Based in Stamford, Connecticut, Hildene was founded in 2008 and focuses on distressed and event-driven opportunities within credit. Hildene manages over $13 billion for its investors.Hildene’s core competency is opportunistic investing. Hildene’s senior investment team has a long and established track record of investing across a number of credit and distressed cycles, leveraging their experience and expertise in managing complex assets. We aim to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns over the long-term via a disciplined investment approach while aligning our interests with those of…
Fund is designed as a hybrid ETA plus lending vehicle that deploys capital to acquire and grow small and mid-sized service businesses in the mid-Atlantic region with plans to expand nationally. The fund is a blended structured debt and equity investments, operating similarly to a Business Development Company (BDC) but without SEC registration, and targeting strong cash-flowing businesses with opportunities for operational improvement and long-term value creation.
Experienced investors seeking to partner with founders and management teams to drive transformative growth across business services and consumer industries. Prior to founding Tessa Capital Partners, Alina was an investor at several well known PE firms including Apollo PE, Eurazeo, Swander Pace Capital, and Kohlberg & Co.
Winwood Capital Partners (“WCP”) is a private investment firm focused on acquiring lower middle market operating companies. The firm is a successor to New England Capital Partners, which has been successfully acquiring and growing small businesses since 2006. WCP is interested in acquiring companies with annual sales in the $3 to $20 million range, at transaction prices upward to $20 million. Manufacturing, Business Services, Distribution and Consumer related industries located in the Northeast are preferred, but other locations and industries will be considered. We enjoy assisting…
About PECC Private Equity Capital Corporation (PECC) is a private equity investment firm which was founded in 1998 and is engaged in the acquisition of privately-owned businesses as well as subsidiaries and divisions of public companies. We have our own group of equity investors, as well as strong relationships with various equity firms with whom we have partnered on transactions over the years. The principals of PECC have extensive experience in structuring the financing and setting the strategy for the acquired companies. However, we do not seek day-to-day control, but rather, make these…
Briarwood Partners is a private investment firm specializing in middle-market companies within the industrial sector across the United States. With a focus on providing capital and expertise, Briarwood Partners aims to support the growth and development of businesses in this niche market. The firm operates as a private equity fund, leveraging its industry-specific knowledge to enhance the value and performance of its portfolio companies.
VVV Equity Partners is an investment firm dedicated to acquiring, managing, and scaling exceptional vertical software companies. With a focus on Vertical Systems of Record (VSOR) software, they serve as the operational backbone for asset-heavy industries such as logistics, agriculture, construction, energy, and manufacturing. The firm is composed of revenue leaders, marketers, and engineers with extensive experience from big-four consulting to unicorn startups. VVV Equity Partners is known for making straightforward cash offers without earn-outs, targeting industries with increasing software…
Vocaris Advisors is a faith-first organization that sees business as a calling and utilizes patient capital to invest in meaningful minority or majority equity stakes of companies. We seek management we can work with to create flourishing cultures and profitable businesses. We believe that when businesses are run correctly they can create both profit and eternal impact.We invest in companies and management teams of any faith who are open to running their business in alignment with Catholic social teaching.Vocaris targets EBTIDA of $1 to $3 million and specifically seeks companies that:can…
Rose Growth Partners is a private equity firm that specializes in investing in the healthcare, legal, and commercial services sectors. With offices strategically located in Los Angeles and Chicago, the firm is well-positioned to leverage opportunities in these dynamic markets. Rose Growth Partners focuses on scalable, niche businesses with the potential for regional growth, targeting strong or niche markets within the United States. The firm currently manages a portfolio of over 10 companies, demonstrating its active role in fostering business growth and development. While specific contact…
Mansur Bay Partners, 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.
Okavango Holdings is an independent sponsor platform focused on acquiring mission-critical services businesses in the lower middle market, founded by former investors from Apollo and Leonard Green. We are seeking long-term partnerships with founder-owned businesses and have an openness to continued owner involvement post-transaction. We move quickly, value transparency, and strive to be a reliable, execution-focused counterparty to founders and intermediaries.
AQX Brands is a consumer-focused operating platform actively acquiring and running profitable, founder-led businesses in the United States.We pursue asset acquisitions only and are focused on businesses with established operations, real customer demand, and durable unit economics. Our team has hands-on experience operating and scaling ecommerce and consumer brands, with strengths across brand development, performance marketing, supply chain, and disciplined financial management.Our primary areas of interest include consumer, ecommerce, branded products, specialty retail, and niche…
A permanent capital vehicle dedicated to building, acquiring, and operating businesses for the long term. Duration Group partners small/medium sized businesses and owner-operators in fundamentally attractive, highly fragmented service-based categories.
About UsThe Ghost team partners with founders, owners, and management teams to help build next-generation aerospace and defense companies. We focus on lower middle-market aerospace and and defense companies that produce hardware for the US and allied militaries.Meet the team!Chase CampbellFormer Corporate Development Manager at Elbit America, whose M&A team closed transactions of $700m+ and crafted corporate strategy enterprise-wideFinancial analyst at commercial real-estate firm, completing 60 transactionsMBA from Cox School of Business, BA from Princeton University, and Certificate…
Ampstead is a long-term investment platform focused on partnering with exceptional energy service contractors driving America’s electrification. We invest in businesses rooted in craftsmanship and operational excellence—specializing in EV charging, distributed energy (solar + storage), and grid efficiency upgrades.We believe in the trades, in grid resilience, and in building with purpose. Our ideal partners are founder-led businesses with $1–5M in EBITDA, strong teams, and a proven reputation in the Southeast.The platform is led by Vicente Garrido, an operator and investor with deep…
Looking for energy and industrial companies from owners who are looking to retire with a minimum handover of six months to allow a smooth transition. We are funded and ready to move quickly for the right deal. Preference is companies based in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin Texas.
We partner with business owners to help them to get the right people on their team, bridge the gap between doing the work and managing the company, and cultivate the ideas, solutions, resources, and connections needed to scale both their impact and their bottom line.
Markham Capital Partners was founded to fill a hole in the lower middle market PE space. The founding partners have experience as operators, founders and fund managers of privately held and family owned businesses. We have managed committed capital funds and portfolio companies from start-ups to IPO and everything in between. We know what it requires to build and grow a business while understanding the legacy, culture and values that businesses embody and how to build on a good foundation.
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