Tiller and Company, LLC.
Guiding Strategy. Maximizing Outcomes.
Specialist advisory and capital services for privately held, employee-owned companies, focused on long-term liquidity, governance, and value preservation.
Who we are
TILLER is an advisory firm dedicated exclusively to privately held and employee-owned companies. We work with founders, boards, management, trustees, and other key stakeholders to address the complex financial, governance, and liquidity challenges that arise as companies grow and mature.
Our focus companies remain strong, flexible, and resilient over the long term.
JANUARY 2026
Tiller Advises Chroma Technology on Sale of 89 North to Oxxius
Tiller and Company served as exclusive advisor to Chroma Technology Corp in the strategic sale of its subsidiary 89 North to France-based Oxxius Inc. The transaction prioritized cultural fit and maximized value for all stakeholders including the employee-owned parent company and the 89 North team.
Industry: Advanced Optics & Photonics
Client: Chroma Technology Corp
Client Testimonial:
"Working with Tiller and Company was a great experience for all our stakeholders. They were knowledgeable and responsive and helped us to not only maximize value but find a partner that would continue to invest in the company and the employees."
— Janette Bombardier, COO, Chroma Technology
TILLER is led by Patricia Reinhardt, an experienced advisor specialising in strategy, capital, and governance issues facing privately held, employee-owned companies. Tiller works closely with boards, trustees, and management teams to address complex decisions with a long-term, outcomes-focused approach.