Mike Zeidlhack
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Mike — congrats on launching Altaline. been working on outbound origination with lower middle market tech and business services investors and your fund has been on my radar. would be good to connect.
Mike — though we share a PE background (you at Altaline, me at Treis in London), I've seen first-hand how challenging early proprietary origination can be. Been helping funds like Mentmore and Noble Rock with their outbound origination — curious what email infrastructure you're using these days — still mostly on shared IPs like Instantly, or have you moved to private/dedicated senders? Happy to share what's working best for similar lower middle market tech and business services funds if useful. — Russ
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Mike — hope you're having a good Wednesday. wanted to reach out — congrats on launching Altaline, always impressed by those who've taken the leap. though we share a PE background, I hope to one day do the same. in the meantime I've been working on the origination side with funds like Axiom Equity and Noble Rock — curious how you're thinking about origination at Altaline. mostly proprietary or still seeing a lot through brokers? very best, Russell linkedin.com/in/russellt23
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## PROSPECT INFORMATION: Name: Mike Zeidlhack Title: Operating Partner Fund: Altaline Capital Management Background: Mike Zeidlhack is a Global Operating Executive and General Manager based in Philadelphia, currently serving as President of Blue Link ERP and its parent company Cordance (an Aquiline Capital Partners portfolio company) as of January 2026. He specializes in driving growth and operational excellence for lower middle market private equity-backed software and tech-enabled service companies. His current focus is on leading Blue Link ERP, a software provider for small and mid-sized distributors and wholesalers, while also contributing to the broader Cordance mothership. Background and Expertise: He has a strong background in scaling software ventures, most notably as the Co-founder and COO/GM of Phrase Health, where he grew Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) by over 3,000%. Mike has extensive experience in the private equity ecosystem, recently serving as a Fractional Operating Partner at Altaline Capital Management and as a General Manager for various PE-backed acquisitions through his consulting firm, ArchView. His earlier career includes strategy consulting at Accenture and advising startups in Sub-Saharan Africa via MEST. He holds an MBA from The Wharton School and a BS from Northwestern University. Key Skills: Value Creation, Pricing Strategy, Go-to-Market Strategy, M&A Integration, P&L Management, Cross-functional Leadership, and AI Implementation Strategy in Portfolio Companies. Significant LinkedIn Posts: February 9, 2026: Shared his transition to Blue Link ERP, stating, "Blue Link builds ERP software purpose-built for small and mid-sized distributors and wholesalers. From the get go the entire team has wowed me with how deeply we know our customers." He also noted, "Moreover it's been great to see how the Blue Link team has been supported by the Cordance mothership (an Aquiline company). There's a depth of operators (functional experts and P&L owners) that value the Blue Link culture." December 16, 2025: Commented on executive efficiency, noting, "When saying 'I’m busy' is weaponized, it’s an indication of ineffective time management or strategy at some point down the line." October 28, 2025: Posted about the importance of deep work, stating, "I suspect that in the medium run, critical thinking will be increasingly valuable compared to other technical skills — financial modeling, coding, persuasive writing, etc.." October 27, 2025: Announced new growth opportunities with 3H Compliance Group and Altaline Capital Management, saying they are eyeing "big growth opportunities in the insurance compliance/management software market!" September 10, 2025: Reflected on infusing AI into executive leadership teams, sharing, "Lesson: AI execution isn’t just about technology—it’s about creating an organizational expertise to manage ambiguous, cross-functional projects." September 2, 2025: Discussed the maturity of AI adoption in Private Equity, arguing, "The leap from 'ad hoc' to fund-organized is where PE shops start to stand out to LPs and founders. Suggesting your PortCos buy a sales listening tool or a code automation tool are great...but not enough." March 3, 2025: Shared learnings from SaaS value creation, specifically challenging the idea that innovation should always be the immediate priority: "While innovation is undoubtedly important, it might not need to be the immediate focus, especially for firms with aggressive add-on strategies. In the short term, those add-ons can themselves drive innovation." September 23, 2024: Deep-dived into the complexities of pricing projects, warning, "When multiple team members agree a pricing project is needed, it doesn't always mean they're aligned on why. This misalignment can lead to overlooking core issues." Fund details: - Description: Altaline is a specialist, growth-focused, lower middle market private equity firm focused on partnering with Founders and Management Teams in select segments of the Technology, Business Services, and Financial Services sectors of North America. - Website: http://www.altaline.com - Location: Los Angeles, California, United States - Lead qualification: Research: - Query: =Altaline Capital Management Mike Zeidlhack recent investments fund thesis - Answer: Altaline Capital Management focuses on growth investments in technology, business services, and financial sectors. Mike Zeidlhack emphasizes balancing foundational, core, and innovation-driven activities for value creation. Altaline's first investment was in Brazos Safety Systems.