Strategies for Successful Buy-and-Build M&A

Haley Van Cleve, Partner at Apline Investors

Haley joins us to decode the art of building successful buy-and-build platforms from the ground up. In this episode, Haley walks through Alpine's proven methodology for transforming small $3M EBITDA businesses into $100M+ platforms through strategic M&A and operational excellence. Learn how Alpine's unique talent model, integration-first approach, and buyer-led M&A strategy has driven over 850 deals, including 170 in 2024 alone. Whether you're a corporate development professional or private equity investor, this conversation delivers actionable insights on platform identification, integration best practices, and scaling through acquisitions.

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Things you will learn:

Alpine's team-market-business prioritization model for identifying $3M businesses with scaling potential
Building 20-30 day system rollouts upfront to enable high-velocity acquisitions without operational breakdowns
CEO-in-residence programs and profit interest pools that align management for long-term value creati

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Haley Van Cleve

Haley Van Cleve is a Partner at Alpine Investors with over a decade of experience specializing in buy-and-build strategies, software, and service business acquisitions. Joining after graduating from Princeton University, she has been involved in over 45 deals, utilizing her computer science engineering background to drive growth.