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The Modernization Platform for America’s Legacy Industries

We work with founder-led construction and manufacturing businesses to clean up operations, reduce owner dependence, and prepare for the next chapter.

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OUR MISSION

We partner with founder-led manufacturing and construction companies in the lower middle market with $1M+ EBITDA, solid foundations, and a clear path for growth.

Legacy companies don’t need hype—they need structure, clarity, strengthened systems, and tools that actually work.

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WHO WE ARE

A private equity–backed platform with 29+ strategic deals, partnering with $5M–$50M+ companies across manufacturing, construction, and the trades.

We help founder-led companies strengthen their systems, sharpen operations, and add real intelligence to drive profit and enterprise value.

OUR APPROACH

What We Fix

Owner-dependent operations, broken systems, manual workarounds, stalled growth, and businesses that aren’t actually sellable.

How We Do It

Operational discipline, cleaner systems, and practical automation—supported by capital, technology, and aligned leadership.

Why It Matters

Enterprise value beats top-line revenue. Every time.
Predictable cash flow. Scalable operations. Clean reporting. A business that runs without the owner.

MAKE YOUR NEXT MOVE

Featured Articles & Press

Industrial shop floor with CNC machines and operators, representing how AI is tested in real manufacturing environments.

Why Traditional AI Fails Manufacturing (And What Comes Next for Industrial Operations)

Most AI wasn’t built for the shop floor. It was built for clean data, fast internet, and environments that can tolerate “good enough.” Manufacturing can’t. This post breaks down why traditional AI fails in real production environments — and what actually works when uptime, safety, and legacy systems are on the line.

A cinematic digital graphic split in two: on the left, a blurred figure illuminated by gold and green light with the words “Money Loves Speed,” symbolizing fast execution and momentum; on the right, a grayscale frozen figure surrounded by clutter with the words “Indecision Kills,” representing stagnation and lost opportunity. Modern, minimalist design in dark green and charcoal tones.

Money Loves Speed: The Illusion of Growth

Indecision kills more deals than bad numbers. Every quarter you spend “thinking about it” instead of executing, your value erodes quietly — and buyers can smell hesitation. Those year-end revenue spikes might fool your ego, but they don’t fool buyers. In this market, money still loves speed — and execution creates valuation.

A dark, moody hero image featuring a glowing hourglass made of network lines and subtle gold text that reads "being around for decades doesn't make your valuable, it can make you fragile" for digital transformation — perfect for a business blog about AI search and enterprise valuation.

The New Valuation Rule: Be Findable, Be Buyable

We’ve been in the trenches rebuilding decades-old businesses running on duct tape and inbox chaos. Here’s the truth: being around for years doesn’t make you valuable — it can make you fragile. Outdated systems, manual quoting, and invisible online presence are costing millions in enterprise value. Buyers are shaving 1–2x off EBITDA multiples for companies that can’t prove lead flow. Here’s how to fix it before it costs you.