Why Growth Equity
AI is transforming the services industry. Investors are actively looking to back companies that “think like product companies” and “scale like SaaS firms”.
Capitalize on AI investment
Growth equity investors are actively targeting AI-driven B2B service firms
Leverage Valuation Multiple Arbitrage
Standalone AI business can command 20–30X EBITDA vs. ~5X as a service line
Don’t get left behind
Firms that properly carve out and scale AI ventures today will be tomorrow’s market leaders
What Investors Look For
We’re operator-investors with PE/VC heritage who join your team to execute, not just advise.
Product-Market Fit
Proven demand beyond current client base
Recurring Revenue & Margins
SaaS-like revenue quality with 70%+ gross margins
Scalable GTM Engine
Repeatable strategy with clear CAC, LTV, churn metrics
Strong Leadership Bench
Tech-savvy leaders capable of scaling product business
Solid Unit Economics
Capital-efficient growth story with 10X revenue vision
How AI Venture Catalyst (AIVC) helps
Insider Investor Insight
Proprietary Investor Scorecard™ with real VC/PE feedback
Tailored Action Plan
AIVC Growth Equity Transformation Roadmap™
Hands-On Execution
Fractional C-level executives who join your team
Investor Network
Bridge to VC/PE community when ready to raise
Self-funding engagement — we generate more value than we cost through EBITDA add-backs and valuation increases.
Our Process
We provide end-to-end support to help you transform your AI capabilities into standalone ventures that drive significant valuation uplift to your firm.
1
Diagnostic & Investor Readiness
90-day deep dive using Investor Scorecard™. Gather investor input and deliver comprehensive Action Plan.
2
Execution
& Scaling
Implement Action Plan as operating partners. Carve out AI venture, establish GTM operations, drive growth metrics.
3
Capital Raise & Acceleration
Guide fundraising journey. Connect with growth equity firms, refine pitch, support through closing process.
The Bottom Line
Growth equity can be a game-changer for AI-powered service firms, but preparation is everything. AIVC serves as your navigator and co-pilot, ensuring you build the right business, not just a product.
By partnering with AIVC, you get insider knowledge of what investors want and hands-on help executing on those requirements.
The result: faster path to funding, higher valuation, stronger business built for long-term success.