We bring experience in scaling companies from the early stage through their exits. We’ve navigated the exact transitions you’re facing.
What we bring
Work With Us
We work with founders who understand that organizational readiness is a growth strategy — not an afterthought. If you’ve just raised and you’re thinking about how to scale your team alongside your ambition, let’s talk.
Or send us a message.
For Investors
We partner with growth-stage investors who want to offer organizational readiness as part of their value-add.
Our Portfolio Partnership provides ongoing engagement across multiple portfolio companies, with regular reporting and visibility into organizational health. If you’re looking to enable growth from the inside across your portfolio, let’s talk.