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Our thesis reflects why we wake up every day: to drive innovation and create lasting value at the intersection of automation and investing, transforming traditional businesses into technology-enabled leaders.
Automation is about enhancing human capabilities and creating a future where machines assist us in achieving more than we ever thought possible.” -Elon Musk
2.4 Hours
In 5 years, automation is projected to free up 2.4 hours of an 8-hour workday for a typical U.S. worker to focus on high-value creative and strategic tasks.
85 Million
This year, automation is projected to create opportunities for 85 million workers globally to upskill and transition into emerging roles.
$19.9 Trillion
By 2030, AI is expected to contribute an additional $19.9 trillion to the global economy, accounting for 3.5% of GDP through new opportunities and industries.
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Our investment strategies are designed to bridge the best of both worlds—combining the downside protection of private equity with the upside potential of venture capital. We focus on building financial platforms that deliver returns while capturing opportunities for growth.
Combining services revenue with higher-margin, software-delivered revenue and ARR provides downside protection while allowing for exceptional growth.
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Automation Mindset
Driven by Tomorrow, Delivering Value Today
Why automation is the fastest path to future-proofing your business—without the bloat.
Automation Mindset
Don’t Create Products, Create Movements
Companies create true transformation by igniting movements that forge emotional connections, turning customers into passionate advocates.
Human AI
The Liberation of Domain Experts
Automation liberates domain experts from technical constraints, putting innovation power directly in the hands of those who understand problems best.
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To thrive in a business landscape reshaped by automation, companies must align their leadership, systems, and product strategies with modern demands. Higher Order Command (Command) develops and implements automation playbooks through its advisory services, driving transformation, preserving what works, and delivering growth, improved returns, and reduced risk.
DRIVING TRANSFORMATION: LEADERSHIP, SYSTEMS, AND STRATEGY
Leadership Transformation & Change Enablement
Systems Innovation & Modernization
Strategic Product & Market Optimization
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We are a private equity firm that enhances the value of established companies by strategically embedding AI & Automation through our management consulting arm, driving efficient growth and superior returns.
Headquartered in Austin, TX
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Approach
Our thesis reflects why we wake up every day: to drive innovation and create lasting value at the intersection of automation and investing, transforming traditional businesses into technology-enabled leaders.
Strategies
Our investment strategies are designed to bridge the best of both worlds—combining the downside protection of private equity with the upside potential of venture capital. We focus on building financial platforms that deliver returns while capturing opportunities for growth.
Resources
Explore our Resources section for thought leadership articles, the latest news, and comprehensive materials on how automation is transforming the business landscape.
Services
To thrive in a business landscape reshaped by automation, companies must align their leadership, systems, and product strategies with modern demands. Higher Order Command (Command) develops and implements automation playbooks through its advisory services, driving transformation, preserving what works, and delivering growth, improved returns, and reduced risk.
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We are a private equity firm that enhances the value of established companies by strategically embedding AI & Automation through our management consulting arm, driving efficient growth and superior returns.
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Open Role: Managing Partner, Foundation Fund
Higher Order Capital

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Open Role: Managing Partner, Foundation Fund
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Managing Partner, Foundation Fund

Austin, TX

About Higher Order Capital

Higher Order Capital is an institutional investment firm that transforms resilient businesses through applied AI and systematic automation. We combine proven operational expertise with sophisticated technology enablement to accelerate value creation. Our portfolio companies achieve sustainable competitive advantages by deploying practical automation solutions at institutional scale.

About the Role

As Managing Partner of the Foundation Fund, you'll lead Higher Order Capital's flagship investment platform dedicated to acquiring majority stakes in resilient, profitable businesses. You'll drive our Venture Equity (VE) approach—a powerful blend of private equity stability and venture-backed growth potential—to transform traditional service businesses into tech-enabled market leaders.

This role represents a unique opportunity to build and lead a distinctive investment strategy at the intersection of institutional excellence and systematic innovation. You'll leverage your deep industry relationships and investment expertise to identify opportunities, structure transactions, and guide portfolio companies through transformative growth.

What You'll Do

You'll lead all aspects of the Foundation Fund, from fundraising and investor relations to deal sourcing, execution, and portfolio management. Working with our DealPoint platform, you'll identify resilient businesses with revenues between $20-150M and EBITDA margins of 20%+ that are ready for technological transformation.

