Our approach is hands-on and deliberately artisanal.

Arno Strategies

Our approach is hands-on and deliberately artisanal. We treat every opportunity with care, guiding it through a disciplined and thoughtful process.

Arno Strategies begins its acquisition journey by providing strategic, hands-on financial leadership through our Bootcamp CFO Program. We work closely with founders to resolve challenges, scale strengths, and bring clarity to performance metrics.

This deep involvement builds trust and insight, allowing us to make thoughtful acquisition offers — often keeping founders engaged and aligned. We’re a long-term partner for entrepreneurs and families, typically starting as a growth and finance partner to gain a true understanding of the business from the inside out.
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Every opportunity goes through a structured path

From market selection and underwriting to execution and exit. This is how we operate, invest, and deliver results across all strategies.

Source

1. We identify opportunities where we have informational advantage, high conviction on fundamentals, and alignment with our investment criteria.

Structure

2. We underwrite each opportunity conservatively, with a strong emphasis on capital preservation, liquidity, and clear exit strategies.

Report

3. Transparent, timely reporting is part of our DNA, built to serve co-investors with clarity.

Exit

4. We execute exits based on real market conditions, not pre-set timelines. We prioritize real outcomes over optics.

What defines our approach

Tailored execution

We structure capital and operational support to fit real company dynamics — no off-the-shelf playbooks.

Operator alignment

Whether we invest or advise, we stay involved. Strategy only works if it works in execution.

Capital flexibility

We invest equity, structure credit, or support financial planning — based on what the company truly needs.

Clarity over complexity

We help companies organize, communicate, and prepare — for growth, capital raises, or exits.

Companies where we can add value.

Light Manufacturing
Civil, Engineering and Construction
Defense
Attributes
$2M–$20M in annual revenue
Strong core, messy financials
Looking for a succession plan or growth partner
Based in the U.S. and Spain
Proven profitability
Honest, competent management
Durable competitive advantage
Reasonable purchase price

Where we come in

We support companies across key transitions: scaling growth, raising capital, professionalizing operations, or preparing for succession and acquisition.

We work first. Buy later.

Our program gives the founder the clarity to make better decisions. No pressure. No hard sell.

We invest for the long haul.

We don’t flip. We don’t over leverage. We buy and build with a decade plus horizon.

We value people as much as numbers.

Every deal is a partnership. Every decision must be win-win.

We Think Like Owners

We’re not buying to flip. We’re buying to own.
We’re not speculating. We’re allocating capital with care.
And when we partner, we do so with people we admire and trust.

Alignment-first mindset

We co-invest alongside partners, ensuring every decision prioritizes long-term value over short-term returns.

Full-cycle execution

From underwriting to delivery, we stay actively involved throughout the investment lifecycle.

Business Acquisitions

We acquire small businesses and lead their growth post-transition.
<10M EV
Long-term hands-on leadership
Succession-based buyouts

Private Credit

Asset-backed financing for growth, liquidity, or refinancing — without giving up control.
10.5% avg. IRR
12–24 mo terms
Real asset focus

Whether you're seeking capital, preparing to transition, or scaling your operations, Arno brings experience, structure and alignment to the table.

Let’s build the next chapter of your business
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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the most common questions we receive from potential partners, clients, and investors. If you don’t find your answer here, feel free to reach out directly.

What does Arno specialize in?

We focus on real estate and private market investments. Our strategies include residential equity development, asset-backed credit, and acquisition of small businesses with long-term growth potential.

Does Arno co-invest or act as sole investor?

We do both. In real estate and credit, we typically co-invest alongside experienced developers or operators. In business acquisitions, we may act as majority acquirer while retaining operational leadership.

What is the typical investment size?

Our investment range varies by strategy. For real estate equity and credit, we typically deploy between US$1M–5M per project. For business acquisitions, our sweet spot is sub-$10M enterprise value.

Do you work only in specific geographies?

Yes. We currently invest in the United States, Spain, and Mexico. We prioritize regions where we have operational insight, legal clarity, and trusted partners.

Is Arno open to new partnerships?

Absolutely. We're always open to working with aligned developers, operators, and business owners—especially those seeking long-term, hands-on capital partners.

Does Arno raise capital from outside investors?

Yes. We currently invest in the United States, Spain, and Mexico. We prioritize regions where we have operational insight, legal clarity, and trusted partners.

Business AcquisitionsPrivate CreditFractional CFO

Acquiring and growing companies with real operational value

We acquire small businesses with strong fundamentals and no clear succession plan, applying structure, leadership, and financial clarity to scale long-term value.

US$10M
Enterprise value
15–36
Month integration plans
Hands-on
Transition leadership

Strategic succession planning

Operational optimization post-acquisition

Equity alignment and growth metrics

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