The Problem
Scalable, Quality Operations Is Hard
Most purpose-driven companies are held back by messy and slow operations.
You're trying to make change. Instead, you're stuck chasing invoices, onboarding manually or figuring out how to file something someone should’ve set up months ago.
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There are three problems purpose-driven organisations face:
You can’t find great operators
Your network is tapped. You need support now but most generalists lack startup pace or purpose-aligned judgment.
You don’t have time
to train
Your ops team is learning on the job. You need people who’ve done this before and can hit the ground running.
Systems are duct-taped
Nothing connects and everyone’s wasting time. You want processes that scale, not more meetings or process documents.
We build back-office systems built to match your stage, and your mission.
Whether you’ve just closed your first round or are hiring your 30th employee, we build back-office operations that scale with you. Here’s how we help at every step.
Start
You’re building the foundation. Ops is usually the last thing on your mind. We’ll help you do it right.
We'll help you:
Set up hiring process and onboarding
Clean up your finance operations
Pick the right tech stack
Build lightweight systems
Scale
You’re growing. We help you build processes that makes sure your systems keep up.
​We'll help you:
Automate manual tasks
Introduce operating rhythms
Build SOPs that get used
Use your data to create insights
Grow
You’re scaling. Ops debt is expensive. We make sure your back-office isn't holding you back.
We’ll help you:
Turn messy systems into scalable ones
Prepare for fundraising
Streamline internal docs and reporting
Migrate tools based on what’s working
Why Choose Compact?
We build for purpose-led scale
Operations isn’t just admin. It’s the engine of your mission. We help you build systems that scale impact, not just headcount.
Top-tier operators, ready to go
No fluff, no filler. You get a high-quality, cross-functional ops team that gets startups, works fast, and actually makes things better.
Execution over advice
We don’t just hand you a strategy and walk away. We roll up our sleeves, get stuck in, and make sure the work gets done.
We work like
you do
Great organisations need clear loops and tight feedback. We’ll plug in, use the same tools you do, and act like an extension of your team.
We'll future-proof you
for scale
Our systems grow with you. We help build the DNA of an organisation that doesn’t just survive scale, but is made for it.
What Our Customers Say
Wonderful. Compact was incredibly supportive, competent, and comprehensive in their work. The lines of communication were always open. We communicated our goals clearly and the Compact team produced high-quality work for us.