4th Street Capital (“4SC”) was created to fill a gap in the market – it is difficult to find competent and patient transition capital for founders looking to retire. Together, we want to help others transition their life’s work in a sustainable way, to a skilled team that will work alongside existing staff to carry on the legacy that’s been created. 4SC is looking for lower middle-market companies that have founder(s) that are planning for retirement. Because owner-managed businesses cannot be transitioned overnight, 4SC is looking to invest and work alongside the founder(s) to…
We are an independent sponsor backed by 2 private equity firms seeking lower middle market acquisitions in the MSP, PEO, VAR, and merchant processing ISV verticals.
Strive Equity Partners is a Toronto-based private equity firm that invests as an independent sponsor on a deal-by-deal basis. Strive was established in 2023 with a few core principles in mind: transparency, integrity, discipline and excellence.​We differentiate ourselves through our experience and relentless work ethic, while being open and honest partners every step of the way. When we partner with founders and management, we strive to achieve outcomes outside of existing boundaries.
Based in Nashville, TN we apply a value investing, lifelong learning, and people-focused approach to deploying capital. Long-Term Focus: Our goal is to hold a company forever.Strong Cash Flow: We look for companies with over $1 million in cash flow and greater than 10% margins.Minimal debt: We want to complete our deals with as little debt as possible.Darby Creek has been consulting for small businesses and investment firms for over five years. Their experience includes:· Managed private equity transactions, working with sellers to deeply understand the business. This…
Williams Capital is 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.
A111 helps business owners transition their legacies to proven leadersA111 Capital is a private investment business focused on facilitating operator-led acquisitions of lower middle-market companies. While our model has similarities to private equity, there are several key differences. With our infrastructure and resources, we supports highly seasoned operators in their search for values-driven enterprises seeking an owner exit or transition. We also do not not have any of the "quick turn" mandates of private equity, meaning that our goal is to sustain and grow a seller's business for the…
Green Heron Partners is a Houston, Texas-based lower middle market private equity firm focused on services and specialty manufacturing businesses. The firm takes a collaborative approach to partnering with family- and founder-owned businesses, working alongside management to execute on long-term growth and value creation initiatives.
Engineered Capital, LLC 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.
ALAMidas Capital Partners Inc. is a dynamic buyout private equity firm specializing in middle-market enterprise acquisitions. We target companies with robust, recurring, and predictable EBITDA from $5M to $70M. Our unique approach involves partnering with founders and management teams committed to staying on for 3-5 years, rolling in equity, and actively participating in our value creation plan.Investment StrategyOur strategy focuses on:Professionalization of business systems and processes to institutional investment gradeTechnology upgrading of business…
Our foundational principle is that commitment creates value. We collaborate with small business owners on flexible succession plans, renewing the lifecycle of a generational business. Our investment horizon is infinite, which we believe is the highest honor that can be paid to the vision of entrepreneurs. ​The societal gains generated by small business are vast, and our hope if for these gains to accrue to all our stakeholders - customers, employees, and investors - far into the future.
At Ibex Capital Partners, we passionately curate success for small to medium-sized businesses, particularly in Consumer Packaged Goods. Going beyond financial backing, our commitment is to empower businesses aligned with evolving consumer preferences. Distinguished by keen insight and dedication to principles, Ibex serves as your strategic partner in navigating the dynamic CPG sector. Our investment philosophy revolves around understanding founders' visions, forging collaborative partnerships, and unearthing innovative solutions for tangible value and unprecedented growth. We see investment…
Brown Street Capital is a private investment firm focused on lower middle-market opportunities in the U.S. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth.
DZS Capital LLC is an acquisition fund focused on identifying, acquiring, and running small to medium sized enterprises. Targeting profitable and growing company that have a proven track record with EBITDA north of $2 million per year and EBITDA margins of 15%+. I bring 20 years of work experience as an accomplished business executive with extensive experience leading and guiding supply chain, logistics, marketing, finance, manufacturing, and procurement teams within industrial, consulting, consumer goods, consumer healthcare, and crop science sectors. I am now looking to work with business…
We are an independent sponsor model that looks to acquire $1-3MM EBITDA businesses in the Southeast and Mountain areas in the US. This is a partnership between a seasoned PE professional coming from Blackstone, working on their flagship PE funds, and a top 1% SBA lender. We have worked together in the past on Real Estate transactions but we and our investors are focused on acquiring businesses from owners looking to exit / partner with us, using our expertise to add value.
The Bedford Falls Group is a search fund seeking to buy a single exceptional business and guide this business through its next chapter. The Bedford Falls Group is led by Zach Blatt who brings experience as the founder of the software company RightBid which has produced over 250 custom internet research reports to assist leading consulting and private equity firms on M&A diligence. The Bedford Falls Group is targeting software, professional services, financial services, and real estate related businesses with up to $5mm in EBITDA with a preference for businesses in New England. Learn more…
Pioneer a strategy focused on long-term value creation by committing to high-quality companies with robust management teams and actively fostering their development and expansion. We are committed to delivering superior results for investors, shareholders, partners, and operators, all while prioritizing risk management and capital preservation.
This is a fundless sponsor / independent sponsor. We are targeting profitable businesses that could form the platform business of a bolt on accretive acquisition strategy. We are a newly formed entity. I have experience delivering LOIs and have relationships with the investment banking and financing community, in addition to legal counsel relationships that could paper a transaction. We have colleagues and personal relationships that have deep experience in private equity and search funds. My partner has worked in the consumer space in e-commerce retail, as well as in large, global…
About DoubleBlueIn 2015 Tomas Arlia founded DoubleBlue Capital Management with a mission to create an enduring alternatives platform, distinguished by best-in-class returns, processes, people and culture. We invest long-term capital into private investments, opportunistic special situations and multimanager hedge funds, continuing what Tomas did while managing GE Pension’s $3bn hedge fund portfolio and another $1.5bn in private equity investments. We bring to bear our experience across the capital structure in public and private markets to deliver differentiated investment ideas with…
Socium Capital is a Toronto-based private investment firm built on the foundation of partnership, integrity and trust.We’re focused on investing into exceptional private businesses across North America. We use our capital, operational expertise and extensive networks to accelerate growth and drive value over the long-term.We are committed to the continued success of the business, culture, well-being of employees and safeguarding the legacy that has been crafted over the years.We acquire businesses with an EBITDA of $1 - $10 million.
White Stone is an LLC serving as an acquiring independent sponsor. To date, the entity has made one acquisition in the commercial services vertical. Most recently, we have exited the first business with a sale to a partner and are looking for another deal with more size and scale, preferably in the industrials space. White Stone’s members are experienced and highly skilled in M&A and have a tried and true deal process - from origination through close. We look forward to joining the Axial platform.
