We buy manufacturing and product related businesses throughout the Midwest within a 5hour radius of Fort Wayne, IN. We target businesses which can be grown through theimplementation of technology, process refinement and renewed marketing focuses. Welook for businesses with key management already in place and looking to remain for theforeseeable future
Areté Capital Partners is an investment firm which seeks to partner with founder-owned companies from $2-10M of EBITDA looking to continue building the founder's legacy to become a leading brand within a particular industry.
Saddle Ridge Partners is a thematically oriented private equity firm investing in the consumer product supply chain. We target supply-chain oriented companies serving consumer product brands and legacy consumer brands themselves. Saddle Ridge Partners employs an Investor-Operator approach to accelerate the growth of innovation, efficiency, and sustainability within its partner companies. The firm generally invests in companies with $3 million to $15 million of EBITDA and targets equity investments ranging from $10 million to $50 million. Saddle Ridge is located in Boulder, CO.
Hilltop Growth Partners is a best-in-class "operator-serving-operator" bespoke private investment company. Our Partners are made up of various senior operators either from Fortune C-Suites or Serial Entrepreneurs with nearly 200+ years of combined experience across both transaction and operating experiences. We have HALO (health, active, lifestyle, and outdoor) focused across the entire value chain - services, manufacturing, products, and consumers. In the process of exploring our first fundraise and have currently resourced meaningful co-investment groups to service key transactions while we…
Our essence extends beyond the individual—it’s a celebration of ‘we.’ Our culture places humanity at the forefront, embodying a profound people-centric philosophy. We believe in the collective strength of individuals who not only share our core principles but also exude a shared passion for championing small businesses. This commitment is rooted in humility, accountability, and a clear understanding of both who we are and, perhaps more significantly, who we are not.Our unwavering dedication, relentless drive, and fervent work ethic form the bedrock of our support for business owners,…
Based in Toronto, Canada, Archbridge is a private equity firm focused on long-term partnerships with entrepreneurs, founders and business owners who are looking for liquidity and succession plan or a partner to accelerate growth in the business. Our goal is to maintain the business' legacy and brand in the market while looking for opportunities to grow the business.We have experience working with founders and take a flexible and collaborative approach to structuring a transaction and transitioning the business.
Pacifica Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in the Puget Sound region of Washington state. We exist to champion the growth and innovation of America’s defense industrial base. Our mission is to strategically invest in and grow established companies in the defense manufacturing and engineering ecosystem, ensuring a safe and secure America.
Moraga Capital is a private investment firm focused on change-of-control equity transactions in the Mid-Atlantic. Moraga is industry agnostic and utilizes strategic capital and operational expertise to enhance value creation for the long-term.We target companies with revenues of $5 to $50 million and annual pre-tax earnings greater than $2 million. Moraga invests alongside a longstanding cadre of family offices, high net worth individuals and industry experts.
Direct investment operating platform focused on controlling acquisition of NE-based manufacturing & specialized distribution firms with $1-3M EBITDA. 25+ years of industrial manufacturing experience, plus sell/buy-side investing. Independent Sponsor model, but with direct operating responsibility post-close.
Kompound is a holding company 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.
Atena Capital Partners specializes in raising capital for middle market companies via our robust network of investors for both equity and debt financing. We are committed to driving growth, unlocking potential, and ensuring every venture finds its rightful financial partner with 10+ current opportunities in various industries.
KenKay Capital was formed to build upon the varied investment and operating experiences of its partners. Our purposeful approach to investing is for a 3-5 year period of time. The focus is on creating enduring, regional market-leading businesses.
Kolos Partners is an investor in and operator of healthcare businesses in the lower middle market. Within healthcare, we concentrate on the highest growth subsectors of outsourced provider, payor, employer and pharma services. We seek to apply emerging machine learning technology to automate business processes and unlock transformative growth for our portfolio companies. Our principals have decades of experience across private equity, healthcare, and AI / ML.
Main Street Legacy Partners is an operator-led investment firm seeking to acquire and grow an existing company with annual revenues ranging from $5 to $50 million. We are focused on Healthcare, B2B Services and Software that can benefit from our sales, marketing, and operational expertise. We do not seek to drive value through cost-cutting measures. We are operators focused on growth, taking care of employees, and promoting great culture.
Axion Ventures 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.
Backer North Investments is a private equity independent sponsor and control buyout investor focused on the North American mid-market, with a preference for Canadian companies. We partner with talented management teams of ambitious businesses that require capital and expertise to unlock their potential to become North American or global leaders. We're based in Toronto, Canada, but our team members work remotely from locations across the U.S. and Canada.Active investors in mid-market businessesAs seasoned business leaders with decades of operating experience, we have built an extensive…
4th Street Capital (“4SC”) was created to fill a gap in the market – it is difficult to find competent and patient transition capital for founders looking to retire. Together, we want to help others transition their life’s work in a sustainable way, to a skilled team that will work alongside existing staff to carry on the legacy that’s been created. 4SC is looking for lower middle-market companies that have founder(s) that are planning for retirement. Because owner-managed businesses cannot be transitioned overnight, 4SC is looking to invest and work alongside the founder(s) to…
Seldon Partners (“Seldon”) is a New York, NY and Jackson, WY based independent advisory and principal investment company that specializes in origination and management of real asset-based investments. Our primary expertise is in commercial aircraft, real estate, and infrastructure.The management and advisory team at Seldon is comprised of experienced aerospace and infrastructure finance professionals with asset trading and operational expertise. In aerospace, the Company’s expertise includes the entire aircraft life cycle with a special emphasis on mid-life and end-of-life aircraft,…
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…
