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Bobadhu Capital LLC

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Bobadhu Capital 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. 

Mode2

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Mode2 helps companies build their cloud deployments using best practices. We also coach companies to develop new cloud software and modernize existing applications. Our human-centered approach puts your team at the core of a program that focuses on business and technical innovation for long-term success.

Five Lakes Equity Partners

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Five Lakes’ goal is to acquire a single, established healthcare business. We have a long-term focus and the team to help your company reach its potential. We’ll help you transition out of the drivers seat, while infusing your company with energy to drive the next phase of growth.

Four-Factor Capital LLC

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Our goal is to purchase a successful US-based business while providing the owner with a seamless and uncomplicated process to transfer ownership to a team committed to building upon their legacy and advancing the current team. Four-Factor Capital is a team of entrepreneurs, operating partners and investors looking to acquire and grow one great business.Carlo Arroyo is the Principal of Four-Factor Capital, and a business leader with 15+ years of experience in general management and strategy consulting (BCG, PwC) for services, retail and software businesses. Energetic, pragmatic, and hands-on…

White Mountain Acquisition

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White Mountain Acquisition is the personal investment vehicle of Doug Dellinger. Doug invests his personal assets and can source capital from a broad network of family, friends and past and present colleagues.

JoeldCo, LLC

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JoeldCo, 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.

Zen Capital Partners, LLC

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Zen Capital Partners was founded to acquire, operate and grow one Canada-based, privately-held business with revenues of $5.0 to $50.0 million and at least $1.0 million of EBITDA.We offer business owners a very different succession option from private equity firms and competitors. With our focus solely on the long-term growth and success of the acquired business, owners can exit with the comfort of knowing that the business and its employees are in the capable hands of a motivated team that will continue to build on the previous owner's accomplishments. Our goal is to structure an attractive…

PARC Partners

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PARC Partners (“PARC”) is a search fund seeking to acquire and operate a single company, with the backing of committed capital from a small group of investors and entrepreneurs.PARC is primarily focused on B2B services and / or technology businesses with $1-10mm EBITDA, a recurring revenue model, a diverse client base and an established employee culture.We offer sellers the opportunity for a liquidity event and a flexible transition plan while ensuring continuity for their customers / employees and a commitment to the sustainable long-term growth of their business.

Next Partners LLC

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Next Partners LLC is focused on acquiring lower middle-market B2B or B2C operating businesses in Northern Illinois or Southeastern Wisconsin in the $500K-$1M EBITDA range.Elisabeth 'Lis' Settimi brings extensive operating experience to Next Partners LLC, having worked at Fortune 500 corporations as well as founding her own business through a successful exit. Lis's previous experience includes:The Clorox Company, Brand ManagerPeet's Coffee, Director of Retail Marketing for New StoresConsumer Oral Healthcare Start Up, Director of Sales & MarketingIn addition, Lis founded, owned and operated…

Wagner HC Search Fund, LLC

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Wagner HC is a funded search fund in partnership with Novastone Capital Advisors ETA program, with the intention of acquiring and operating a lower middle market healthcare services provider.Bob Wagner has spent ~20 years in the LBO space, most recently as MD and healthcare vertical head for Golub Capital (private debt and equity investments in >80 healthcare companies) and before that at GE Capital's Healthcare Sponsor Finance business (now CapitalOne).Wagner HC is focused on $15MM - $40MM of EV, with a particular interest in platforms that are also experiencing a management/ownership…

Legacy Quest Partners

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Legacy Quest Partners is a Chicago-based investment firm founded to acquire and grow one exceptional business for the long term. We offer fair and flexible succession opportunities for business owners ready to pursue their next adventure in life.

Birch Heritage Partners

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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…

4 Point 0 Growth Management, LLC

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4.0 Growth Management is a search fund financed by a family office focused on acquiring lower middle-market companies within the manufactured products, services, or healthcare sectors. 

Chicago Booth

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Chicago Booth Entrepreneurship through Acquisition (Booth ETA) is a suite of programs and resources designed to provide graduating students and alumni access to the education, capital, mentorship, and resources necessary to acquire and grow small businesses.These offerings include: a credit-bearing course on the ETA process; an annual conference on ETA co-hosted with the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University; a first-of-its kind Investor Summit, where carefully-screened search fund entrepreneurs present to top investors from across the nation; an active student group focused…

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