Top Search Funds in Tampa - Axial

Seven Lakes Group started out as a search fund and grew into a private holding company with four completed acquisitions to date. SLG was formed by two tenured partners with a commercial background and proven management track records, looking to own and operate small businesses in a handful of select industries. We are a self funded, hands-on acquirer, not a financial investor. Post acquisition, we work closely with existing management to drive measurable value for all stakeholders. 

We are a group of investors, operators, and partners who call Tampa home. As transplants who have fallen in love with this community and put down roots here, we want to help established Tampa Bay businesses reach their full potential. Our team brings decades of combined experience running, advising, and growing successful service companies. We understand the opportunities and challenges that come with taking a business to the next stage. Now we aim to partner with current owners to provide the capital, expertise, and mentorship needed to professionalize operations, expand offerings, and…

The right acquisition entrepreneur, armed with a strategic mindset, actively seeks a promising business to acquire. With a wealth of expertise and a strong network, they aim to unlock the full potential of acquired ventures, ensuring a prosperous future for both the business and its stakeholders.

Clotho Holdings (“Clotho”) is a search fund formed to identify, acquire, and operate a single existing private company in the United States. Clotho was founded in 2022, to partner with entrepreneurs who have built a legacy of sustained growth and seek to reinvigorate in the next chapter of their life. We're committed to preserving the essence of the company you have built. We will dedicate our time and effort to ensure future growth in new horizons.Jose Barreto, the founder of Clotho, is a combat-tested leader with an extensive history of working in sales, general management, and…

Chris Papp 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.

John Kennedy is a search fund 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.

Brick Street acquires and operates profitable small businesses in West Central Florida. Business owners who appreciate the dignity of hard work, live prudently, and value trust will find Brick Street to be the right home for their business. Brick Street is a fully-committed, local buyer and operator that is passionate and excited about the opportunities and future of Florida. Long-term growth, cash flow, and operational improvements for the benefit of all stakeholders in our community is inherent to our strategy.We treat people with respect, show integrity, and seek partners we would…