For Operators – Lightyear Ventures

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Why Choose Lightyear Ventures for Your Dreams?

We provide business operators with a premium exit experience while preserving your legacy

Competitive & Fair Valuation

Transparent and Swift Acquisition Process

Preservation of Brand, Culture & Employees

Dedicated post-acquisition Growth Support

Are You a Fit for our Portfolio Companies?

Ready to drive value creation across our portfolio? We want operators who combine functional expertise with
the drive to build and scale exceptional businesses.

Functional Requirements

Financial Excellence: Unit economics mastery, cash flow optimization, EBITDA growth, and KPI-driven performance management

Operational Leadership: Process standardization, technology implementation, and efficiency improvement across business units

Growth Execution: Market expansion, customer acquisition, pricing optimization, and revenue growth strategies

M&A Integration: Post-acquisition integration, synergy realization, and cultural harmonization experience

Talent Development: Team building, performance management, and organizational scaling capabilities

Behavioral Profile

Entrepreneurial Mindset: Ownership mentality, resourcefulness, and comfort with ambiguity

Execution Focus: Bias toward action, disciplined follow-through, and consistent results delivery

Adaptability: Quick learning across industries, flexibility in fast-paced environments

Communication Skills: Strong stakeholder management and board-level presentation abilities

Resilience: Proven ability to drive performance through challenges and market cycles

PE Experience

Track record working with private equity sponsors and board governance

Understanding of value creation playbooks and exit preparation

Experience balancing growth investments with cash generation

Comfort with frequent reporting and performance accountability

Our Hiring Process

Our hiring process follows the following key steps

Fit Assessment with a Partner Detailed Panel Interview with Partners & Advisors Case Study Live Deal Due Diligence with Partners Final Hire & Onboarding with the Portfolio Company

Deal Integration

Ensure the acquired business continues operating independently as a subsidiary with its existing brand and
culture.

Growth Support

Access to our resources, expertise, and network to accelerate growth and operational excellence.

Leadership Transition

We work with you on transition & growth planning, to define the playbook for value creation.

What Happens After Hiring?

Strategic Guidance

Board-level strategic guidance while maintaining day-to-day operational independence.

Ready to Explore Your Options?

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