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TP Booker Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

TP Booker is an Independent Sponsor. We target founder/entrepreneur owned and led companies in the US and Canada, with EBITDA ranging from $2M-$6M, with up to $30M in revenue, and up to $30M in Enterprise Value. We are primarily interested in low tech, high cash flow and well managed companies that fall into either of these categories: industrial services/product, manufacturing, business services, transportation/logistics, and construction.

Avra Properties, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Avra Properties, LLC is a privately held investment company that targets investment opportunities in the following industries: 1)  Food manufacturers showing strong sales and distribution growth, regardless of size. 2)  Experiential industries that have been hit particularly hard by the Covid-19 shut down, including but not limited to: ·     Location-based leisure, amusement, recreation, and entertainment businesses.·     Concert venues ·     Fitness…

SISU Investment Holdings Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

SISU Investment Holdings is a value-added investor with a long-term perspective focused on opportunities that will generate superior risk-adjusted returns. We combine operational and financial expertise with a deep understanding of community engagement and government affairs to build sustainable enterprises for our stakeholders. We take pride in creating measurable impact for our investors, employees, and the communities in which we operate.We will work with the acquired company’s management team to identify the most critical and time sensitive needs and to address them aggressively. Our…

Oak Rock Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Oak Rock Capital is a private investment firm which invests in middle market companies. Oak Rock Capital invests in North American companies and partners with talented management teams. We partner with management teams to build sustainable value in businesses in the long-term.

HTR Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

HTR Capital is a private investment firm focused on building businesses in the lower middle market. HTR primarily focuses on control investments. We believe that superior returns can be achieved through investing in businesses that have an asymmetric risk profile alongside high-quality management teams.

Skyline Global Partners LLC

Independent Sponsor
  • 13 Total Closed Deals
Skyline Global Partners LLC is a lower middle market private equity firm based in Chicago, Illinois. We focus on buyouts and growth equity investments in the United States and Canada. Skyline targets companies in the healthcare, manufacturing, distribution, business services, software/SaaS and eCommerce, consumer products, and food/beverage/agriculture sectors.Transaction StructuresSkyline focuses on buyouts and growth equity investments. We make investments on both a control and minority ownership basis. We provide flexible transaction structures that meet the needs of owners and management…
Most Recent Transactions
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Dec 2023
acquired
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Aug 2021
acquired
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Sep 2020
acquired
Investor
Jan 2020
invested in

Sheridan Hill Partners

Independent Sponsor
  • 6 Total Closed Deals
Sheridan Hill Partners is an Illinois-based investment and operating firm that partners with established businesses in helping them achieve their next level of growth.We are operational leaders experienced in growing businesses who invest our own personal capital directly, as well as capital from a small network of investors.
Most Recent Transactions
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Apr 2022
acquired
Investor
Jul 2021
acquired
Investor
Jun 2021
invested in
Investor
Aug 2019
acquired

One Park Place Ventures

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
One Park Place Ventures LLC ("OPPV") is a pre-IPO Emerging Growth Company. At the current stage the company is operating as fundless sponsor for early stage event driven actively managed macro strategies in Real Estate and Longevity Mortality Risk based investments and is putting together other investments and investing strategies in diversified select industries, including a SPAC (Special Purpose Acquisition Company). Long/Short Strategies and Managed Futures. Subsidiary of Pre Fi Group Companies. -- Risk Management, Financial Solutions Structuring and Integration. Asset Management,…
Most Recent Transactions
Advisor
Mar 2008
was acquired by
Investor
Sep 2005
acquired

Tightrope Capital

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Tightrope Capital’s team consists of professionals with more than 50 years of combined operating and investment experience. We have broad experience investing in, managing, and operating more than 25 companies across a diverse array of industry sectors. Furthermore, we have successfully operated through multiple economic cycles.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Apr 2022
acquired
Investor
Dec 2021
acquired

Braxos Capital

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Braxos Capital is seeking to acquire and operate one privately-held enterprise in the Midwestern United States. Once Braxos acquires an enterprise, our focus is to hold the business for the long-term, carry forward the previous owner's legacy, and create long-term value for the entire organization, including every employee and stakeholder. Resources Braxos Capital is the ideal solution for a business and owner in need of succession planning or an exit event. In order to provide value to the business and its owner, Braxos is able to provide the following resources: Hard-working, principled…

Acuity Capital Partners

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Acuity Capital Partners is a unique private investment firm. Our goal is simple: to create extraordinary shareholder value by making investments in carefully chosen companies in the lower middle market in which we can leverage our strengths in strategy, operations and corporate finance with Management’s execution capabilities.We invest our own capital in every deal and also invest on behalf of a small group of private individuals. Because we don't maintain a captive fund, we enjoy tremendous flexibility and latitude. We are able to pursue opportunities that are well beyond the scope and…

New Light Consumer Partners LLC

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Lower/Mid market independent financial sponsor focused exclusively on investing in and partnering with companies in the consumer products sector. Principal has 22+ years on Wall Street, executing $25Bn+ in transactions for leading consumer products businesses and private equity firms. Deep relationships, expertise and credibility in the sector.

Fundless Sponsor

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Entrepreneurial Healthcare CEO with a track record of revenue growth. Visionary and strategic leader with deep experience in healthcare product manufacturing and distribution. Consistently builds high-performing teams that focus on customer service and deliver outsized results. Ready to apply technology, manufacturing, and general management background to acquire and grow a well-established business while embracing and respecting its legacy.

Ostrom Capital Partners

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Emily Bergstrom is a Booth MBA with over 18 years of leadership experience looking for a small company to acquire and operate for the long term. She spent 12 years at McMaster-Carr Supply Co, a privately held industrial supplies distributor much loved and respected by makers worldwide. During her career there, she was exposed to every aspect of the business from product management to operations to sales and accounting.  Emily’s time at McMaster-Carr taught her the importance of listening – to customers, to business partners, and to employees.  She believes that employee-owned…

Drawing Board Portfolio

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Drawing Board Portfolio is a single family office looking to invest in North American companies in the lower-middle market across a variety of industries.

Garland Capital Group

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Garland Capital Group is a private investment company investing its own capital and partner capital into minority and control investments focused on the business and consumer services industries. We look for opportunities where we can leverage our experience scaling businesses through investing in developing IP and business infrastructure.

Aaron Allen Capital Partners

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Aaron Allen Capital Partners (AACP) is an investment group focused on funding the future of foodservice™. A consortium of esteemed restaurant industry executives, investors, and family offices, we are combining resources to solve some of the biggest pain-points for the foodservice industry globally. We back high-growth-potential restaurant companies and innovative foodservice technology companies across the globe. AACP funds transactions through a combination of internal capital and an expansive network of third-party investors using a deal-by-deal approach to maximize value creation…

Monocle Advisory

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Monocle Advisory is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

BCCR Inc

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

BCCR Inc is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders. 

Dorn Group

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Dorn Group is a private investment firm focused on high-growth manufacturers across the industrial sector. We seek out opportunities where we are able to closely partner with management teams to create value through operational and commercial insight, and strategic growth capital.

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