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Dawn Patrol Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
With a professional career spanning over 15 years, Dawn Patrol's founder has been intricately involved in 11 completed equity platform transactions in the healthcare and business services space totaling over $750 million of invested equity. Nine of the transactions involved partnering with the original founder - we have the tools to help develop and support your strategic vision.
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Mar 2023
acquired
Investor
Mar 2022
acquired
Investor
Jul 2020
acquired

Rockaway Securities Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
Rockaway Securities is a privately-held boutique investment company. We aim to invest in both public and private securities, such as the investment in quality stocks, the acquisition of small-businesses, financing startup companies, leading commercial real estate ventures, and more. Rockaway will raise the investment capital, and in some cases, the debt financing, to acquire ownership stakes in private security offerings. ​Rockaway seeks to find valuable investment opportunities that their investors will see great returns and meaningful asset value over the ownership term of the…
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Nov 2022
acquired
Investor
Jul 2022
invested in
Investor
Feb 2018
acquired

Imau Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
Imau Capital was founded to provide consultative capital solutions to lower middle market companies. With decades of investing and operations experience, we collaborate with owners and management teams to identify and evaluate potential opportunities for growth, talent and resource development, and operational improvement. This collaborative approach has resulted in above-market returns and an exciting environment for all involved.
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired

Hemingway Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
Hemingway Capital is an operationally oriented investment firm that specializes in growing lower middle-market industrial companies. We offer creative, flexible capital and deep operating experience to optimize and grow our partner companies. We invest in fundamentally sound businesses possessing a competitive advantage, recurring demand for products or services, and favorable macro trends. We stand beside management teams, family businesses, and business owners as a preferred investor in lower middle market industrial businesses that adds value beyond capital.
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Feb 2022
acquired
Investor
Mar 2021
acquired
Investor
Oct 2019
acquired

Blueline Ventures Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Blue Line Ventures is an operating company first, and an investment company second.Our team's passion and background rests in helping small business owners and investors achieve their goals through sales or acquisition. We do this across industries and help our clients focus on team design, process optimization, and systems development.​We make direct investments in businesses that fit our personal investment thesis and that align with our specific industry focus. We are skilled in creating flexible finance solutions and are backed by a leadership team with a proven history of business…
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Jan 2024
secured investment from
Advisor
Jan 2024
was acquired by

Meru Ventures Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
IntroductionMeru Venture Partners is an independent sponsor-led private equity firm operating in the lower middle market. We invest in profitable companies generating anywhere between $5 million to $50 million in revenue and $1 million to $10 million in EBITDA. We focus on companies with a history of positive cash flow, a strong balance sheet, and significant growth potential. We provide growth capital, operating expertise, and industry experience to significantly enhance the long-term value of our investments.
Most Recent Transactions
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May 2024
acquired
Investor
Dec 2022
acquired

Fourth Exit Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
After spending 15 years in enabling small to medium sizes businesses in revenue generation, Fourth Exit is now venturing into SaaS enterprise acquisitions. Looking to acquire a SaaS business with $1M-$5M acquisition cost.
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Advisor
Jul 2021
was acquired by
Advisor
Jun 2018
was acquired by

Mar Equity Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Mar Equity partners and operates businesses where advancements in technology enhance efficiency and unlock new value within the real estate sector. We buy businesses that are solid, and make them great. Sean Daly is the founder of Mar Equity. Prior to Mar Equity, he was the CEO of Expetitle Inc (now One Real Title, Inc), a fast-growing national tech-powered title company with operations in 11 states. In January 2022, Expetitle was acquired by The Real Brokerage Inc. (NASDAQ: REAX). Prior to Expetitle, Sean worked at different startup and VC-backed companies, including Glia Technologies,…
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Mar 2022
invested in
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Mar 2022
invested in

Pacific Fin Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Pacific Fin Capital specializes in operating small-to-medium size food and beverage manufacturing businesses.We leverage our operating and investing experience to give business owners, liquidity and alternative options, based on your needs and goals. Our entrepreneurial approach ensures a long-term vision of growth for your business, customers, and employees.Our flexibility allows us to move fast to find a solution that benefits everyone involved.We specialize in partnering with food and beverage manufacturing companies that have between $5 and $50 million in annual revenue and between $1 and…
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Feb 2022
acquired
Investor
Jun 2021
acquired

