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Panther Equity Group Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Panther Equity Group is a private equity sponsor providing capital, strategic support and resources to healthy & well positioned companies in the lower middle market. We strive to take a hands-on approach with Operating resources, strategic planning, additional M&A and industry knowledge.While we remain agile in criteria, Panther typically focuses on companies with the following characteristics:Industries: IT Services, Tech-Enabled Services and B2B ServicesSize: EBITDA $2 million - $12 millionGeography: U.S. HeadquartersInvestment Type: Majority, significant minority, and structured…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Oct 2023
acquired

Tempus Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Tempus Partners seeks to buy and operate defensible and profitable small businesses in the consumer retail and manufacturing categories. We are committed to nurturing the long term success of our acquisitions and operating to generate consistent long-term cash flow. We are open to both growth partnerships, in which the existing team maintains some ownership and involvement going forward, or full buyouts. Our deep industry expertise in retail and manufacturing businesses allows us to take an active role and immediately pursue strong, low capital, low risk strategies to grow sales and…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Mar 2024
acquired

NorthEnd Associates Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
NorthEnd Associates was founded as a boutique private investment firm. We are a values-first family-style office with a collective 50+ years of experience in the commercial real estate industry. We focus on long-term relationships and value creation, enabling us to be good investment stewards and outperform market returns on a risk-adjusted basis. Our investment criteria are focused on specialty and niche services businesses in nationwide marketplaces across real estate, light industrial, and recreational adjacent markets.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jan 2025
acquired

Bronco Ventures Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Bronco Ventures hopes to bring grit, energy and a sense of adventure to its portfolio companies. We are seeking small, service-related acquisitions where we can differentiate on our customer service and offering quality. Small business is hard. Dealing with people is messy. It can be lonely and defeating without the right support structure. Business is also where life-change and personal impact happens. It’s where thorny issues are addressed and overcome. Generations can be improved through opportunity and commitment. This is what we are passionate about.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jul 2021
acquired

Forward Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Forward Capital Partners is a private investment firm focused on acquiring and growing lower-middle market companies. The Forward team has extensive experience building and growing companies in diverse industries. We are looking for scalable businesses that display the opportunity for innovation and growth.
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Investor
Jan 2024
acquired

Factor89 Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
At Factor89, we specialize in achieving record levels of profitable growth, and return on investment. We employ proven proprietary methodologies, invest in long term relationships at every level, and deliberately enrich the lives of all involved.We can speak definitively to every point above, with data and case studies. We welcome the opportunity to hear your story, tell our story, and explore a partnership with you.
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Investor
Apr 2024
acquired

Perennial Holdings LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Perennial was founded to build market-leading businesses that endure over generations. We partner with founders and families that have built exceptional organizations and are seeking a new steward to champion employees, customers, and their legacy. We believe the best organizations identify and empower talented people, treat them with respect, and reward long-term thinking. We’re not afraid to roll up our sleeves to support our teams. We’re serious about our work and consider ourselves your partners in building businesses for the long-term. 
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Oct 2019
acquired

Atomus Equity Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Our essence extends beyond the individual—it’s a celebration of ‘we.’ Our culture places humanity at the forefront, embodying a profound people-centric philosophy. We believe in the collective strength of individuals who not only share our core principles but also exude a shared passion for championing small businesses. This commitment is rooted in humility, accountability, and a clear understanding of both who we are and, perhaps more significantly, who we are not.Our unwavering dedication, relentless drive, and fervent work ethic form the bedrock of our support for business owners,…
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Investor
Oct 2024
acquired

ClearPoint Investment Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
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
Sep 2017
acquired

Hudson Glade Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Hudson Glade is a private investment firm focused on Consumer, Industrial and Services companies with demonstrated and defensible growth characteristics that operate in the lower end of the middle market. We desire to partner with talented management teams to accelerate value.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
May 2024
acquired

Bloom Venture Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Who We AreBloom Equity is a NY headquartered technology-focused investment firm, led by operators and investors who buy, grow, and enhance enterprise software businesses providing mission critical services.Since 2019, we’ve invested exclusively in under-the-radar organizations led by world-class teams looking for a partner to help accelerate growth and create market leaders.The team is investing out of a committed capital fund with institutional partners.What We Look ForWe invest in companies with a proven, recurring revenue business model and the potential to be a market leader. We look…
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Investor
Sep 2021
secured debt financing from

Duratus Holdings Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Duratus is a permanent holding company started by Yaz Malas and Nick Vafiades. We are a duo dedicated to acquiring and growing a single small business for decades. As partners, we bring years of experience starting and scaling our own businesses in the online retail and financial services industries.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Nov 2024
acquired

Starboard Legacy Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
We are not a private equity firm. We do not have fixed investment timelines or mandates and we are not looking for a quick turnaround to make a profit. We believe in sustainable, consistent, long-term growth. We care for the people, we do not cut corners and believe in doing things the right way. We offer owners an opportunity to obtain liquidity while finding a great home for their business and everyone who works in it. We are a group of experienced operators/investors / advisors who are committed to taking care of their business and nurturing it through its next phase of growth.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jul 2023
acquired

40/73 Capital, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

40|73 Capital is an entrepreneurial private equity firm designed to not only provide capital and strategic advice but also collaborate with management to drive growth and optimize the performance of lower-middle market consumer and services companies where our $200M+ investment experience and active approach will enable us to better mitigate risks, capture opportunities, and generate high risk-adjusted returns. We believe our distinct strategic-operational investment approach will result in measurable value creation.Beyond capital, we generate value for select companies by leveraging a…

Private Equity Capital Corporation Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

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…

Expedition Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Expedition Capital Partners (“ECP”) is a private equity investment firm focused on partnering with experienced operators to acquire and grow businesses in the middle and lower middle markets. ECP seeks to acquire or invest in private businesses that have demonstrated a history of positive cash flow where it can employ its operating partners in senior management roles to implement a specific growth thesis tailored to each situation. Since inception, ECP has acquired 35 companies across six core platform investments.​The firm's primary goals are to:Partner with successful business…

Thayer Bancroft Equity Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Thayer Bancroft Equity Partners was formed after its founders refined their perspectives and beliefs through hands-on experience with smaller companies. We believed that taking approaches used in larger organizations, refining them for small and middle market companies, and applying them in a targeted fashion could create significant value for investors.We believe that small and mid-size companies represent the greatest opportunities for long-term investment returns. They are typically built on a few key strengths and leaders. We have seen that building on those strengths, introducing new…

Winwood Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

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…

DZS Capital LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

DZS Capital LLC is an acquisition fund focused on identifying, acquiring, and running small to medium sized enterprises. Targeting profitable and growing company that have a proven track record with EBITDA north of $2 million per year and EBITDA margins of 15%+. I bring 20 years of work experience as an accomplished business executive with extensive experience leading and guiding supply chain, logistics, marketing, finance, manufacturing, and procurement teams within industrial, consulting, consumer goods, consumer healthcare, and crop science sectors. I am now looking to work with business…

YouNite Media Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

YouNite Media is a Hispanic owned media company whose fund is focused on increasing the quantity of minority owned and operated firms for the advertising market.

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