What is the opportunity?
Are you ready to own, lead, and co-create a high-growth company? Strada Partners is seeking entrepreneurial leaders to join LV8, our flagship program designed to identify, acquire, and elevate businesses with transformational potential. As a (Co-)CEO and (Co-)Founder, you will drive a buy-and-build strategy, scaling a €10M business into a €100M success story. Backed by Strada Partners’ expertise and aligned equity structure, you’ll create lasting impact while respecting the legacy of the companies you co-own and lead across Europe’s healthcare, software, or business services sectors.
What does the role entail?
As (Co-)CEO/Founder, together with Strada’s support you’ll:
· FIND: Identify and evaluate acquisition targets in sectors with potential for significant growth.
· BUY: Lead the acquisition process, including due diligence, negotiation, and deal financing.
· ELEVATE: Scale post-acquisition operations, grow revenue, and maximize enterprise value.
o Operational and Financial Management: Oversee the operational and financial performance of acquired businesses, ensuring profitability and sustainability.
o M&A Pipeline Development: Build and execute a robust mergers and acquisitions pipeline to drive strategic growth, backed by Strada’s investment team.
o Integration Management: Manage seamless integration of add-on acquisitions to create synergies and align company cultures.
o Leadership Team Setup: Establish a strong central leadership team and organizational structure to support scalability.
o Value Creation Strategy: Develop and implement strategies to maximize long-term value.
o Lead with Vision: Build and inspire high-performing teams while driving the company’s strategic direction.
o Collaborate: Partner with Strada Partners and your leadership team to execute a long-term value creation plan.
We’re looking for ambitious leaders with:
Experience: 7–12 years in leadership roles such as CEO, COO, CFO, or Business Unit Leader. P&L experience is key, M&A or integration experience is a plus.
Sector Knowledge: Expertise in or affinity with healthcare, software/IT, or business services industries.
Entrepreneurial Spirit: A proactive, growth-oriented mindset and the ability to navigate ambiguity.
Investment Mindset: Willingness to (co-)invest and align incentives with the long-term success of the business.
Leadership: Strong people and operational skills, with the ability to build and inspire teams to achieve ambitious goals.
What's in it for you?
(Co-)Founder Opportunity: Take the lead as a (co-)owner in building and scaling a high-growth business with the full backing of Strada Partners.
Tailored Support: Access mentorship, resources, and expertise from Strada’s network of fellows and partners.
Aligned Incentives: Competitive salary and attractive equity package to reflect your ownership and leadership contributions.
Legacy and Impact: Create sustainable, transformative growth while respecting the legacy of the companies you acquire.