Strada Partners is a European growth-oriented investment firm founded by Bart Wouters and Matthias Vandepitte, who have a combined 25+ years of experience in private equity.
The team’s track record includes investments across industries, with a particular focus on software, tech-enabled service businesses and healthcare.
We build a concentrated portfolio of investments we can support over the longer term and provide with the necessary tools to compound growth on a pan-European level.
We provide patient capital, with impatience to succeed. We are not afraid of the road less travelled.
We are Strada, Partners for the journey.
We are embarking on an exciting business services roll-up project, starting in Wallonia, with the goal of building a €10M+ EBITDA business and expanding internationally. We are seeking a dynamic and driven co-founder to partner with an ambitious industry executive to lead our buy-and-build growth strategy.
What does the co-founder & co-CEO role entail?
1. Identify, Convince, and Close Targets: Lead the efforts to find and secure initial acquisition targets.
2. Operational and Financial Management: Oversee the operational and financial performance of acquired targets.
3. M&A Pipeline: Build and execute a robust mergers and acquisitions pipeline.
4. Integration: Manage the seamless integration of add-on acquisitions.
5. Leadership Team Setup: Establish a strong central leadership team and organizational structure.
6. Value Creation Plan: Develop and implement strategies to maximize value creation.
What are we looking for?
1. Experience: 7-10 years of professional experience, with roles such as COO, CFO, Business Development, or CEO (including business unit leadership).
2. Industry Knowledge: Expertise in the 'people' business services sector (e.g., consulting, accounting, IT services & integration, insurance, etc.).
3. Growth and M&A: Proven experience in growing a business, with a strong preference for M&A or integration experience.
4. Entrepreneurial Spirit: High energy and entrepreneurial mindset.
5. Investment Mindset: Willingness to invest and become a minority partner in the business.
6. Language Skills: Fluent in French and English; Dutch is a plus.
The first co-founder already brings industry background and business development expertise. We are looking for a second co-founder with complementary operational experience.
What's in it for you?
1. Leadership Role: As co-founder and co-CEO, you will play a pivotal role in building an ambitious consolidation in business services, starting in Belgium with international ambitions.
2. Support: Hands-on support from a high-paced and ambitious PE firm, particularly in buy-and-build and leadership development.
3. Investment Opportunity: Attractive compensation package, including equity-linked incentives and the opportunity to become a co-owner of the business.
4. Growth and Learning: Steep learning curve and growth opportunity through building a business via buy-and-build.
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