About us
N43 Exists To Empower Title Operators
N43 Exists To Protect Title Operators
N43 Exists To Empower Title Operators
We believe that the people who built the title industry should be a part of shaping its future.
We believe that the people who built the title industry
should be a part of shaping its future.
We believe that the people who built the title industry should be a part of shaping its future.
Our Belief
As the industry faces rapid technological change, continued consolidation, and growing operational complexity, we believe the strongest path forward is not replacing great operators — but equipping them with modern tools.
As the industry faces rapid technological change, continued consolidation, and growing operational complexity, we believe the strongest path forward is not replacing great operators — but equipping them with modern tools.
As the industry faces rapid technological change, continued consolidation, and growing operational complexity, we believe the strongest path forward is not replacing great operators — but equipping them with modern tools.
Our Model
Our model is preservation-first. Owners can realize value without stepping away, keep their brand, team, and relationships intact, and participate in the upside of a larger platform. We bring the infrastructure, technology, talent, and operational support needed to scale, while protecting the local expertise and relationships that made these businesses successful in the first place.
Our model is preservation-first. Owners can realize value without stepping away, keep their brand, team, and relationships intact, and participate in the upside of a larger platform. We bring the infrastructure, technology, talent, and operational support needed to scale, while protecting the local expertise and relationships that made these businesses successful in the first place.
Our model is preservation-first. Owners can realize value without stepping away, keep their brand, team, and relationships intact, and participate in the upside of a larger platform. We bring the infrastructure, technology, talent, and operational support needed to scale, while protecting the local expertise and relationships that made these businesses successful in the first place.
The Team
Led by operators who have built, scaled, and exited title business, N43 combines deep industry knowledge, institutional backing, and practical software expertise to build the next generation of title.
Led by operators who have built, scaled, and exited title business, N43 combines deep industry knowledge, institutional backing, and practical software expertise to build the next generation of title.
Led by operators who have built, scaled, and exited title business, N43 combines deep industry knowledge, institutional backing, and practical software expertise to build the next generation of title.
Steve Berneman
Steve Berneman
Steve Berneman
CEO
CEO
Steve is a former attorney and serial entrepreneur. In 2016, he founded Blueprint Title, a national title agency, underwriter, and tech platform. Steve sold the business to PLACE in early 2025.
Steve is a former attorney and serial entrepreneur. In 2016, he founded Blueprint Title, a national title agency, underwriter, and tech platform. Steve sold the business to PLACE in early 2025.
Steve is a former attorney and serial entrepreneur. In 2016, he founded Blueprint Title, a national title agency, underwriter, and tech platform. Steve sold the business to PLACE in early 2025.
Bill Burding
Bill Burding
Bill Burding
Board Member
Board Member
Bill is the former President of ALTA. He comes with 30+ years of title experience. He helped scale Orange Coast Title, which he sold to Acrisure in 2021. Bill is a recipient of the 2022 John Voso Jr. Advocacy Award for his dedication to the title industry.
Bill is the former President of ALTA. He comes with 30+ years of title experience. He helped scale Orange Coast Title, which he sold to Acrisure in 2021. Bill is a recipient of the 2022 John Voso Jr. Advocacy Award for his dedication to the title industry.
Bill is the former President of ALTA. He comes with 30+ years of title experience. He helped scale Orange Coast Title, which he sold to Acrisure in 2021. Bill is a recipient of the 2022 John Voso Jr. Advocacy Award for his dedication to the title industry.
