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Acquira

Private Equity Fund
  • 6 Total Closed Deals
Acquira (www.acquira.com) provides entrepreneurs the support to realize their dream of business ownership by guiding their acquisition of small businesses in the MEP and specialty contractor space. We provide direct training and support through the steps of deal identification, vetting, diligence, financing, funding and post-acquisition change management with a focus on transitioning from owner-operated to management-run businesses. We focus on employee empowerment, engagement, and enrichment through the creation of peer-supported leadership teams, clear and generous incentives, industry…
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Jul 2022
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Nov 2021
acquired
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Jan 2021
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Dec 2020
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Sagemoore Capital

Private Equity Fund
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
Sagemoore is a private equity firm focused on making investments in the lower middle-market. We utilize an evergreen fund structure with committed capital from family office investors resulting in a patient capital base.This structure offers a flexible investment horizon designed to maximize stakeholder alignment by focusing on true long-term value creation. Sagemoore’s investment principals each have more than 15 years of professional investing and healthcare operating experience.We seek to cultivate deep partnerships with entrepreneurs and experienced operating teams for the benefit of…
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Aug 2024
secured investment from
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Jan 2017
acquired
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Mar 2014
invested in
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Apr 2011
acquired
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Long Ridge

Private Equity Fund
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
Founded in 2007, Long Ridge invests in growth stage technology and tech-enabled services companies that are transforming financial and business ecosystems. With a highly flexible investment approach, Long Ridge understands the unique challenges and opportunities growth stage teams face and partners with visionaryentrepreneurs to build sector leaders.
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Oct 2022
acquired
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Jul 2021
acquired
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Mar 2021
acquired
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Feb 2019
acquired
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DelCam Holdings, LLC

Private Equity Fund
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITYDelCam Capital's second private equity fund will build upon the success of Fund I. Our investment framework will seek value through the identification and acquisition of founder-led manufacturing and industrial businesses with consistent operating income at attractive multiples. MANAGEMENT TEAMDelCam's partners lead the strategic direction of the portfolio companies and participate on the leadership teams alongside our highly experienced operational managers.   TRACK RECORDSince DelCam Fund I’s inception in November 2020, it has acquired five niche…
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Jul 2023
acquired
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Dec 2022
acquired
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Jun 2021
acquired
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Dec 2020
acquired
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Rainier Capital Partners, LP

Private Equity Fund
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
Our investments come with a partnership mentality—we are straightforward, efficient, and relationship-oriented. Like you, we love strategic planning and implementation to accelerate growth opportunities. We roll up our sleeves alongside you.
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Oct 2023
acquired
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Jun 2023
acquired
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May 2022
acquired
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Dec 2021
acquired
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Cresset Partners

Private Equity Fund
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
Cresset Private Capital investing team makes direct investments in operating companies where we have experience. We focus on long term partnerships with like-minded entrepreneurs, founders, and management teams. We believe in long-term, flexible, and patient capital avoiding misalignment, friction and unfavorable fee structures, which can produce inefficient results for business owners and investors.
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired
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May 2023
acquired
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Lakeview Investment Partners

Private Equity Fund
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
Lakeview Investment Partners ("LVIP") is a private equity firm focused on investing incompanies that present clear opportunities to leverage our unique expertise in order to addvalue. LVIP is an affiliate of Lakeview Capital is a single-family office focused on making control and minority investments in middle market companies. We partner with exceptional management teams seeking the next stage of growth. Post-acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders by leveraging our extensive network.
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Dec 2022
invested in
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Jul 2022
invested in
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Mar 2022
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Dec 2021
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Fulcrum Capital Partners Inc.

Private Equity Fund
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
Fulcrum Capital Partners (“Fulcrum”) is an independent private equity firm focused on the Canadian lower-middle marketWe generally invest in a variety of industries including manufacturing, services, distribution and logistics, and consumer productsIn addition to providing capital, we add value in multiple areas including governance, strategy, acquisitions, succession, operations and capital structuresFulcrum is owned by its management and we personally invest in every portfolio companyInvested and raised nearly $1 billion in 55 platform companies since 1998Currently investing out of our…
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Oct 2024
invested in
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Mar 2023
invested in
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Oct 2022
invested in
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Dec 2021
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Kinzie Capital Partners

Private Equity Fund
  • 4 Total Closed Deals
Kinzie invests in lower middle market companies amidst transition in the manufactured products, consumer and business services industries. Whether a company is experiencing a generational shift, period of high growth or changes in business cycles, we seek opportunities to create lasting change in today’s disruptive environment by leveraging technology and a strong operational focus to eliminate inefficiencies and unlock new business opportunities.
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Feb 2024
acquired
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Jan 2023
acquired
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Sep 2020
acquired
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Nov 2019
acquired
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Arkview Capital

Private Equity Fund
  • 4 Total Closed Deals
Arkview Capital, a minority-controlled private equity firm, looks to invest equity capital in minority business enterprises to help meet the growing needs of businesses they supply to and to align with their diverse customer base. Arkview has a flexible investment approach and typically invests $10M-$30M of equity in control and non-control transactions.
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Dec 2023
invested in
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Dec 2023
invested in
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Dec 2023
invested in
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Dec 2023
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River Sea Network

Private Equity Fund
  • 4 Total Closed Deals
River Sea Network is an acquirer with committed capital to purchase contractor services businesses across the country.We have flexible capital, allowing us to both work with owners who want to continue to operate their business after a transaction in addition to owners who want to transition away from their business or retire. Following a transaction, we provide capital investment, strategic resources and human capital to help companies achieve their full potential. We are team players who believe that a culture of collaboration, shared ownership and aligned incentives create long-term…
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Sep 2022
acquired
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Aug 2022
acquired
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Jun 2022
acquired
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Nov 2021
acquired
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KV Private Equity Inc.

