NorthCrest Capital is the investment vehicle of founder Kevin Laleyan and is supported by a team of entrepreneurs and investors focused on acquiring one business to personally operate and grow. We are here to provide a succession plan to an owner/operator who cares about the future of their business. Our goal is to work with an owner to structure a transaction that preserves your business legacy. We will assume day-to-day company management creating value for the seller, employees, and community.
We are a small team of investors and operators that have a successful track record of building, investing in, and growing businesses in the Pacific Northwest. We focus on investing in small to medium sized companies where we can have an outsized impact on the organization in partnership with the management team. We invest in and partner with companies without intending to sell them which allows us to think and act like owners, not just investors. We facilitate ownership transitions and provide long-term homes for the continued development of companies and the employees, families and…
Equanim Capital LLC is a New York-based private equity firm focused on control investments in lower middle-market manufacturing, distribution, and services businesses in the sub-$5m EBITDA range. Equanim Capital prefers to partner with existing managements teams to realize long term growth.
Third Arch is a Philadelphia-based private investment firm making long-term investments in high quality small businessesLocally-focused and collaborative, we partner with strong management teams to help businesses continue their success, enhance profitability, and drive scalable, sustainable growth
Okome Holdings is an investment firm that is looking to partner with shareholders and management teams of high-quality financial and business services companies.
Zera Investment Group is a company that buys and builds businesses to be a positive influence and make a positive impact in the world. We aim to create self sustaining ecosystems that bring new life to businesses and communities.
Swingbridge operates as a merchant bank, specializing in public equities, private equity, and debt solutions. Our investor network comprises over 60 families who participate in individual deals. Currently, we have nine active investments in the private sector, while on the public side, we maintain a long-only mindset with a portfolio of 15 selected names. With an industry-agnostic approach, we assess each opportunity by thoroughly analyzing returns on capital against the cost of capital.
Founders of tech-enabled services businesses currently have minimal options when scaling their company from $1M to $10M+ of EBITDALower middle-market private equity firms will only engage if they can acquire full-controlVenture capital firms won't engage because the addressable market is not $1BN+As former founders, investors and advisors, we work with founders that want growth capital to execute on the "PE Playbook" without giving up full-control
Grovecourt Capital Partners LLC. is a private investment firm focused on making long-term investments in growing companies with attractive fundamentals in exciting industries. Grovecourt strives to work with founders and management teams to drive growth and unlock potential.
Matbucha 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.
Hiltz Capital Management seeks to deploy private capital by investing in operating companies with a compelling value proposition. We look for companies with tangible assets, such as machinery and real estate interests, that offer steady revenue and proven profitability. Our geographic focus is the Southeastern United States
Prairie Knoll LLC is an investment firm focused on private equity in the food and agribusiness industries, investing across the food and agriculture value chain - inputs, production, processing, distribution. Prairie Knoll operates as an independent sponsor of buyouts and takes a thoughtful collaborative approach to investing. We have some capital set aside for acquisitions and plan to include additional investors on a deal by deal basis.The founder, Mark Swenson, is an experienced institutional investor responsible for successfully managing a term of investment professionals with…
Marine Capital Partners is a private investment firm focused on investing in market leaders operating in the lower middle market. Marine seeks to partner with management to acquire family-owned businesses across consumer, business and industrial services, diversified industrials (niche manufacturing and value added distribution), building products, transportation and logistics and media & entertainment. Between its investment team and our eight operating partners (all of whom have 25+ years of experience), we are able to navigate complex transactions and unlock value through various…
Skyharbor Capital is private investment firm based in Camas, WA. We invest our own capital and seek to partner with high-integrity operating executives (whether they are founders, replacement CEOs, or search fund entrepreneurs). We are industry agnostic and invest nationwide in established B2B services companies and have a preference for "information-based" or "tech-enabled" business services with meaningful repeat or recurring revenue. We seek to acquire vendors and service providers that provide technology and information support services to other businesses. Our approach is to is…
I am a business owner who is looking to diversify away from my current vertical with my first acquisition. I am beginning the search process for myself and my partners. Search Criteria Small market deal $500k SDE - $1.5M EBITDA 3-5x multiple Deal size: $1.5M to 7.5M Semi-Absentee business “Boring” or slow changing industry “Safe” and “Solid” business and deal that “just runs
About UsThe Ghost team partners with founders, owners, and management teams to help build next-generation aerospace and defense companies. We focus on lower middle-market aerospace and and defense companies that produce hardware for the US and allied militaries.Meet the team!Chase CampbellFormer Corporate Development Manager at Elbit America, whose M&A team closed transactions of $700m+ and crafted corporate strategy enterprise-wideFinancial analyst at commercial real-estate firm, completing 60 transactionsMBA from Cox School of Business, BA from Princeton University, and Certificate…
Mansur Bay Partners, 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.
We are an investment firm that works with entrepreneurs, family businesses, and owners to help them unlock the value they have created in their companies. We keep things simple, we work fast, and we use a collaborative and transparent approach to get deals done. We like companies that have: - a path to future growth - a distinct advantage (reputation, trade secrets, differentiation) - a simple business model - profitable $1M-$10M in net income - operational success of 5 years of longer - great team, culture, and values We look for: - Retiring entrepreneurs - we'll work with you to get an easy…
We are a Phoenix-based, lower middle market investment firm with a focus on long-term investing in B2B/ B2C services industries, fleet-based businesses and residential real estate. Our investing philosophy is underpinned by the belief that sound business strategy, patient capital, and a long-term view compound to build better, more valuable businesses; generating greater value for all stakeholders. Our team comprises of alumni of some of the world’s leading management consulting & private equity firms, with a single focus on growing & nurturing Arizona & southwest-based businesses &…
Cornerstone Managers is an entrepreneurial investment company that partners with management teams to building long-lasting businesses. We acquire businesses we plan to own and operate for the long term. Our target companies serve the evolving consumer landscape.
