PARC Partners (“PARC”) is a search fund seeking to acquire and operate a single company, with the backing of committed capital from a small group of investors and entrepreneurs.PARC is primarily focused on B2B services and / or technology businesses with $1-10mm EBITDA, a recurring revenue model, a diverse client base and an established employee culture.We offer sellers the opportunity for a liquidity event and a flexible transition plan while ensuring continuity for their customers / employees and a commitment to the sustainable long-term growth of their business.
Founded by Audrey Kohout along with a diverse team of investors, we are ready to work through a flexible and personalized sale process. Upon close, Audrey will move to begin an operation role within the company.Audrey is an entrepreneur dedicated to finding and running one great business. In her tenure at Target, Audrey established and executed on strategic partnerships for over 50 businesses selling into departments that spanned the industry value chain from store operations to overseas manufacturing facilities with a focus on operational technologies.
Next Partners LLC is focused on acquiring lower middle-market B2B or B2C operating businesses in Northern Illinois or Southeastern Wisconsin in the $500K-$1M EBITDA range.Elisabeth 'Lis' Settimi brings extensive operating experience to Next Partners LLC, having worked at Fortune 500 corporations as well as founding her own business through a successful exit. Lis's previous experience includes:The Clorox Company, Brand ManagerPeet's Coffee, Director of Retail Marketing for New StoresConsumer Oral Healthcare Start Up, Director of Sales & MarketingIn addition, Lis founded, owned and operated…
Wagner HC is a funded search fund in partnership with Novastone Capital Advisors ETA program, with the intention of acquiring and operating a lower middle market healthcare services provider.Bob Wagner has spent ~20 years in the LBO space, most recently as MD and healthcare vertical head for Golub Capital (private debt and equity investments in >80 healthcare companies) and before that at GE Capital's Healthcare Sponsor Finance business (now CapitalOne).Wagner HC is focused on $15MM - $40MM of EV, with a particular interest in platforms that are also experiencing a management/ownership…
Search entity for part-time, self-funded search. The goal of Drystone Group is to identify and acquire a small business in the next 24 months. We operate out of Chicago, IL.
Gladhaven Capital is focused on providing a flexible, friendly transition for a business owner who wants to preserve the company, employees, customers, and legacy they've built. Gladhaven's founder is committed to giving the transitioning owner peace of mind that the company will continue to be managed with care over the long term.Jamie Gallagher (Founder) has 20+ years experience in general management, B2C and B2B marketing, corporate strategy, and management consulting. Previously, Jamie led the global Specialty Oils & Butters business for Hallstar (B2B cosmetic ingredients…
4.0 Growth Management is a search fund financed by a family office focused on acquiring lower middle-market companies within the manufactured products, services, or healthcare sectors.
Chicago Booth Entrepreneurship through Acquisition (Booth ETA) is a suite of programs and resources designed to provide graduating students and alumni access to the education, capital, mentorship, and resources necessary to acquire and grow small businesses.These offerings include: a credit-bearing course on the ETA process; an annual conference on ETA co-hosted with the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University; a first-of-its kind Investor Summit, where carefully-screened search fund entrepreneurs present to top investors from across the nation; an active student group focused…
Yosemite Group is a search fund that works with Search Investment Group (SIG), an equity-backing partner, for the purpose of acquiring and operating a small-to-medium business. Yosemite Group is targeting recurring revenue businesses with $750K - $3M in cash flow, ideally in the Business Services, Home Services, Healthcare Services, or low CapEx manufacturing / distribution sectors.
Legacy Quest Partners is a Chicago-based investment firm founded to acquire and grow one exceptional business for the long term. We offer fair and flexible succession opportunities for business owners ready to pursue their next adventure in life.
Herleven Capital is a private investment firm focused on acquiring a small to medium-sized business. We would like to partner with an exceptional company seeking the next stage of growth. Post-acquisition, we work closely with the company to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.We have advised or led 20+ turnarounds in the middle market space in the past decade. Industries range from manufacturing to distribution to technology and sizes range from $5.0 million to $200 million in revenue.We believe it is vital to use these skills so companies approaching a mature stage of life can…
White Dove Equity is a search vehicle with the purpose of acquiring and operating a business for long-term, family ownership. We love to work with sellers who are retiring and interested in a family-to-family transaction with a desire to preserve their legacy through a buyer with an employee-first and customer-first approach. We are specifically focused on businesses in the manufacturing and services sectors, between $0.5-$2.0M in EBITDA, and located in Illinois or Wisconsin. We have over a decade of experience partnering with management teams to accomplish a wide variety goals through our…
Fremont Street Partners is a private investment firm focused on middle market investment opportunities in the United States. We seek to identify, acquire, and operate an existing private company with EBITDA between $1.5 - $10.0 million. Fremont Street Partners was founded by two brothers, both Chicago Booth MBAs, and is based in Chicago, IL. The Managing Partners have extensive experience working in finance, investment banking, real estate, marketing and sales.
