Where Market Research Becomes Market Advantage.
At Cincy Partners, we provide the evidentiary bedrock required for high-conviction capital deployment.
We understand that in the current vintage, multiple expansion is no longer guaranteed; returns must be generated through genuine commercial performance. Consequently, our mandate is to rigorously stress-test the investment hypothesis before capital is committed.
Cincy Partners deploys forensic primary research to validate the target’s market position, customer stickiness and pricing power. By identifying the critical commercial levers during the pre-deal phase, we ensure that investors do not just acquire an asset but acquire a verified roadmap for value creation. Whether for a family office assessing a legacy asset or a private equity fund executing a bolt-on, we deliver the certainty needed to bid with confidence or the resolve to walk away.
We structure our diligence to answer the single most critical question: is the commercial thesis defensible? Cincy Partners verifies historical revenue and pressure-tests the sustainability of future growth. We deploy rigorous primary research to interview customers and competitors, validating the target’s competitive moat and the achievability of the management forecast. Our output is not a static audit but a forward-looking “Red Flag” assessment that highlights material risks immediately, allowing you to negotiate price or restructure terms with eyes wide open.
The work does not end at the transaction close; that is where the real leverage begins. Cincy Partners teams up with ownership groups to drive specific, high-impact initiatives that move the EBITDA needle. We help you refine the strategic direction of your portfolio companies, from optimizing pricing structures to executing complex market entry campaigns. Our team acts as an extension of your operating board, providing the analytical heavy lifting required to turn a 100-day plan into permanent enterprise value.
Finding the right asset is often harder than analyzing it. We support investors who are tired of reacting to competitive auction processes by proactively mapping the market for proprietary opportunities. Cincy Partners defines the ideal acquisition criteria in collaboration with your investment committee, then systematically identifies and screens off-market targets. This allows you to build a pipeline of “bolt-on” candidates that align perfectly with your buy-and-build strategy, ensuring you see the best assets before the broader market does.
Maximizing exit value requires more than a clean set of accounts; it requires a compelling equity story. We work with sellers to pre-emptively address the commercial questions that buyers will ask. By conducting an independent validation of your market position and growth trajectory before the sale process begins, Cincy Partners arms you with the data needed to defend your premium. We convert the “potential” of your business into credible, data-backed upside that withstands the scrutiny of buyer diligence.
Strategy without execution is merely theory.
We partner with senior leadership teams to translate high-level investment theses into granular, operational reality. Cincy Partners bridges the gap between the boardroom’s ambition and the frontline’s capability, providing the tactical precision required to capture market share.
We help management teams navigate their most complex pivot points, whether that is entering a volatile new Asian market, restructuring a sales function or preparing a business for exit. By grounding our advice in deep customer research rather than abstract frameworks, Cincy Partners helps operators prioritize the initiatives that will actually move the EBITDA needle. We provide the “First 100 Days” momentum that turns a static strategic plan into a dynamic engine for growth.
We assist leadership teams in making high-stakes pivot decisions by developing strategies that create genuine competitive separation. Whether you are testing the business case for a new Asian market entry or diversifying your portfolio to meet shifting demand, Cincy Partners provides the roadmap. We deliver actionable top-line and bottom-line growth plans that are rigorous enough to satisfy your board and practical enough for your sales team to execute.
We go directly to the source to understand what your buyers value. Cincy Partners conducts in-depth telephone interviews and surveys with your current and lapsed customers, bypassing marketing fluff to uncover the raw truth about your service delivery. We combine this primary feedback with internal data analysis to segment your customer universe, recommending precise action plans that help you defend your core revenue and capture deeper wallet share from your most profitable accounts.
We help you map the battlefield before you commit resources. Cincy Partners sizes the opportunity in new markets and identifies the specific strategies your competitors are deploying to win. By understanding the trends in the markets where you operate, we support you in building robust business plans that articulate a sharper USP. This research allows you to outmaneuver incumbents and capture market share with precision rather than guesswork.
For management teams leading their own “buy-and-build” strategy, we provide the commercial validation required to integrate new assets safely. Our diligence tests the sustainability of a target’s business model and the reality of its customer relationships. Cincy Partners assesses the true market opportunity and the achievability of the growth forecast, providing you with actionable strategic recommendations on how to accelerate growth the moment the deal closes.
We work with senior management to engineer business plans that are ready for investment scrutiny. Cincy Partners helps you refine your commercial narrative in order to raise capital or restructure operations. Using our deep knowledge of sector dynamics and evolving business models, we provide re-engineering recommendations that align your operational reality with your financial ambition, ensuring your plan is not just a document, but a defensible strategy for capitalization.
We prepare your business to withstand the intense scrutiny of a sale process. Cincy Partners conducts pre-sale commercial reviews that pressure-test your growth story before a buyer ever sees it. We revise the assumptions underpinning your financial forecasts to ensure they are robust and defensible. Our independent analysis articulates the “upside case” for potential investors, anticipating their concerns and providing the impartial evidence required to maximize your exit multiple.