Operate9.ai
AI-powered operational diagnostic tool for PE portfolio companies — identifying margin leakage and prioritizing value creation levers in the first 100 days post-close.
Why I Built This
The first 100 days after a PE acquisition are make-or-break. The deal thesis says there's $20M in EBITDA improvement potential, but where exactly? Operate9 answers that question with data, not gut feel — mapping margin leakage, prioritizing the 3-5 biggest levers, and tracking execution.
The Problem
Post-acquisition, PE firms need to quickly identify operational improvements to justify the deal thesis. Manual operational due diligence is slow, and by the time the analysis is done, the 100-day window is half over. Value creation gets delayed or missed entirely.
How It Works
- EBITDA bridge waterfall visualization showing exactly where margin is leaking across the cost structure
- AI-powered identification and prioritization of the 3-5 highest-impact value creation levers
- Working capital optimization analysis across accounts receivable, payable, and inventory
- First 100 Days timeline with initiative tracking, benchmarking comparison, and AI-generated executive summaries
The Impact
Value creation lever identification in days vs. weeks of consultant-led analysis
Average of $8-15M in identified EBITDA improvement opportunities per portfolio company
Working capital optimization insights typically unlock 10-15% cash flow improvement
First 100 Days execution tracked with automated progress reporting to deal sponsors