Cloud spend is an EBITDA lever. Most companies are leaving too much behind.
Exstratus specializes in rapid cloud cost reduction for PE-backed companies across the hold period.
Cloud costs are often the largest unmanaged operating expense.
For most PE-backed software companies, cloud infrastructure is the second or third largest operating expense and frequently the most poorly managed. Unlike headcount or SaaS tools, cloud spend has a loose procurement process, distributed ownership, and poor line of sight. The result is runaway costs that affect the P&L as if they're fixed when they should be variable.
The opportunity is significant. Poorly managed cloud environments routinely carry 25-40% in avoidable spend. Waste reduction flows directly to the bottom line once eliminated.
What we deliver.
Rapid cost reduction
We identify and eliminate waste in the first 1-2 weeks. Savings of 10 to 30 percent are common. We ensure the changes are executed.
Financial visibility
We bring the company and the board a real-time view of cloud spend by product, team, and environment. Cloud becomes a managed cost center.
Pre-acquisition diligence
Cloud infrastructure is rarely scrutinized in enough depth during diligence. We assess target companies' cloud environments for hidden costs, technical debt, and optimization potential, giving you a clearer picture of true operating costs before you close.
Portfolio-wide programs
We establish FinOps standards and tooling that scale across the portfolio, with common frameworks, shared reporting, and consistent cost discipline applied to every company in the fund.
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