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Skyline Global Partners LLC

Independent Sponsor
  • 13 Total Closed Deals
Skyline Global Partners LLC is a lower middle market private equity firm based in Chicago, Illinois. We focus on buyouts and growth equity investments in the United States and Canada. Skyline targets companies in the healthcare, manufacturing, distribution, business services, software/SaaS and eCommerce, consumer products, and food/beverage/agriculture sectors.Transaction StructuresSkyline focuses on buyouts and growth equity investments. We make investments on both a control and minority ownership basis. We provide flexible transaction structures that meet the needs of owners and management…
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Dec 2023
acquired
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Aug 2021
acquired
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Sep 2020
acquired
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Jan 2020
invested in

General Management Group

Independent Sponsor
  • 13 Total Closed Deals
General Management Group (GMG) is an international investment group specializing in the investing and revitalization of distressed assets in up-and-coming markets. We have been able to create unparalleled value and returns for our partners and investors through our unique acquisition criteria, and extensive knowledge of distressed operations. With hundreds of distressed acquisitions performed by our team both in the US and overseas, we have produced long-term and sustainable growth. Our purchases of fixed and operating assets range from real estate to operating small to mid-sized businesses…
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired

777 Partners

Independent Sponsor
  • 10 Total Closed Deals
777 Partners is an investment firm focused on a broad spectrum of specialty finance businesses, asset originators and financial technology and services providers. The firm harnesses the acute insight and extensive experience of its people to identify and execute upon opportunities in esoteric and undercapitlized markets. Our overarching thesis is to incubate new ventures and to make control investments in businesses with scalable profiles and ambitious management teams operating in attractive markets. The value proposition we provide investors and stakeholders is 777’s ingenuity in…
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Sep 2017
acquired
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Aug 2017
acquired
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Jul 2017
acquired
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Jul 2017
acquired

Ridge Capital Partners, LLC

Independent Sponsor
  • 9 Total Closed Deals
Ridge Capital Partners, L.L.C. is a private equity investment firm focused on partnering with outstanding managers to pursue platform build-ups and growth investments in companies in the smaller end of the middle market. Together since 1992, the partners of RCP collectively have over 49 years of private equity experience and have made over 55 investments in middle-market companies.Based outside of Washington, D.C., Ridge currently manages over $50 million of equity capital in industries including niche manufacturing, value-added design/assembly, business services, consumer products, and…
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Jun 2000
invested in
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Sep 1999
invested in
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Jul 1997
acquired
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May 1997
acquired

Wharthog Ventures

Independent Sponsor
  • 8 Total Closed Deals
Investment firm led by team with extensive experience investing in and operating lower middle market businesses in construction, technology, consumer goods, manufacturing and specialty finance industries.
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Aug 2023
invested in
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Aug 2023
invested in
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Aug 2023
invested in
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Aug 2023
invested in

Dry Line Partners

Independent Sponsor
  • 7 Total Closed Deals
Dry Line 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.
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Feb 2023
acquired
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Mar 2022
acquired
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Sep 2021
acquired
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Sep 2021
acquired

Lavelle Investments

Independent Sponsor
  • 7 Total Closed Deals
Lavelle Investments is a family investment firm that supports businesses transitioning to the next phase of growth.We understand the importance of maintaining a company's reputation and culture, and we focus on preserving the family-feel that has been instrumental in building customer satisfaction and employee support over the years.With experience as both operators and investors, we bring robust analytical support to help the team drive sustainable, long-term growth and continued success.
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Jan 2022
invested in
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Aug 2021
acquired
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Jul 2021
invested in
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Mar 2021
acquired

LV2 Equity Partners

Independent Sponsor
  • 6 Total Closed Deals
LV2 Equity Partners is a Midwest based private investment group whose objective is to acquire controlling interest positions in niche manufacturers, value-added distributors and specialty service companies. We invest in companies that have the potential for substantial growth and profit improvement. LV2 will both partner with an owner/entrepreneur as well as acquire businesses outright. Corporate divestitures are particularly attractive. Profitability is preferred but not required. Total transaction size ranges between $1 - $20 million, and target company revenue level typically ranges…
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May 2016
invested in
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Sep 2015
acquired
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Jun 2014
invested in
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Jan 2012
acquired

Sheridan Hill Partners

Independent Sponsor
  • 6 Total Closed Deals
Sheridan Hill Partners is an Illinois-based investment and operating firm that partners with established businesses in helping them achieve their next level of growth.We are operational leaders experienced in growing businesses who invest our own personal capital directly, as well as capital from a small network of investors.
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Apr 2022
acquired
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Jul 2021
acquired
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Jun 2021
invested in
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Aug 2019
acquired

DW Healthcare Partners

Independent Sponsor
  • 6 Total Closed Deals
DW Healthcare Partners is a private equity firm focused exclusively on the healthcare industry. The firm manages over $800 million in committed capital and invests in profitable healthcare companies with proven management teams.DW Healthcare Partners is led by seasoned healthcare executives with more than 110 years of combined industry experience. The firm provides the capital, strategic guidance, and acquisition expertise to help mid-to-late-stage companies realize their potential for growth.
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Dec 2017
invested in
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May 2017
acquired
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Dec 2016
acquired
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Nov 2016
invested in

