Based in Michigan, Aquila Equity Partners is a private investment firm with deep entrepreneurial roots and a focus on partnering with families, business owners and management teams. We work with our partners to help take companies to new levels of success by building upon the organization’s foundation, concentrating on prudent growth, investing in human capital, processes and systems and enhancing sustainable competitive differentiation. We don’t operate with the constraints and strategy of a typical private equity fund. Rather, we partner with a small group of companies so that we…
Moraga Capital is a private investment firm focused on change-of-control equity transactions in the Mid-Atlantic. Moraga is industry agnostic and utilizes strategic capital and operational expertise to enhance value creation for the long-term.We target companies with revenues of $5 to $50 million and annual pre-tax earnings greater than $2 million. Moraga invests alongside a longstanding cadre of family offices, high net worth individuals and industry experts.
Kompound is a holding company 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.
Kolos Partners is an investor in and operator of healthcare businesses in the lower middle market. Within healthcare, we concentrate on the highest growth subsectors of outsourced provider, payor, employer and pharma services. We seek to apply emerging machine learning technology to automate business processes and unlock transformative growth for our portfolio companies. Our principals have decades of experience across private equity, healthcare, and AI / ML.
Backer North Investments was founded in 2023 to buy out wonderful businesses at fair prices across Ontario, Canada.Our primary objective is to offer business owners a direct and uncomplicated path to transition their companies while achieving fair value for their hard work. We place a strong emphasis on maintaining open and clear communication throughout the entire acquisition process. Our aim is to create an efficient and seamless transaction that benefits everyone involved. We believe in building strong relationships based on trust and mutual understanding. Active investors…
Segula Capital Partners ("SCP") is a dynamic middle-market sponsor group and family office that primarily targets opportunities in the government services and insurance sectors. By leveraging deep industry expertise and a comprehensive understanding of market trends, SCP delivers exceptional value to its portfolio companies. While maintaining a strong focus on these core sectors, the firm remains open to exploring new verticals to capitalize on emerging growth opportunities. SCP is committed to fostering sustainable growth and innovation, while building lasting relationships with its partners…
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 investment group specializing in consolidating diverse industry segments. Our strategy involves acquiring well-established businesses, with a focus on partial acquisitions where the previous owners retain a percentage of equity. This approach enables us to facilitate company growth while also providing owners with the opportunity to realize some of their investments. Our interests span across various industries, and we primarily seek business owners looking for retirement or relocation opportunities.
Investment Thesis:
We acquire and scale U.S.-manufactured DTC brands operating in
military-adjacent, tactical, and rugged consumer goods sectors. Our focus is on
founder-led companies with strong brand identity, defensible IP, and
$1M–$10M in annual revenue. We leverage our experience in international
trade, arms dealing, and e-commerce to expand sales channels (Amazon,
Shopify, Gov contracts), optimize supply chains, and unlock B2G + B2C growth.
Moonshot Capital is a Toronto-based entrepreneurial investment fund seeking to acquire, accelerate and grow a single business. We are looking for an owner of a medium-sized business planning to gradually reduce day-to-day management and divest the business.
Fully funded investor focused on acquiring a great residential or industrial service business with direct sales, marketing, and technology effort needed as the driver for growth, generating between $600-2M in EBITDA, located-in Florida.Favored Industries: Large Tree MaintenanceIrrigation SystemsPest ControlFence Installation & MaintenanceGutter Installation and Cleaning ServiceSeptic Tank Installation and MaintenanceAir FiltrationWater FiltrationGarage Door Installation & Maintenance Home Generator Installation, Maintenance and RentalFire & Safety Inspection and SupplyFire &…
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…
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.
We are a private single family office with a long-term investment horizon, actively seeking to acquire and operate businesses within the lower-middle market. Our focus is on partnering with founders and owners to ensure a smooth transition while preserving legacy and accelerating growth through strategic, hands-on support.
We are a new age investor combining capital and operating experience to help founders who are looking to transition from their business. Unlike traditional funds we fully commit our time and effort in continuing to scale the business just like the exiting founder would have.
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.
Etna Industrial is an investor focused exclusively on lower-middle market investments in the food, beverage, and related industries. We target control investments in entrepreneurial and family-owned companies with stable cash flows and significant growth opportunities. We are hyper-focused on a handful of companies at a time and support our partner companies with our deep industry knowledge, networks, and operating experience. Our flexible investment approach enables us to approach our holding periods in decades rather than a typical 5-year holding period.
My business partner and I have worked in healthcare operations for our
careers. He has achieved significant success as a real estate investor in
addition to the operations and is looking to diversify his portfolio with
additional businesses. I will act as the operating partner for the any
transactions, but we are open on industry as well as equity involvement with
in-place ownership. Quality teams and values matter as much as the financials
in our analysis.
