Buy & Build.
For the AI Era.
We acquire established companies with strong fundamentals and position them to lead in an AI-driven world. Our team brings deep expertise in technology, operations, leadership & culture and digital marketing to unlock sustainable value.
World class expertise
We don't just invest capital. We invest time, expertise, and resources to build lasting value and make businesses ready for the AI era.
Technology
AI infrastructure and modern systems
We architect technology stacks that position companies to compete in an AI-native landscape. From cloud migration to agentic workflows and deep AI integration, we ensure the business has a state-of-the-art technical foundation.
Go-to-market
Digital Marketing & Growth
We bring world-class digital marketing expertise and go-to-market strategies to capture new opportunities and expand existing markets.
Management
Leadership development and organizational excellence
Strong teams execute strong strategies. We invest in people, build bench strength, and create cultures that attract top talent and drive performance.
Operations
Operations are the foundation for excellence and scale. We transform businesses through streamlined processes, scalable systems and advanced automation.
Finance
Our financial focus is on precision, optimizing cost structures and accelerating cash conversion. Disciplined capital allocation with operational rigor results in companies that are more profitable and resilient.
Built by Operators
We have decades of experience from the world's leading companies in Tech, Finance and Venture Capital.
Raised $250M venture capital
Companies in our portfolio grow faster through focused strategy and operational discipline.
Built $1B
businesses
Your business gains the systems, capabilities and talent needed to compete in an AI-driven market.
Scaled to 25 countries
Scale drives improved efficiency, better margins, and sustainable competitive advantage across all functions.
The businesses we acquire
We seek to acquire and operate high-quality businesses with strong foundations and clear potential for the next stage of growth. We focus on industries with favorable long-term trends and companies that demonstrate resilience and profitability.
Untapped potential
Digital Modernization
Marketing Optimization
Operational Efficiency
Geo Expansion
Strategic Consolidation
Strong financials
Profitability: EBITDA exceeding 15%
Revenue Quality: High percentage of recurring revenue with low customer concentration
Capital Efficiency: Low capital intensity (CAPEX-to-Revenue ratio below 5%)
Track Record: History of consistent profitability and sound margins
Healthy market & business
Industry: Growing, highly fragmented sectors with barriers to entry
Operations: Capable team in place handling day-to-day management
Stability: Low cyclicality and distinct competitive advantages
Geo: Europe with a preference for HQ in the Netherlands
The numbers tell the story
The companies we acquire thrive. These metrics reflect real growth, real efficiency gains, and real competitive advantage built to last.
Revenue growth
Average increase across portfolio in first two years
Operational efficiency
Improvement in EBITDA margins through systematic process optimization
AI capability adoption
Of portfolio companies now running production AI systems
Our Values
Building What Matters, Together
The User is our North Star
Solve for the customer, and the business follows. We avoid short-term hacks, focusing instead on removing friction. When the user wins, the company thrives.
Stewardship, Not Just Ownership
Acquisition is trust. We steward your company's next evolution—protecting its soul and culture while providing the strategic clarity to scale.
High Agency, High Respect
We empower teams obsessed with their craft to "do cool stuff that matters." We move fast, but operate with an open hand, prioritizing psychological safety and clear intent.
Building for the Long Game
We aren't interested in the "flip." We are interested in the legacy. We want to look back a decade from now and see companies that are healthier, more innovative, and more impactful than when we arrived. Success is measured by the value we leave behind for our partners, our employees, and the world.
Ready for the next step?
We acquire established companies with strong fundamentals
and position them to lead in an AI-driven world.
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Weesperstraat 115, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Contact:
hello@starbirdpartners.com
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