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Fourth Exit Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
After spending 15 years in enabling small to medium sizes businesses in revenue generation, Fourth Exit is now venturing into SaaS enterprise acquisitions. Looking to acquire a SaaS business with $1M-$5M acquisition cost.
Most Recent Transactions
Advisor
Jul 2021
was acquired by
Advisor
Jun 2018
was acquired by

Plainview Capital LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Plainview Capital LLC is a private investment firm based in the Philadelphia area that acquires and grows lower middle market businesses headquartered in the Eastern U.S. We invest the capital of our principals and a small group of private investors in high-potential companies that can benefit from our principals' diverse experiences as business operators, financial executives and strategic consultants. We are particularly interested in light manufacturing, consumer goods, business service and value-added distribution investment opportunities. We look for businesses with histories of sales…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Oct 2015
acquired

Panther Equity Group Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Panther Equity Group is a private equity sponsor providing capital, strategic support and resources to healthy & well positioned companies in the lower middle market. We strive to take a hands-on approach with Operating resources, strategic planning, additional M&A and industry knowledge.While we remain agile in criteria, Panther typically focuses on companies with the following characteristics:Industries: IT Services, Tech-Enabled Services and B2B ServicesSize: EBITDA $2 million - $12 millionGeography: U.S. HeadquartersInvestment Type: Majority, significant minority, and structured…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Oct 2023
acquired

Tempus Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Tempus Partners seeks to buy and operate defensible and profitable small businesses in the consumer retail and manufacturing categories. We are committed to nurturing the long term success of our acquisitions and operating to generate consistent long-term cash flow. We are open to both growth partnerships, in which the existing team maintains some ownership and involvement going forward, or full buyouts. Our deep industry expertise in retail and manufacturing businesses allows us to take an active role and immediately pursue strong, low capital, low risk strategies to grow sales and…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Mar 2024
acquired

Perennial Holdings LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Perennial was founded to build market-leading businesses that endure over generations. We partner with founders and families that have built exceptional organizations and are seeking a new steward to champion employees, customers, and their legacy. We believe the best organizations identify and empower talented people, treat them with respect, and reward long-term thinking. We’re not afraid to roll up our sleeves to support our teams. We’re serious about our work and consider ourselves your partners in building businesses for the long-term. 
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Oct 2019
acquired

Chrysalis Growth Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Chrysalis Growth Partners 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.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Aug 2021
invested in

WestFront Capital Group Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
WestFront Capital, based in Dallas, TX, invests equity capital in private middle market companies that are at an inflection point in their life cycle. While we have a particular interest in the energy industry (e.g. oil and gas equipment and services and power technologies, equipment and services, etc.), we will also look a businesses in other industries that are at a transition point in their life cycle (e.g. family owned/retirement, out-of-favor industries, special situations).WestFront’s approach is differentiated from “Wall Street style” private equity for a number of reasons. …
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jan 2020
acquired

Madison Lake Capital LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Madison Lake Capital focuses on lower middle market companies that have a great history of stable cash flow generation. Based in Wisconsin, we are focused on unlocking value and attain growth organically by working with management teams to implement tailored best in class technology solutions and process systems irrespective of the sector. We prioritize and respect a company’s culture and take extra care in maintaining that through our transformation initiatives. We offer management teams interested in buying out business from the current owners capital and transaction support. Our…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired

High Plains Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
High Plains Capital is an independent sponsor seeking a Colorado-based business with $750k to $3M EBITDA. The deal will be funded with a mix of in-house capital and LP funds. HPC recently completed its first successful exit from a medical staffing company in December of 2022. We are looking to redeploy for a late 2023/early 2024 close on the next transaction.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Mar 2021
acquired

D.K. Smith & Co. Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
D.K. Smith & Co. is a private equity independent sponsor focused on making control acquisitions and partnering with management teams to grow middle market companies.We seek platform investment targets with $5-$25 million in EBITDA and will go as low as $2 million in EBITDA for bolt-on investments. We work with business owners seeking a meaningful upfront cash payment for their business, an opportunity to rollover and retain a continued ownership position, and potentially remain involved in the management and growth of the business.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Aug 2009
acquired

SL Group Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
SL Group 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.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Aug 2019
acquired

