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.
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…
Bryn Merrey LLC is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions in Maryland and Northern Virginia. 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.
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…
Camden Park was formed to acquire and operate one small business for the long term. Our founder, Matt, offers business owners an opportunity to step back from day-to-day operations, secure their legacy, and ensure their business is in capable hands.Reading Moneyball as a teenager opened Matt's eyes to the potential for data and technology to help underdogs win. As he started my career, he looked to bring this insight to life, spending nearly a decade helping scale software products at Google and as a strategy consultant at McKinsey. Through these experiences, he became convinced that one of…
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.
West 88 Partners is an equity fund located in the state of Georgia. We would like to partner with an exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth or transition. 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.
As an entrepreneur, I know how hard you’ve worked with all the time and effort you’ve invested in building your successful business. If you are looking to hand over the reins to a fellow entrepreneur who has a love and passion for what you do, then Fifty-Seven Capital can help. We are not a Private Equity Fund and won't install an out-of-touch CEO, but rather learn from you, understand your vision, and then continue what you started and protect your legacy.I won’t change your name, merge your company into oblivion, make drastic changes overnight, lay off many employees, flip your…
We work hard to achieve lasting relationships based on mutual growth with all our stakeholders, including investors, employees and communities which we serve.We are motivated by innovation and efficiency to take advantage of reliable investment opportunities and create value.
Bayamon Capital, LLC is an individual investor-backed search fund looking to acquire a small/medium sized business in the greater Hampton Roads area of Virginia. The firm is open to a wide range of industries with EBITDA of $500,000 and above.
I am an experienced entrepreneur seeking to buy and lead one great business in the NY/CT area. In addition to my entrepreneurial ventures, I have 20 years operating experience at McKinsey, Google, and SVB.
FINANCIALS (must have)EBITDA > $2,000,000EBITDA margin > 25 %consistent year on year growth > 3 %asset light (no real estate)re-occurring revenues (no project based or commodity correlated revenues)VERTICAL FOCUS (preferred)education, health care and financial servicesother verticals on a case by case basis GEOGRPAHY Canada-US
Based in North Carolina, we are a long-term holding company dedicated to buying and building beautiful businesses and stewarding them with exceptional, values-driven leadership.We look to acquire family-owned, strategically positioned businesses in Eastern North Carolina with $0.5 million to $1.5 million of EBITDA. Zambezi Ventures looks to provide permanent capital and be long-term owners We care about people – employees, customers, suppliers, and communitiesABOUT THE FOUNDERAs a dynamic entrepreneur deeply rooted in Eastern North Carolina, I’m passionate about driving growth and…
We are an executive-led search and acquisition fund backed by Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA). Together, we are aiming to acquire SMEs in Canada, specifically within the logistics, fulfillment, last mile, or tech sectors. Fund founded and led by Abed Shaheen, former CEO of InfoFort, an acquired SME, who led the company from its early stages to an industry leader in 14 countries and its 10X exit to Iron Mountain through scale, growth, geographical expansion, and M&A.
I am an individual investor (search fund) with extensive experience managing growth and operations with businesses in industrials (HVAC) and ecommerce. I have an MBA from Harvard Business School and great financial backing from experiences and sophisticated investors.
We are entrepreneurs and investors dedicated to finding and running one great business. We look for successful business owners ready to transition out of day-to-day operations. We pride ourselves on our integrity, transparency, and people-first principles.
