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Morgan Stanley Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 13 Total Closed Deals
Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (“MSCP”), established in 1985 and based in New York, makes control equity investments in North American middle-market companies. Currently investing capital from Fund VI with $1.4 billion of total commitments. Targeted, sub-sector focused strategy with intensive operational focus driven by on-the-ground portfolio company “Accelerators” in addition to Operating Partners. We differentiate ourselves by applying the global resources, brand, and capabilities of Morgan Stanley to the middle-market. 
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Dec 2021
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Oct 2012
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Apr 2012
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Dec 2011
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Right Lane Capital LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 13 Total Closed Deals
Right Lane Capital LLC is a Chicago-based private investment firm focused on leveraged buyouts and recapitalizations of profitable middle and lower middle market businesses. Because Right Lane is not structured as a typical private equity firm, we have unusual flexibility in our investment structuring, holding period, and target industries. Our affiliate Right Lane Industries LLC is an industrial holding company offering a permanent home to lower middle market industrial businesses that have been orphaned inside larger companies, or whose retiring shareholders want to ensure that the…
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Iron Creek Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 12 Total Closed Deals
Iron Creek Partners is a private investment firm with substantial committed capital, investing in private equity transactions with a particular focus on buyouts of software, data, communications, and business services companies.
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Aug 2024
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Jan 2023
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Dec 2021
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Nov 2021
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Alvarez & Marsal Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 12 Total Closed Deals
Alvarez & Marsal Capital (“AMC”) is a multi-strategy private equity investment firm with over $3 billion in assets under management across four funds and three investment strategies. Our firm is led by a highly experienced investment team, which is augmented by our strategic association with Alvarez & Marsal (“A&M”), one of the largest operationally focused advisory firms in the world. AMC combines a focus on middle-market private equity investing, with deep operational expertise, industry knowledge, and global corporate relationships of A&M, making us an attractive partner to…
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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NextGen Growth Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 11 Total Closed Deals
NextGen Growth Partners (“NGP”) is a Chicago-based private investment firm. We recently closed our $165M+ Fund III and are actively seeking great family/founder-owned businesses to partner with for their next phase of growth. We are unique in that we provide flexible succession planning for founders/owners looking to exit the business post-close (whether that be immediately or several years after). We do this by bringing in one of our talented Entrepreneurs in Residence to transition into the business after a transaction.
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Jul 2023
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Red River Equity Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 10 Total Closed Deals
Red River Equity is a private investment firm located in Dallas, Texas. Red River’s team has successfully invested and/or advised over 35 middle market companies spanning a diverse array of industries.Red River Equity assists management teams to build sustainable value in companies with a focused strategy in acquiring controlling positions in select, growing, middle market companies. The goal is to align incentives, motivate management, implement new corporate strategies, and mitigate downside risk.
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Feb 2024
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Kepler Capital Corporation Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 7 Total Closed Deals
We are long-term, patient investors searching for exceptional small- and mid-sized businesses throughout North America. We work with existing management teams to confidently transition the business while pursuing significant further growth. We also work with business owners to build and execute a plan to transition towards retirement, while maintaining the long-term success and legacy of the business.We focus on businesses with EBITDA of $500K - $5MM, with a preference towards the B2B services, light manufacturing, healthcare, and software industries.
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Soundcore Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
Our strategy is to partner with exceptional management teams and create long-term value for our investors through a combination of operational improvements, internal growth initiatives, and strategic acquisitions. We are particularly interested in businesses whose management team members and / or selling shareholders wish to have a meaningful ownership stake in the newly acquired enterprise.
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May 2019
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Oct 2018
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Feb 2017
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Sep 2016
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Sidereal Capital Group Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
Sidereal Capital Group is a private equity firm that invests in small and lower middle-market companies operating within niche segments of Specialty Manufacturing and Industrial Services.
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Dec 2022
acquired
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Aug 2018
acquired
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Sep 2015
acquired
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Nov 2013
acquired

Burlington Street Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 4 Total Closed Deals
BSP is a firm owned and operated by partners with decades of experience in analyzing, acquiring and operating businesses. As a private investment partnership, we seek to acquire small to mid-sized companies and invest using primarily our own capital. We aim to be the partner of choice for the thoughtful business owner looking to sell by being flexible, structuring win-win outcomes and following through on our word.
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Nov 2023
acquired
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May 2023
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Jun 2021
acquired
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Feb 2019
acquired

Cardone Equity Group Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Cardone Equity Group is an investment company founded by Grant Cardone and Brandon Dawson. Together, they help business owners unlock value from a 360-degree perspective such as operations, marketing, finance, and people. Cardone Equity Group is currently seeking small to medium sized acquisition opportunities in a wide array of industries.
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Aug 2022
acquired

