V-Echelon seeks to acquire and run small services, fintech, or data companies. Rapid growth, financial distress, changes in control, and evolving markets can obscure value and create operational challenges. As operators, we specialize in navigating through times of change and disruption. Each investment we make is a bet on the company, the context, and our own involvement.
Moon Ridge Capital invests in the lower middle market companies poised for their next phase of growth. We work with founders, business owners, and management teams seeking liquidity events or growth capital from new entrepreneurially-minded partners.Our partners have diverse backgrounds including investing, finance, and operations. With a hands-on approach, we provide support to professionalize and give management the tools they require to spearhead growth.
L39 Equity is a family office backed sponsor founded by an investment professional with experience in investment banking as well as principal investing. The firm is focused on lower middle market investments in select geographical areas across the United States.
Southeastern Capital Partners is a fund-less sponsor focused on acquiring and operating established businesses in the lower middle market, with a specific focus on opportunities with under $1.5MM in EBITDA. Geographic focus is Dallas and Denver metroplexes. The operator is committed to the success of each acquisition and will fund most of the equity. This hands-on approach allows deep investment in the operational improvement and long-term growth of the acquired businesses.This strategy offers a unique combination for sellers. It allows a smooth transition while ensuring a dedicated partner…
Valley 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.
Tico Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in Atlanta, Georgia that partners with lower middle-market companies throughout the U.S. We offer flexible capital solutions and work with businesses across a variety of sectors, including automotive, specialty manufacturing, value-added distribution, software, and business services. The team at Tico Capital has a wealth of experience, having completed or advised on over 200 transactions and deployed over $250 million of capital across previous investments. With a hands-on approach and a strong network of industry experts, we help our…
Sunbird Capital partners with growing businesses to drive their long-term success, particularly in the commercial facilities services industries and retail.Brian Kelly, the founder of Sunbird Capital, recently left his job on the investment team at a $2.5B long/short equity hedge fund in order to acquire a business in the micro-cap/LMM space. He spent the first several years of his career acquiring & selling businesses in the middle market for a holding company and then for a private equity fund, primarily focused on business services.
Maple Ridge Capital is an independent sponsor led by experienced finance professionals with deep backgrounds in M&A, private equity, and operating roles. We focus on majority investments in tech-enabled and business services companies with $2–10 million of EBITDA. We work closely with incumbent leadership teams and bring a hands-on, collaborative approach—supported by a network of trusted operating advisors who’ve built and scaled businesses across our target sectors. Our flexible capital, strategic guidance, and operating support are tailored to help founders achieve long-term…
Welcome to the world of Waxman Ventures, where we redefine private equity and long term ownership. Our family has a history of acquiring vertically agnostic businesses and scaling them to international scale. Whether you’re a family-owned company or a solo operator – we have partnered and grown companies leveraging our unique experience building our own companies. We are not private equity; we are a family-run operating company that has scaled multiple companies to nine figures of revenue. We take an unconventional and contrarian approach to acquiring and building. Our companies run…
Sundara Partners is a private investment firm that focuses on special situations and distress. We acquire going concern businesses with $10-100 million in revenue, either via direct acquisition or the purchase of troubled credits. We tactfully improve the profitability, competitiveness, and strategic vision of our portfolio companies, rather than relying solely on financial leverage.
Oak Rock Capital is a private investment firm which invests in middle market companies. Oak Rock Capital invests in North American companies and partners with talented management teams. We partner with management teams to build sustainable value in businesses in the long-term.
Bear Creek Partners is a private investment firm focused on buying founder and family-owned lower middle market businesses where we can partner with exception teams to achieve sustainable long-term results. Rob Clark (founder) spent the most recent portion of his career at Genstar Capital in San Francisco, leading new investments in services, software and industrials and managing an extensive cross-sector portfolio. During his tenure, Rob completed 12 platform investments and 100+ add-on acquisitions representing $10 billion of transaction value and over $3.5 billion of total equity.Our…
Sulis is focused on building a portfolio based around the acquisition of majority stakes in a small number of founder led businesses that can grow through a partnership between Sulis and management. We leverage our contacts and expertise to give founders the tools to take their company to the next level.
Brooks is an investment and growth partner for founder-led businessesCategory of partner referred to as an ‘independent sponsor’ with the aim to build a family of up to four businesses Based in Salt Lake City, Utah area and dedicated to partnering with founder-led small businesses, across the United States Unique combination of deep investor and operator experience Long-term partnership approach that prioritizes culture, growth, and sustainable success
Independent sponsor / PE buyer with 10 years of experience in PE and investment banking. Focused on services sectors (financial/insurance, professional, industrial services). Actively pursing a platform with $2-10M EBITDA
East Pacific Capital Holdings LLC. is a U.S.-based investment and operating platform focused on acquiring and scaling lower middle-market operating businesses. We pursue control-oriented acquisitions with a strong emphasis on operational improvement, technology enablement, and disciplined execution.Our strategy targets profitable, cash-flowing businesses where hands-on operational involvement, data-driven decision-making, and process optimization can drive meaningful value creation. We focus on platform and buy-and-build opportunities, particularly in essential consumer and services-driven…
Zeus Global Enterprises, LLC ["Zeus Global"] is an investment firm that acquires and invests in leading, global technology-driven businesses that have the potential for significant growth and market impact.
Oleta Capital is a specialized private equity firm focused exclusively on the Health & Wellness Consumer Goods industry, targeting companies with revenues of $5-50 million and EBITDA of $1-10 million. With over 40 years of proven experience in the Health & Wellness sector and more than 10 years of private equity investing expertise, we bring a uniquely hands-on approach to driving operational efficiency, organizational development, and revenue optimization.Our investment focus encompasses Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements (VMS), Functional Foods and Beverages, Personal Care and…
From real estate investment and asset management to financial consulting and project development, our team has diverse experience and a proven track record delivering results to clients and partners.
Seeking commercial (not resi) companies with a geographic density and a focus on core repair, maintenance and retrofit/replacement services, supported by a strong reputation for excellence in client service, delivery, and an industry-leading culture. Core services include HVAC maintenance and repairs (break/fix), retrofit / replacement work, refrigeration, and other mechanical-focused facility services
