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Portfolio 1: Bedrock

Advisory Coalition

112+ operating partners (not external consultants) embedded in Navigate's portfolio companies. These domain experts have single-threaded ownership of their channels with creative control and autonomy—earning equity stakes that vest over 3 years.

Expert Partners
112+

Across seven verticals

Avg Experience
18 yrs

Per advisor

Companies Advised
13

Portfolio 3 acquisitions

Avg ROI Impact
+45%

Beyond tech integration alone

Seven Strategic Verticals

Navigate Capital acquires companies in verticals where we have deep domain expertise and proven playbooks

Accounting & Tax Optimization
CPAs and tax strategists with Big 4 experience
8 advisors
Expert advisors
20+ years
Avg experience
Legal & HR Compliance
Employment attorneys and compliance specialists
6 advisors
Expert advisors
15+ years
Avg experience
Management Consulting
Former McKinsey, Bain, BCG consultants
10 advisors
Expert advisors
12+ years
Avg experience
Talent Acquisition & Development
Executive recruiters and organizational psychologists
7 advisors
Expert advisors
18+ years
Avg experience
Sales & Go-to-Market
VP/C-level sales leaders from high-growth SaaS
9 advisors
Expert advisors
15+ years
Avg experience
Engineering & Cybersecurity
CTOs and security architects from Fortune 500
8 advisors
Expert advisors
20+ years
Avg experience
Research & Financial Advisory
Research analysts and CFOs from investment banks
7 advisors
Expert advisors
25+ years
Avg experience

How Advisory Coalition Operating Partners Work

These aren't external consultants—they're embedded operating partners who form the core 3-person teams alongside Navigate Agents engineers and Navigate Advisory Group account managers

Pre-Acquisition: Partner Identification & Due Diligence
We identify the right domain expert partner (coalition member or customer) who will have single-threaded ownership of the channel
  • Operational Assessment
    Deep-dive into current processes and systems
  • Competitive Analysis
    Market positioning and competitive dynamics
  • Technology Integration Plan
    Custom roadmap for Navigate Agents deployment
  • Value Creation Model
    Detailed projections for 12, 24, and 36 months
Days 1-90: Rapid Integration
Advisors embedded on-site to execute the integration playbook
  • Navigate Datacenter Migration
    Infrastructure transition with zero downtime
  • Navigate Agents Deployment
    AI integration across sales, ops, and support
  • Process Optimization
    Streamline workflows and eliminate bottlenecks
  • Team Training & Change Management
    Upskill existing team on new technology and processes
Months 3-12: Growth Acceleration
Advisors shift to strategic initiatives and revenue growth
  • Go-to-Market Expansion
    New customer segments and channels
  • Product/Service Enhancement
    Leverage AI to create premium offerings
  • Talent Acquisition
    Strategic hires for key growth roles
  • Performance Monitoring
    Weekly KPI reviews and course corrections
Years 2-3: Exit Preparation
Position the company for maximum valuation at exit
  • Financial Optimization
    Maximize EBITDA and improve margin profile
  • Strategic Buyer Identification
    Map potential acquirers and strategic rationale
  • Documentation & Compliance
    Ensure all records and processes are audit-ready
  • Exit Execution
    Guide negotiations and transition planning

Advisory Coalition in Action

Real results from Navigate Capital acquisitions

Case Study: Mid-Market Accounting Firm
$5M revenue, 12-person team, serving 200+ SMB clients
167% ROI
in 12 months

The Challenge

  • • Highly manual tax preparation process
  • • Limited capacity to take new clients
  • • High staff turnover due to repetitive work
  • • $100K annual cloud/software costs
  • • Owner approaching retirement with no succession plan

Advisory Coalition Solution

  • Accounting advisors redesigned tax prep workflow around Navigate Agents automation
  • Tech advisors migrated to Navigate Datacenter, saving $70K/year
  • Sales advisors implemented AI lead qualification, 3x pipeline
  • Talent advisors recruited CFO successor and improved retention

Results After 12 Months

+40%
Revenue growth to $7M
10x
Client capacity per accountant
85%
Staff retention improvement
6x
EBITDA multiple at exit

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Partner With Domain Experts Who Have Been There

Advisory Coalition brings decades of operational experience to every Navigate Capital acquisition. Our advisors don't just consult—they roll up their sleeves and execute alongside your team.