60Louis Bruno began his entrepreneurial journey with a deep passion for investing and scaling businesses. Right out of high school, he founded his first company and, within just 30 months, achieved $3 million in monthly revenue. This success led to a profitable exit in 2019. Louis then moved into the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) space, where he expanded a company from one location to 18 over three years, resulting in another successful exit in 2022.
Louis is the co-general partner of Platform Partner Holdings, a private equity firm. His leadership has been instrumental in growing the firm to 33 partners and $200 million in annual revenue within just three years. Under his guidance, the firm has become a dominant player in the operator-led private equity space, focusing on home services and multi-location businesses. Louis’s strategic approach to business growth has allowed his companies to thrive and scale effectively.
In addition to his ventures, Louis has advised hundreds of owner-operators on key business areas, including management, scalability, and preparing for liquidity events. He is passionate about helping businesses optimize profitability and ensuring they are well-positioned for successful exits. Louis has revolutionized business operations by leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning, empowering companies to transition from guesswork to data-driven decision-making. Furthermore, he co-created the first online best practice group, providing actionable insights and daily education to over 11,000 owners and managers nationwide.
Louis’s professional success has earned him recognition from prestigious organizations. He was named a finalist for Ernst & Young (EY) Entrepreneur of the Year alongside other notable industry leaders. He was also featured on Inc. 5000 for achieving 419% growth and highlighted on CNBC’s Blue Collar Millionaires for growing one of the fastest-growing companies in the country. Louis has been recognized in several “Under 40” lists and awarded “Entrepreneur of the Year” by Business Observer.
Despite facing challenges, including unfounded accusations in 2020, Louis demonstrated exceptional resilience. He was fully exonerated in 2021 and successfully exited Air Pros USA in 2022.
Louis Bruno is a venture capitalist, mentor, author, and speaker today. He continues to inspire others by empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs. His leadership and legacy have profoundly impacted the business world.