I partner strong companies with strong operators and give them full autonomy to grow the business. I am currently running the Permanant Equity model quietly while I'm building up the foundation. Between the five companies I have now, I should do ~7MM EBITDA in 2024.
Absoluta Armis Asset Holding Corp. 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.
Neatland Holdings is in the course of building a network of highly reputable businesses that provide building maintenance services. We take pride in protecting the legacy of your business while building upon your existing management structure and community.
Highmount is an investment partnership that invests capital on behalf of high-net-worth individuals and family offices. We are focused on acquiring and building businesses in fragmented spaces through a long-term buy-and-build strategy (not subject to a 3-5 year holding period). Our backgrounds are in investment banking (Goldman Sachs), private equity (Centerbridge Partners, Apollo Global Management, Clearsky, and Whale Rock Capital Management), and company operations (Berkshire Hathaway).Prior to Highmount Madison, Dan was the Head of Corporate Development for Pampered Chef (a Berkshire…
Based in Chicago, Zeal (workwithzeal.com) is run by a team of former technology sales, marketing & operational professionals. The company invests in great businesses ranging from $3-$20 million in revenue and with net margins of 15% or more. Our aim is to bring long-term growth through streamlining and transforming sales & marketing efforts.We do not seek to flip businesses. We own for the long-term and provide business owners with a way to preserve their legacy and continue to improve employees livelihoods. Zeal leverages its management and operational background to bring real value that…
Sale Leaseback: Strategic Liquidity Without Operational DisruptionWhat is a Sale Leaseback (SLB)?Most businesses today are not in the business of owning real estate but still rely on land andbuildings to operate. A SLB allows a company to reduce its investment in these non-core assets and unlocks capital by selling their property and simultaneously leasing it back. This separates the asset’s ownership value from its utility value.This strategic financing tool empowers businesses to reinvest in their core operations, fund business expansions, or optimize their balance sheets by paying…
WEBCO is an employee-owned company specializing in industrial parts manufacturing. Over the past four decades our customers have included major companies in aviation ground support, construction equipment, industrial cooling equipment, mining, structural products, rail , trucking, and our most recent addition; data centers.We’re proud to have earned some of the highest accreditation in the industry, including ISO 9001:2015 registration and certification from the American Association of Railroads (AAR). By maintaining such high standards, we’re able to successfully manage a robust system…
Merak Group 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, work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
210 Industrial Intelligence is a Texas-based holding company backed by personal capital and strategic partners. We acquire and grow industrial services businesses, leveraging deep industry experience and operational expertise.
Wellesley Healthcare Group, the principal owner of Empower U. Services Corp. is a group focused on small to medium-sized acquisitions in the behavioral healthcare space. We look for organizations that may benefit from our managerial, technological, and/or innovative touches and are open to keeping current owners on as partners as we continue to expand our reach across the country. We are a business within the EY Access Network ecosystem.
Who we areWe are an entrepreneurial team of HBS, GSB & McKinsey alums with complementary leadership strengths that are primed for continuing the legacy of your business. We welcome new challenges, are biased towards action, and constantly pursue improvement in ourselves and the organizations in which we belong. What we stand forAs stewards of growing business, we practice the following business tenets:Make sound decisions that balance the interests of customers, employees, and business healthRespect, value, and seek out differences of opinion and experienceAct always with accountability and…
Long Road Partners is wholly owned and managed by its principals. Each of our business units and companies are staffed and managed by teams of highly-skilled, experienced professionals, all of whom share an unwavering commitment to our culture, values, and discipline and to the consistent delivery of successful results to our clients and portfolio companiesWhile our primary focus is on working with the best entrepreneurs with the right solutions, we will occasionally act as entrepreneurs ourselves, creating and acquiring companies that combine the right talent, capital, technology and…
Kompound is a holding company 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.
The Nashton Company is a holding company focused on building recurring revenue service businesses over long periods of time. Nashton has five wholly owned companies in the home services, healthcare, and real estate services sectors. The company has a multi-decade time horizon, and is highly operationally engaged with each holding. Nashton has completed over 25 acquisitions since inception.
Aero-mark, LLC was founded by Mark Lee in 1986. Mr. Lee’s primary goal was to build a firm specializing in the acquisition, development, and management of companies in Aerospace and Defense. Throughout his career he had vested interest in other sectors that have provided profitable returns and has since then expanded the company’s investment focuses. Our passion for investing in small and unique businesses originates from our team’s background in entrepreneurship, finance, management, and a strong network. Coupled with our core competencies - process improvement, accounting, marketing,…
We have been building businesses and creating great experiences for people for over 35 years. Our history has taught us a lot, and fuels us forward everyday as we look towards what’s next. We are passionate about delivering excellent results and keeping people first. That commitment has proven to be a successful formula for us, and one we believe will continue to carry us forward.
We recognize and appreciate the critical role that small and mid-sized businesses serve in communities and economies across the country. We founded WhiteHorn Partners with the goal of bringing our energy and passion to one such company while carrying forward its legacy and building upon its success. We come from a family with a history of entrepreneurship and success in building and growing businesses. Both sides of our family have experience with founding, operating, and exiting successful companies. On our father’s side of the family, our grandfather partnered with his father to…
Reify is a holdco with existing ownership of portfolio companies in Media & Design, Food & Beverage, and Imports & Exports. We understand by experience that each small business is different, and each situation is different. We're interested in healthy EBITDA small businesses and have experience centralizing functions that small businesses typically (finance, marketing, etc),
Palingen is an evergreen holding company that acquires lower middle market businesses from legacy-minded owners, invests deeply in the people, strengthens the operations, and stewards the companies for the long term.Our mission is to deliver superior long term economic results through investments in companies that are financially compelling, ethically sound, and socially uplifting.Palingen aims to be the most sought after capital partner for legacy-minded owners of quality businesses looking to monetize their life’s work.
Mix Tape Ventures is a diversified management company whose companies are focused on industries including: commercial refrigeration parts and service, personalized gifting, and specialty food distribution. MTV oversees the operations of its companies, allocates resources among them, and helps to improve the performance of its operations.
