About HBL Consultants
Empowering businesses to innovate, thrive, and succeed
Who We Are
At HBL Consultants, we specialise in bridging the gap between technical innovation and commercial success. After nearly two decades of experience delivering hundreds of projects for Start-ups, SME;s, and Spin-outs, we combine deep industry expertise with practical, results-driven solutions.
Originally founded in 2006, by Richard and Emma Day, HBL is built on a solid foundation of leadership, technical excellence, and ability to drive growth in regulated industries. From Science and Technology to Manufacturing we provide the tools, insights, and leadership to help your business thrive.
Our Mission
We empower businesses to turn ambitious ideas into brilliant new ventures, bridging technical innovation and strategic goals. By delivering measurable success, securing funding, and driving growth, we help startups, SME and spin-out ventures achieve shortest route to profitability.
What we do
- Funding: Helping you secure equity investment, grants, and partnerships with investor-ready strategies and compelling pitches.
- Interim / Fractional Leadership: Providing experienced C-suite executives to guide your business through critical growth stages, build investor confidence, and drive strategic execution.
- Business Consultancy: Aligning strategy with operational goals, identifying growth opportunities, and creating scalable routes-to-market.
- Technology Consultancy: Evaluating concepts and sourcing cutting-edge technologies with in-house resources to deliver market-ready solutions.
Lets Work Together
If your business is ready to innovate, scale, and succeed, HBL is here to help. Get in touch to learn how we can help turn your ambitions into a profitable business.
Founders Background
- Emma Day, BEng MIET: A Six Sigma Black Belt and co-inventor of novel sensing technologies. Emma has delivered innovative products for regulated industries like medical devices and defence. Her skills include R&D, supply chain optimisation, and quality management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 13485).
- Richard Day, PhD, MBA, Bsc(hons). Extensive experience in strategic alliances, chairing consortia, executive leadership, equity fundraising, and market expansion. Richard excels in aligning technical innovation with business strategy to achieve measurable growth.
Core Team
Our comprehensive suite of professionals caters to a diverse team, ranging from seasoned experts to renowned engineers.
Richard Day
Founder and Polymath
Emma Day
Founder and Engineer
Project Management Expert.
Key Advisors
Our advisory panel delivers expert guidance and actionable recommendations to drive informed, strategic decisions.