Rannerdale Capital LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Rannerdale is both an independent sponsor and the private investment vehicle for its founder’s family. As an independent sponsor, Rannerdale identifies, pursues, executes and manages private equity transactions in the lower and middle market. As an investment vehicle, Rannerdale commits a material amount of its founder’s family capital to each transaction. David F. Browne is approaching 20 years of experience in private equity. He has had a lead role in circa 15 completed buyside transactions, investing $1.5 billion of equity capital. Of that equity capital, approximately $1…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jul 2023
acquired

Abundant Culture Group, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Abundant Culture Group, LLC (“Abundant Culture”) is an opportunistic private investment firm that focuses on acquiring middle market and lower middle market companies. We understand that there’s 3 things that are important to a business owner when they’re selling their company.Getting a fair price. No one wants to get cheated on the biggest transaction of their life.Certainty of close. No one wants to go through months of due diligence just for a deal not to happen.Legacy. Most business owners want to be able to visit their company years from now and see their people and their…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Sep 2019
acquired

40/73 Capital, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

40|73 Capital is an entrepreneurial private equity firm designed to not only provide capital and strategic advice but also collaborate with management to drive growth and optimize the performance of lower-middle market consumer and services companies where our $200M+ investment experience and active approach will enable us to better mitigate risks, capture opportunities, and generate high risk-adjusted returns. We believe our distinct strategic-operational investment approach will result in measurable value creation.Beyond capital, we generate value for select companies by leveraging a…

Private Equity Capital Corporation Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

About PECC Private Equity Capital Corporation (PECC) is a private equity investment firm which was founded in 1998 and is engaged in the acquisition of privately-owned businesses as well as subsidiaries and divisions of public companies. We have our own group of equity investors, as well as strong relationships with various equity firms with whom we have partnered on transactions over the years. The principals of PECC have extensive experience in structuring the financing and setting the strategy for the acquired companies. However, we do not seek day-to-day control, but rather, make these…

Expedition Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Expedition Capital Partners (“ECP”) is a private equity investment firm focused on partnering with experienced operators to acquire and grow businesses in the middle and lower middle markets. ECP seeks to acquire or invest in private businesses that have demonstrated a history of positive cash flow where it can employ its operating partners in senior management roles to implement a specific growth thesis tailored to each situation. Since inception, ECP has acquired 35 companies across six core platform investments.​The firm's primary goals are to:Partner with successful business…

Winwood Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Winwood Capital Partners (“WCP”) is a private investment firm focused on acquiring lower middle market operating companies. The firm is a successor to New England Capital Partners, which has been successfully acquiring and growing small businesses since 2006. WCP is interested in acquiring companies with annual sales in the $3 to $20 million range, at transaction prices upward to $20 million. Manufacturing, Business Services, Distribution and Consumer related industries located in the Northeast are preferred, but other locations and industries will be considered.  We enjoy assisting…

Keeler Lane LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Keeler Lane LLC is a private investment firm focused on acquiring, operating, and growing select small to lower-middle-market businesses.We invest out of personal funds which, when necessary, can be supplemented with institutional or individual capital from a network of partners.Keeler Lane takes a hands-on approach to drive growth and value creation through the institutionalization of operational processes, strategic planning, and financial management. We also seek to drive growth and scale efficiencies through add-on acquisitions where appropriate. We target established businesses with a…

Valfra Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

We are an independent sponsor based in Monterrey, Mexico, looking to invest in/buy great businesses in the US. As an independent sponsor, we source, value, diligence and invest in companies on a deal by deal basis, with a pool of investors que frequently work with. These investors are mostly based in the US and Mexico, and most of them are either structured investment funds, or family offices. Our experience comes from founding and being active investors in the renewable energy space, as well as experience in healthcare services, education, amongst others.

Grady Bay Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Grady Bay Capital (GBC) is a founder-friendly family office making investments in middle-market companies. We partner with founders, entrepreneurs, families and management teams to build and accelerate lasting value with shareholders and stakeholders alike. Our goal is to win together, and to help you achieve near-term liquidity as well as create a significant second bite of the apple. We focus on igniting profitable growth, making accretive acquisitions and further professionalizing the business making it “investment grade” vs a “lifestyle” business. We position for a second bite…

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