Altus CXO

What Altus CXO does

Altus CXO is a fractional executive leadership firm founded in 2024 and domiciled as Altus CXO, LLC under Iowa law, with principal operations in Des Moines and an Irvine mailing footprint. It provides experienced C-level operators (CFO, COO, CTO, CIO, CMO, CHRO, CEO) to mid-market companies on a part-time, interim, or project basis, organized around a proprietary Reinforcement Model in which a Lead Executive is backed by a cross-functional bench of 32 associates spanning 8 disciplines and 9 industries with 500+ years of combined experience.

The firm operates two product lines. The core is ongoing fractional executive placement, billed as subscription-style monthly engagements typically ranging $3,000–$10,000 for fractional CFO work, with associate hourly rates of $150–$350. The second product, ClearXO, is a one-week operational assessment using the CLEAR Method (Capture, Leverage, Evaluate, Align, Resolve) that maps people, processes, systems, and data into a prioritized roadmap, with sub-offerings for ERP evaluation and AI feasibility. Associates are engaged as 1099 contractors who set their own rates and contribute up to 30% of time to business development, producing an asset-light, variable-cost operating model.

The go-to-market is sales-led and content-driven, targeting mid-market companies ($10M–$500M revenue), private equity and venture capital portfolio companies, and specific verticals including agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, construction, cooperatives, renewables, professional services, and private higher education. Distribution relies on direct outreach, the Insights blog, LinkedIn, and a seven-part Fractional Executive Playbook that simultaneously recruits associates and markets to prospective clients. No institutional funding, acquisitions, or revenue figures are disclosed in the source materials.

Name

Altus CXO

Legal name

Altus CXO, LLC

Website

https://altuscxo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Altus CXO is a fractional executive leadership firm providing part-time C-level operators (CFO, COO, CTO, CMO, CHRO, CEO) to mid-market companies and PE/VC portfolio companies via a Reinforcement Model backed by a 32-executive cross-functional bench.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fractional Executive Leadership Services

NAICS

Business Support Services (5614)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Customer Experience (CX) & Voice-of-Customer Analytics (BPAHALAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Customer Experience (CX) & Digital Experience (BPAHAEAC)

Keywords

• Fractional executive services
• Interim C-suite leadership
• Executive advisory services
• Operational assessment consulting
• PE portfolio company advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Fractional Executive Services: Altus CXO provides experienced C-level executives on a fractional/part-time basis. Clients engage for specific executive roles (CFO, COO, CTO, CIO, CMO, CHRO, CEO) with engagements scaled to their priorities. The model offers flexibility to scale up or down as needs change.
2. ClearXO Assessment: One-week operational assessment that maps people, processes, systems, and data to a complete, prioritized roadmap. This is a discrete project-based engagement distinct from ongoing fractional executive work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Altus CXO provides fractional, interim, contract, and project-based C-level executive leadership services across finance and operations (CFO, COO, CTO, CIO, CMO, CHRO, CEO). Its signature Reinforcement Model pairs a Lead Executive with a cross-functional bench of specialists that activates as the engagement requires, enabling cross-functional execution accountability without the cost of a full-time C-suite hire. The firm also offers ClearXO, a one-week operational diagnostic using the proprietary CLEAR Method that maps people, processes, systems, and data into a prioritized action roadmap.

Product overview

Altus CXO is a fractional executive leadership firm offering two core products: (1) Fractional Executive Leadership providing experienced C-level operators (CFO, COO, CTO, CIO, CMO, CHRO, CEO) reinforced by a cross-functional bench across 8 disciplines; and (2) ClearXO, a one-week operational assessment using the CLEAR Method that maps people, processes, systems, and data to deliver actionable roadmaps. The Reinforcement Model pairs a Lead Executive with specialized support pulled from the bench as engagements require, enabling cross-functional coordination without full-time overhead.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ClearXO: A one-week operational assessment that maps people, processes, systems, and data to a complete, prioritized roadmap.

Products and services

• Fractional Executive Leadership Provides experienced C-level executives (CFO, COO, CTO, CIO, CMO, CHRO, CEO) on a part-time, interim, contract, or project basis. Executives embed into client leadership teams, deliver execution accountability, and are reinforced by a cross-functional bench across 8 disciplines and 9 industries.
• ClearXO A one-week operational assessment service that maps people, processes, systems, and data to reveal gaps, misalignment, and opportunity. Delivers a Systems Map, Systems Matrix, and prioritized action roadmap with named owners and measurable KPIs using the CLEAR Method (Capture, Leverage, Evaluate, Align, Resolve). Includes two to three days on site with report delivered within one week.
• Fractional CFO Services Senior finance leadership providing cash flow management, board-ready reporting, financial systems and controls, M&A support, banking relationships, and team development for growing companies. Fractional CFO engagements typically run $3,000–$10,000 per month, scaling with scope.
• ClearXO ERP Evaluation Assessment service for organizations evaluating, replacing, or having implemented an ERP. Evaluates organizational readiness for system implementation and aligns leadership around a system that supports the complexity of the organization while positioning the business for the future.
• ClearXO AI Feasibility Assessment Operational readiness assessment for AI investment that evaluates data foundation, governance gaps, and reporting maturity to determine where AI will deliver value before organizations invest in AI initiatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3x faster client placement vs. independent sourcing
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• InterimExecs: InterimExecs is a fractional executive services platform providing interim C-suite leaders (CEO, CFO, COO, CMO, CTO) to mid-market companies. Closest direct competitor to Altus CXO's core fractional executive offering, with a comparable delivery model.
• Chief Outsiders: Chief Outsiders is a fractional CMO firm providing experienced chief marketing officers on a part-time basis to mid-market and PE-backed companies. Directly comparable to Altus CXO's CMO practice within its broader fractional executive offering.
• GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group): GLG operates an expert network connecting companies with senior executives and industry experts for consulting and advisory engagements. Comparable to Altus in the expert-advisory model, though GLG focuses more on project advisory than embedded fractional leadership.
• Paro: Paro is a marketplace for fractional finance, accounting, and strategy talent, primarily serving mid-market companies. Comparable to Altus's fractional finance and CFO offerings with a more tech-enabled matching platform.
• B2B CFO: B2B CFO is an established fractional CFO firm providing part-time CFO services to private and PE-backed businesses. Directly comparable to Altus's CFO service line, with a longer operating history.
• E78 Partners: E78 Partners provides fractional CFO, controller, and finance operations services to PE-backed and mid-market companies. Strong direct overlap with Altus CXO's CFO/finance practice and similar PE portfolio focus.
• Toptal: Toptal operates a marketplace for top freelance talent, including executive-level fractional engagements. Comparable to Altus in the broader fractional talent model, though Toptal spans much wider functional categories and uses a more tech-driven matching platform.
• Catalant: Catalant is a marketplace connecting companies with independent consultants and fractional executives for project-based and interim engagements. Comparable to Altus's project/interim model with stronger digital matching infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• Heidrick & Struggles: Heidrick & Struggles is a premier executive search and leadership consulting firm increasingly active in interim executive placements. Broad incumbent competitor to Altus with established enterprise relationships.
• Korn Ferry: Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm with executive search, interim placement, and leadership advisory practices. A broad incumbent overlapping with Altus's interim executive services, with significantly greater scale and brand.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/altuscxo
• Xx.com/AltusCXO
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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