Private equity
Private equity: transforming established businesses
We acquire established businesses and rebuild how they operate around AI, with operators in the room from day one.
Who it is for
Who Private Equity is for
This stage is for owners, families and sponsors of established businesses. The business works today. We believe AI can change how it runs and what it offers.
Many such businesses hold years of data and process knowledge that no one has put to work. That is where we look.
We work with owners who care what happens to their people and customers. Our plan for a business always includes both, and we share it early. We also say early when we think a business is not a fit.
What we look for
What we look for
Cash generation
A business that earns steadily and funds its own change.
Data assets
Records, transactions and history that models can learn from.
Automation potential
Manual, repeated work in operations, service or back office.
Management quality
People who know the business and are willing to change it.
Customer relationships
Customers who stay because the service is good.
A clear first move
One or two changes that matter, which we can name early.
How we work
How we work with the company
We lead with operations, not with spreadsheets. After an acquisition the real work begins.
- Hiring. Adding technical and data leaders next to the people already there.
- Go-to-market. Using better data to improve pricing, retention and new offers.
- Data and infrastructure. Consolidating systems so models can be built on clean, secure data.
- Later capital. Financing add-on steps once the plan has shown its worth.
Owners and sellers should start at For companies, which describes the confidential route in detail.
Read more: AI in PE operations and evaluating an AI business in diligence.
What we do not do
What we do not do
Process
How it works
Intro note
A short, confidential note. Share the basics and nothing sensitive.
First conversation
A direct talk about the business, your goals and what a good outcome looks like for you.
Working session
We review the business with you and sketch the operating plan, including people and customers.
Decision with feedback
We tell you yes or no, with feedback either way. We aim to reply within two business days at every step.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do you only buy outright?
Not necessarily. Tell us what you want, whether that is a full sale, a partner or a partial step, and we will say what fits.
Will you keep our management team?
We look for management quality first. The plan for people is part of every conversation, and we speak with owners before anyone else.
How do you handle confidentiality?
We keep the circle small and share nothing outside the deal team. We can discuss formal terms before you share detail.
Contact
Building, running or selling an AI-native business?
Tell us a little about it. We aim to reply within two business days.