Operated by an M&A veteran, Sportsmanship Capital Holdings, LLC ("SCH") invests in high-quality, family-owned and/or entrepreneur-owned businesses. Buy-and-build is a popular phrase these days. Our belief, however, is that many investment firms have become too carried away with buying and have lost focus on building. In their rush to add scale/footprint and consolidate the backoffice, too often customers are neglected and great employees are turned wayward. This creates opportunities for patient investors with a long-term view, such as SCH, to capture share in local and regional markets and…
Camden Park was formed to acquire and operate one small business for the long term. Our founder, Matt, offers business owners an opportunity to step back from day-to-day operations, secure their legacy, and ensure their business is in capable hands.Reading Moneyball as a teenager opened Matt's eyes to the potential for data and technology to help underdogs win. As he started my career, he looked to bring this insight to life, spending nearly a decade helping scale software products at Google and as a strategy consultant at McKinsey. Through these experiences, he became convinced that one of…
Bushrod 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.
I am a self-funded searcher, or fundless sponsor, seeking to acquire businesses. I have acquired SMEs in the past in a personal capacity. In addition, I have worked in the private equity industry for over 10 years and participation in transactions valued in the billions of dollars. You can see in my profile on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-kassen/) that I worked for Sam Zell for approximately 10 years and subsequently was at Blackstone.
West 88 Partners is an equity fund located in the state of Georgia. We would like to partner with an exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth or transition. Post acquisition, we plan to work closely with the business to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
Apex Acquisition Co. is a private investment firm focused acquiring a small to medium sized business. We'd like to partner with an exceptional company seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we plan to work closely with the business to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
Down Harbor Partners (DHP) is a private investment firm, aiming to acquire and operate one lower-middle-market business in the Northeast / Mid-Atlantic. Specializing in light manufacturing, consumer products, value-added distribution, and supply chain/logistics sectors, DHP targets businesses characterized by closely held ownership structures and principals approaching retirement. With a foundation built on a 15+ year friendship, the DHP team brings together a unique blend of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) / finance experience and premier supply chain / operations capabilities.
Fifty-Seven Capital looking to acquire a value-add product distributor, specialty manufacturer or service provider with a $2 to $10 Million EBITDA. Selling to B2B industrial type clients. Ideally in Texas or surrounding states.Max Koutny is a serial entrepreneur with over 25 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing and distribution. A 2 X founder, 2 X exit and has bought and sold over 8 businesses.Fifty-Seven Capital has partnered with a group of family offices that has completed 21 acquisitions with a ~$380 million value in the past 24 months.
Birch Heritage is not a private equity fund or a buy-out shop. We are two individuals looking to acquire and operate one single business and will devote all of our time, energy, expertise, and resources to its long-term growth and success.Birch Heritage is managed by Michael Simms and Richard Si. Michael and Richard met while pursuing their M.B.A. degrees at the Kellogg School of Management, and recently decided to pursue their entrepreneurial passion as business partners in a search fund. Michael has spent several years working in consulting and Richard has several years of experience…
We work hard to achieve lasting relationships based on mutual growth with all our stakeholders, including investors, employees and communities which we serve.We are motivated by innovation and efficiency to take advantage of reliable investment opportunities and create value.
Valley Cove Capital is a search fund 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. Matt Bucklin, the founder of Valley Cove Capital, has extensive management and operational experience. He is passionate about building companies in consumer healthcare, wellness, and digital therapeutics. Matt is currently the interim CEO at Sense Relief, an antiemetic digital therapeutic software for smartwatches. He…
At ACG, our mission is simple yet impactful: to acquire, operate, and grow a single exceptional business. Our team, comprised of experienced professionals, brings a unique blend of strategic insights and operational prowess. We offer business owners a flexible succession alternative, ensuring their legacy lives on while infusing their company with new energy. Backed by a robust network of seasoned investors and operators, we focus on creating long-term value for all stakeholders.
B2B software searchfund.$3-20M ARR. Exiting founders will have flexibility of upside and involvement.I’m a Commercial Excellence expert and data scientist. Think salesforce, demand-gen, pricing, etc. I think big, care deeply, and execute relentlessly.Software-expert investors include:Pacific LakeTTCERM2OMiramarEnduranceSaltoun
We are a veteran-owned and operated organization with broad experience in: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Organizational Restructuring Financial & Operational Due Diligence Core Business Operations Business Development
Robin Capital Partners is an "ultra" lower-middle market buyer of companies in the $1.5M to $2.5M EBITDA range. What we consider to be the "no man's land", is too big for an entrepreneur and small for the typical private equity firm Our industries of interest are B2B services, financial services, and IT MSP opportunities.We also have a bench of operators and searchers who can fill in as CEO for retiring owners or sellers desiring to step away from day-to-day management.
Dry Creek Partners' mission is to build (on) a championship caliber organization. Founding Partner Tom Santi has a dedication to team building and competitive success that stems from his service as University of Virginia football team captain and later as a tight end for the Indianapolis Colts of the NFL. He believes the qualities that define great teams on the field - leadership, commitment, relentless effort - also characterize great businesses.Tom is backed by a diverse group including seasoned institutional investors, successful entrepreneurs and a two-time Super Bowl Champion. We aim to…
Bayamon Capital, LLC is an individual investor-backed search fund looking to acquire a small/medium sized business in the greater Hampton Roads area of Virginia. The firm is open to a wide range of industries with EBITDA of $500,000 and above.
Aventine Ridge is a traditionally funded search fund backed by institutional capital (Pacific Lake Partners & WSC and Co.) in addition to a number of family offices (Miramar Holdings). We are two operators that have scaled business units, traded commodities around the world & led Marines in combat action. We are looking in a number of verticals, primarily specialty/value-added distribution and the skilled trades.
I am an experienced entrepreneur seeking to buy and lead one great business in the NY/CT area. In addition to my entrepreneurial ventures, I have 20 years operating experience at McKinsey, Google, and SVB.
FINANCIALS (must have)EBITDA > $2,000,000EBITDA margin > 25 %consistent year on year growth > 3 %asset light (no real estate)re-occurring revenues (no project based or commodity correlated revenues)VERTICAL FOCUS (preferred)education, health care and financial servicesother verticals on a case by case basis GEOGRPAHY Canada-US
