FOR EMERGING PE & VC FIRMS

Operating Partners as a Service

Board-level expertise and hands-on execution without the overhead. Get seasoned operating partners who step in during your most critical moments.

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How OPaaS Works

SMOOTH OPERATORS

Strategic Leadership, On-Demand

OPaaS bridges the gap between strategy and execution, delivering C-level expertise and hands-on leadership exactly when your business needs it most.

Strategic Planning & Execution

Comprehensive roadmaps with hands-on implementation.

Shared Services Development & Implementation

Optimize the back office and support across your portfolio companies to maximize ROI.

Crisis Management & Turnarounds

Experienced leadership during critical transitions.

Value Creation Roadmaps

Growth accelerations and optimization strategies.

TRADITIONAL MODEL VS. OPAAS

Why Smart PE Firms Choose OPaaS

See how OPaaS delivers better outcomes with greater capital efficiency.

Traditional Operating Partner

The Overhead Trap
  • High overhead for individual portfolio company
  • Difficult to scale across all portfolio companies
  • Limited bandwidth for multiple engagements
  • Hard to retain top talent for part-time work
  • Complicated equity structures and alignment

The OPaaS Model

Capital Discipline Meets Execution
  • Distributed cost model - only use when needed
  • Scalable across entire portfolio simultaneously
  • Deep team bandwidth for multiple projects
  • Access to seasoned operating executives
  • Proven integration methodologies and playbooks
Grand Slam

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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How is OPaaS different from hiring a traditional operating partner?

Traditional operating partners are typically full-time or long-term hires dedicated to one portfolio company. OPaaS gives you on-demand access to seasoned operating executives who can be deployed across multiple companies or initiatives — without the overhead or equity complications.

OPaaS is ideal when your portfolio company needs immediate C-level support — such as in a turnaround, integration, or scaling phase — but doesn’t justify a full-time executive. It’s also useful for bridging leadership gaps, running due diligence, or executing value-creation roadmaps.
Our OPaaS bench includes fractional CEOs, CFOs, COOs, CROs, and CTOs, as well as specialized operators in finance, operations, marketing, and technology. Each has hands-on experience in private equity environments and can step in seamlessly to execute strategy and lead teams.
Engagements can start in as little as one to two weeks, depending on the scope and complexity of your needs. Once your strategy session is complete, we match you with the right operating partner and establish an execution roadmap.
We offer quarterly capacity bands, tied to outcomes, not hours. You can dial engagement up or down by quarter as portfolio needs change — ensuring cost efficiency and alignment with your firm’s investment timeline.
Yes. OPaaS partners are embedded within your portfolio companies, working side-by-side with leadership to implement strategic initiatives, optimize operations, and ensure measurable performance improvements.

Operating Leverage, Without the Overhead

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