About Us

OpEx Ventures: Investing in Growth, Driving Impact

At OpEx Ventures, we specialize in transforming small businesses into industry leaders. As operational and strategic investors, we don’t just fund companies—we build them.

Our mission is simple: invest in opportunities where our expertise creates value. Through hands-on involvement, we enhance business capabilities, optimize costs, increase sales, and drive profitability.

What Sets Us Apart

Direct Investment & Leadership – We utilize our partners’ personal capital to fund acquisitions and assume operating roles to accelerate growth.
Proven Track Record – Our team brings 90+ years of experience in strategy, operations, and finance, having held C-level positions at leading industrial and manufacturing firms

Our Approach

We believe in active engagement, leveraging our deep industry expertise to unlock new opportunities. By focusing on efficiency, innovation, and strategic execution, we empower businesses to scale sustainably.

Let’s Build Something Great Together
Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Let’s connect and explore how OpEx Ventures can drive meaningful growth.

Investment Criteria

Financial Metrics

  • Revenues range from $2M to $10M

  • EBITDA (or Cash Flow) margin > 20%

  • Low capital requirements

  • History of steadily growing revenues and profits

  • Excellent condition of existing asset base

Qualitative Metrics

  • Large, growing, and fragmented industries

  • No significant risk concentrations

  • Excellent condition of existing asset base

  • Diversified customer base and end markets

  • Compelling value proposition for customers

Strategic Considerations

  • Industry agnostic though prefer manufacturing

  • Multiple ways to grow

  • Sustainable competitive advantage

  • Strong interest in innovation

  • Southeast geographic focus is preferred (but not required) 

Focus & Approach

Industries of Interest

We focus on manufacturing and industrial sectors with strong tailwinds, driven by market growth, reshoring trends, and continuous innovation. Our strategy targets fragmented industries, unlocking multiple levers to expand market share.

Value Creation

We accelerate business growth by leveraging deep expertise and hands-on leadership:
✔ Strengthening management teams and cultivating skilled employees
✔ Enhancing quality assurance for operational excellence
✔ Expanding sophisticated equipment capabilities to boost production capacity
✔ Securing profitable customers while increasing wallet share
✔ Attracting new clients and fostering long-term relationships
✔ Implementing automation and lean manufacturing principles to maximize productivity

Future Growth Strategy

We stay ahead by embracing innovation and expansion:
🔹 Technology & Product Evolution – Adapting to emerging industry trends
🔹 Strategic Growth – Scaling both organically and through acquisitions
🔹 Market Diversification – Expanding into new end markets for sustained succes