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LML Capital is an acquisition fund located in San Francisco concentrating on investments in the Western United States, emphasis on (UT, WA, CO, CA, TX). We are industry agnostic focusing on acquiring and scaling evergreen, recurring revenue/recurring customer businesses generating $500K - $3M in annual EBITDA with commited capital and well established bank partners.
Alpex Capital is an entrepreneur-led company focused on acquiring then operating a single company based in the US or Canada. Our goal is to grow the business while preserving its legacy by leveraging our expertise, significant capital resources and best-in-class board of directors.Alpex Capital is the ideal fit for a business owner looking to transition ownership of their business to an entrepreneurial team who is ready to commit long-term and who will protect their legacy, culture and employees.Alpex's founder, Maxime Aymonod, is backed by a team of 20+ experienced investors, operators and…
Game 7 Capital II (Growth) is a search fund created by myself and two colleagues, following our successful self-funded acquisition of a company in the US Pacific Northwest. We have raised capital from institutional search investors to identify and acquire up to three separate companies to be managed by the three members of Game 7, with each member responsible for an independent industry focus.
Honeycomb Peak is a search fund founded to acquire and operate one great company. Backed by a group of investors, entrepreneurs, and operators, the fund offers a customized transition opportunity for business owners looking to retire or to take a step back from day-to-day operations.
We are an experienced operator and entrepreneur focused on acquiring, operating & scaling a SMB/mid-market business. We are not financial engineers like some private equity firms. Our goal is to continue the business success while finding new ways to grow the business based on our years of sales, marketing, product development and operational experience.
Our investors (private equity funds and former CEOs with >$750mm AUM) have executed 100s of LMM transactions. Our strategy is to acquire B2B software or services companies -- EBITDA in the $1.5M – $8M range. Our principal is a former Google executive and Stanford researcher, who will be joining the leadership team of the acquired entity. He has 25+ years experience leading B2B sales and partnership teams.
Originally from Pittsburgh, we are a team of young professionals that have spent too much time in Corporate America and are eager to get back to our roots. We come from entrepreneurial families and have a great appreciation for the immense responsibilities associated with owning and operating small businesses. Together, we bring 25 years of experience in sales, finance, manufacturing and software where we have built and lead successful teams. We could not be more excited to dedicate our time, energy and personal capital to grow great businesses and work alongside owners and employees to…
Mick Denner is the Founder and Managing Partner of MODE Growth Partners. An experienced military and commercial leader, Mick brings 12 years of leadership, commercial excellence, and operations experience to MODE. He now aims to acquire, operate, and grow one high quality business.
Amina Grace Co., is a search fund seeking to acquire a controlling interest in a lower-middle market company with EBITDA in the range of $1.5M-$3M. Led by Malcolm Smith, a professional football player and real estate investor and developer, we are industry and regionally agnostic. Our focus is identifying a businesses whose employees are a key asset and whose current owner is looking to transition out while preserving the integrity of the company. We are particularly interested in companies with a track record of sustained financials, a focus on tangible products or services, and an…
We are a private investment fund using the Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) strategy to acquire a growing business with great proprietary products/services for long-term ownership. We have full capital commitment, and our sponsors are high net worth alumni and faculty from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and Harvard Business School. My background is a mix of investment and operational experience. Prior to launching Amitz Capital, I spent the first eight years of my career in the traditional high finance track (bulge bracket investment banking, M&A and private equity) in NYC…
My name is Jordan Frank. I am an entrepreneur looking to acquire a small to medium-sized business on the West Coast. With almost 20 years of experience in manufacturing and a passion for leading teams, I have been searching for the right opportunity to own my own company. As the previous Head of Innovation at King’s Hawaiian in Torrance, I have gained valuable experience in this industry. I have also worked extensively in process engineering and have gained experience in operations, product development, and engineering. In 2020, I led the acquisition of Bakery Express of…
We are a group of principles-based investor/operators seeking to partner with organizations which provide sustainable, long-term value to customers and employees. We champion strong workplace culture, and organizations which serve as responsible stewards of their communities. We are currently open to acquiring and operating service-based technology businesses. Our targets are smaller companies whose owners typically are looking for viable exit opportunities after years of successful operation. Our targets are companies based in Southern California (e.g. Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego…
CHJ Ventures Inc is a holding company formed to acquire and operate a small or midsized business. Its owners and investors have experience in tech, retail, and restaurants.
Southern California based investment firm founded by UCLA MBA now seeking to acquire and operate a lower middle market operating service business in the greater San Diego and Orange County areas.
Paion seeks to acquire an established software or B2B services company in the Western US with EBITDA between $500k and $5M (or ARR above $2M for a software business). For a business owner seeking your business’ next generation of leadership, Paion offers the ideal succession pathway. We will protect what you’ve built, enable your employees and customers to flourish, and deliver a promising future for your business.
I am a 25 year veteran investor / CEO. I began my career at Bain & Company and have split the past 20 years investing as a PE investor or as CEO in PE backed companies. Myself and two partners will directly fund any investment we make. We are looking to acquire a company that we would actively engage in as investors and as value add management. We are typically looking for "block and tackle" businesses and have experience in sectors such as distribution, real estate management, transportation, building materials and manufacturing.
Acceleratus Ventures is a Self-Funded Search fund led by 2 former Technology & Finance executives with deep growth and operational backgrounds, including leading teams through hyper-growth, acquisitions, and post-acquisition mergers. Acceleratus is looking to acquire a small business with the intention of operating and growing the business, and add additional businesses to the larger portfolio over time.
We are looking for manufacturing companies located in California with stable profits and consistent customers, valued from $15m to $50m.Padraig, our CEO, has over 25 years of experience in business where he has run 3 startups and had 2 successful exits. He has completed 2 acquisitions personally and led the transition team on 2 more.We are not a typical investment firm. We specialize in helping owners who may be retiring or looking for a new challenge. Our team of experienced professionals is here to help put a succession plan in place.
White Brick Capital is a private investment firm looking to acquire and actively own and operate small to mid-sized businesses. As a well qualified business operator, we are looking to extend and build upon the legacy established by the target company's founders and current business owners.
I recently sold Altrac, a business I helped co-found, and I am looking for a new SMB to acquire or invest in and operate. Grew up in Billings, MT. Graduated college from Wharton School of Business at University of Pennsylvania. Moved to San Francisco and joined Flurry (acquired by Yahoo for $240M). Joined Juicero (dead). Co-founded Altrac (acquired by Semios in 2021). Recently finished my 2 year lockup at Semios and would like to put my chips back on the table through Acorn Acquisition Group search fund.