Private Equity Fund
  • 4 Total Closed Deals
KV Private Equity Inc. is a private equity fund focused on lower middle-market businesses. We are industry agnostic buy have a focus on direct to consumer, retail, distribution, industrial and manufacturing sectors primarily in Canada and the US. Whether you’re looking for a partner, to exit your business, or to preserve your legacy, we’re flexible when it comes to your goals and strategies. Our versatility gives you an optimal structure that easily adapts to your objectives.We are transparent in everything we do. Our process is designed to be clear, simple, and efficient, effectively…
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Nov 2018
acquired
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Jul 2018
acquired
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Sep 2017
acquired
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Apr 2017
acquired
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CM (Canada) Asset Management Co., Ltd.

Private Equity Fund
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
CM Partners is a leading private equity firm that invests in profitable, well-managed, small to medium-sized businesses in Canada and the US.  Since our founding in 2017, we have invested over $150 million of equity capital.  CM Partners is currently investing its second fund with over $200 million of committed capital. We provide buyout as well as growth equity to help our partners achieve next-level growth. We look for opportunities in five sectors: Business Services, Consumer, Industrial, Technology, and Leisure & Real Estate. In addition to capital, we bring operating…
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Oct 2021
acquired
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Aug 2018
acquired
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Jul 2017
acquired
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Tucker Partners

Private Equity Fund
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
TUCKER PARTNERS is a private investment firm. We focus on the acquisition, management and growth of middle market businesses. Tucker Partners targets established businesses to acquire. Our goal is to provide attractive exit options for owners of privately held businesses and for divestitures of corporate divisions. The Acquisition Criteria section describes our interests, which are focused on specialized distribution companies as well as light manufacturing/processing operations. We can be flexible in our approach, which allows for a fair and tax-efficient value for the seller. We pool our…
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Nov 2011
acquired
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Nov 2011
acquired
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Nov 2011
acquired
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American Industrial Acquisition Corporation

Private Equity Fund
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
Established in 1996, American Industrial Acquisition Corporation ("AIAC") is a closely-held industrial group of 78 manufacturing sites with over 8,500 employees in 24 countries in North America, Europe, and Asia. Total annual revenues are approximately $1.6 billion USD. AIAC has purchased and turned around distressed manufacturing units of Boeing, Siemens, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Kodak, Ingersoll-Rand, Stanley Black & Decker, Ahlstrom, Novelis, Jabil Circuit, NXP, Technicolor, and other major multinational corporations. AIAC provides sellers a rapid, reliable exit for distressed…
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Aug 2011
acquired
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Sep 2005
invested in
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Aug 2004
invested in
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Acasta Capital

Private Equity Fund
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
Acasta Capital is a boutique merchant bank and advisory firm formed to bring together individuals with unique experiences and track records to create greater value for clients and partners based on inventive and do-able ideas. Being free of the conflicts and limitations too common in the advisory sector, our business model is founded on the principle of aligned interests with clients and partners. We provide advice on transformational change, mergers and acquisitions, financial restructurings, capital structure, investor activism and strategy.
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Jan 2017
acquired
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Jan 2017
acquired
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Jan 2017
acquired
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NewCastle Partners LLC

Private Equity Fund
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
NewCastle Partners LLC is a Greenwich, Connecticut based private equity firm. NewCastle Partners seeks to acquire lower middle market companies with a transaction value of $15.0 - $40.0 million; a market historically underserved by experienced equity groups. NewCastle's principals have invested in over 45 middle market companies since 1985. Primary focus is manufacturing and specialty distribution businesses. Typical investments include private company recapitalizations, corporate divestitures and consolidations in a wide range of industry sectors. NewCastle invests in/acquires controlling…
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Aug 2019
invested in
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Jun 2005
acquired
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Wheelock Partners

Private Equity Fund
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Founded in 2004, Wheelock Partners is an operator-led private investment firm created to acquire, manage and grow existing New England manufacturing and service businesses. Wheelock is focused on acquiring businesses in a wide range of industries with revenues ranging from $5-50m. We typically take over the day-to-day operations of the acquired business so we prefer businesses with owners nearing retirement.
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Mar 2008
acquired
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Apr 2006
acquired
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Takoda Group

Private Equity Fund
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Takoda Group is a private investment firm that specializes in the acquisition of leading middle market companies . Our primary focus is on profitable companies with revenues from $5 to $100 million and the potential for growth, both organic and through acquisitions. We are focused on making investments in the following industries: consumer products and services, niche manufacturing, and business services. The team at Takoda Group is committed to providing the resources necessary to make great companies even better. Takoda is comprised of business managers with over 40 years of business…
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Jul 2011
acquired
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Jul 2006
acquired
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Knox Lane

Private Equity Fund
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Knox Lane is a growth-oriented investment firm focused on partnering with founder- and family-owned businesses in the Services and Consumer sectors.Formed by a team of investors and operators, Knox Lane’s professionals have a long history of working together, an investor-operator mindset, and and a passion for partnering with companies to accelerate growth.We look forward to introducing ourselves and seeing how we can help.
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Jul 2021
acquired
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Dec 2020
acquired
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