Growth doesn’t have to feel this hard.

We help owner-operated manufacturers and distributors unlock business value now — freeing cash, strengthening credibility with lenders, and building resiliency that lasts.

30+ years in industrials and B2B • $250M P&L leadership • MIT & McKinsey-trained • Six Sigma Black Belt

Our origin story

When we worked inside global industrials and top-tier private equity, we saw firsthand how firms decide which businesses are worth betting on. The real edge wasn’t just money. It was the discipline to identify and fix the single constraint throttling performance — and the leadership to execute with focus.

For years, owner-operators assumed those advantages were only available if they sold equity. The truth is, you don’t need to wait for an exit to access them.

At BluGrowth, we bring capital partners, proven management processes, and experienced leadership capacity together in one place. And because we’re independent — not a bank, not a broker, not selling a financial product — we work directly in your interest. Our mission is simple: help you realize the value of your business today, while building toward the legacy you’ll leave tomorrow.

How We Work

Constraint-First Focus

We cut through noise to identify the single bottleneck throttling performance; the lever that frees cash and unlocks growth.

90-Day Fix Sprints

We execute focused projects that fix the constraint in 90 days, delivering immediate impact and momentum without wasted effort.

Hands-On Expertise

Our advisors bring decades in industry and practical experience with the very constraints we address — giving you operator-level insight, not theory.

Objective & Independent

We work only for you, the owner. We’re not tied to banks, brokers, or buyers. Our recommendations are unbiased and aligned with your interests.

  • A Value Creation Advisor is the team that helps you professionalize your investment in your own business. In private equity, VCA teams make portfolio companies perform by allocating capital wisely, fixing constraints, and compounding growth.

    At BluGrowth, we do the same for owner-operated manufacturers and distributors — without equity dilution or fund fees. You already own the hardest part: the business. We bring the discipline to help it break out of the flat middle.

    Want more detail? See our [Lifecycle page →] for the full explanation.

Start with Clarity: The 2-Week Assessment

Before you commit to a sprint, know exactly what’s holding you back

In just two weeks, we run a rapid diagnostic to uncover the single constraint throttling your business. You’ll know where cash is trapped, how it affects your financing position, and what fix will create the biggest impact. No wasted time. No guesswork.

  • Clear diagnosis of your #1 constraint

  • Impact analysis (cash flow, margins, lender credibility)

  • Prioritized action plan for a 90-day fix

  • Objective perspective from experts with decades of industry experience

By the end of two weeks, you’ll have clarity, confidence, and a plan. Some owners stop here. Most roll straight into a 90-day sprint with a clear plan on how to fix.

Proof in Action

“Within 60 days, cash moved, margins ticked up, and we recapitalized at a much better rate.”

— President, $20M Manufacturer

Over 30 years, we’ve helped more than 120 organizations increase earnings by an average of 74% within three years.

EBITDA margin: 22.5% → 24.7% (+220 bps)

Working capital % sales: 15% → 8% (cash released)

Pipeline coverage: 1.3× → 2.6×

Financing terms: Tight → Improved (lower cost of capital)

What we believe

  • Businesses are legacies, not numbers. The true measure is the value your business creates for you, your family, and your community — both now and in the future.

  • Resiliency is the foundation of lasting value. It protects today’s gains and secures tomorrow’s potential.

  • Focus is the force multiplier. Directing energy to the single constraint accelerates returns now while compounding value for later.

  • Reliability builds trust. Customers, suppliers, employees, communities, and financial partners depend on consistent performance. Trust follows dependability.

  • Sustainable value compounds. Unlocking cash and growth today lays the foundation for long-term valuation.

  • Objectivity matters. We are independent, serving the interests of owners — not buyers, brokers, or banks.

Ready to unlock value now?

Most firms talk about exit value. We focus on value now.

If growth feels harder than it should, let’s uncover the constraint holding you back.