I am currently in the process of seeking a strategic acquisition as a self-funded searcher, and I am exploring the potential avenue of an independent sponsorship. Operating as a solo entrepreneur in this pursuit, my focus lies on identifying businesses with a robust operational history spanning two decades or more. Specifically, I am interested in enterprises helmed by owner-operators who are contemplating retirement and are keen to facilitate a seamless transition to capable hands.
I am a full-time, self-funded searcher open to operating post-close or acting as an independent sponsor. I'm focusing my criteria mainly to the SF Bay Area, preferably within reasonable driving distance from the SF Peninsula. I spent the last six years running the new business sales function for a local publicly traded financial technology company.
Burgess Investment Partners focuses on investing in both people and processes to acquire, develop, and expand lower middle-market companies in the Southeastern United States. We strive to partner with organizations that have a positive impact on the local economy.We are partnering with a PE group with the goal of acquiring a business and turning it into a sales and marketing company that provides great service-based work. We have 10 years of experience in the sales and marketing space. Our expertise is in building teams and processes that have delivered millions in pipeline and revenue in the…
Rundle Rock Capital is a search fund with committed capital looking to acquire and subsequently operate a mid-market business in Canada or the U.S. We are offering founders and owner-operators an opportunity for both liquidity and succession planning. Rundle Rock Capital was created to bring together the best features from the traditional private equity model and the traditional search model.
Asymmetric Search Partners is a search fund looking to acquire a business to help it transition into its next phase of growth. The fund is specifically focused on business services and software. The Principal, Leah Edwards, is a Stanford GSB graduate with experience in financial services, operations, and non-profits. Asymmetric Search Partners is backed by leading search fund investors and experienced operators.
Succession Coast Capital is a self-funded search fund founded by Elisandro Patino, an entrepreneur and investor with over 18 years of progressive managerial and financial experience. We are focused on acquiring a small to medium sized business with a developed sales process and consistent history of profitability in Eastern North Carolina with an SDE/EBITDA of $500k to $1.5m.
Seaccom is an investment partnership focused on acquiring privately owned businesses to continue the legacy of its owners while seeking to optimize and grow sustainably through technology and forward-thinking processes. The firm will assume an active role in day-to-day management, focusing on long-term growth. The firm is founded by Sunil Mentreddi, who has over 15 yrs of experience in Entrepreneurship, program management, and sales
We partner with owners seeking to sell their business and preserve their legacy by transitioning their business to an entrepreneurial team that shares their values.
Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) is a Swiss company, founded by a consortium of SingleFamily Offices, which runs an Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition program.Our ETA program is a highly specialized process that connects investors with talented entrepreneurs who are looking to locate, acquire, manage, and grow a privately held company.We focus on mutual benefit, profit, and growth for all of our stakeholders.Our program carefully selects talented individuals who are capable of operating and growing a company through a proprietary Talent Identification and Selection Process. We also partner…
Paradox Equity Partners is a search fund focused on acquiring and operating an enterprise located in the sunbelt, preferably northeast Florida.Paradox is led by a serial entrepreneur with experience in a variety of businesses having operated, grown, and exited enterprises in technology, software, and wholesaling verticals.
I am an aspiring search fund / fundless sponsor entrepreneur with 7 years of private equity investment experience, an MBA from Darden School of Business, and 2 years of operating experience at a high-growth tech company, where I've helped raise nearly $20M in funding to date.
Good Fight Fund 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.
I am an individual investor with 10+ years of experience in corp finance looking to make my first acquisition and become owner/operator of a business in the state of Arizona. I am looking to self-fund my acquisition, but have potential investors willing to commit capital if needed.
At Halo Capital, we are a dedicated team of Entrepreneurial Investors, investing in small businesses and sectors closely tied to them, committed to serving the community. Our core principle is straightforward: to create meaningful employment opportunities, prioritize long-term prosperity, and build upon the achievements of business owners. We specialize in developing exit strategies for owners, securing capital for future expansion, and fostering equity opportunities for key members of management. With a focus on long-term growth, continual improvement and rewarding work for employees, we…
Perigean seeks to acquire one, great, small to medium-sized business from a transitioning owner.We are dedicated to fostering a genuine partnership, ensuring business owners' peace of mind in entrusting their business and legacy to capable hands.Founded by Eric Snyder, Perigean is an investment vehicle designed to purchase a small to medium-sized business, with the goal of integrating with the existing staff and market, to operate for the long term.We work closely with founders and owners, as well as the communities they serve in order to ensure a smooth transition. We take a full-time…
I am looking for a service or distribution company in a fragmented market with medium-high barriers to entry. This company is in need of growing Sales & Marketing or establishing operational excellence, generating $5-10M in Revenue or $1-2M in SDE, and located in Texas (Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, or Houston) or North Carolina (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area).
June Road is a search fund managed by an experienced entrepreneur, Jaclyn Smith, who is looking to buy one strong, existing business to operate long-term. The ideal business is people-focused and positioned for future growth. Jaclyn brings over 10 years of experience in supply chain and operations, marketing, and strategy. She founded June Road to buy and operate one small business, taking inspiration from her father, who fulfilled his lifelong entrepreneurial goal in 2020 and now runs a profitable cabinet wholesale company in Philadelphia. Prior to founding June Road, Jaclyn was a…
Blackhedge Capital Partners is a private investment firm focused on acquiring operating businesses and commercial properties in Florida with TEV/GAV between $10-50M.
Unbroken Dog Ventures was founded in 2023 to invest in the backbone of the American economy, American Small Business. American Small Business is the hear of the American Dream and how the US grew to attract those from around the world to our great country. While people say the American Dream is dying, we say it is still alive and well. Maybe harder to find these days, but small business still accounts for nearly half of the US economy and is the backbone of our communities. The next generation of entrepreneurs are hungry to get their hands dirty and on the shoulders of the giants who came…
Dillon Friedman and Tommy Shelton founded Icosian Capital to find, invest, and operate a single B2B service business. Our partnership was built over the better part of a decade on a complementary set of skills that set us apart as prospective business owners. To further augment our experience, we curated an advisory board of seasoned entrepreneurs and investors with patient, long-term outlooks, and proven track records in lower middle market investing. We do not have a predetermined investment period or exit timelines and look forward to being 100% committed to the business we acquire.With a…
