Tide Rock, a buyout firm led by CEO Ryan Peddycord, rejects the common AI narrative of cost‑cutting and instead uses the technology solely to drive business growth. The firm, which manages $1 billion and has completed over 50 acquisitions, focuses on founder‑run companies seeking continuity and long‑term expansion.
Tide Rock Rejects AI Cost-Cutting
Tide Rock hires experienced operators rather than traditional private‑equity partners and shares AI‑driven best practices across its portfolio. Its tools help identify acquisition targets, uncover non‑public business data, and support portfolio companies in finding new customers, especially in aerospace and defense. Peddycord says AI is a growth engine—not a shortcut.
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