Black Lake Capital is a Colorado-based private investment firm partnering with technology and innovation-enabled businesses generating $2-12M in annual cash flow. From 100% buyouts to equity recapitalizations with majority or substantial minority positions, Black Lake has the flexibility to meet the needs of growing businesses and has completed 15 transactions in its 11-year history. Please visit the firm’s website, www.blacklakecap.com, for more information.
Amalgam Capital, LLC is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We are a team of seasoned operators who plan to work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.We acquire and sustainably grow underrated businesses as independent sponsors.Our multidisciplinary team of investors, entrepreneurs, and operators, has created substantial value for others.Our Investment SweetspotRevenue GeneratingWe invest in business generating between $20M to $100M in revenue annuallyHistory of ProfitabilityBusinesses…
Hillstar Capital is focused on partnering with business owners and management teams to build durable business value over time. We also provide capital to companies with owners who desire liquidity or asset diversification, including full ownership transition. We tailor our investments to meet the specific needs of business owners and can offer flexible and creative solutions for various liquidity alternatives. We realize that growing small businesses requires focused efforts, expertise and nurturing. Upon transaction closing, we are intensely focused on supporting our portfolio companies with…
Silver Peak Partners, based in Denver, Colorado, is a private equity firm focused on small companies with $2 million to $15 million of EBITDA. We will consider smaller transactions as well if they are a strong fit with our industries of interest. We seek to partner with current company owners and managers to build investment value through operational improvements, strategic acquisitions, and pursuit of new growth opportunities.Our principals have extensive backgrounds in acquiring and working with small companies. We have a network of operating advisors with over 150 years of combined…
Kuzari Group is a private investment firm managing a portfolio of equity and debt investments on behalf of its partners and investors. Please contact us if you represent a potential investment opportunity or would like to discuss becoming a capital, strategic or operating partner. We primarily sponsor acquisitions of Companies with enterprise values from $5 million to $50 million and EBITDA of $1 million to $10 million.
Graylight Partners, LLC provides capital and support to emerging middle-market companies for the purpose of creating long-term value. We are approachable and collaborative investment partners with a different perspective. Our goal is to achieve growth through business model refinement and sustainable value creation, not financial engineering.As such, we seek out opportunities in unique business niches to find companies that are doing things differently. We look for innovators and groundbreakers that need a true partner to take their business to the next level. We then work closely with these…
Strength Capital Partners (SCP) is a Birmingham, Michigan-based private equity firm that specializes in acquiring traditional businesses, primarily throughout the greater Midwest and Central United States.We seek to invest in businesses with $4 million to $20 million in EBITDA. We pursue investments in a wide range of industries, including consumer products, manufacturing, distribution, industrial and financial services, energy, transportation, and infrastructure. We are particularly interested in "buy and build" opportunities, where we can grow and diversify our platform companies through a…
Catalus Capital is a multi-strategy private equity firm founded in early 2011. The flexibility of the firm’s investment mandates sets it apart from its peers. The firm invests out of two strategies: Catalus Growth Partners, a buyout fund focused on acquiring majority stakes in growing middle market companies, and Catalus Special Opportunities, a fund focused on finding deep value in corporate, real estate, and esoteric assets.
Control-oriented, operationally-focused PE firm focused on lower middle-market companies$200M in equity invested across 10 platform acquisitionsSam Seraphim (Managing Partner): 40+ years investing & operating, ran $120M manufacturing company and started a bankMarc Paganini (Partner): 30+ years operating (former President/CEO, Airbus Helicopters, US)EBITDA $3-20M (15%+ margins)Revenues $25M+EV: $10-200MLow capex, highly scalable modelAvailability of add-on acquisitionSIndustry Focus:Aerospace & DefenseBusiness ServicesConsumer Products & ServicesEducationFood & BeverageIndustrials/specialty…
Great River Capital Partners (GRCP) is a private equity investment firm with a narrow focus on acquiring mid-sized Industrial Technology and Services companies. That is all we do. Leveraging 30 years of collective investing experience, we partner with business owners to create long-term value both through organic growth initiatives and strategic add-on acquisitions.
