Built by operators. For operators serious about scaling.

AI Infrastructure for
PE and HoldCos

Seasoned operators helping investors & operators design, build, and deploy AI operating infrastructure that drives EBITDA, expands organizational capacity, and compounds enterprise value.

AI Infrastructure & Operating Systems

Portfolio Intelligence & Reporting

AI Leverage for Lean Teams

Built by operators. For operators serious about scaling.

AI Infrastructure for
PE and HoldCos

Seasoned operators helping investors & operators design, build, and deploy AI operating infrastructure that drives EBITDA, expands organizational capacity, and compounds enterprise value.

AI Infrastructure & Operating Systems

Portfolio Intelligence & Reporting

AI Leverage for Lean Teams

RESULTS

Outcomes, not experiments

A few of the operating problems we’ve solved — and the value that showed up in the P&L.

Our thesis

Build Intelligence.
Create Leverage.

Every investment, decision, and workflow generates knowledge.

Most organizations lose it. That’s where Highlane comes in.

Intelligence

Know what's happening across the business and what to do about it.

Connected systems & clean data

Revenue & pipeline visibility

Customer & operating intelligence

AI-ready infrastructure

Leverage

Grow revenue and execution capacity without adding people at the same rate.

Workflow automation

AI Agents

Faster lead & customer response

Repeatable revenue systems

Intelligence

Know what's happening across the business and what to do about it.

Connected systems & clean data

Revenue & pipeline visibility

Customer & operating intelligence

AI-ready infrastructure

Leverage

Grow revenue and execution capacity without adding people at the same rate.

Workflow automation

AI Agents

Faster lead & customer response

Repeatable revenue systems

Intelligence

Know what's happening across the business and what to do about it.

Connected systems & clean data

Revenue & pipeline visibility

Customer & operating intelligence

AI-ready infrastructure

Leverage

Grow revenue and execution capacity without adding people at the same rate.

Workflow automation

AI Agents

Faster lead & customer response

Repeatable revenue systems

Portfolio-Ready Scalability

Once an AI solution is deployed successfully in one business, we replicate it across the portfolio — accelerating ROI and compounding value.

Once an AI solution is deployed successfully in one business, we replicate it across the portfolio to accelerate ROI and compound value.

One team that designs, builds, and runs your AI systems

We bring a full Operating Task Force that designs, builds, and manages AI systems for your business or portfolio - for less than the cost of one senior hire.

SMB Ops Strategist

The operator who understands your business and aligns AI with your real priorities.

Automation Engineer

Builds and deploys the workflows, systems, and integrations that run your business.

AI Systems Architect

Designs the technical foundation — scalable, maintainable, and built for your stack.

Success & Adoption Manager

Ensures your team actually uses the new systems, measures ROI, and continuously improves results.

SMB Ops Strategist

The operator who understands your business and aligns AI with your real priorities.

Automation Engineer

Builds and deploys the workflows, systems, and integrations that run your business.

AI Systems Architect

Designs the technical foundation — scalable, maintainable, and built for your stack.

Success & Adoption Manager

Ensures your team actually uses the new systems, measures ROI, and continuously improves results.

SMB Ops Strategist

The operator who understands your business and aligns AI with your real priorities.

Automation Engineer

Builds and deploys the workflows, systems, and integrations that run your business.

AI Systems Architect

Designs the technical foundation — scalable, maintainable, and built for your stack.

Success & Adoption Manager

Ensures your team actually uses the new systems, measures ROI, and continuously improves results.

our clients

Who We Work With

We partner with three types of leaders who need AI to drive measurable operational impact — not hype or experiments.

SMB Owner / Operators

Holding Companies

Private Equity Sponsors

Backdrop

SMB Owner / Operators

You’re running a strong business, but inefficiency is dragging on focus and margins.

Free your team to focus on customers + growth

Boost EBITDA and enterprise value without overhauling your stack

Automate repeatable workflows and reduce cost

SMB Owner / Operators

Holding Companies

Private Equity Sponsors

Backdrop

SMB Owner / Operators

You’re running a strong business, but inefficiency is dragging on focus and margins.

Free your team to focus on customers + growth

Boost EBITDA and enterprise value without overhauling your stack

Automate repeatable workflows and reduce cost

SMB Owner / Operators

Holding Companies

Private Equity Sponsors

Backdrop

SMB Owner / Operators

You’re running a strong business, but inefficiency is dragging on focus and margins.

Automate repeatable workflows and reduce cost

Free your team to focus on customers + growth

Boost EBITDA and enterprise value without overhauling your stack

Testimonials

Testimonials

What our clients say about us

What our clients say about us

Who We Are

Real Operators.
Not Software Resellers.

Real Operators.
Not Software Resellers.

We're SMB operators who've been in your seat — we've built teams, scaled ops, and exited businesses. We've led operations, GTM, and data science across Sponsor-backed companies. We know what moves EBITDA because we've owned the P&L.

We're SMB operators who've been in your seat — we've built teams, scaled ops, and exited businesses. We've led operations, GTM, and data science across Sponsor-backed companies. We know what moves EBITDA because we've owned the P&L.

Scaled and exited SMBs

Led GTM and Operations at sponsor-backed companies

Built AI & automation systems at scale

Deep experience in data science & enterprise-grade security

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Adam Highfill

Co-founder

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Adam Highfill

Co-founder

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Nate van den Berg

Co-founder

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Nate van den Berg

Co-founder

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Operators with 20+ years combined scaling SMBs.

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Operators with 20+ years combined scaling SMBs.

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Built & automated GTM, Ops, CX, Finance.

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Built & automated GTM, Ops, CX, Finance.

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Delivered measurable ROI in 90-day cycles

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Delivered measurable ROI in 90-day cycles

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Replicated success across multiple OpCos.

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Replicated success across multiple OpCos.

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Operators with 20+ years combined scaling SMBs.

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Delivered measurable ROI in 90-day cycles

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Built & automated GTM, Ops, CX, Finance.

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Replicated success across multiple OpCos.

frequently asked questions

frequently asked questions

We’re here to answer your questions.

We’re here to answer your questions.

Common questions about working with Highlane Partners on AI initiatives.

What happends during the first call?

Our initial consultation is a 30-minute discovery call where we learn about your business challenges, goals, and current technology landscape. We'll discuss potential approaches and determine if there's a good fit for collaboration. There's no obligation. It's simply an opportunity to explore possibilities.

What's your typical project timeline?

Most audits are completed with 2-3 weeks where you are then presented with a detailed, prioritized roadmap. for your business. When implementing projects, our goal is for your to see clear value within 90 dayas.

Who owns the AI you build for customers?

All of the IP belongs to the client from day one, including all workflows, code, database infrastructure, and other tech related to the project. In the event that our partnership ends, we provide a full handoff with robust documentation and training for the entire system.

How do you measure ROI?

We tie everything to operating metrics that roll into the P&L—jobs booked, speed-to-lead, labor hours saved, margin, and utilization. If we can’t show where value appears financially, we don’t recommend doing the work.

Can you work with our existing systems?

Absolutely. We're technology-agnostic and frequently collaborate with existing vendor ecosystems. Whether you're using AWS, Azure, GCP, or specialized AI platforms, we integrate seamlessly and can help optimize your existing investments while extending capabilities.

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Let's find your highest-value revenue opportunity.

Revenue Infrastructure for Growing Service Businesses

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Let's find your highest-value revenue opportunity.

Revenue Infrastructure for Growing Service Businesses

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Let's find your highest-value revenue opportunity.

Revenue Infrastructure for Growing Service Businesses