Founders of tech-enabled services businesses currently have minimal options when scaling their company from $1M to $10M+ of EBITDALower middle-market private equity firms will only engage if they can acquire full-controlVenture capital firms won't engage because the addressable market is not $1BN+As former founders, investors and advisors, we work with founders that want growth capital to execute on the "PE Playbook" without giving up full-control
Matbucha LLC 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.Â
Hiltz Capital Management seeks to deploy private capital by investing in operating companies with a compelling value proposition. We look for companies with tangible assets, such as machinery and real estate interests, that offer steady revenue and proven profitability. Our geographic focus is the Southeastern United States
Prairie Knoll LLC is an investment firm focused on private equity in the food and agribusiness industries, investing across the food and agriculture value chain - inputs, production, processing, distribution. Prairie Knoll operates as an independent sponsor of buyouts and takes a thoughtful collaborative approach to investing. We have some capital set aside for acquisitions and plan to include additional investors on a deal by deal basis.The founder, Mark Swenson, is an experienced institutional investor responsible for successfully managing a term of investment professionals with…
Marine Capital Partners is a private investment firm focused on investing in market leaders operating in the lower middle market. Marine seeks to partner with management to acquire owner-operated and family-owned businesses across consumer, business and diversified industrials, niche manufacturing, value added distribution, building products, transportation and logistics and media & entertainment. Between its investment team and our eight operating partners (all of whom have 25+ years of experience), we are able to navigate complex transactions and unlock value through various operational…
Skyharbor Capital is private investment firm based in Camas, WA. We invest our own capital and seek to partner with high-integrity operating executives (whether they are founders, replacement CEOs, or search fund entrepreneurs). We are industry agnostic and invest nationwide in established B2B services companies and have a preference for "information-based" or "tech-enabled" business services with meaningful repeat or recurring revenue.  ​We seek to acquire vendors and service providers that provide technology and information support services to other businesses. Our approach is to is…
I am a business owner who is looking to diversify away from my current vertical with my first acquisition. I am beginning the search process for myself and my partners. Search Criteria Small market deal $500k SDE - $1.5M EBITDA 3-5x multiple Deal size: $1.5M to 7.5M Semi-Absentee business “Boring” or slow changing industry “Safe” and “Solid” business and deal that “just runs
About UsThe Ghost team partners with founders, owners, and management teams to help build next-generation aerospace and defense companies. We focus on lower middle-market aerospace and and defense companies that produce hardware for the US and allied militaries.Meet the team!Chase CampbellFormer Corporate Development Manager at Elbit America, whose M&A team closed transactions of $700m+ and crafted corporate strategy ​enterprise-wideFinancial analyst at commercial real-estate firm, completing 60 transactionsMBA from Cox School of Business, BA from Princeton University, and Certificate…
Mansur Bay Partners, LLC 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.Â
We are an investment firm that works with entrepreneurs, family businesses, and owners to help them unlock the value they have created in their companies. We keep things simple, we work fast, and we use a collaborative and transparent approach to get deals done. We like companies that have: - a path to future growth - a distinct advantage (reputation, trade secrets, differentiation) - a simple business model - profitable $1M-$10M in net income - operational success of 5 years of longer - great team, culture, and values We look for: - Retiring entrepreneurs - we'll work with you to get an easy…
Pontis Group is an Independent Sponsor and an advisory firm based in the Dallas – Ft. Worth area. We are actively seeking acquisition opportunities for products and services companies in the industrial sector in the $ three million to $ ten million EBITDA range (more details on investment criteria HERE.)
Altmaven Capital is a Toronto-based investment firm that offers technology companies access to growth capital through equity and venture debt. Altmaven’s targeted investments include credit agreements with early-stage technology companies, equity financing to support management buyouts, growth capital for acquisitions, controlling interests in distressed situations, and funding for family succession. The firm brings deep domain expertise in finance, M&A, risk management, and consulting, which allows for a unique and balanced approach.We partner with exceptional management teams and…
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…
Based in Atlanta, we partner with entrepreneurs, management teams and companies with exceptional potential to build lasting businesses. We develop and execute large scale buy & build programs and look to invest $50M to $150M of equity per platform company to fund add-on acquisitions and organic growth initiatives. Founded in 2020, the firm has invested over $200M of capital and completed 10 acquisitions.
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.
Bluesilver Partners is a high net worth group of experienced operators of industrial businesses. We are seeking to make a platform investment in a niche business.Our team has significant experience in transitioning businesses from founding owners.We intend to be long term holders of the acquired business.Bluesilver Partners possesses $2M liquid capital to invest and experience in raising additional debt and equity capital. To date members of our group have participated in four lower middle market transactions in which debt and equity funds were raised successfully.
Welcome to Orchestra Capital L.L.P., an independent investment firm providing capital in special situations. We are delighted to have you visit our website and learn more about our unique approach to investing.The firm is headquartered in London with presence in Washington, D.C. We provide capital in special situation private equity, debt and real estate transactions with an ability to quickly value, acquire investments and settle private equity transfers within a short period. We understand that every investment situation is different. That is why we are committed to creating liquidity in…
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…
Greywing Capital is an independent sponsor firm focused on making a select few acquisitions in a narrow set of consumer sectors. We're targeting EBITDA of $2-$15M and taking a hypothesis-first approach.Greywing is founded by Neil Houghton, Jr. Neil was formerly a partner at Boston Consulting Group in the consumer practice, and also an Associate at Bain Capital in the consumer LBO group.
