MBN Brands is a partnership created to acquire, operate, and grow best-in-class businesses.We focus capital on businesses that demonstrate both strong tangible (financials / assets) and intangible (leadership / mission / values) qualities over time.Our team brings enterprise strategy, marketing, financial guidance, and leadership development expertise to each of our partners.
I control my family office that is seeking PE-related acquistions in the lower middle market. I am seeking to invest my own family office capital along side capital I plan to raise to acquire specific businesses. My background includes 35 years as an investment banker with substantial M&A, financing and managerial experience. I have advised and financed both major public companies and PE firms. I also am currently a Senior Advisor to a PE firm and have been Chairman of the Board of a selective US liberal arts college.
Nath Inc is a premier hospitality management company with over 50 years of experience in the industry at its helm. Founded as a family-owned and operated business, we have grown from a small 25-room motel to managing resorts on the Great Lakes. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and creating memorable experiences for our guests.We pride ourselves on our long-standing reputation for excellence in the hospitality industry. Our portfolio of properties includes a variety of different brands, giving our guests a wide range of options to choose…
Family office with $150MM in capital to acquire lower middle market businesses. Our strategy, eBuild Ventures, is nestled within a public holdco called ENDI with a few cashflow generating businesses including a mutual fund with $2-3B AUM.
SGH Strategic Investment Partners is a private investment company in Austin, Texas founded in 2019. We acquire control equity investments in established Texas-based companies in the professional services, wholesale distribution, specialized manufacturing and hospitality industries. Our founder, Sam Hanna, founded and built a substantial land surveying and engineering businesses. He sold a majority interest in the company to private equity and established our family office. Sam's lifetime of commercial experience provides our team with the unique capability to cultivate growth, develop and…
Metro Global Ventures is an operationally-focused middle market private investment firm. We invest in and help grow smaller niche businesses with solid fundamentals and strong management teams. Our deep experience working with founder owned/operated small and mid-sized businesses sets us apart as a true investment partner. Our personal and strategic approach to helping entrepreneurs build leading organizations enables us to drive sustained growth and create long term value. As entrepreneurs ourselves, our mission is to provide capital to talented entrepreneurial executives to enable them…
Rosewood Private Investments is the private equity arm of The Rosewood Corporation, a prominent family-owned company with diverse worldwide operations and investments. Rosewood is wholly owned by the Caroline Hunt Trust Estate and has grown over generations by developing and acquiring businesses that are leaders in their respective industries. Our structure and history enable us to be a unique resource and flexible investment partner. As an evergreen entity, Rosewood is continually seeking to invest capital in companies that share our commitment to entrepreneurism, integrity, and sound…
We are a small-town couple with a hugely successful medical company and real estate business who decided to create Lynniam Farms to prioritize multiplying capital through carefully placed investments.We know what it means first-hand to invest blood, sweat, and tears into a business. Because of that, we decided to help other companies build lasting prosperity. We know growing capital can be stressful, so we like to keep it fun, honest, and flexible.We believe capital investments are rooted in relationships, prosperity, and liberty.
We are experienced executives consulting with and investing in companies primarily in the automotive, insurance, and finance sectors. We take minority interests in early stage companies and are also looking for a change of control transaction involving a more mature company. Such a company would have proven sales and marketing processes and would benefit from our operational expertise and experience operating highly-regulated entities.
The Arnold Companies (TAC), is a Dallas, TX-based family investment management and services firm. Established in 1964 in Texarkana, Texas as a wholesale refinedpetroleum products distributor it has grown to lead in many different industries includingreal estate, retail, banking, aviation, technology and many varied sectors. TAC focusesinvestments on high-value companies that support their employees and communitieswhile maintaining the values of integrity, leadership, efficiency and a passion for greatservice. The almost 60-year legacy and traditions set the standards to allow innovationand…
Cardinal Equity Partners LLC was formed in 2014 to invest in and manage small to mid-size consumer-centric businesses. We partner with best-in-class entrepreneurs, operators and families to help grow their businesses and provide a succession plan that works for them.Over the last several years, CEP has invested in and operated several companies across a variety of industries. Our deal size ranges from as low as $3mm to as high as $125mm. Historically, we have made investments in the consumer, retail, industrial, education, healthcare, services, real estate and eComm sectors. Although we…
Chief Investments is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We are a team of seasoned investors who plan to work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
Brougham Ventures LLC 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.
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.
Carlin Capital Partners is a niche private equity firm focused on making control-oriented investments in mature, stable small businesses with untapped potential. Founded in 2009 by a father and son team, the firm exclusively seeks opportunities to invest in foundationally solid businesses that may not fit the traditional private equity model due to a lack of scale, stagnant growth, limited infrastructure or other limitations.We believe that Carlin Capital Partners brings an approach to private equity investing that is particularly well suited to the acquisition of smaller businesses. While…
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).
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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With backgrounds in real estate acquisitions, development, and finance, we came together in early 2021 to acquire and reposition transitional assets in high-growth markets throughout the United StatesComing from Tishman Speyer and Morgan Stanley, we’ve collectively invested in over $9 billion of real estate across residential and commercialSince coming together in 2021, we have owned and operated commercial & residential assets in the North Carolina Research Triangle, Charlotte, and Austin, including a 2 million square foot residential and life science development in downtown Durham, a…
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.