CTA Financial LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
CTA Financial LLC is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions of founder or family owned businesses. We seek exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders. Investment criteria: EBITDA minimum $3 MN, EBITDA margin 10%+, no minimum EBITDA for add-onsIndustries of interest: Consumer and business services, industrials, multi location models, automotive aftermarketGeographic interest: USA and Canada (majority of sales)
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Feb 2018
acquired
Investor
Jul 2015
acquired

ParkSouth Ventures Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
ParkSouth Ventures is a growth-oriented private investment firm focused on investing in and partnering with founder and entrepreneur-owned businesses in the United States. We seek to invest alongside experienced and highly capable management teams, invest in both organic and acquisition-led growth initiatives and build great businesses that thrive well beyond our investment horizon. We are "hands-on" investors focused on creating long-term value. As such, we only invest in a limited number of businesses at any one time so that we can provide the resources, strategic support and focus…
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Aug 2022
acquired
Investor
Jan 2020
acquired

Third Arch Investments Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Third Arch is a Philadelphia-based private investment firm making long-term investments in high quality small businessesLocally-focused and collaborative, we partner with strong management teams to help businesses continue their success, enhance profitability, and drive scalable, sustainable growth
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Aug 2024
acquired
Investor
Jul 2023
acquired

Zera Investment Group Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Zera Investment Group is an independent sponsor firm that specializes in buying and building small businesses. Our mission: Make good profits, do good always.
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Apr 2024
acquired
Investor
Dec 2023
acquired

Paisley Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Paisley Capital is a private investment partnership between two experienced operating and finance professionals. Paisley invests in small- to medium-sized businesses located in the upper Midwest.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Dec 2020
acquired
Investor
Jan 2011
invested in

Steinbeck Investment Company Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Steinbeck is fully committed to heroically protecting past legacies and accelerating new growth for the companies in which we invest. Strong legacies are springboards to the future, and it’s from there that we jointly build even bigger and better companies.SIC is pioneering the intersection of private equity investing and operating involvement; and we’re revolutionizing the collaborative partnership of the Executive, Investor and Operator. We embrace the perfect combination of capability, character, chemistry and commitment. We espouse strong collaborative partnerships and together…
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Feb 2022
acquired
Investor
Feb 2022
acquired

Navaid Equity Partners, LP Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Navaid Equity Partners is a private equity firm founded to provide companies, executives, employees and their stakeholders navigational support through turbulent financial and operational headwinds created by economic, industry, and technology disruptions.We take an entrepreneurial and flexible investment approach We look to invest in complex and special situations We provide both financial and intellectual capital to support companies We focus on investments in small to medium sized companies with revenue up to $500 million and EBITDA from unprofitable, nominal, and positive but not…
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Nov 2024
acquired
Investor
Jul 2023
invested in

Morpho Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
We are a Pledge Fund (backed by family offices) that invests in scalable and purpose-driven companies in the United States.The founding partners have each over ten years of private equity experience. Our team, operating partners, and pledge fund investors have substantial experience in investing, creating, growing, operating, and selling businesses.We invest in proven businesses with strong management teams within our core sectors: (i) financial services, (ii) business services, and (iii) specialized services and products.We make, both controlling and non-controlling stakes, investments in…
Most Recent Transactions
Advisor
Feb 2024
secured investment from
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired

ClearPoint Investment Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
ClearPoint Investment Partners invests in lower middle-market business services and financial processing companies. We work closely with management as a hands-on partner to create long-term value for our stakeholders. We focus on businesses at key inflection points – where our deep strategic, operational, and industry expertise can accelerate growth and materially enhance company value.Clarity of focus, process, and principles are hallmarks to our approach.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
May 2018
invested in
Investor
Sep 2017
acquired

Forge Equity Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Forge Equity Partners is a private investment firm founded by two experienced executives who share a common vision for growing companies and complimentary experience investing in and operating businesses. Forge pursues platform investments in companies that range in size from $2-6M of EBITDA, and draws on the partners' operational and leadership experience to grow businesses through investment in people, processes, technology, systems, expanded operations, and strategic acquisitions. Forge takes a long-term view in building businesses with the intent to hold and grow businesses for 10+…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jan 2024
acquired
Investor
Mar 2022
acquired

Go Capital, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Go Capital is a private equity firm focused on investing in small businesses with growth potential. What we are looking for in a business: - Industry Focus: Business Services, Consumer, Digital/Web-Enabled- EBITDA: Minimum of $1,000,000 for platforms. No minimum size for add-ons.- EBITDA margin of 10+%- 3+ year history of profitability- U.S. based and privately held- Majority investments only
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
May 2018
invested in
Investor
Feb 2017
invested in

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