We are entrepreneurial investors who eschew the traditional investment approach in search of opportunity in the small and medium enterpriseĀ (SME) landscape. We believe in bringing professional management, new incentive structures, and cutting edge technology to mature businesses and industries.
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New Forest Capital
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New England Commercial & Industrial Cleaning Services
Knox Lane is a growth-oriented investment firm focused on partnering with founder- and family-owned businesses in the Services and Consumer sectors.Formed by a team of investors and operators, Knox Laneās professionals have a long history of working together, an investor-operator mindset, and and a passion for partnering with companies to accelerate growth.We look forward to introducing ourselves and seeing how we can help.
J.H. Whitney, established in 1946 by the industrialist and philanthropist, John Hay āJockā Whitney, was one of the first U.S. private equity firms and is often credited with pioneering the development of the private equity industry. Today, J.H. Whitney is a leader in the private equity industry, having invested in over 400 companies since formation and currently manages approximately $1.0 billion in private capital. J.H. Whitney remains privately owned by its investing professionals and our main activity is to provide private equity capital to small and middle market companies with strong…
We founded Rockline Equity specifically to build and invest in profitable companies. Our team has completed more than a dozen transactions throughout the Southwest. We pride ourselves in the quality of our joint-venture partnerships with management teams and owners to deliver results for our companies and investors.
WayPoint Capital Partners is a multi billion dollar single family office focused on direct private equity investments. We look for businesses with $5MM-$50MM of EBITDA in Healthcare, Logistics, Transportation, Manufacturing, Technology, and Business Services.
Gold Ridge is a private equity and investment firm with offices in Connecticut and Charleston, South Carolina. We are focused on investments in micro cap companies with positive cash flow, valuations typically less than $10 million, and primarily located on the East Coast. We provide funding for acquisitions, growth capital and ownership changes. Specific expertise within Retail, Consumer Goods, Consumer Durables, and Consumer Services expansion.
Hilco Global is an independent financial services company and the world's preeminent authority on helping businesses maximize the value of their assets. Hilco Global is considered a world class company, having earned this reputation after decades of providing creative solutions for both healthy and distressed businesses to yield the maximum value for every client. Hilco Global often provides investment capital, demonstrating an ability and willingness to share risk and reward. Today, Hilco Global has over 500 employees within a portfolio of twenty companies on 5 continents, all of which focus…
Who are we?Export Development Canada is Canada's export credit agency. Our job is to support and develop Canada's export trade by helping Canadian companies respond to international business opportunities. We are a self-financing, Crown corporation that operates at arm's length from the Government. EDC Investments is an evergreen investment group with approximately $2 billion in committed and invested capital that invests independently or in partnership with other investors under standard industry terms, conditions and return expectations. By taking minority equity positions in Canadian SMEs…
We believe that the combination of an investor, entrepreneur, and manager leads to the best results for all parties. As an investor, we want to get a good return and we must accurately anticipate both the threats and possibilities in the market and the business. As an entrepreneur, we have to take risks, seize opportunities, rely on our intuition, and sometimes take firm action to achieve our goals. As a manager, we get people moving, provide structure, develop lasting improvements, and we help keep or make employees proud of their company.
Franklin Hill Capital is a private equity firm that partners with owners and management teams of middle market companies to support their growth and capital needs.Ā Franklin Hill tailors its investments to meet the unique needs of each company, providing owners and management teams the financial flexibility to achieve their goals. Franklin Hillās principals have extensive experience partnering with, advising, and investing in middle market companies.
Ben M 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.
FG1 Partners is a new private equity firm headquartered in Dallas, TX. We have a team of 3 investment professionals with extensive financial and operational backgrounds. We are currently focused on making control and select minority investments in companies within the home and business services space, consumer goods and services space, and the industrials space. We are a $50MM AUM fund that is focused on making investments in the lower middle market and leveraging our previous operating experience to drive value.
Investment firm founded by professional with experience in consulting and private equity investment experience at Bain & Co, Bain Capital, and Sycamore Partners. Focused on lower middle market investments.
Alcorn partners acquires and operates enduringly profitable businesses and partners with remarkable entrepreneurs to create long-term value.Alcorn Partners was founded by people who share a passion for building and investing in small-and-mid sized businesses, and who bring decades of diverse experiences and a unique approach. Our team has invested in and operated more than a dozen small-and-mid sized businesses across a variety of industries including aerospace, health care, real estate, manufacturing, industrial supplies, consumer products, services, and retail. Alcorn sits at the…
Queen Street 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.Ā
T&J Brothers Group is a private investment company and real estate consultancy firm. The company has substantial capital from a multi-family office, along with exposure to numerous high-profile businesses in real estate, wealthy individuals, and financial services. T&J actively explores private and public investment opportunities worldwide. The company's focus lies in long-term structural value investing and industrial innovation, encompassing biopharmaceuticals, life health, hard technology, carbon neutrality, and other sectors. Its investments include early-stage venture capital, private…
RuralWorks Partners believes businesses should benefit the communities in which they operate, both locally and globally. Our strategy builds local community wealth and economic resilience by supporting the creation of quality jobs and broad employee ownership, while our investments in sustainable and regenerative food and agriculture and the circular economy help the planet and our global community.
Optimus Capital Partners is a professional service provider specializing in guiding companies through the most challenging situations and projects.Ā Optimus provides a variety of services to companies of any size and consistently achieves success by focusing on key metrics and results that are sustainable in-house after Optimus engagement completion.Ā Our professionals value action and results and drive change through a straightforward approach.Ā Many companies and business leaders do not have the time or resources to find a professional to help them through critical projects or periods of…
Represent and lead management of 3 hedge funds, leveraging deep personal network containing worldās largest and universally recognized institutional investors to raise capital. Apply natural ability to identify high-potential funds and businesses for which to raise money, establishing strong personal connections with potential investors.
