Louis Bruno

Louis Bruno is a driven entrepreneur whose career is marked by a passion for investing, scaling businesses, and exiting high-growth companies. After finishing high school, he wasted no time and started his first company. In just 30 months, he successfully grew the business to generate $3 million in monthly revenue, leading to a profitable exit in 2019. He then shifted his focus to the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) space, where he expanded a business from one location to 18 locations over three years, resulting in another successful exit in 2022. Louis is a co-general partner at Platform Partner Holdings, a private equity firm that has grown rapidly under his leadership. In three years, he helped the firm expand to 33 partners and generate $200 million in revenue. This achievement has positioned the firm as a leader in operator-led private equity, specializing in companies with enterprise values between $25 million and $250 million. Louis’s expertise lies in partnering with founders and executives, guiding them as they scale their businesses and achieve long-term growth. In addition to his work in building businesses, Louis has provided invaluable mentorship to hundreds of owner-operators. His guidance on management, scalability, and preparing for successful exits has helped many entrepreneurs achieve their goals. Louis emphasizes leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to transform business operations. Through predictive data tools, he empowers owners and managers to make informed decisions that lead to more efficient and effective business practices. Bruno’s achievements have earned him national recognition. He was named a finalist for the “Ernst & Young (EY) of the Year” award alongside influential business leaders like Ellen Latham and Justin Wetherill. His company was also ranked #527 on the “Inc. 5000” list, with an impressive 419% growth.