Research and strategy for home services and smart home technology. We help operators, investors and device makers see their market clearly and decide with confidence.

What we do

Market research and intelligence

Primary research and ongoing market intelligence that turn a crowded market into a clear picture of customers, competitors and demand.

Strategic advice

Practical direction on where to play and how to win, from growth plans and product strategy to partnerships and market entry.

Fractional management

Senior hands on the work for a defined period, covering strategy, innovation and connected product leadership without a full-time hire.

Who we work with

Operators

Founders and CEOs of service businesses planning their next stage of growth.

Investors

Private equity and investors who need independent insight before they commit.

Device makers

Manufacturers and OEMs bringing connected and smart home products to market.

Software providers

Platform and software companies building tools for service businesses.

About

Constantin Schwarz

Founder and Principal

Constantin has spent 40 years in global B2B markets, across corporate innovation, strategy, market intelligence and connected products.

He directed the research behind the Sunday Times E-League, led Connected World with Cisco and Oracle, and wrote the weekly intelligence briefing read by senior leadership teams at a global services group.

He is based in the UK and works with clients in the UK and the US.

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