Elm Lake provides liquidity & succession for business owners.Elm Lake is a search fund. Every search fund has two goals:Provide liquidity to business owners by finding and buying a great businessProvide succession by transitioning the fund founder into the business as CEOBut beyond that - Elm Lake is just an extension of me. It’s a vehicle through which I can provide a seamless transition for business owners looking to move onto their next chapter. I’m not a private equity firm or one of your competitors. My goal is the long-term growth and extension of the company you’ve worked hard to…
RedOak Trust, led by John J. Baker, is a small, dedicated team formed specifically to acquire a single company. We seek to acquire and operate a small to medium-sized business from a retiring owner, fully understanding the sentimental value the business holds. Driven by John J. Baker's personal passion for owning and operating an SMB, RedOak Trust offers a hands-on, personalized approach throughout the entire acquisition process. Our mission is twofold: acquiring your business and ensuring a seamless transition. We deeply appreciate the hard-earned success, the loyal employees, and…
Anthem Management is a fully-funded investment firm focused on completing a single full buyout acquisition of a US based Company and holding it into perpetuity. Our advisors and capital base will help support the Company through the acquisition process and into in its next phase of ownership. Our resources will allow the Company grow and build upon the legacy of the existing owners.We are looking to acquire a Company that is deeply connected to the community (employees, customers, vendors, etc.) that it serves. We will work with the Company's founders/existing entrepreneurs on structuring a…
We offer a long-term home for your business.We're in this for the long haul, meaning we are not looking to sell your business again in 5 years to someone else. Rather, we intend on working with you on a smooth transition, conservatively investing for growth, and ultimately owning your business for the decades to come. It's important to us that we continue your legacy and treat your employees as family.
My partner (Pedro Timo) and I are friends from Darden School of Business. We are conducting a self funded search for a business in the $5mm-15mm EV range. I currently work for JP Morgan in Strategic Finance and Pedro is an Operating Partner at a Private Equity company. We also have experience in entrepreneurship (having founded a ~$100k SDE online business), procurement, M&A (at Deutsche), financial due diligence and B2B sales experience. We are currently focused on Business Services, Home Services, Franchisors, and Franchisees - but open to considering other industries as well
Flatiron Succession seeks to honor the owners’ legacy at every step, while propelling sustainable growth. We are an entrepreneurial team on a mission to acquire one great company producing $2 - $15 million in revenue and operating for the long-term.We desire to invest in stable businesses with existing profitability and opportunities for organic growth. Our investment gives business owners an alternative model to private equity, while still providing liquidity and an opportunity to transition out of the day-to-day management of the company.Clay Stanley, the founder of Flatiron Succession,…
Luckenbach Ventures LLC is a search fund looking to acquire businesses with $1m to $5m in EBITDA. We seek to be sector-agnostic and look for businesses with durable sources of profitability like recurring/repeat revenue, high customer switching costs, and low/manageable levels of capital intensity.. We intend to finance the transaction through a mixture of SBA debt, seller financing, 3rd party equity investors, and the majority of our personal net worth.
I formed Wolf Run Capital with the purpose of buying and growing a single business in the U.S. I am passionate about working with great people and committed to building enduring organizations.I am fortunate to be backed by an incredible group of investors & entrepreneurs who are excited to help me grow an established business for years to come. If you are a business owner who wants to preserve entrepreneurial ownership, you have come to the right place.
ZMC Advisory LLC is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We are looking for exceptional companies that we can operate and grow.
Lotus Valley Holdings is an investment firm seeking to acquire a small, founder-owned business between 750K and 2M of EBITDA. We are long-term holding company and are focused on helping founders transition their business into the next generation. Lotus Valley is solely owned and managed by founder Ed Zhang.Lotus Valley intends to fund acquisitions through SBA 7(a) loans and sponsor equity
John Kennedy 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.
We are a search fund that aims to identify a single company to buy and build. Mark Wang and Benedikt Westrick, the founders of Kindly Light, intend to leverage their 30+ years of combined experience in sales, operations, and technology to build the company into a technology-enhanced business that provides steady positive cash flows while operating in a fair and responsible manner towards all of its stakeholders.
Redwoods Equity is a self-funded search focused on purchasing a profitable small business to preserve, operate and grow for the long term. Louis Lo, the founder of Redwoods Equity, is advised by entrepreneurs, executives, and investors who have bought, operated, and grown businesses in several industries. ) Louis led teams of software engineers, designers, and data scientists to build and optimize several businesses. At Target Corp he managed the supply chain for the $200m digital camera businesses.
Big Sky Companies is a single member search fund looking to acquire and grow a business. The principal has experience managing multi-million dollar SMB and is looking to leverage this experience in another opportunity. He also believes it’s important to build upon the foundation laid by the founder(s) for future growth.
Toth Capital Management 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.
NOBL Ventures is a Search Fund that is looking to acquire and operate single business. For deals up to $15 million, there is no need to raise outside equity capital or get approval from any equity investors. We also have established relationships with equity investors for deals that require additional capital. The operator is Ben Brattain, a former software engineer and product manager who is getting his MBA at the Wharton School of Business. Our target company is industry agnostic.
JRA Ventures 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.
You have spent your life building a great business. Now you are ready to transition into a new phase. We understand that handing over ownership can be difficult. You want fair compensation for the company you built, but you also want to make sure your legacy is protected in the hands of someone you trust.Nordic Rock Capital is dedicated to acquiring a single company in the Pacific Northwest and making it grow.We are not looking to combine your business into a larger entity or flipping it for quick profit. Instead, our plan is to build on existing employees and relationships, protect your…
Search entity for part-time, self-funded search. The goal of Drystone Group is to identify and acquire a small business in the next 24 months. We operate out of Chicago, IL.
Back Bay Capital Partners was founded with a single goal in mind: to find and acquire one great business to grow and lead into the future. We’re searching high and low across Southern California for that one opportunity. We’re not your traditional private equity firm. Back Bay Capital Partners is committed to working together to help your company reach the next level. We know selling your business is a high personal, once-in-a-lifetime affair.
