SummaryEmpowered Ventures is an employee-owned diversified holding company. We seek to acquire successful lower middle market companies led by a selling owner who cares deeply about their employees and the future for the business. All the employees join our employee ownership program as part of the transaction.About UsEmpowered Ventures buys closely held businesses with track records of success. We invest long term without any intention of selling. Employees join our ownership program, accruing value over time based on the combined performance of our operating companies.Empowered Ventures was…
At US Industrial Group, we acquire companies within the industrial sector, focusing mainly on manufacturing and distribution, often linked through vertical or horizontal integration. We believe that the success of a company is built on strong relationships—with our customers, employees, and vendors. We prioritize creating a collaborative and supportive environment where employees can thrive, customers receive top-quality products and service, and vendors are treated as trusted partners. Our commitment to fostering these relationships is at the heart of our business strategy.We acquire…
Pagurian has been making private investments into middle market companies for over a decade now. We hold deep expertise in manufacturing and aerospace (both commercial & defense) and Consumer Brands (DTC/Retail). Additionally, our experience in realestate investment and development has lead us to seek out operating companies that play a critical role servicing the realestate ecosystem.We are particularly fond of legacy businesses with a successful track record that can benefit from our hands on approach and long-term time horizons.
Elah Holdings is a recently reorganized holding company led by experienced business leaders that is seeking to acquire profitable businesses in the commercial and industrial markets to generate sustainable profitability and cash flows, unlock the value of our considerable tax assets, and use win-win deal structures that reduce risk, ultimately creating long-term value for our shareholders.Elah is co-sponsored by funds managed by, or affiliated with, 210 Capital and Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM), who collectively own 49% of the company’s outstanding stock. In addition, the Private…
Discomfort LLC, The Miller Family Office, is a Winter Park, FL based family office focused on opportunistic investment opportunities. We believe most great investments begin from a place of discomfort. Today, we are invested in the new car automotive retail and real estate industries.
Quinsig Capital 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
ALJ Regional Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALJJ), led by a highly experienced team, is the parent company of the following subsidiaries:Faneuil, Inc., a leading provider of call center services, back-office operations, staffing services and toll collection services to government and regulated commercial clients across the United States, focusing on the healthcare, utility, transportation, and toll revenue collection industries. Faneuil is headquartered in Hampton, Virginia. ALJ acquired Faneuil on October 19, 2013.Phoenix Color Corp. (including its subsidiaries, “Phoenix”), a leading…
MBO Ventures 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
Evermore is a long-term holding company that acquires majority positions in asset-lite, lower market businesses. Our ideal target is a company with a retiring owner who cares deeply about his team, customers and legacy. We buy with no intention of selling. We do not have an independent board and can therefore move quickly for the right opportunity. We are open to management staying for an extended transition period, but it is not required. Target Sectors: Commercial Services, High-End Residential Services, Technology, Content.
Palindrome acquires companies with decades of demonstrated success and extremely talented teams. Our process emphasizes people, allows for long-term ownership, and builds communities. Then we listen and we learn - in search of shared values, a sustainable business model, and the ability to create new opportunities. We create long-term value by providing operational support to promote growth while simultaneously preserving legacy and culture. Capital alone will not determine our long-term success and we take pride in putting people first throughout our process.
JSW Media, Inc, is a holding company with several ecommerce brands under management, including Artisan Owl, Pierced Owl, and Aloha Earrings. Combined with our exclusive wholesale relationships, the company has approximately $25 million in annual revenue. Our primary warehouse is located at 1150 South St in Suffield, CT.
Searching via this entity, but own / control multiple companies. One owns single tenant net leased properties, one builds and operates car washes (express tunnel, in-bay and self-serve), one is a software company providing a B2C platform in the aging / senior care space. Multiple transactions closed in both the software and land / car wash space.
Star Equity Holdings is a publicly traded diversified holding company with a private equity strategy. We are seeking to become a "Berkshire-Hathaway" type company in the Microcap space. We are currently looking for acquisitions and scale, and are looking across a variety of sectors as well as both public and private businesses.
Bristlecone Companies partners with entrepreneurs who care deeply about their teams, customers, and legacy. We provide a permanent home for enduring businesses in niche markets and empower them to realize their full potential.
Parkland Group Industries is based in St. Louis, Missouri and focused exclusively on purchasing and operating small "business to business" companies in the U.S. with earnings less than $3 million.Before founding Parkland Group, John led corporate development at ASPEQ Holdings, Inc., a privately-owned, manufacturing holding company. Before joining ASPEQ, John was a Financial Analyst at Goldman Sachs & Co. John advised family offices and large private businesses on fixed income and public & private equity investments. John has a bachelor’s degree in Finance…
AH Equity Investments is the United States holding company for AH Group, a Panama based permanent capital vehicle.AH enters each partnership with the intention of never selling. We are a holding company with no exit dates. Due to our long time horizon, the culture of a potential company is just as important as its financials.We are always looking to acquire growing, profitable, privately held companies with proven business models, records of revenue and earnings growth, and a plan to sustain that growth. We prefer to work with the current management team or promote from within and are open…
DCS primarily focuses on dental-related support businesses (not dental practices). Our expertise is in growth. We depend on systems and develop people on our team. We are looking for opportunities in the dental and veterinary/ pet industries to add to our portfolio.
Frog Hill Capital is an operationally-focused private investment firm acquiring companies on the West Coast of North America. Frog Hill Capital is a veteran-owned and operated firm that is headquartered in Portland, OR. Mark Kuske is the founder of Frog Hill Capital LLC. Mark began his career in the US military where he served as a Navy SEAL. During this time, Mark completed several combat deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom as part of SEAL Team One. Before starting Frog Hill Capital, Mark had a successful real estate private equity career. This…
Capital backed Corporate Buyer and Independent Sponsor with 500++ M&A deal experienced team executing a rollup conglomerate across US, Canada and South America in the industry of maintenance services - HVAC, electrical, plumbing, industrial cleaning, distribution, and support & manufacturing/distribution services.Strong Board of Directors with former BlackRock, Deloitte, UBS, Merrill Linch, Bennet & Jones Partners. Non Executive Chairman of the Board, CEO of Project Finance Exchange. Cumulative board completed 500+ middle market deals, and leading infrastructure projects across…
Revival Enterprises LLC is a private investment firm seeking small to mid-sized acquisition targets. We focus in Service or Consumer Companies with Eternally Profitable Growth generating $150,000 SDE with real estate, or option to buy at end of lease, where a manager can lead operations and a team of employees 40-50 hours/week.