Dauntless Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Dauntless Capital Partners is a private equity firm providing buyout and expansion capital to lower middle market companies. We provide patient, long-term capital to stable, growing companies. Our investor base enables us to concentrate on long-term value creation driven by revenue and earnings growth.  Dauntless Capital Partners places a premium on collaborating with company leaders and helping them navigate the challenges of a growing business. We seek opportunities to make controlling investments in business services, manufacturing, defense and government, industrial technology,…
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Nov 2023
acquired

Tower Arch Capital

Private Equity Firm
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 32 Total Closed Deals
Tower Arch Capital is a lower-middle market private equity fund with $722 million in assets under management and we're investing from a recently raised $450 million committed fund. We focus on partnering with and growing high-quality family and entrepreneur-owned companies to deliver long-term value for our management teams and investors. Tower Arch brings operational, consulting, and financial expertise to small companies to give them the tools they need to achieve their full potential. We create value in a range of industries and work with companies across the United States. Target…
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Ninth Street Capital Partners

Private Equity Firm
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 9 Total Closed Deals
Ninth Street Capital Partners is a private investment partnership that specializes in acquiring, developing and managing established businesses. With a focus on executing deals with the highest degree of integrity, we make long-term controlling investments in growth-oriented, privately held businesses with revenues ranging from $5 to $50 million. Our flexible approach allows us to tailor our investments to help entrepreneurs and business owners achieve their personal and financial goals.
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Sep 2019
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Jun 2015
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Mar 2014
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May 2013
acquired

Gemini Investors Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 131 Total Closed Deals
Founded in 1993, Gemini Investors is a Massachusetts-based private equity firm that provides capital and strategic resources to lower middle market companies. Since its inception, we have invested approximately $600 million in more than 100 companies throughout the U.S., typically investing $3 – $8 million per transaction in either control or minority positions. Gemini offers a flexible investment approach. We provide a wide range of financing structures, which include subordinated debt with warrants, preferred stock, and common equity. We have extensive experience leading transactions, as…
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Jul 2023
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Apr 2023
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Mar 2023
acquired
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Jan 2023
acquired

Forsyth Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 94 Total Closed Deals
BW Forsyth Partners is a private investment firm located in St. Louis, Missouri. Our approach differs from those typically utilized by other investment or private equity firms in that Forsyth Partners is a long-term investor (we do not exit our investments) looking to build strong companies through operational focus, an active acquisition effort and, most importantly, a focus on the best interests of all stakeholders of its portfolio companies. Forsyth partners directly with businesses in an effort to develop sustainable performance over the long-term, promote a people-centric culture, and…
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Sep 2023
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Aug 2023
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Mar 2023
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Jan 2021
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VSS Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 63 Total Closed Deals
VSS is a leading private equity investment firm that invests in the healthcare, business services and education industries.• 30+ years of experience and have managed over $4B in aggregate capital commitments across 8 funds• Investments in 99 portfolio companies, with over 600 add-on acquisitions • VSS invests in businesses that are well-positioned for sustainable growth• Flexible capital solutions, from debt to equity, for a wide range of corporate and shareholder uses • Assists company management teams, boards and financial sponsors in effective strategic initiatives • Leverages…
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Oct 2024
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Aug 2023
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May 2023
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Jan 2023
acquired

Gen Cap America Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 57 Total Closed Deals
Gen Cap America (GCA) is a private equity firm headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee that specializes in leveraged buyouts of privately held lower-middle market businesses. Investment Criteria: Revenue: $5M - $100MEBITDA: $1.5M - $10M Geography: United States & CanadaTransaction Types: Family SuccessionManagement BuyoutDivisional Spin-offRecapitalizationsMost transactions are management buyouts or buyouts of one or multiple retiring owners. GCA target investments typically have a long history of successful operations and cash flow, and quality managers who wish to be part of the…
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Feb 2022
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Sep 2021
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Jan 2021
acquired
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Sep 2020
acquired

Blue Point Capital Partners, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 44 Total Closed Deals
Blue Point Capital Partners is a private equity firm managing over $1.5 billion in committed capital. With offices in Cleveland, Charlotte, Seattle and Shanghai, Blue Point’s geographical footprint allows it to establish relationships with local and regional entrepreneurs and advisors, while providing the resources of a global organization. The Blue Point partner group has a 21-year track record of partnering with lower middle-market businesses to build processes and capabilities to achieve dramatic growth, specializing in ownership recapitalizations, corporate divestitures and buyouts,…
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Mar 2018
acquired
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Mar 2018
acquired
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Nov 2017
acquired
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Aug 2017
acquired

Clearview Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 42 Total Closed Deals
We are a private investment firm specializing in control and non-control investments of North American companies with operating profits of $4 - $20 million.Since the firm’s founding in 1999 by Jim Andersen, Calvin Neider and Pete Doolittle, Clearview has single-mindedly remained dedicated to investing in and supporting the development of lower middle market companies. Working collaboratively with our portfolio company management teams, we provide targeted strategic and operational assistance, as well as capital, to fuel organic and acquisition growth initiatives.Since inception, the…
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Apr 2023
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Dec 2021
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Sep 2021
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Aug 2021
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