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Bidart (pronounced )
Basque for “between roads”, a place between traditional paths.
About Matthieu

Matthieu Bidart

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Matthieu is the Founder of Bidart Partners, a Los Angeles search fund acquiring and operating a B2B services business for the long term. An HBS-educated industrial engineer with a decade of experience across France, Japan, and the U.S., he has managed $200M+ P&Ls at Amazon and led global logistics teams. He excels at bringing clarity to complex operations and is fully committed to building a durable, people-first company as its next CEO.

  • MBA, Harvard Business School, MSc Industrial Engineering (Grenoble INP)

  • 10+ years operating across 3 continents (France, Japan, USA)

  • Owned $200M+ P&L, built growth engines and operating mechanisms at scale

Advisors and Investor Partners

Bidart Partners is backed by experienced search fund investors and operator advisors who have supported many first-time CEOs through acquisition and long-term ownership.

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Scott Mackenzie
Scott Mackenzie
Pacific Lake Partners
Entrepreneur Partner
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Jack O'Rourke
Jack O'Rourke
Pacific Lake Partners
Vice President
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Susan Pohlmeyer
Susan Pohlmeyer
Futaleufu
Co-Founder and Partner
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Robin Mohapatra
Robin Mohapatra
Relay Investments
Operating Partner
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Ravi J. Mallik
Ravi J. Mallik
Sand Dollar Capital / Agora Group, Inc
Founder and former CEO
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Advisor involvement is targeted and practical. During the search phase, support focuses on industry pattern recognition, outreach strategy, diligence questions, and deal structuring. Post-acquisition, involvement shifts to governance, operating priorities, talent development, KPI cadence, and value creation initiatives.

Bidart Partners is acquiring one established business
and operating it for the long term.

We partner with owners who care about their people, their legacy, and continuity. Our goal is to become the home for a strong business, with an operator-led transition and a straightforward process.

What we are looking for
The business
  • Essential product or service, clear customer value
  • Loyal customers, repeat work, or contracted revenue
  • Room to improve execution, pricing, sales, or operations
The profile
  • Established and profitable, consistent cash flow
  • Typically lower to mid-market size (flexible)
  • Healthy margins and manageable complexity
The situation
  • Retirement, succession, or “ready for the next chapter”
  • Owner wants continuity for employees and customers
  • Willing to support a thoughtful handoff (as needed)
We evaluate opportunities case by case, this is a guide, not a hard filter.
How it works
A straightforward process
  • Intro call (fit, timeline, goals)
  • High-level review (financials, operations, customers)
  • On-site diligence and confirmatory work
  • Close and transition plan (clear roles, clean handoff)
A transition built on trust

Selling a business is personal. We aim to move quickly, communicate clearly, and protect your team and reputation.

  • Operator-led, hands-on leadership
  • Straight talk, fast follow-up, and confidentiality
  • Respect for legacy, culture, and people
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Last updated: February 2026