Project

Shared Advisory

Venture & Startup Advisory

Client
Shared Advisory
Year
2023
Type
Brand Strategy, Brand Identity

Description

A modern identity for an innovative advisory platform. Shared Advisory connects startups and scale-ups with a flexible network of experts, offering an agile alternative to traditional advisory models. The brand needed to feel credible in the financial and VC space, while also approachable and nimble for founders.

Three vertical banners with abstract line patterns and text: 'Shared Advisory' at the bottom and 'Leveraging Success', 'Competitive Advantage', and 'Ambitious Thinking' from left to right.
Tan textured card embossed with the words SHARED ADVISORY in capital letters.
Three mobile screens: a business meeting with 'Unlock New Ways of Thinking,' a woman sitting with 'SHARED ADVISORY,' and two people reviewing documents with 'Access The Best Startup Experts.’
Logo with the words 'SHARED ADVISORY' in white capital letters on a dark green background.
Businesswoman leading a meeting with a group of professionals seated in the background, with the text 'Shared Advisory' overlaid.
Four business cards with the text 'SHARED ADVISORY,' each card in different colours: dark green, light grey, beige, and brown.
Hand pointing at a laptop screen showing the Shared Advisory website with a group meeting photo and text about making sharing economy platforms successful.
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Background

Shared Advisory’s model is built on adaptability - swapping the rigidity of traditional advisory for something fluid, collaborative, and responsive. The identity was designed to reflect this balance - modern yet trustworthy, approachable yet professional. A flexible sans serif custom logotype conveys clarity and confidence, while brand patterns inspired by clean, modern lines reinforce the idea of connection and structure. The visual language needed to resonate with both founders and investors, signalling expertise without feeling heavy or overly corporate.

Learnings

The final identity combines deep greens with rust-gold accents, creating a palette that feels grounded, confident, and distinctive within the VC and advisory space. The modern line pattern builds a recognisable thread across applications, symbolising Shared Advisory’s role in connecting founders with the right expertise at the right time. Together, these elements form a brand that is both contemporary and credible, giving Shared Advisory a visual presence as dynamic and versatile as the services it provides.