Hive Capital is a single-purpose investment fund seeking one strong, stable business to acquire and operate.  Our team is committed to a long-term, hands-on management approach that will ensure the company's continued growth and success.Hive Capital is interested in situations where business owners are considering retirement or desire to reduce their day-to-day management responsibilities.
My search firm Ascend Succession focuses on acquiring and operating small businesses in the Western US. With my background as a mechanical engineer with experience in product development, operation, and management consulting I bring a deep understand of the industrial space and want to acquire a business in that industry. I'm specifically looking for business in the energy service space, e.g. electrical contractors and back up power providers.
Summit Group is a lower middle market investment firm founded by two entrepreneurs partnered with Search Investment Group. Summit is an Operating Partner with Search Investment Group. Search Investment Group has closed 12 deals in the past 2.5 years with over $100M of enterprise value closed. Summit partners with accomplished owners and managers to grow their business through new revenue streams and operational excellence. Summit’s goal is to become owner-operators of lower middle market businesses and ensure that sellers’ legacies are preserved. Summit separates itself from traditional…
Our mission is to find, acquire and further grow one exceptional (light) manufacturing company. Grounded in a deep commitment to innovation, growth, and collaboration.
Gypsum Ridge is a veteran run search fund. We are looking to acquire and operate a manufacturing services company. Matt Taylor is private equity professional, former marine corp officer, and Chicago Booth MBA. Graham Pulliam is a project manager, former marine corp officer, and UCLA Anderson MBA.
Ellara 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.Emir Elleuch, the founder of Ellara, is interested in making an acquisition in the manufacturing or wholesale space. His background includes financial consulting and equity trading.
Bluebird Succession is run by 2 partners, Carter DeMore and Harry Pershing. Both partners have multiple years of experience in the M&A space. Carter acquired a small service business and had a profitable exit. Harry has his series 7 and 63 and has worked at leading investment banks in NYC. Harry also received his MBA from HEC Paris and was the president of his search fund club. Harry and Carter met while working at a small private equity company in California and decided to form Bluebird Succession. Carter was the head of M&A and Harry was the Director of Operations. Bluebird Succession is…
Kola Capital Partners LLC (“Kola”) is a private investment partnership (search fund) focused on identifying, acquiring and operating a single business. The firm is funded by a talented group of experienced investors, former CEOs, entrepreneurs and current operators. After purchasing a business, David Obia, the firm’s founder and managing principal, will assume leadership and day-to-day management responsibilities of the acquired company. We will consider investments with the following characteristics:Stable, recurring revenue (Annual revenue of $5 to $50m) Strong margins/cash flow…
We are a search fund that consists of an ex-investment banker (Citi, Jeffries) and technology executives (Salesforce, Standard AI, IMO). We are looking to acquire and operate a small business for an indefinite period of time. We are generally looking at SMBs in the B2B space based on the West Coast of the U.S. Additional criteria include a minimum of 10 years of solid profits with a diversified base of repeat customers, a simple ownership structure (1-2 owners), sellers looking to retire, and operations in an industry that is unlikely to be disrupted by big tech.Â
Golden Bear Capital is seeking one small business in the pacific United States to acquire, own and operate. Our model is to partner closely with the current owner for a smooth transition to new operational leadership that will preserve the company's legacy.
We have a very diverse business background, including B2B SaaS, DTC Retail, Strategy Consulting, Marketing, Rev Ops, and Business Development. We are just beginning a search, likely with a roll-up strategy, in the Agency, Professional Services, SaaS, or eCommerce space. This would be our first acquisition but not our first company.
