Red Oak Ventures is a private investment firm focused on making a small to medium-sized acquisition. Our aim is to partner with an exceptional company seeking the next stage of growth. Post-acquisition, we plan on working closely with the company to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
Richard Coronado is an individual investor focused on acquiring an established product or service B2B company. Targeting EBITDA of $500,000 to $2,000,000 in the greater Southeast Wisconsin and Northern Illinois area. He has an engineering degree and MBA. He has over 20 years experience working in production management, sourcing, supply chain, management consulting, sales, marketing and P&L product management in Fortune 500 pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Carter is a seasoned entrepreneur, having spent the last 23 years scaling SMBs, she's raised multiple rounds of funding, and overseen an IPO with a valuation of $250 million. Now, as a Consultant and Operating Partner at a Venture Capital firm, she leverages her experience to help founders drive sustainable revenue growth. She is now looking to purchase her own business with her husband.
I am a current business owner that has hired management to operate the company. I acquired my current business in 2018 and grew sales 84% in 4 years. I implemented new technology, marketing, and streamlined operations to support the growth. I am actively seeking to acquire an additional business in the $1MM to $4MM range with financing or a limited partner.
Rob Ryberg at Crestview Investment Manager, LLC is focused on investing in or acquiring lower-middle market businesses. He is interested in healthcare, businesses service, home services and adjacent verticals. He looks for a pattern of consistent performance along with a seasoned management team, community reputation and room for growth or adaptation of the current business model.
Fulton Equity [www.FultonEquity.com] is a Cleveland, OH-based holding company that invests in lower middle market businesses. We use a long-term, growth oriented approach that may be perfect for those owners who are searching for a liquidity event, but still care deeply about the long-term positioning of their company, employees, as well as their legacy.Our deal parameters are:EBITDA range: $750,000 minimumEBITDA percentage: minimum 15%Geography: Cleveland, OH. Other markets considered: Atlanta, Charlotte, Raleigh, HoustonIndustries of interestIndustrialValue-added distributionLight or niche…
Most Recent Transactions
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Oct 2023
invested in
Zeronox, Inc.
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Aug 2018
acquired
HandiCraft, Inc. (as part of LEFCO Worthington, LLC)
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Mar 2018
acquired
Hanlon Composites, LLC
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Jun 2008
Fulton Equity
acquired
Joint Venture with Worthington Steelpac, Inc. (formed LEFCO Worthington, LLC)
Grindstone Hill is focused on making both control and minority investments in high quality businesses we believe have the potential for signficiant growth. Our team has experience building family businesses and working in institutional private equity. We look to partner with high quality businesses we believe additional capital will drive significant growth. We target investments high quality business, run by quality people, that we believe we can add value over time. Our partners know any business is only as good as the people who are apart of them. .
Tasman Creative, 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.
Experienced serial entrepreneur with a diverse skill set spanning from Oil & Gas, Real Estate, Breweries, Fitness, and Hospitality industries, showcasing a versatile skill set in business development and management across various sectors.
Growing up in a self-employed family I have been around business from a very young age. After college, I joined an expanding Canadian distribution company that taught me many real-world business lessons at their expense. During this time I began to invest in real estate via Fix-N-Flips and LTRs and after about a decade I left the corporate world and joined the family construction business. After 7 years we transitioned the company to a management team and now I was able to invest my time and money into a growing distillery. Soon after an opportunity arose to acquire an RV storage business…
Pari Natarajan is an individual investor focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. Pari Natarajan has previously co-founded and exited 2 small companies, and he is pursuing a single company to own and operate. Post acquisition, he plans to work closely with portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
Confluence Capital is a boutique small business consulting firm focused on helping clients acquire and integrate new businesses. After several years of working with other clients, we are looking to acquire our first company solely in-house. We are industry agnostic and focused on businesses with high quality repeating and recurring revenue.
Tiger Lily Holdings is an independent sponsor looking to acquire businesses in Californiathat have durable profits, >20% EBITDA margins and reasonable growth opportunity.
Brent is a seasoned entrepreneur with a proven track record of founding three businesses, acquiring two, and successfully exiting two. His expertise spans multiple industries, including food (B2C, B2B, co-packing, and private label), manufacturing (product design, sales, and marketing), and business services. Most recently, Brent achieved an 8-figure exit in the business services sector. He is now seeking a company to acquire and grow for the long term. Ideally, this company will be based in the Midwest, have a solid history of profitability, and operate within the specialty distribution,…
Saltillo Capital is an entity I established to house various personal investments and facilitate my search for an company to acquire (with the intention of being owner operator).
I'm an independent investor with experience building, operating, and investing in businesses across business services, technology, consumer products, and media. I'm looking to acquire and operate a business, ideally with a presence in southern California.
Klaxon LLC is a private investment firm focused on small to medium-sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. We work closely with our portfolio companies after acquisition to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.Judd Lorson is a military veteran and individual entrepreneur looking to buy an existing small business that I will operate full-time for the long term. Prior to founding Klaxon, Judd acquired Alliance CAS in 2018. Alliance specializes in collecting unpaid assessments from delinquent home owners on behalf of community…
I am an individual searcher and acquisitionprenuer. I have closed, stabilized, and grown 1 deal and seeking an additional company to add to thenportfolio. We are in the transportation and storage business. Household and commercial moving & warehousing.
Reverie Investments is not just a private investment firm; we are a catalyst for transformation, dedicated growing the potential of small to medium-sized companies. Our mission goes beyond acquisitions; we're in search of exceptional companies ready to ascend to unprecedented heights. Our approach is hands-on and tailored, ensuring that each partnership is nurtured with the expertise, resources, and strategic vision necessary for the next stage of exponential growth.
Meet Sam!Sam Elsaadi is a seasoned investment professional. Sam started his career in the investment banking division of Goldman Sachs and subsequently worked in 3 investing roles (IQVIA, Lightview Capital, and Huron Capital) before deciding to launch his own independent investing efforts. In the past year, he completed investment execution assignments supporting several PE firms (Bateleur Capital, HKW, Lightview Capital, Nexa Equity, etc.).