Sylva Growth Partners

Growth without the guesswork

Sylva Growth Partners helps B2B tech companies expand into new markets with practical, senior-level advisory built on decades of global experience.

Sylva means “Forest” in Latin. We bring strategic clarity for global expansion.

Built for the complexities of international growth

Sylva Growth Partners is a strategic advisory firm for B2B technology companies scaling into new regions. We guide executive teams, investors, and corporate ventures through the challenges of international expansion — from go-to-market strategy to global execution.

Proud to work with leading B2B tech companies that trust us to accelerate global growth

Real Results.
Across Sectors.

Sylva Growth Partners brings 30+ years of global experience across six technology verticals, from scaling next-gen networks to building new ventures. These areas reflect where we deliver the most impact for clients and investors, combining deep operational expertise with proven results.

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Digital Communications & 5G

Scaled next-gen mobile networks globally (Rakuten, Truphone)

  • Driving subscriber growth
  • P&L expansion
  • Record-breaking interconnect deals

Mobile operators (MNOs/MVNOs), cloud-native telco platforms, Tier 1 carriers.

02

Enterprise IoT & Security

Transformed underperforming IoT/cybersecurity companies into growth stories.

  • Successful transformation and trade sale of Netsnapper
  • New channel to market development

IoT scaleups, cybersecurity providers, enterprise tech vendors, utilities.

03

Space Technology & Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN)

Advises on commercial pathways for space-enabled connectivity

  • Supporting MDA Space on new market entry strategy and execution
  • Market development in direct-to-device (D2D) satellite communications

Satellite operators, space tech innovators, telco/NTN convergence players.

04

B2B Software, Cloud & Digital Platforms

Scaled B2B software and SaaS businesses

  • Corporate venture building
  • Architecture transformation
  • Global go-to-market execution

SaaS companies, enterprise software vendors, cloud service providers, PE/VC-backed startups.

05

Artificial Intelligence & Data-Driven Transformation

Apply AI/ML to drive forecasting

  • Customer data driven approach for Rakuten Mobile product roadmap process
  • Post-graduate certificate in AI and ML Solutions from MIT

Technology investors, B2B enterprises, boards exploring digital transformation.

06

Corporate Venture and Trade Sales

Built and scaled ventures (Rakuten Singapore HQ, Bluefire consulting)

  • Advised Rakuten Ventures on early stage investment in Airalo - now a Unicorn in the eSIM market
  • Delivered three multi-million dollar trade sale exits

Multinationals seeking corporate ventures, professional/managed services firms, PE/VC investors.

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International expansions

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Business turnarounds

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Capital raises up to $100M USD

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Successful trade sale exits

The Process

How We Work

Product

  • Product market fit
  • Localization requirements
  • Customer need

Government Legal and Regulatory

  • Leveraging trade commissions
  • Awareness of legal / regulatory environment

Sales and Marketing

  • First customer
  • References
  • Reaching target customers
  • Building new channels to market

Customer Experience

  • First customer onboarding and support
  • Local vs regional
  • Touchpoints from start to end

Profitability

  • Business plan
  • Cash flow management
  • Investment prioritization

Team

  • Contract vs. full time
  • Initial footprint
  • Growing the right team

The Mind Behind
Your Growth

Robert Jones

Robert Jones

President and Founder of Sylva Growth

Robert Jones is the President and Founder of Sylva Growth Partners and based in Canada.

For more than 30 years, he has worked at the intersection of technology, growth, and international business, holding leadership roles at Nortel, Cisco, Acision, BT, Truphone and Rakuten Mobile. He has lived and worked across Asia, Europe, and North America, including extended time in Singapore, Tokyo, and London.

The impact
we create, together.

Rob has consistently developed creative ways of delivering business value in international markets and going beyond ideas to execution.

Jason McLaurin

Jason McLaurin

Vice President, Cisco

In less than 12 months, Rob was able to help build the team to get product development in India on track, build the first partners and customers in Europe, and support the successful trade sale of the business for a profitable investor exit.

Keith A. Cornell

Keith A. Cornell

CEO, RF & Wireless Cluster, discoverIE Group plc

Rob's international experience and ability to create win-win commercial engagements across borders and cultures is a valuable asset to any company.

Bruno Gast

Bruno Gast

Regional Director, 6Wind

Misty forest representing grounded, practical growth

Let’s build your global roadmap

Whether you're navigating your first international move or scaling a proven strategy, Sylva offers grounded, practical advice drawn from decades of real-world experience.