Louis Bruno
Co-General Partner Of Platform Partner Holdings
Naples, Florida
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Louis Bruno is a driven entrepreneur who has successfully invested in and scaled businesses throughout his career. He began his journey right after high school, where he founded his first company. Within 30 months, he grew the company to generate $3 million in monthly revenue, ultimately leading to a profitable exit in 2019. After this success, he ventured into the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) space. In this role, he expanded a company from one location to 18 locations over three years, culminating in another successful exit in 2022.
Louis is now a co-general partner at Platform Partner Holdings, where he has played a pivotal role in the firm’s growth. Over the past three years, the company has expanded to 33 partners and achieved $200 million in revenue. This impressive growth has positioned the firm as a leader in operator-led private equity. Louis’s expertise lies in partnering with founders and executives of companies with enterprise values ranging from $25 million to $250 million. He helps these companies scale and achieve sustainable growth.
In addition to his business-building success, Louis has dedicated much of his time to mentoring hundreds of owner-operators. He provides guidance on management, scalability, and preparing for successful exits. Louis emphasizes the importance of advanced analytics and machine learning to optimize business operations. He helps owners and managers make informed, data-driven decisions by integrating predictive data tools, improving efficiency, and fostering growth.
Bruno’s accomplishments have garnered recognition from top business organizations. 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. Additionally, Louis’s business acumen was highlighted when he appeared on CNBC’s “Blue Collar Millionaires,” showcasing his role in building one of the fastest-growing companies in the country.
Resilience has been a defining factor in Louis’s career. After facing unfounded accusations in 2020, he confronted the challenge head-on and was fully exonerated in 2021. This setback did not deter him but strengthened his resolve, leading to another successful exit from Air Pros USA in 2022.
Today, Louis Bruno inspires others as a venture capitalist, mentor, author, and speaker, helping individuals scale their businesses and reach their full potential.
Experience
Founder and CEO
Bruno Air Conditioning
Developed a successful home services company generating $3 million in monthly revenue within 30 months. Exited the company in 2019.
M&A Leader
Air Pros USA
Led the company’s growth from 1 to 18 locations in three years through strategic acquisitions. Achieved a profitable exit in 2022.
Co-General Partner
Platform Partner Holdings
Expanded the platform to 33 partners and $200 million in revenue in three years, focusing on operator-led private equity for home services and multi-location businesses.