Since 2013, Pillsman Partners has invested selectively in seven platform businesses and additional add-on acquisitions. Pillsman focuses on industries where we have direct prior experience whether it be from operating companies where we have worked or industries in which we have either advised or invested. We also invest in adjacent industries that share common characteristics and dynamics, leveraging the breadth of our knowledge, experience and relationships. We are active members of the board of directors supporting our teams to augment and advise management teams as they refine and…
Centerfire Capital as an investment and advisory company focusing on venture and private equity in consumer businesses and businesses that enable consumer led businesses to perform at their best.We invest in control and minority positions in companies that can create value through:Increasing TransparencyWe invest in companies that increase transparency to consumers of what they are buying; through ingredients, consumer ratings, and/or sustainable practicesImproving ValueWe invest in companies that can dramatically improve the consumer value proposition of a product or service versus the next…
Presentation - https://hubs.ly/Q01F0HJX0Deal and Transaction Experience OverviewArtinia Group has extensive transaction experience working through intermediaries. We operate with transparency, work diligently to establish positive working relationships, and prioritize certainty of close within agreed upon timelines.Key current stats include:16 closed transactions$208 million in equity deployed$24 million average acquisition value58 average days to close post LOI / term sheet5 current portfolio companies$372 million current portfolio enterprise valueTarget IndustriesArtinia Group is targeting…
Overviewo Cascata Capital, LLC (“Cascata”) is a Dallas, TX based alternative investment firm focused on private equity platform investments o Funding is provided in partnership with leading Institutional Investors and family offices through special purpose entities created for each platformo Principals and operating partners with over 50 years of combined financial and investment experience o Ability to source and originate proprietary private equity funding opportunities with superior risk adjusted returns for our investment…
Investment firm founded by seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and operator with extensive experience turning around underperforming businesses. Has experience in both North and South America.
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Tenet Investment Company (“Tenet”) is a global private equity fund manager formed to make investments in middle market companies across the United States and West Africa. We are a generalist investment manager but however have a strong affinity for investments in sectors such as consumer products, manufacturing, food and agribusiness, financial services and technology. We seek control or significant minority investments in companies and look to back existing management teams or build strong management teams at investee companies. Our investment size ranges from $5 million to $30 million…
Capital Creek Investments is an Aspen, Colorado based firm focused on real estate and related company investments. We have a diversified portfolio of investments.
Based in Houston, Crossroads Strategic Advisors provides advice on recapitalization and restructuring strategies for middle market companies. As turnaround operators with an investor’s perspective, Crossroads provides valuable insights and creative solutions for operators, investors, creditors and other stakeholders. Amid volatility and uncertainty, clients hire Crossroads to navigate out-of-court workouts, distressed M&A and bankruptcy reorganizations. Crossroads provides support and guidance throughout the restructuring process as financial advisor, turnaround consultant or interim…
Post Road Holdings is an emerging, independent sponsor focused on lower middle-market opportunities in the northeastern United States. Post Road strives to acquire, invest in, build, and partner with best-in-class businesses. Post Road has a flexible investment mandate and brings a creative and collaborate approach to transactions. While Post Road typically seeks control investments, it is willing to participate in partnerships and to acquire non-controlling interests. Post Road is a generalist investor, but it avoids overly complex and speculative businesses. The firm derives its…
Fully funded investor focused on acquiring a great residential or industrial service business with direct sales, marketing, and technology effort needed as the driver for growth, generating between $600-2M in EBITDA, located-in Florida.Favored Industries: Large Tree MaintenanceIrrigation SystemsPest ControlFence Installation & MaintenanceGutter Installation and Cleaning ServiceSeptic Tank Installation and MaintenanceAir FiltrationWater FiltrationGarage Door Installation & Maintenance Home Generator Installation, Maintenance and RentalFire & Safety Inspection and SupplyFire &…