AIM Capital

Independent Sponsor
  • 6 Total Closed Deals
AIM Capital is a private equity group located in Coconut Grove, FL which makes control and non-control investments in high growth companies that have accomplished profitability and product/market fit. AIM Capital seeks to create synergy between our investments and develop transformational platforms. We combine the talent of our team in Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Legal with the talent within the companies to generate and execute on integral growth plans. Our goal is to always create long-term value by building great businesses in partnership with the leadership team. In every…
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired

Stallion Finance

Independent Sponsor
  • 6 Total Closed Deals
Stallion Finance ("Horses not Unicorns") is a private equity firm that invests in and acquires small businesses with the goal of growing them through predefined strategic improvement initiatives. Our team of professional entrepreneurs utilize both private equity investment and hands-on operating expertise, to design and implement our proven operating playbook. We target tenured (no start-ups) companies generating between $0.5mm to $5mm of EBITDA. While we are industry agnostic, we have a particular focus on internet based, software or technology companies that are generating…
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May 2019
secured investment from
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Nov 2018
invested in
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May 2014
invested in
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Apr 2010
invested in

Elston Capital Partners

Independent Sponsor
  • 4 Total Closed Deals
At ECP, we believe focusing solely on one industry brings with it several advantages. First, because we have reviewed hundreds of potential transactions we have a solid knowledge base to compare opportunities. Secondly, this focus allowed us to develop and maintain an extensive base of contacts among the service providers to the industry including investment bankers, surety companies and brokers and lenders that are comfortable in the space. By focusing on a limited number of investments, we have time for in-depth involvement. Together with our industry knowledge, we believe that this…
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Jul 2011
acquired
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Apr 2011
acquired
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Sep 2010
acquired
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Apr 2008
acquired

RTC Partners

Independent Sponsor
  • 4 Total Closed Deals
RTC Partners is a private investment firm that specializes in building middle market growth platforms. Together with management partners, we build market-leading companies through a combination of acquisitive and organic growth, while establishing highly professionalized corporate infrastructures that are capable of scaling organizations to the next level. Our strategies focus on high-growth niches of professional, business, and healthcare services industries.
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Feb 2023
acquired

KLV Capital

Independent Sponsor
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
At KLV, our investment goes beyond capital. We provide companies with an unmatched level of real-world operations experience and proven value-add resources that drive success. Our team leverages its decades of hands-on experience building and leading businesses to help companies streamline operations, invest in human capital, instill a lasting culture, and accelerate growth. We are a partner you can trust to lead your company in the right direction.Our core mission is simple. We will only partner with companies where we have authentic knowledge, we will always focus on developing…
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Mar 2020
acquired
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Dec 2019
acquired
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Aug 2019
acquired

RunTide Capital

Independent Sponsor
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
RunTide looks to invest in companies where our capital can be used as a catalyst for growth at a transformational point in a company’s development. RunTide partners with management to build businesses with sustainable value. We bring experience and resources to our investments to support management teams through business and economic cycles and coach them through the challenges of rapid growth.
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Feb 2018
invested in
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Nov 2017
acquired
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Feb 2017
acquired

Healy Capital Partners

Independent Sponsor
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
Firm DescriptionHealy Capital Partners (“HCP”) is a private equity investment firm focused on partnering with closely held and family-owned companies, where we can be a value-added investor. We seek out investments in lower middle market companies in which we can establish a truly collaborative partnership with all constituents to accelerate growth. HCP partners with management teams to build sustainable value in businesses over the long-term, without the artificial constraints fundraising cycles create for more traditional private equity funds.Over the past 20 years, we have invested…
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Apr 2021
acquired
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Apr 2021
acquired
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Dec 2019
invested in

Tushar

Independent Sponsor
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
TM Holdings is a private investment firm that seeks investment opportunities alongside great management teams. Our goal is to invest in companies with competitive dynamics that drive long-term value.While markets change and the universe of investment opportunities continually evolves, our investment criteria remains the same. We target equity investments in privately-held businesses that are ripe for disruption. We prefer to invest alongside management teams who want to maintain an active role, or who are open to a succession plan. While every investment requires a significant amount of…
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Dec 2022
invested in
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Nov 2021
invested in
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Jun 2021
acquired

One Park Place Ventures

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
One Park Place Ventures LLC ("OPPV") is a pre-IPO Emerging Growth Company. At the current stage the company is operating as fundless sponsor for early stage event driven actively managed macro strategies in Real Estate and Longevity Mortality Risk based investments and is putting together other investments and investing strategies in diversified select industries, including a SPAC (Special Purpose Acquisition Company). Long/Short Strategies and Managed Futures. Subsidiary of Pre Fi Group Companies. -- Risk Management, Financial Solutions Structuring and Integration. Asset Management,…
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Mar 2008
was acquired by
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Sep 2005
acquired

Compass Partners

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Compass Partners Capital (www.compasspartners.com) is a private investment firm focused on helping companies seize 21st century opportunities. Compass invests in high-priority aerospace, defense, and industrial platforms to create value for investors through active management. The Compass team’s multi-disciplinary backgrounds of deep investment and industry experience, complements a core ethos centered on trust and collaboration, passion for excellence, and an enduring belief in humility and adaptability. As patriotic investors, Compass partners with owners, investors, and management teams…
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Mar 2020
acquired
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Jul 2019
acquired

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