You'll structure and negotiate majority-control investments, collaborating with management teams pre-acquisition to develop transformation roadmaps. Post-acquisition, you'll oversee the implementation of our Higher Order Modernization Plan, ensuring systematic execution of automation playbooks that drive measurable value creation.

Throughout the investment lifecycle, you'll maintain strong relationships with limited partners, portfolio company leadership, and the broader investment community. You'll represent the Foundation Fund's distinctive approach in the market while continuously refining our investment thesis based on execution learnings.

Communication Excellence

At Higher Order Capital, we believe exceptional communication is fundamental to our success. In this role, you'll need to articulate complex investment strategies with clarity and conviction, whether speaking with sophisticated institutional investors, management teams, or internal stakeholders. We expect proactive, transparent communication that anticipates questions and provides context. This means documenting decision processes meticulously, sharing insights generously, and ensuring alignment through consistent updates. When challenges arise—as they inevitably do—we value those who communicate earlier and more completely, allowing the team to collaborate on solutions. Your ability to distill complex situations into clear narratives will be essential in building trust with all stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

We seek an experienced investment professional with a proven track record of raising and deploying institutional capital. You should have deep relationships across the private equity ecosystem and demonstrated success in structuring and closing majority-control transactions.

Your investment approach should balance strategic vision with disciplined execution. You understand the dynamics of middle-market businesses and can identify opportunities where technological transformation will create outsized returns. Most importantly, you exhibit the judgment to walk away from deals that don't meet our strict criteria, maintaining investment discipline even in competitive situations.

You should possess natural intellectual curiosity, constantly exploring emerging trends in business models, technology applications, and market dynamics. This curiosity should be balanced with pragmatism—focusing on practical applications rather than theoretical possibilities.

Requirements
  • Extensive experience (10+ years) in private equity with a focus on majority-control investments
  • Proven track record raising institutional capital and managing limited partner relationships
  • History of successfully structured and executed middle-market transactions
  • Experience leading investment teams and managing investment committees
  • Strong network of relationships across the private equity ecosystem
  • Track record of value creation in portfolio companies
  • Understanding of technology's role in business transformation
  • Bachelor's degree required, MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred
Ideal Background

The ideal candidate has served in senior roles at respected private equity firms, with experience spanning fund formation, deal execution, and portfolio management. You've likely worked under industry leaders who have shaped your investment philosophy while developing your own distinctive approach.

Experience with business services, technology-enabled services, or other sectors relevant to our automation thesis would be particularly valuable. You should be comfortable with both traditional private equity disciplines and more innovative growth strategies.

Why Join Us

At Higher Order Capital, you'll have the opportunity to build and lead a distinctive investment platform that reimagines how private equity creates value. You'll work with a team that combines institutional investment discipline with cutting-edge automation capabilities, creating a powerful framework for sustainable growth.

Our culture prizes precision, boldness, and human elevation. We believe technology should amplify human potential, not replace it. Join us in creating sustainable value through systematic automation that elevates humans and transforms businesses in an AI-accelerated economy.

How to Join Our Team

We build great teams through trusted relationships. While we don't accept traditional applications, we're always excited to connect with talented people who share our values. Our hiring process is based on trusted referrals from our network—this helps ensure strong cultural alignment and mutual fit from day one.

Connect With Us

If you're interested in joining Higher Order Capital:

  1. If you know someone in our trusted network (including team members, portfolio companies, advisors, investors, and close partners), ask them to recommend you. These individuals understand our culture and values, making their referrals especially meaningful.
  2. Don't have a connection yet? Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter to stay updated on our latest initiatives and insights.
  3. Sign up for our newsletter below to receive regular updates about community events and our work.
  4. Start getting to know us by engaging with our content and participating in our community discussions.
Important Note

To maintain the quality of our relationship-based hiring process, please note that we:

  • Only begin formal conversations through referrals from our network
  • Don't accept direct applications through general channels
  • Don't accept unsolicited resumes or portfolios
  • Don't respond to mass connection requests or unscheduled visits

We encourage you to follow our social channels, subscribe to our newsletter, and engage with our community to build meaningful connections over time.

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