We build companies.
Not just advice.

Dragonfly Operating Partners embeds with your venture as a full operating team — from GTM to exit. We’ve generated over $200M in enterprise value for B2B technology companies and VC-backed startups.

$200M+

Enterprise value created across portfolio

375%

ARR growth — Thumbstopper (sold for 5x valuation)

4,000%

ROI on engagement — Tradesmith ($36M exit)

TSO Life — $43M Series B

Tradesmith — $36M Exit · 4,000% ROI

O.R. Trax — $52M LOI · 167% Revenue Growth

Chattr — 8x ARR Acquired by UKG

Intellectible — $1.5M Qualified Demos / Month

Tradesmith — $36M Exit · 4,000% ROI

Thumbstopper — 375% ARR · 5x Exit

Our Approach

Operators who execute, not consultants who advise.

Every DragonflyOP partner has built and scaled companies from the inside. We embed directly — leading GTM, product, revenue operations, and fundraising — until the job is done.

Go-to-Market Execution

Positioning, demand gen, channel strategy, and sales process built for your ICP — executed with urgency to drive repeatable revenue.

Revenue Operations

KPIs, outbound campaigns, sales frameworks, and funnel optimization. We become your revenue engine until you have the team to own it.

Technology & Product

From MVP to scalable architecture. We lead tech strategy, vendor alignment, and product roadmap — balancing speed with long-term flexibility.

Executive & Strategy

Interim C-suite leadership, board prep, fundraising, and exit readiness. We sit in the room with founders and make the hard calls alongside you.

$200M+

Enterprise Value Generated

40%

Average Reduction in Sales Cycle Length

$43M

Series B Raised for Single Portfolio Company

5x

Average Valuation Multiple at Exit

Client Stories

Results that compound.

RevOps · Exit
From stalled growth to a $36M strategic exit in 7 months.
A fintech startup with an outdated GTM and no recurring revenue needed a full reset. DragonflyOP rebuilt the sales framework, repositioned the product, and executed a process that delivered over 4,000% ROI.

$36M

Exit Valuation

4,000%

Exit Valuation
RevOps · Exit
From stalled growth to 8x ARR exit in 9 months.

Rebuilt GTM foundation and restored momentum. The engagement began with a strategic planning session that refined ICP focus, redesigned the sales organization, and reset execution cadence using EOS discipline.

8x ARR

Exit Valuation

9 Months

Engagement to Exit

RevOps · Exit
Scaled revenues by 2.5x in 16 months.

A $16M acquisition offer  validated market potential, but the company was heavily founder-driven and lacked the operational structure needed to achieve scale.  We transformed from founder led sales to scalable GTM.

$52M

Exit Valuation

3.25x

Increase in Acquisition Offer

RevOps · Exit
Scaled market share and launched new revenue streams

We introduced new revenue streams and restructured the sales strategy with a focus on speed and scalability. Moved from enterprise-focused sales to a more accessible, self-service model for mid-market clients. 

500%

Exit Valuation Growth

375%

Revenue Growth

What Founders Say

The operators who move the needle.

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They diagnosed our company so quickly and put a growth program in place to make it worth so much more on the path towards exit. In a few short months, ~30% revenue growth. After two years, 375% ARR growth — and we sold for 5x the valuation. I highly recommend that all tech CEOs hire DragonflyOP.
“DragonflyOP executed our GTM strategy that realized an ROI of more than 4,000% — and found a way for me to retain the core IP while selling at a $36M valuation.”
Richard Smith — Founder & CEO, Tradesmith
“DragonflyOP executed our GTM strategy that realized an ROI of more than 4,000% — and found a way for me to retain the core IP while selling at a $36M valuation.”
Richard Smith — Founder & CEO, Tradesmith
“DragonflyOP executed our GTM strategy that realized an ROI of more than 4,000% — and found a way for me to retain the core IP while selling at a $36M valuation.”
Richard Smith — Founder & CEO, Tradesmith
The Team

Operators who have done it before.

No analysts. No associates. Every partner on your engagement has been a founder, CEO, or operator at a high-growth technology company.
Jim Barnish, Jr.
Managing Partner
Fundraising lead and executive sponsor across DragonflyOP’s portfolio relationships. Brings VC network access and capital strategy to every engagement.
James Burnes
Managing Partner

Drives growth and operational execution for client companies, deploying operators, building systems, and accelerating revenue and scale to every engagement.

Matt Kemp
chief operating officer

Leads client engagements, aligns operators to priorities, drives execution, manages stakeholders, and turns strategy into measurable outcomes.

Christina Baldarelli
Operating Partner

Leads voice-of-customer research, translates insights into product requirements, and owns roadmap execution for the AI operating system

Phoebe Noce
operating Partner

Leads client marketing initiatives, product marketing strategy, campaign execution, and operational coordination across growth-focused engagements.

Nick Scahill
operating Partner

Builds scalable revenue engines, improves sales performance, and drives go-to-market execution across client organizations.

Ready to build something?

Let's talk about your next milestone.

We take on a limited number of engagements at a time. If you’re at a pivotal moment — a reset, an acceleration, or a path to exit — we want to hear from you.