Performance acceleration: From investment to exit
Unlock value, accelerate growth
At Huron, we help private equity firms and their portfolio companies reduce risk and maximize returns by aligning operations and strategy to achieve transformative results.
Whether navigating the exit process or driving post-acquisition value creation, we partner with you to solve complex problems and execute the right strategies at the right time—ensuring stability, growth, and success.
Experience that matters
We’re experienced operators, and our teams combine industry and functional expertise with hands-on execution, delivering tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of your portfolio companies.
Our priority: Nimble, results-driven teams that deliver meaningful impact quickly, positioning your investments for sustained success.
Making an impact
87% revenue lift for a $4.6B media company
$200M+ in operational efficiencies after unifying teams in new platform
30% customer retention boost by standardizing operations and improving engagement
How it works: Five pillars of performance acceleration
Augment your playbooks. Support your operating partners. Guide portfolio companies toward sustainable growth and a successful exit.
Transaction support
Identify risks and opportunities to ensure your portfolio companies are structured for success at every stage of the investment lifecycle.
How we help:
- Pre-acquisition market and business diligence
- Post-merger integration
- Divestiture and carveout support
- Pre-sale planning and readiness
- Pre- and post-acquisition valuation support
Securities transactions provided by Huron Transaction Advisory LLC, member FINRA/SIPC
Office of the CFO
Ensure your portfolio companies have the financial systems and strategies to optimize costs, manage cash flow, and create financial transparency — improving profitability and ensuring a high-value exit.
How we help:
- Process optimization and finance transformation
- Cash, cost, and capital management
- Accounting and financial reporting
- Financial and operational modeling
- Assessment of strategic alternatives
Operational excellence
From cost structures to business functions, implement improvements that drive EBITDA growth, embed operational efficiency across your portfolio companies, and ensure consistent and scalable performance.
How we help:
- Cost structure optimization and EBITDA enhancement
- Corporate and business function optimization
- Product line and business unit rationalization
- Customer and SKU rationalization
- Service operations
- Salesforce efficiency and effectiveness
- Digital strategy, implementation, automation
Growth strategy
Whether through market expansion, new product development, or optimizing go-to-market plans, ensure your growth strategies are sound, executable, and aligned to teams and resources.
How we help:
- Go-to-market strategy
- Voice of customer and market studies
- 3-5-year corporate, business unit, and growth plans
Innovation
Develop new business models, manage innovation portfolios, and create systems that foster continuous improvement.
How we help:
- Business model innovation
- Innovation portfolio management
- Innovation systems and capabilities
Connect with a business acceleration expert
Our experienced team brings deep, practical industry and functional expertise to every client to solve operational challenges and spur growth.
