building futures on firm foundations

Optimus is dedicated to acquiring and scaling high-potential companies with operational excellence and enduring values.

We honor the legacy of founders while building the future through disciplined execution, strategic growth, and a deep respect for what has been built.

We PARTNER WITH businesses to preserve the legacy of ITS founders, unlock untapped potential, and build enduring value for future generations.

We believe strong businesses, rooted in excellence and integrity, deserve thoughtful stewardship and strategic growth to thrive in the next chapter.

We don’t just acquire businesses—we steward them. Optimus is committed to honoring the people, vision, and values, that built the company, ensuring continuity and respect for the founder’s legacy.

Legacy Preservation

Led by a successful operator-turned-investor, Optimus brings hands-on experience and proven systems to optimize performance, not just financial engineering. We roll up our sleeves and build with purpose.

Operational Excellence from the Inside Out

Long-Term Value Creation over Short-Term Flips

We prioritize sustainable, multigenerational growth. Optimus seeks to create enduring value through strategic investments, patient capital, and thoughtful scaling.

Values-Driven Investment Philosophy

Rooted deeply in our principles of operational excellence, generosity, and long term stewardship, Optimus approaches each deal with a commitment to doing what’s right—for the business, its people, and its future.

Companies Built and Strategic Exits

Buying and Building with Purpose

Honor the Past
We respect the legacy of founders and the companies they’ve built—preserving what works, learning from what came before, and carrying forward the values that shaped them.

Build the Future
We invest with a vision—creating enduring companies through disciplined growth, strategic investment, and leadership focused on the long term.

Enjoy the Present
We believe great work is fueled by joy, gratitude, and presence—celebrating the journey while staying fully engaged in the moment.

Operational Excellence
We pursue world-class performance at every level—optimizing people, systems, and processes to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Create Opportunity
We build environments where people, ideas, and capital can thrive—opening doors for growth, leadership, and shared success.

Generous Living
We lead with a mindset of abundance—giving back, investing in others, and using success as a platform to positively impact lives.

We are looking for

Optimus seeks to partner and grow high-potential, lower middle-market companies across the manufacturing, consumer products, and sales + distribution sectors. We focus on businesses generating between $7-$50 million in revenue and $1-$5 million in EBITDA, with the following characteristics:

  • Strong free cash flows and stable financial performance

  • Proven, sustainable growth with upside potential

  • A hungry, capable management team committed to continued success

  • A defendable market position in a niche or growing segment

  • Preferably family- or founder-owned businesses seeking a thoughtful succession or growth partner

We bring operational expertise, strategic resources, and a legacy-minded approach to build enduring companies while honoring the foundations laid by their founders.

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