Tartan Capital is a private investment firm based in Dallas, Texas. We partner with founders, entrepreneurs, families and ownership-minded management teams to build on their foundations with flexible, long-term capital and our in-house expertise to drive extraordinary outcomes. Backed by committed capital partners, Tartan was founded to transcend traditional private equity deal structures and investment horizon constraints, embodying a culture that fosters trust, innovation, and results. Our commitment to driving long-term value is a collaborative approach with our capital partners,…
I am in the process of launching a holding company where I acquire SMB businesses and operate them for the long term. I personally started out my career in the corporate world as an engineer and eventually worked at various equity hedge funds focusing on technology and consumer/services companies. I have occasionally invested in small private equity deals at those funds (mostly minority investment with one control buyout). I am looking at companies with up to $2-3m of EBITDA initially focused on sectors I have experience investing in (technology, consumer and services businesses). I am using…
Baden Capital is a private investment firm focused on control investing in profitable, timeless businesses. We focus on services oriented business but also invest in niche manufacturing and consumer. Our principals combine public and private institutional investing experience with gritty, hands-on operations experience within small businesses. We are based in California and prefer to partner with businesses near us where we can get engaged and help out actively. Historically, we have raised capital from SBICs and other mezzanine-focused firms who back independent sponsors. We have an…
Pine Forest Capital, LLC ("Pine Forest") focuses on creating value for its investors through strategic acquisitions by utilizing a customized, creative investment approach designed to generate attractive risk adjusted returns. With its Principals having over 60 years of combined experience spanning over $5 billion, Pine Forest’s team has deep & diverse experience across multiple industries. Direct investments are made through various verticals designed to optimize returns along the risk spectrum.
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Pennington Creek Capital, LLC (“Pennington Creek”) is a private capital investment firm focused on both control acquisitions of lower middle market companies and non-control, structured equity investments. Pennington Creek’s capital provider is the Chickasaw Nation, a proud and accomplished Native American nation based in Ada, Oklahoma with over 80,000 citizens and tribal lands in south-central Oklahoma. We strive to be a compelling alternative to institutional private equity firms by: Maintaining a long hold-period for the businesses we…
Frosina Holdings LLC is the vehicle in which I manage my personal wealth, from having worked in various hedge fund, private equity, and family office roles over the last 8 years. I am operating Frosina Holdings as an independent sponsor for administrative management. Once I have a target under LOI, I will be raising hard commitments in an SPV from a network of family offices and high-net worth individuals to execute the transaction. Frosina Holdings LLC will then serve as the management company of the SPV.
Beniris Advisors is a independent sponsor 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.
Mossbridge Capital Partners strategically invests in a wide variety of alternative investments. From direct acquisitions, strategic partnerships and growth capital for operating companies, to financing third party needs and creative debt structures, Mossbridge Capital’s specialized expertise and opportunistic approach combined with their ability to source opportunities through an extensive network of industry professionals provide it with unrivaled opportunity within the Southeast.
Castor Key is a private investment firm leveraging a network of long-term capital partners to identify, acquire, and build a business over multiple decades.The firm primarily targets control investments in commercial & industrial services businesses with the following criteria: 3+ years of demonstrated profitability, large and fragmented market, and limited customer concentration.Castor Key is led by Greg Caso, who has a decade of experience in private equity investing at Carlyle and M&A advisory at Bank of America. With the support of a deep bench of experienced operators, Greg…
I have a background of over 20 years in M&A, strategy and operations and am looking to acquire and manage a business in the Greater Toronto Area. I have committed capital (including soft commitment from external investors) that I am looking to deploy in manufacturing, technology and industrials.
Founded in 2020 and based in New York, with an additional office in London, Orchard Way Capital Partners, L.P. is an emerging manager investing in the food and beverage sector in the United States and Canada.We focus on control equity investments in businesses across the supply chain, including manufacturing, packaging, CPG, distribution, food service and retail businesses, with $2-20 million of EBITDA. More information on our firm and team can be found on our website:www.orchardwaycapital.com
Rockbrook Ventures serves as a fundless sponsor, founded by Stephen Friedberg. Stephen has over a decade of experience in principal investing, growth strategy, and operations on behalf of private equity and venture capital firms, Google, and growth-stage businesses. Stephen has a breadth of industry experience including Aerospace & Defense, Industrials, and B2B SaaS.
Masthead Holdings Incorporated 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.
HRC Partners (www.hrc.partners) seeks to make control or non-control investments in technology, business services, and other select industries leveraging the domain expertise of our founder and bench of entrepreneur advisors to create value through organic growth and a tactical add-on acquisition playbook. The group is led by Cyrus Maghami, a 20-year private equity (Kayne Anderson, Shackleton) and M&A advisory (Harbor Ridge, Layer 7) veteran, with deal experience in technology and telecom services, software, and ad-tech. This includes a 7 company IT service roll up which grew from $25mm to…
I am looking for small to mid size businesses that have strong potential to scale, professionalize and improve. Experienced large middle market operator partnered with seasoned acquisition leaders looking to find good companies that we can take to the next level. Founder led companies looking to professionalize and scale
Junction Equity Partners is a lower middle market buyout firm headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. We are heavily focused on founder-owned businesses in the essential services and specialty distribution sectors. Target size ranges for the initial platform will be $1-$6 million of EBITDA, however, will look at businesses below and above the range stated. The goal is to leverage our executive network and focus on thesis-driven investing to add outsized value to our partnership companies.
We are a team of serial entrepreneurs with a refreshing perspective on business. We ditched the suits and ties and prefer to think outside the box. Expect board meetings to be replaced with chairlift meetings and mundane TPS reports with creative executive collaboration.
Junction Capital Partners invests in infrastructure assets across industries, with a primary focus on control-oriented growth investments.The team has 100+ years of investment experience, with a skillset of asset development, understanding of commodity flows and an ability to commercialize assets to create long term value.Junction makes equity investments, with a target size of less than $150 million.
Fireroad HoldCo invests in existing businesses and takes an active role in helping introduce technology, automation, and proven processes and systems that enable growth. We love businesses in industries with a consistent history of profitability, great leaders, and a path to growth.
Needham Heights Holdings, LLC (“NHH”) is an Independent Sponsor founded by Matthew Hogan. NHH is focused on acquiring lower middle-market companies in New England. NHH's sourcing criteria targets businesses with a stable cultures, defined growth prospects and within industries that Matt has operational expertise. Each opportunity is analyzed separately to determine the optimal sources and uses.Institutional and accredited funds comprise the firm’s capital base. Matt is a professional investor and has been managing pooled assets and portfolios for over a decade. Prior to forming NHH,…
