Our platform solves the problems AI created by keeping people at the center.
A network of specialized companies — personal service, public-company power.
The Result: The agility of a specialized shop with the muscle of a market leader.
Built for Scale and Profitability
Diversified Talent Solutions
Executive search, direct hire, and flexible staffing services provide stable, recurring revenue across multiple industries.
AI-Driven Efficiency
Our proprietary AI Fit Engine enhances accuracy, reduces bias, and integrates seamlessly to unlock scalable efficiency.
Acquisition-Led Expansion
A proven M&A playbook, global delivery centers, and vertical focus fuel rapid growth and long-term profitability.
We acquire and empower specialized firms, maintaining their brand identity while giving them access to shared resources, AI tools, and global reach.
Growth Through Strategic Acquisitions
We empower great companies— we don't absorb them.
1
Target Profile
Identify firms with $1M to $50M revenue and 8 to 15% EBITDA margins in high-growth verticals.
2
Deal Execution
Pursue disciplined acquisitions using proven valuation models and performance-based earnouts.
3
Integration Playbook
100-day assimilation process with centralized Centers of Excellence for finance, tech, and recruiting.
4
Scale & Expansion
Unlock synergies, expand global reach, and drive market leadership through consolidation.
Unlike traditional roll-ups, we preserve local brands, culture, and management — driving retention, authenticity, and sustainable growth.
Why Companies Choose ProtoWork
ProtoWork offers a unique value proposition for specialized staffing firms looking to expand.
Pain Points for Target Firms
Losing identity in traditional acquisitions
Rigid integration processes
Limited access to growth capital
Administrative overload
The ProtoWork Solution
Retain brand and leadership autonomy
Access shared resources, capital, and AI tools
Accelerate expansion while maintaining independence
Join a trusted public platform with governance and scale
We don’t buy companies — we grow them.
Acquisition Pipeline
Comparables
Traditional staffing firms trade at lower multiples due to commoditized integration. ProtoWork’s decentralized network model positions it for premium SaaS-style valuations
Path to Scale and Market Leadership
A disciplined 24-month plan driving acquisitions, revenue growth, and IPO positioning
Our model combines the authenticity of local brands with the economics of scale — a structure designed to outperform traditional consolidators.
0-6 Months
Foundation
Complete 6 acquisitions
Establish Centers of Excellence
Finance, Tech, Recruiting
Launch Go-to-Market & Services
6-12 Months
Expansion
Introduce AI consulting services
Drive revenue growth through cross-selling across portfolio
12-18 Months
Revenue Growth
Reach $150M-$200M
Revenue run rate
Execute Series A/B/C/D listing
18-24 Months
Positioning
Commence uplist process
Engage investment banks for strategic exit discussions
Financial Growth Targets & Returns
Revenue growth trajectory showing steady increase from $15M EBITDA in Year 1 to $35M EBITDA by Year 3, with consistent upward momentum across all quarters.
Base Case
4x return (8x EBITDA multiple)
Optimistic
6-8x return (16x EBITDA multiple)
Strategic IPO/Acquisition
20-25x return
Capital Raise and Use of Funds
Our capital raise will directly fuel strategic acquisitions, ensuring immediate upfront payments for key targets within our pipeline, driving rapid market expansion and consolidation.
Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors
Mark Anderson - COO
Global RPO leader, architected programs for Verizon, Cisco, Hitachi
CFO
Stephen Smith - Chairman of Board
Jay Wilgar - Board Member
Ungad Chadda - Board Member
TBA - Board Member
Tom Johnston - Board Member
35+ years in executive search, founder of SearchPath Global
David Benson - Board Member
Advisory Board
Allan Hartley - Chairman of the Advisory Board
Founder of HIRE Technologies, Staffing 360 Solutions, multiple exits