Strive Equity Partners is a Toronto-based private equity firm that invests as an independent sponsor on a deal-by-deal basis. Strive was established in 2023 with a few core principles in mind: transparency, integrity, discipline and excellence.We differentiate ourselves through our experience and relentless work ethic, while being open and honest partners every step of the way. When we partner with founders and management, we strive to achieve outcomes outside of existing boundaries.
Based in Nashville, TN we apply a value investing, lifelong learning, and people-focused approach to deploying capital. Long-Term Focus: Our goal is to hold a company forever.Strong Cash Flow: We look for companies with over $1 million in cash flow and greater than 10% margins.Minimal debt: We want to complete our deals with as little debt as possible.Darby Creek has been consulting for small businesses and investment firms for over five years. Their experience includes:· Managed private equity transactions, working with sellers to deeply understand the business. This…
Engineered Capital, 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.
DZS Capital LLC is an acquisition fund focused on identifying, acquiring, and running small to medium sized enterprises. Targeting profitable and growing company that have a proven track record with EBITDA north of $2 million per year and EBITDA margins of 15%+. I bring 20 years of work experience as an accomplished business executive with extensive experience leading and guiding supply chain, logistics, marketing, finance, manufacturing, and procurement teams within industrial, consulting, consumer goods, consumer healthcare, and crop science sectors. I am now looking to work with business…
We are an independent sponsor model that looks to acquire $1-3MM EBITDA businesses in the Southeast and Mountain areas in the US. This is a partnership between a seasoned PE professional coming from Blackstone, working on their flagship PE funds, and a top 1% SBA lender. We have worked together in the past on Real Estate transactions but we and our investors are focused on acquiring businesses from owners looking to exit / partner with us, using our expertise to add value.
The Bedford Falls Group is a search fund seeking to buy a single exceptional business and guide this business through its next chapter. The Bedford Falls Group is led by Zach Blatt who brings experience as the founder of the software company RightBid which has produced over 250 custom internet research reports to assist leading consulting and private equity firms on M&A diligence. The Bedford Falls Group is targeting software, professional services, financial services, and real estate related businesses with up to $5mm in EBITDA with a preference for businesses in New England. Learn more…
Pioneer a strategy focused on long-term value creation by committing to high-quality companies with robust management teams and actively fostering their development and expansion. We are committed to delivering superior results for investors, shareholders, partners, and operators, all while prioritizing risk management and capital preservation.
This is a fundless sponsor / independent sponsor. We are targeting profitable businesses that could form the platform business of a bolt on accretive acquisition strategy. We are a newly formed entity. I have experience delivering LOIs and have relationships with the investment banking and financing community, in addition to legal counsel relationships that could paper a transaction. We have colleagues and personal relationships that have deep experience in private equity and search funds. My partner has worked in the consumer space in e-commerce retail, as well as in large, global…
About DoubleBlueIn 2015 Tomas Arlia founded DoubleBlue Capital Management with a mission to create an enduring alternatives platform, distinguished by best-in-class returns, processes, people and culture. We invest long-term capital into private investments, opportunistic special situations and multimanager hedge funds, continuing what Tomas did while managing GE Pension’s $3bn hedge fund portfolio and another $1.5bn in private equity investments. We bring to bear our experience across the capital structure in public and private markets to deliver differentiated investment ideas with…
Socium Capital is a Toronto-based private investment firm built on the foundation of partnership, integrity and trust.We’re focused on investing into exceptional private businesses across North America. We use our capital, operational expertise and extensive networks to accelerate growth and drive value over the long-term.We are committed to the continued success of the business, culture, well-being of employees and safeguarding the legacy that has been crafted over the years.We acquire businesses with an EBITDA of $1 - $10 million.
West Bluff Partners isn’t just a private equity firm. It’s a network of investors, operators, and advisors, dedicated to partnering with business owners and management teams to achieve their goals.We focus exclusively on Upstate New York, providing lower middle-market companies with not just unique capital solutions, but also world-class operational and financial support.Whether you’re a business owner looking to exit, a management team seeking ownership, or a company looking to grow, we want to help.
EZJ Advisory 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.
We are experienced in a variety of different industries including agricultural machinery manufacturing, dust extraction systems, heavy equipment rental, process equipment manufacturing, energy brokerage services, security systems integrating, sheet piling foundations, wallpaper manufacturing, film distribution, artificial turf manufacturing, specialty technical papers manufacturing, sound systems manufacturing for the automotive and consumer industry, etc.
At Cresswell Capital, we recognize that selling a business represents far more than just a financial transaction for owners approaching retirement. It is the culmination of decades of hard work, sacrifice and vision. We provide an opportunity for an owner to secure a meaningful exit while entrusting their life's work to a partner who will respect and preserve their legacy. Our mission is to acquire a single exceptional company, align interests with management, and unlock its full potential. Cresswell Capital brings empathy, integrity and a relentless drive for excellence to each…
Ascendis Partners is an investment platform that aims to create value in selected industries. Our thesis seeks target companies able to produce goods and services in USA and have these commercialized throughout North America.
Greenfield Avenue acquires control positions in high quality services businesses. Our approach centers on opportunities where our experience and ecosystem of operating partners enable us to collaborate with management to drive significant growth. We are: Customer-Obsessed: We buy companies with leading customer value propositions and invest significantly to extend that lead.Growth-Oriented: We bring expertise and relationships in revenue strategies and M&A. We create value through long-term growth, not overhead reduction or financial engineering. Stewards of Your Legacy: We invest because…
Our firm was founded by two partners with broad private investment and business building experience. We are looking to build a small portfolio (3-5 investments at any time) that are primarily control investments that we can grow (through organic growth and bolt on acquisitions) and sell in a 3-7 year time horizon. At previous firms we have collectively overseen the deployment of over $1bn of capital into over 100 portfolio companies (through various debt and equity structures). We are investing off our own balance sheet that has been supplemented with support from a small group of LPs that…
Riverwolf Partners 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.
We look to acquire companies based in the western US where we think there are opportunities for long term growth.We are opportunistic and general in our approach. We prefer businesses with a history of profitability.We look to be long term owners of the businesses we invest in. Our goal is to partner with the existing team to build on the foundation put in place by prior owners.We are focused on opportunities head quartered in the western US.
Kairos Capital is a Philadelphia based private investment firm acquiring and growing profitable businesses in the lower middle market. We work closely with owners and management teams to drive real results and value for all stakeholders. We like to invest in companies with competitive advantages where we can then lever our expertise to drive growth.
