The First 100 Days: PE Value Plan

For New Portfolio Companies

100-Day Sprint
Fixed Fee: $50K-$75K
Typical outcome: 3-5 quick wins delivered
$39M
EBITDA Swing Delivered
30%
Faster Synergy Capture
28%
IRR Achieved

The Problem

You just closed the acquisition. Your investment thesis promised 3-5 quick wins in the first 100 days, but the management team is drinking from a firehose, your operating partner is stretched across eight portfolio companies, and you need someone on the ground executing—not just advising.

The clock is ticking. Every month without momentum is a month of value left on the table. Without immediate execution support, quick wins turn into 6-month projects, management credibility erodes, and your investment thesis starts slipping.

The Solution

We embed with your portfolio company's leadership team for the critical first 100 days to execute the value creation plan from day one. We don't just create a roadmap—we roll up our sleeves and deliver the quick wins that build momentum and credibility with the management team.

Our approach balances speed with sustainability: identify 3-5 high-impact initiatives, execute them in the first 100 days, and build the infrastructure to sustain momentum beyond our engagement. We've delivered $39M EBITDA swings and accelerated synergy capture by 30% through disciplined execution.

What You Get

100-Day Value Creation Roadmap

Prioritized action plan identifying 3-5 high-impact initiatives with clear owners and milestones

Target: 3-5 quick wins identified, sequenced, and resourced

Quick Win Execution

Hands-on execution of priority initiatives delivering measurable EBITDA impact in first 100 days

Past result: $39M EBITDA swing through operational improvements

Synergy Capture Acceleration

Structured integration planning and execution to capture synergies 30% faster than typical timelines

Past result: 30% faster synergy capture, $32M validated

Management Team Alignment

Weekly cadence with management and board to ensure alignment, remove blockers, and maintain momentum

Target: 100% initiative completion, zero surprises

Financial Infrastructure Build

Establish reporting, forecasting, and KPI tracking to support ongoing value creation beyond Day 100

Target: 90%+ forecast accuracy, automated dashboards

Board-Ready Reporting Package

Professional monthly reporting showing progress against value creation plan with clear accountability

Target: Monthly board package delivered in 5-6 days

The Process

1

Days 1-14: Rapid Assessment & Planning

Comprehensive operational assessment, identification of 3-5 high-impact quick wins, and detailed 100-day roadmap with clear owners and milestones. Establish weekly cadence with management and board.

2

Days 15-60: Quick Win Execution

Hands-on execution of priority initiatives with management team. Weekly progress reviews, blocker removal, and course correction as needed. Target: 2-3 quick wins delivered by Day 60.

3

Days 61-90: Infrastructure & Sustainability

Complete remaining quick wins, build reporting infrastructure, establish KPI tracking, and prepare handoff to management team. Ensure momentum continues beyond Day 100.

4

Days 91-100: Transition & Next Phase Planning

Final board presentation showing results against plan, transition all initiatives to management ownership, and identify next phase opportunities for ongoing value creation.

Expected Outcomes

Quick Win Delivery
3-5 high-impact initiatives completed
Measurable EBITDA impact in first 100 days
30% faster synergy capture vs. typical timelines
Sustainable Infrastructure
90%+ forecast accuracy established
Automated KPI dashboards and reporting
Management team ready to sustain momentum

Past Results

  • Delivered $39M EBITDA swing through operational improvements and cost optimization across portfolio company
  • Accelerated synergy capture by 30% through structured 100-day integration planning and execution
  • Achieved 28% IRR across $250M+ in value creation initiatives over 4-year hold period
  • Validated $32M in EBITDA synergies for $500M acquisition through rigorous operational alignment

Investment

$50K - $75K
Fixed fee, 100-day engagement
5-15x ROI
Typical value creation multiple

Price varies based on portfolio company size, complexity of value creation plan, and number of quick win initiatives. A single quick win delivering $5M in EBITDA improvement pays for this engagement 10x over.

What's included: Full 100-day embedded support, quick win execution, infrastructure build, weekly management and board cadence, and transition planning. No hourly billing, no scope creep.

Accelerate Value Creation from Day One

Schedule a 30-minute call to discuss your portfolio company's value creation plan and first 100 days.

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