Building a Unified Platform for fund backed EdTech leading EU player
We are transforming systems and processes for an EdTech company, consolidating fragmented systems into a unified, cloud-native platform. We create strategic foundations for growth, enable seamless M&A integration, and prepare the company for AI and machine learning implementation.
Fragmented systems
In fast-growing VC-backed companies, the pressure to increase revenue, create synergies from M&A, and transition to repeatable digital business models is immense. Fund managers have a clear vision, but executing it presents numerous challenges.
Acquiring additional companies or modules is relatively straightforward, yet their integration proves complex. Even companies with €5–15M EBITDA often face hidden issues: fragmented systems, disconnected processes, and scattered data, all of which hinder scaling and growth. Without a unified architecture, implementing AI is practically impossible – there is no cohesive platform to effectively support it.
Traditional customer service centers and multichannel support are becoming a thing of the past. The future belongs to zero-touch self-service solutions, where automation, artificial intelligence, and seamless collaboration between humans and digital systems deliver fast and intelligent experiences. To achieve this, companies need to evolve into platforms - unified, data-driven, and scalable.
Unified and scalable platform
Altimi supports companies in designing and implementing Unified and Scalable Platforms - a comprehensive approach that eliminates system fragmentation and prepares organizations for full operational scale.
Our senior consultants, with experience in VC, M&A, hyperscalers, and scaling tech companies, work closely with company boards and VC managers to:
- Develop a business architecture blueprint aligned with an operating model that supports growth objectives;
- Translate the vision into a Next-Gen Cloud-Native Platform, integrating digital assets from acquired entities and unlocking synergies;
- Build a managed development team and M&A integration team in a Design & Build model, accelerating implementation without overburdening the client’s internal resources.
The BOT Model advantage
Our Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model plays a key role in these projects. After the transformation peak, clients often opts to acquire part of the Altimi team to ensure long-term continuity and secure IP — giving them not only the platform but the people who understand how it was built.
Scalable operations and full AI readiness
The platform enables rapid onboarding of new acquisitions, eliminates duplicate and fragmented systems, and standardizes operational processes across the organization. This allows for efficient consolidation of additional entities with minimal disruption to ongoing operations, creating a unified, scalable technology ecosystem.
The client accelerates post-M&A integration, prepares for AI and automation initiatives, and implements repeatable, scalable operations that allow for quick adaptation to market changes and growing business demands. The transformation delivers measurable business value: it reduces operational costs, improves team and system efficiency, and builds a solid foundation for strategic growth and further expansion.
For VC-backed companies, the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model is often the preferred path. Funds are laser-focused on growing enterprise value — and that means retaining IP, consolidating know-how, and building internal capabilities over time. With BOT, you accelerate today and own tomorrow.
FAQ - Unified and Scalable Platforms
What is a unified and scalable platform?
A unified and scalable platform consolidates fragmented systems into a single cohesive architecture, standardizes processes, and enables rapid operational scaling as well as AI and automation deployment.
Why is system consolidation crucial for VC-backed companies?
It reduces operational costs, eliminates duplicate development work, accelerates the integration of new acquisitions, and helps build a scalable, repeatable business model.
How does the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model work?
Altimi designs and manages the platform and development team. After the transformation, the client can take over part of the team, retaining intellectual property, know-how, and ensuring operational continuity.
What benefits does implementing a unified platform bring?
Companies gain faster post-M&A integration, repeatable and scalable operations, full readiness for AI and automation, higher team and system efficiency, and lower operational costs.
Is this solution applicable across industries?
Yes. While this case focuses on EdTech, the methodology and BOT model are universal and can be applied in companies across sectors that need system integration, scaling, and AI readiness.
