Blue Line Ventures is an operating company first, and an investment company second.Our team's passion and background rests in helping small business owners and investors achieve their goals through sales or acquisition. We do this across industries and help our clients focus on team design, process optimization, and systems development.We make direct investments in businesses that fit our personal investment thesis and that align with our specific industry focus. We are skilled in creating flexible finance solutions and are backed by a leadership team with a proven history of business…
IntroductionMeru Venture Partners is an independent sponsor-led private equity firm operating in the lower middle market. We invest in profitable companies generating anywhere between $5 million to $50 million in revenue and $1 million to $10 million in EBITDA. We focus on companies with a history of positive cash flow, a strong balance sheet, and significant growth potential. We provide growth capital, operating expertise, and industry experience to significantly enhance the long-term value of our investments.
After spending 15 years in enabling small to medium sizes businesses in revenue generation, Fourth Exit is now venturing into SaaS enterprise acquisitions. Looking to acquire a SaaS business with $1M-$5M acquisition cost.
Sea Pine invests in lower middle market companies in the service sector. We take controlling positions in our investments and prefer to partner with founders or management teams that are currently in place. Our goal is to provide the capital and other resources necessary to accelerate growth while maintaining the successful culture created by existing management.
Mar Equity partners and operates businesses where advancements in technology enhance efficiency and unlock new value within the real estate sector. We buy businesses that are solid, and make them great. Sean Daly is the founder of Mar Equity. Prior to Mar Equity, he was the CEO of Expetitle Inc (now One Real Title, Inc), a fast-growing national tech-powered title company with operations in 11 states. In January 2022, Expetitle was acquired by The Real Brokerage Inc. (NASDAQ: REAX). Prior to Expetitle, Sean worked at different startup and VC-backed companies, including Glia Technologies,…
Pacific Fin Capital specializes in operating small-to-medium size food and beverage manufacturing businesses.We leverage our operating and investing experience to give business owners, liquidity and alternative options, based on your needs and goals. Our entrepreneurial approach ensures a long-term vision of growth for your business, customers, and employees.Our flexibility allows us to move fast to find a solution that benefits everyone involved.We specialize in partnering with food and beverage manufacturing companies that have between $5 and $50 million in annual revenue and between $1 and…
CTA Financial LLC is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions of founder or family owned businesses. We seek exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders. Investment criteria: EBITDA minimum $3 MN, EBITDA margin 10%+, no minimum EBITDA for add-onsIndustries of interest: Consumer and business services, industrials, multi location models, automotive aftermarketGeographic interest: USA and Canada (majority of sales)
Concorde Equity Partners is a fundless sponsor that helps entrepreneurs source and acquire small businesses. We search for businesses that meet our Entrepreneur in Residences' criteria, conduct initial diligence and negotiations, and manage the close process including securing financing.
ParkSouth Ventures is a growth-oriented private investment firm focused on investing in and partnering with founder and entrepreneur-owned businesses in the United States. We seek to invest alongside experienced and highly capable management teams, invest in both organic and acquisition-led growth initiatives and build great businesses that thrive well beyond our investment horizon. We are "hands-on" investors focused on creating long-term value. As such, we only invest in a limited number of businesses at any one time so that we can provide the resources, strategic support and focus…
Third Arch is a Philadelphia-based private investment firm making long-term investments in high quality small businessesLocally-focused and collaborative, we partner with strong management teams to help businesses continue their success, enhance profitability, and drive scalable, sustainable growth
Zera Investment Group is an independent sponsor firm that specializes in buying and building small businesses. Our mission: Make good profits, do good always.
Paisley Capital is a private investment partnership between two experienced operating and finance professionals. Paisley invests in small- to medium-sized businesses located in the upper Midwest.
Forge Equity Partners is a private investment firm founded by two experienced executives who share a common vision for growing companies and complimentary experience investing in and operating businesses. Forge pursues platform investments in companies that range in size from $2-6M of EBITDA, and draws on the partners' operational and leadership experience to grow businesses through investment in people, processes, technology, systems, expanded operations, and strategic acquisitions. Forge takes a long-term view in building businesses with the intent to hold and grow businesses for 10+…
Go Capital is a private equity firm focused on investing in small businesses with growth potential. What we are looking for in a business: - Industry Focus: Business Services, Consumer, Digital/Web-Enabled- EBITDA: Minimum of $1,000,000 for platforms. No minimum size for add-ons.- EBITDA margin of 10+%- 3+ year history of profitability- U.S. based and privately held- Majority investments only
Bluestar Holdings, LLC (“Bluestar”) is a private investment firm founded to identify and invest in private lower middle-market growth-oriented companies and real estate assets. We seek to partner with privately held companies to address capital requirements, succession plans, and liquidity/diversification needs. Our goal is to bring our experience as operators and investment professionals to management teams and provide executive guidance to realize a combined vision. Our founding members have over 70 years of combined management, ownership, and private equity experience.
ABC Capital Partners is an independent sponsor with a demonstrated track record and an experienced investor base. We partner with businesses we believe in to unlock their potential and create both organic and inorganic growth opportunities. Since our founding in 2000, we've successfully acquired 5 businesses, with 2 successful exits.Our group has significant experience investing in and managing business services businesses having invested in 3 related businesses (AcuLegal, Huntington Staffing, and West Shore Building Services) with an average Y-o-Y expansion of 6% gross profit. Beyond these…
Cascadily creates partnerships with founders and managers to help grow their successful education-related businesses. Our sector focus and experience guides our partnerships.
Plainview Capital LLC is a private investment firm based in the Philadelphia area that acquires and grows lower middle market businesses headquartered in the Eastern U.S. We invest the capital of our principals and a small group of private investors in high-potential companies that can benefit from our principals' diverse experiences as business operators, financial executives and strategic consultants. We are particularly interested in light manufacturing, consumer goods, business service and value-added distribution investment opportunities. We look for businesses with histories of sales…
Who We AreBloom Equity is a NY headquartered technology-focused investment firm, led by operators and investors who buy, grow, and enhance enterprise software businesses providing mission critical services.Since 2019, we’ve invested exclusively in under-the-radar organizations led by world-class teams looking for a partner to help accelerate growth and create market leaders.The team is investing out of a committed capital fund with institutional partners.What We Look ForWe invest in companies with a proven, recurring revenue business model and the potential to be a market leader. We look…
Duratus is a permanent holding company started by Yaz Malas and Nick Vafiades. We are a duo dedicated to acquiring and growing a single small business for decades. As partners, we bring years of experience starting and scaling our own businesses in the online retail and financial services industries.
