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Blackcomb Peak Equity Actively Sourcing Deals

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Blackcomb Peak Equity is a traditional search fund based out of Austin, Texas. Founded by Jorge Reyes and Martin Cantu in October 2023, the firm's mission is to fully acquire and operate a small to medium-sized company in the southern half of the US. Jorge and Martin bring 20 years of combined operational experience in the US in the field of management consulting, logistics, warehouse management, and technology managed services. Blackcomb Peak Equity is backed by a consortium of leading search fund investors and have aligned resources to acquire a company with a transaction value between $10M…

Willow Capital Partners LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

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Willow Capital Partners is seeking to acquire and operate businesses with $1.5-3mm of EBITDA. WCP's philosophy is to buy a great business and own it for decades, not years. The partners have experience leading diverse teams in industries ranging from technology to financial services to consumer products at companies as small as 2 people and as large as 100k+ employees.

Everbrook Holding LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

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I'm a serial entrepreneur and ex-Amazon product leader with a successful SMB exit. I’m now focused on acquiring and operating a great small business. I have $1M of personal capital, committed investors, and SBA pre-approval for acquisitions up to $8M.My experience spans B2B, Direct to consumer, legal, clean energy, and media industries.

Camillus Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

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Camillus Partners is backed by institutional and individual investors with over a billion under management and led by Alissa Orlando, an entrepreneur championing employee ownership. She is looking to lead and grow a human-centered care business.In collaboration with the National Cooperative Bank, she launched a credit guarantee facility for worker-owned businesses. Previously, she served as co-founder and Managing Director of The Drivers Cooperative, which she built from scratch into the largest worker cooperative in the country in less than two years. The cooperative has generated…

Gloria Avenue Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

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Gloria Avenue Partners is a private investment company led by Darwin Valentine to acquire, lead, and grow one excellent business with operations in California. Backed by a team of seasoned entrepreneurs, operators, and investors, business owners can be confident we will provide successful, long-term stewardship of their business that honors their legacy.

Mercurian Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

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Mercurian Capital Partners is a boutique entrepreneurial investment firm focused on acquiring, operating, and growing small and medium sized businesses in Canada. Our team has a highly diversified skillset and unique combination of investing and operating experience. MCP has a transparent acquisition process allows business owners a smooth transition out of day-to-day operations and its investment strategy is built on strong fundamentals and delivers outsized returns through process-driven value creation.

Pivotal Alpha Actively Sourcing Deals

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Pivotal Alpha is composed of two founding partners that look to leverage their deep expertise in financial and operational performance improvement, turnaround, M&A, corporate development, and private equity. The partners bring bring nearly 25 years of combined experience in operational and investment experience. Combined, the partners have restructured $30+ billion in debt, prepared a company for a ~$300m sale, performed 10+ deal originations, and improved the operations of several multi-billion-dollar companies across multiple industries.

Cape Gravity Actively Sourcing Deals

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Family Money and some financing

The Furthermore Co Actively Sourcing Deals

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I am an experienced operator and strategic advisor with a strong track record of driving value creation across finance, operations, and go-to-market functions. I bring deep cross-functional expertise that enables companies to scale efficiently, professionalize key processes, and unlock operational leverage.My background spans high-growth technology startups and established enterprises across manufacturing, distribution, and technology industries. With leadership roles in corporate development, product strategy, sales, finance, operations, and customer success, I have consistently led…

Chelsea Hamilton Actively Sourcing Deals

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I have spent my ~20 year career working with companies to improve themselves - be that grow when sales have stagnated or find ways to improve efficiency or learn how to incorporate new technology (especially AI/Advanced analytics) in a way that benefits the company and the employees. I am looking to make a pivot in my career and move from advisor to owner/operator. My focus is on Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding environs. I want to spend the next stage of my life building upon someone's legacy. To that end I plan to keep the company name and do justice to what came before I become…

SunCrest Actively Sourcing Deals

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I’ve been technologist that has helped scale many businesses from $0 to $100+m. I’m venturing into the world of entrepreneurship through acquisition. I’m primarily interested in acquiring businesses that are cash flowing and not focused in restaurants and e-commerce. My ideal business would be located in northern New Jersey.

Castlewood Group Inc. Actively Sourcing Deals

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Castlewood Group is a search fund focused on acquiring, operating, and building upon the legacy of outstanding companies.Selling your business can be an emotional experience. We’ll work alongside you to develop a custom suited transition plan ensuring your business is well positioned for continued success following an exit.

Anchor Point Holdings Actively Sourcing Deals

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Interest in buying / operating a tech-enabled (or can be) services business that can be part of a buy & build process or part of a long-term growth play - background is M&A and software private equity value creation

JM Strategies Actively Sourcing Deals

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We represent a group of experienced operators and accredited investors actively seeking to acquire and grow lower middle-market businesses. Our team has deep expertise in private equity, capital raising, and hands-on management. We aim to acquire and operate profitable companies with $1–5M in enterprise value, targeting one acquisition every 12–24 months. We are long-term buyers who prioritize smooth transitions, value existing teams, and are flexible in structuring deals to meet seller needs.

Oni Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

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Hi I am Fey, a co-managing partner of Oni Partners, an investment vehicle created to acquire a single business. I founded Oni Partners with my brother. Together we both have over 30 years of acquisition, operating and entrepreneurial experience, on the latter founding and building >$200million of value in market cap of companies.We are looking to blend our unique skillsets by acquiring a business to drive scale and achieve the levels of success we have had in our founded ventures. Sector focus includes: - Tourism and travel- Real estate operations and services- Staffing agencies

Dark Matter Holdings Actively Sourcing Deals

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Focused on finding a $2-5M EBITDA business located within a 75 mins drive of Toronto. We are led by Nick Kuriya, an experienced operator, executive and entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience. Nick will step into the business as CEO, focusing 100% of his attention.

Egg Rock Partners, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

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Egg Rock Partners is an entrepreneur-driven search fund founded to acquire and grow service businesses in Virginia. We look for stable businesses across industries with a strong position within their local market and a track record of consistent profitability. We bring significant operational and financial experience to build and implement a plan to maintain and sustainably grow each business.Mike Scalise brings years of hands-on company-building and investing experience to Egg Rock Partners. Prior to founding Egg Rock Partners, Mike was an early employee at DoorDash, Inc., where he held…

Longview Growth Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

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Longview Growth Partners was founded with the desire to acquire and grow a single small to mid-sized business. Our approach to investing combines long-term thinking with breaking down barriers to growth. We partner with exceptional people that want to make a positive impact.

ilaren llc Actively Sourcing Deals

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I am seeking to acquire and operate a business that currently generates $500K- $1M in NI. My focus is on established businesses with strong fundamentals and opportunities for operational improvement, digital growth, and margin expansion. I’m particularly interested in companies where I can bring strategic oversight, professionalized systems, and long-term value creation. My background spans executive-level roles across operations, e-commerce, and finance, with a track record of driving growth.

Extension Drive LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

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Extension Drive was founded by Marko Lazarevic to acquire one exceptional business in the Chicago area, operate it indefinitely, and build for the future. The ideal business has long history in an established industry and needs a passionate new owner. Extension Drive is committed to building on a business’s strengths. The name reflects this philosophy—extending for long-term success.

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