About UsNorth Park Group is a team of business leaders focused on acquiring and operating US-based manufacturing and distribution businesses. We are business operators who love to work in small to mid-size businesses. We grew up in manufacturing businesses and feel more comfortable on the shop floor than in the board room.Meet the TeamRyan Sullivan (Managing Director) is a proven CEO with extensive experience in diverse industries, a record of increasing profitability, market share & developing strong management teams. While at CMC, led the turnaround from neutral earnings to double-digit…
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…
Giana Enterprises is a family office focused on investing in public and private opportunities. Both shareholders have tenured histories in the financial services industries including firms like Citigroup, Deloitte, Brigade Capital Management, and CLS Group.Giana Enterprises is open to both minority and majority investments including opportunities that require us to draw on third-party investors/capital if appropriate. We are long-term holders, focused on creating value for all stakeholders, including employees.
NexGen Resources Corporation was formed in 1993 as a privately-held company dedicated to development and procurement of natural resources. Since its inception, NexGen and its affiliated entities have grown into a closely-held investment group managing a diverse portfolio of investments in companies at multiple stages of growth and across multiple industries, with an emphasis on the energy and natural resources industries.
Colville Capital is a private equity firm focused on the lower end of the middle market. In partnership with management, we acquire controlling interests in companies with values ranging from ten to fifty million dollars. Our interests include manufacturing, distribution and service businesses across the country. We are unique among smaller private equity firms in the experience, sophistication and reputation of our investors and principals. Our capital is our own, and therefore our focus is on growing the value of the companies in which we invest. We are happy to speak directly with owners…
Taubman Capital (“TC”) is a private equity investment firm for the Taubman familyThrough TC, the family is building an investment portfolio of world-class businesses led by exceptional management teams outside of its core real estate holdingsThe firm’s flexible, long-term capital base offers sellers closing certainty, while also providing management teams with the ability to focus on building larger, more valuable enterprises without time constraints or exit pressuresTC has no outside investors – all internal capital means making investment decisions as true owners and the ability to…
Shanahan Operating Partnership is a 25 year old private family investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We seek to provide a favorable exit to seller's while adding depth to our portfolio.
Stony Creek Capital is a Family Office formed with capital from the sale of a company I operated as President. Our primary focus is acquiring businesses from retiring owners who are looking for a reliable and exciting transition plan. I take an active role in management, often serving as President immediately following the transition until a longer-term management team is in place. My brief background is: DI Athlete, Naval Officer (submarines / nuclear engineer), mgmt consultant, Strategy and Ops Corp Exec (Dir, VP, COO, President).
Big7Ventures 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.
Camp Lake Capital (“CLC”) is a Chicago-based private investment firm focused on acquiring and growing lower middle-market industrial businesses for the long-term. We seek to partner with leading industrial companies led by best-in-class management teams who desire to grow with and participate in the ownership of the business. In addition to providing capital, CLC also offers a network of operating resources who can assist with growth and operational improvement in a variety of ways, from new customer relationships and strengthening market share to increasing operating margins and sourcing…
Established in 2012, Emles is an investment firm focused on maximizing long-term capital appreciation across its core areas of expertise – Venture Capital, Infrastructure, and Real Estate Development. With roots originating in 2004 from the family office of SteelPath and Alerian Founder and CEO Gabriel Hammond, Emles has focused on flexible capital solutions, investing with a long-term horizon, and aligning with founders and management teams around the globe who share our core values.
Preservation Holdings is a group of family offices based in Dallas/Fort Worth, who are seeking to deploy committed capital through multiple control investments. We primarily invest in B2B and B2C Services companies in the Lower Middle Market, as well as other compelling opportunities. We are seeking long-term investments as part of a broader portfolio of operating companies. There is no mandate to return capital to investors. Our focus is on long-term returns and cash flow generation. We have built, bought and sold businesses. We intimately understand the frustration that comes with a sale…
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We help owners of privately held businesses successfully grow and exit their businesses for maximum value. We guide clients through the entire M&A process, from evaluation and growth strategies to negotiations and deal structuring. Our purpose and passion are helping you create a legacy that will last for generations.
Smith Ventures is a single family office that acquires and holds generational businesses long term. The family’s capital originated from founding and exiting multiple technology businesses, giving them a deep understanding of what it takes to build a successful organization.
Johnstone Investments LLC, a family office in Columbus Ohio who invests in B2B entities only, with a focus on family-owned a) commercial general contracting, particularly interior shell buildout and renovation companies, and b) commercial Safety, Janitorial, and Packaging supplies distribution companies. (Either or - either Interior Commercial Renovation, or Supplies Distribution companies are our desired acquisition targets). Change of control is our preferred deal type. All of Ohio is within our focus, but our preferred geography is the 11 counties in/around Columbus Ohio, including…
The Will X Capital team is just two people but we pack a punch. With backgrounds in SMB ownership and fortune 50 corporate operations, we pride ourselves on being the type of people to roll up our sleeves and charge headfirst into problems.Regardless of interests or background, our growing team remains committed to building a portfolio of robust small businesses that support each other. We share an obsession with small businesses of all types and rally around the belief that we can always learn something new.Selling your business is a huge decision. No doubt, you have been through many deep…
With a robust heritage extending over forty years, our family office excels in the cultivation and preservation of multi-generational wealth, with a keen emphasis on real estate, financial services, and alternative investments. Our approach is rooted in leveraging profound industry insight to propel strategic investments that yield enduring value. Our team of seasoned professionals is committed to crafting tailor-made strategies that resonate with the core values of our family office, with a strong focus on sustainability and the fostering of innovation. It is our pledge to deliver…
EA Wood Holdings is a family office 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.Â
Daisy Hill Partners (DHP) is a Cleveland-based family office of strategic operators who provide patient capital and hands-on management via control investments in exceptional companies. We use a long-term, growth-oriented approach that is ideal for owners who desire liquidity and care deeply about their legacy and the future of their company. DHP is seeking a control investment in a privately-owned B2B company. That said, we will consider a strategic minority investment in a growth-oriented business where our capital, experience, and / or industry network can be leveraged to partner with…
Dogwood Grove Capital Partners is a private investment firm focused on small to medium-sized acquisitions and roll-ups. We are seeking acquisitions in the Southeast (TN, AR, MS, AL, GA), especially within three hundred miles of Memphis. We are actively seeking add-on acquisitions for Natureplex, a manufacturer of OTC pharmaceutical products (e.g., creams, ointments, gels, enemas, electrolytes). We are also actively seeking new platforms. We are operating as an independent sponsor rather than through a fund at this time.