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Operating Partner
Private Equity & Venture Capital

Accelerating value creation within your portfolio. We seamlessly bridge the gap between fund expectations and on-the-ground management reality.

82%
of value creation in Private Equity now stems directly from operational improvements, far outperforming simple financial engineering or multiple expansion. Execution within portfolio companies is the primary driver of IRR.

Our 3 Strategic Pillars of Intervention

Data Analytics & Due Diligence

Pillar 1: Operational Due Diligence

Pre-Deal De-Risking

Rigorous operational audit of corporate structures, key workflows, and management maturity.

100-Day Roadmap

Co-development of the post-acquisition action plan to immediately activate critical performance levers.

Automation & Tech Integration

Pillar 2: Post-Acquisition Transformation

  • PMO & Integration: Systems alignment, cross-functional centralization, and meticulous tracking of cost and revenue synergies.
  • Human Capital: Leadership assessment and tailored talent retention plans for critical roles (Key People).
High-Tech Infrastructure & Scaling

Pillar 3: Performance Scaling & Exit

  • EBITDA Optimization: Improvement of working capital requirements (WCR), procurement, commercial flows, and supply chain margins.
  • Exit Readiness: Structuring smooth carve-outs and supporting Vendor Due Diligence (VDD) to maximize exit multiples.

Why Partner with S&B?

Absolute Alignment on Goals & EBITDA Focus

Every deployed initiative is calibrated to optimize cash flow, eliminate waste, and maximize valuation upon exit.

A Trusted "Right Hand", Not an Auditor

We work directly alongside existing management to defuse internal friction and drive buy-in for the fund's financial objectives.

Tailored for the Regional Mid-Market & SMEs

Deep understanding of local industrial and corporate environments (particularly in Nouvelle-Aquitaine), ideal for Small & Mid-Cap funds.

Secure Your Portfolio's Performance Trajectory

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