Complex Situations

Trive brings speed and certainty of execution to complex situations, including corporate carve-outs and non-control investments.

take private or corporate carve out platform investments completed in the last 7 years

Trive has transitioned off of TSAs on or ahead of schedule 100% of the time

Operating Partners involved in Trive’s last corporate carveout

Corporate carveouts and take privates require specific expertise, access to operational resources and a willingness to navigate uncertainty – all of which Trive brings to the table for these complex situations

Trive’s experience navigating complex situations enables us to provide both speed and certainty to counterparties, including both public and private company boards

What to Expect When You Partner with Trive

Will you be good stewards of the business?
Being a good steward starts with the people. When we partner with a business, we protect your employees, culture, and the standards you’ve built, and invest in the team that got you here. We maintain the quality and professionalism your customers already trust, and bring operating resources to help the business grow on the foundation you’ve created.

What kind of people are you to work with?
We think the best partnerships happen when people genuinely enjoy working together, so we lead with humility, presume good intentions, and stay direct. You’ll find our team accessible and hands-on, building real relationships along the way. We’ve built our reputation on being the kind of partner founders recommend to other founders, because that’s exactly how most of our best relationships start.

What does this mean for me and my role?
That depends entirely on what you want. Some founders stay on and lead the business through its next chapter with our support. Others are ready for a transition, and in those cases, we work closely with you to find and onboard the right leadership to carry the business forward, on a timeline that respects what you need. Either way, the plan is built around your goals and career path.

What does communication look like after closing?
It’s active and ongoing. Decisions at Trive happen through regular, continuous dialogue with portfolio company leadership, so issues get addressed and opportunities get acted on as they arise. You’ll have a real, working relationship with our team throughout the partnership.

Case Study

Earthlink

Trive partnered with a third party management team with industry experience to carve out Earthlink from its corporate parent Windstream

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Utilized operating partners to help support the finance, FP&A and HR functions immediately post-closing

Built out a full management team, supplementing the existing skeleton team with new hires

Developed a targeted strategy to enhance churn management, setting the stage for Earthlink to return to growth

Executed new wholesale partnerships, expanding the Company’s service offering and product categories