I recently sold Altrac, a business I helped co-found, and I am looking for a new SMB to acquire or invest in and operate. Grew up in Billings, MT. Graduated college from Wharton School of Business at University of Pennsylvania. Moved to San Francisco and joined Flurry (acquired by Yahoo for $240M). Joined Juicero (dead). Co-founded Altrac (acquired by Semios in 2021). Recently finished my 2 year lockup at Semios and would like to put my chips back on the table through Acorn Acquisition Group search fund.
Vert Capital is a Search fund in partnership with Novastone Capital Advisors. Brooks Bergreen has 15 years of experience in operating, M&A, and raising capital. I have partnered with a Swiss group (Novastone) and have committed capital of up to 60M EV. I am primarily looking at light manufacturing businesses in BC and AB, and opportunistically in Eastern Canada and WA state (PNW). Also interested in Consumer Brands, Technology Companies, and Business Services.
Driven by strong core values and a passion for enhancing companies, Permont Capital focuses on investing in outstanding family-owned and privately held businesses operating within niche segments. We target established companies with up to $3m in operating profits, aiming to build stronger businesses positioned for long-term success. With permanent capital, we can hold our platform investments for generations, avoiding the short-term horizons typical of most private equity funds. What We Look For:Enduringly profitable businesses with a reliable client base, recurring revenue…
Sudu Partners is a permanent home for small businesses in the greater Philadelphia area. We focus on high-quality founder-led and family businesses that need a new home. We are buying and operating companies to continue to build the legacy while investing in people and operations to ensure long-term growth and profitability.
Gratias Capital’s mission is to grow businesses that customers love where our principals can create value through active operating leadership and a long-term horizon.We help business owners achieve their legacy.
Shane and Brett are experienced and authentic professionals with complementary skills and a shared objective: Seek out and acquire a firm whose owner is ready to transition and an organization in need of operational and/or sales excellence.Our approach is compassionate and professional. We are dedicated to ensuring the owner's legacy is carried on and their customers, employees and stakeholders are cared for during and post transition.
Bombadil Capital was founded by an entrepreneur with the purpose of investing in andgrowing one exceptional business.The founder, Omar Salomon, is a passionate and values-driven leader with meaningful experience. He understands the significance and importance of preserving a legacy.
I am focused on purchasing a single business to manage and own for the long-term. I am looking at a wide variety of industries and prefer to look at businesses in the midwest though would consider any business located in the US.
At Blue North Partners, our mission is to provide investors with unparalleled opportunities to maximize returns while fostering seamless transitions for businesses. We specialize in collaborating with business owners to implement a smooth handover to qualified operators, ensuring continuity of operations post-acquisition.Our focus is on acquiring companies with enterprise values ranging from $15 to $50 million with robust recurring revenue streams drawn from B2B activities and significant growth potential. Upon acquisition, our experienced team will assume day-to-day management…
FlyCap Succession Capital is run by Richard Gotlieb, a seasoned entrepreneur with extensive operational experience dedicated to one sole purpose: To acquire and operate a single small to midsize business. In addition to his own capital, Richard is backed by a group of high-net-worth entrepreneurs who have successfully grown numerous small and mid-size businesses. As opposed to conventional private equity acquirers, FlyCap's focus is on long-term stewardship of your business. We aim to maintain and enhance its reputation, and ensure sustained growth and development opportunities for your…
Maple Point Capital is a traditional search fund with commitments from established capital partners (Trilogy, TTCER, M2O, Maven, Sage) with the goal to acquire and operate a single outstanding business. We are a group of experienced entrepreneurs with committed capital who want to partner with a business for the next stage of its growth. We seek businesses that provide mission critical services and have demonstrated a history of growth.
MTNwest Industries was formed by Matthew Tomme as the vehicle to purchase, operate full time, and grow a business in Western Colorado or the broader Mountain West region. I am focused on opportunities that have been historically profitable generating EBITDA of $500K – $2M.Areas of focus are industrial services, home services, business services, outdoor and travel, property management, manufacturing, distribution, and construction-related businesses. Prior to founding MTNwest Industries, I spent 15 years managing projects, engineering, construction, and commissioning in the oil and gas…
Operated by an M&A veteran, Sportsmanship Capital Holdings, LLC ("SCH") invests in high-quality, family-owned and/or entrepreneur-owned businesses. Buy-and-build is a popular phrase these days. Our belief, however, is that many investment firms have become too carried away with buying and have lost focus on building. In their rush to add scale/footprint and consolidate the backoffice, too often customers are neglected and great employees are turned wayward. This creates opportunities for patient investors with a long-term view, such as SCH, to capture share in local and regional markets and…
I am a self-funded searcher, or fundless sponsor, seeking to acquire businesses. I have acquired SMEs in the past in a personal capacity. In addition, I have worked in the private equity industry for over 10 years and participation in transactions valued in the billions of dollars. You can see in my profile on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-kassen/) that I worked for Sam Zell for approximately 10 years and subsequently was at Blackstone.
Apex Acquisition Co. is a private investment firm focused acquiring a small to medium sized business. We'd like to partner with an exceptional company seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we plan to work closely with the business to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
Down Harbor Partners (DHP) is a private investment firm, aiming to acquire and operate one lower-middle-market business in the Northeast / Mid-Atlantic. Specializing in light manufacturing, consumer products, value-added distribution, and supply chain/logistics sectors, DHP targets businesses characterized by closely held ownership structures and principals approaching retirement. With a foundation built on a 15+ year friendship, the DHP team brings together a unique blend of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) / finance experience and premier supply chain / operations capabilities.
Fifty-Seven Capital looking to acquire a value-add product distributor, specialty manufacturer or service provider with a $2 to $10 Million EBITDA. Selling to B2B industrial type clients. Ideally in Texas or surrounding states.Max Koutny is a serial entrepreneur with over 25 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing and distribution. A 2 X founder, 2 X exit and has bought and sold over 8 businesses.Fifty-Seven Capital has partnered with a group of family offices that has completed 21 acquisitions with a ~$380 million value in the past 24 months.
Birch Heritage is not a private equity fund or a buy-out shop. We are two individuals looking to acquire and operate one single business and will devote all of our time, energy, expertise, and resources to its long-term growth and success.Birch Heritage is managed by Michael Simms and Richard Si. Michael and Richard met while pursuing their M.B.A. degrees at the Kellogg School of Management, and recently decided to pursue their entrepreneurial passion as business partners in a search fund. Michael has spent several years working in consulting and Richard has several years of experience…
Valley Cove Capital is a search fund 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. Matt Bucklin, the founder of Valley Cove Capital, has extensive management and operational experience. He is passionate about building companies in consumer healthcare, wellness, and digital therapeutics. Matt is currently the interim CEO at Sense Relief, an antiemetic digital therapeutic software for smartwatches. He…
We are a veteran-owned and operated organization with broad experience in: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Organizational Restructuring Financial & Operational Due Diligence Core Business Operations Business Development
