About us

We believe every organisation can go further than it thinks.

Our story

99PlusOne was founded on a simple observation: most organisations stop at 99%. They have the talent, the product, and the ambition — but something keeps them from that final push to breakthrough.

We exist to be that +1. The clarity, the strategy, and the operational rigour that turns good companies into exceptional ones. Our partners range from venture-backed startups to Fortune 500 enterprises, across sectors as diverse as fintech, healthcare, and sustainable energy.

What unites them is ambition. What unites us is the discipline to make ambition real.

Principles

How we work

Radical Clarity

We cut through noise and complexity to find the signal. Every recommendation is grounded in evidence and free of jargon.

Relentless Momentum

Strategy without execution is a postcard. We design for action, build playbooks that teams can run, and stay close until results show.

Partnership, Not Performance

We embed with your team, share risk, and celebrate wins together. Our success is measured by the outcomes you achieve long after we leave.

Beyond the Obvious

The best ideas live at the edge of conventional thinking. We challenge assumptions and look for leverage others miss.

Leadership

The people behind the +1

Eleanor Vance

Founding Partner

Former McKinsey partner with 18 years in strategy and private equity. Eleanor leads our advisory practice and specialises in growth architecture for B2B platforms.

Marcus Chen

Managing Partner

Built and exited two SaaS companies before joining 99PlusOne. Marcus heads our operational excellence practice and is obsessed with organisational velocity.

Amara Okafor

Partner, Digital

Former CTO at a leading European fintech. Amara leads digital transformation engagements, bridging the gap between technology strategy and board-level outcomes.