Fractional Operating Partner
Operating Partner–level impact, on demand. From technical due diligence to post-deal execution, we embed with investors and CEOs to drive portfolio value.
What you get
Portfolio strategy & execution
Technology strategy and hands-on execution across portfolio companies to drive measurable value creation.
Post-deal transformation
Embed with portfolio company leadership to execute technical transformations and operational improvements.
Investment thesis alignment
Ensure technical capabilities and roadmap align with investment thesis and value creation plans.
Due diligence & assessment
Comprehensive technical due diligence for investment decisions and portfolio company evaluations.
Team & process maturity
Evaluate and enhance engineering teams, processes, and organizational capabilities.
Risk management
Identify technical risks and develop remediation strategies to protect and enhance portfolio value.
Technical Due Diligence
Product/architecture assessment: Comprehensive evaluation of technical architecture, code quality, and product-market fit alignment.
Team/process maturity: Assessment of engineering team capabilities, development processes, and organizational readiness for scale.
Risk register + remediations: Technical and operational risk identification with actionable remediation strategies and cost estimates.
Investment thesis alignment: Technical roadmap and capabilities assessment against investment thesis and value creation opportunities.
Engagement modes
Due diligence
Comprehensive technical assessment for investment decisions and portfolio evaluations.
Portfolio support
Ongoing strategic guidance and hands-on execution across multiple portfolio companies.
Transformation projects
Focused engagements to execute specific technical transformations and value creation initiatives.
Outputs
Investment-grade technical assessment: Comprehensive due diligence report with risk analysis and value creation opportunities.
Portfolio transformation roadmap: Strategic plan for technical improvements and value creation across portfolio companies.
Execution support: Hands-on implementation of technical improvements and operational enhancements.
Risk mitigation plan: Technical and operational risk identification with actionable remediation strategies.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fractional operating partner?
A fractional operating partner provides Operating Partner–level impact on demand, embedding with investors and CEOs to drive portfolio value through technical due diligence, post-deal execution, and strategic guidance.
What services do you provide as a fractional operating partner?
We provide technical due diligence, post-deal execution support, portfolio company value creation, technology strategy development, and hands-on implementation across portfolio companies.
How do you work with investors and portfolio companies?
We embed directly with investment teams and portfolio company leadership, providing both strategic guidance and hands-on execution to drive measurable value creation and technical transformation.
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