I was the Co-Founder of Pura Vida Bracelets, a jewelry and lifestyle brand. Fresh out of college at San Diego State University, I took a surfing trip to Costa Rica with my best friend, Griffin Thall. We were lucky enough to stumble across two talented artisans, whose simple string bracelets captured the essence of our journey and the beauty of Costa Rica. Hoping to help them out, we asked the artisans to make 400 bracelets to bring back home and sell at a local San Diego boutique. Much to our surprise, they sold out in just a matter of days. At Pura Vida, I was instrumental in guiding our…
Welcome to Ridgegate Management Inc., an established management company specializing in restructuring and growth strategies since 2012. When it comes to restructuring, we help navigate through financial challenges, operational inefficiencies, and organizational obstacles. Our approach combines analytical rigor with practical experience, enabling us to identify and implement effective solutions that maximize value and optimize performance. We work with stakeholders at all levels to foster collaboration, enhance productivity, and ensure a smooth transition throughout the restructuring…
Baker Associates is a single-family office. We invest in lower middle-market companies, with a focus of companies located in the Southeastern U.S. We are a control investor and look to invest in smaller companies ($1 to $20 million EBITDA), that are typically going through their initial ownership transition. Our new website is currently in development and should be ready in the next few weeks.
We hold allocations in public and private equity, direct investments, commercial real estate, and other alternative asset classes. Our mandate is to responsibly grow capital.Our generalist and flexible approach and long-term capital allow us to invest in opportunities across the board, and our experience in operating businesses allows us to identify companies that have established or expanding competitive advantages. Our long-only equity portfolio reflects companies that have durable competitive and / or technological advantages.
Founded in 1992, ADEC Private Equity is a family investment vehicle which invests principally in a wide variety of private equity investments including direct investments in private companies and also third party sponsored private equity fund commitments.Since inception, ADEC Private Equity has made in excess of 100 investments in both private companies and in third party sponsored private equity funds, both spanning multiple industries.In terms of direct investments in private companies, ADEC Private Equity is particularly looking to make investments in small privately owned businesses that…
Brandsma Asset Management is a Single Family Office founded in 2018 after the sale of our family business. To date we have made 15+ investments ranging from passive minority positions to full change of control acquisitions. We are looking to further our investment in high-quality operating businesses throughout the United States.
Soaring Eagle Investments is a private investment firm that creates long-term value by applying broad industry knowledge, operational skill, and financial resources to attractive investment opportunities. We are not a private equity firm or financial intermediary and the companies we seek to acquire or partner with are viewed as long-term investments. We focus on private and family-owned, small to mid-stage growth companies with compelling stories. Please see our website for a complete overview of who we are, our criteria, and our values. We look forward to working with you!
Greyscape Advisors 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.
Director of Product. B2B SaaS growth leader primarily focused on scaling product teams (Product, UX, Product Ops). Throughout my career I've led Product teams in several maturity phases: from finding product-market-fit to driving Product operating model transformations that enable growth and business efficiencies.I have been in the IoT product management domain for the last 15 years, with emphasis in Aerospace & Defense, Digital Manufacturing and Operations. I'm looking to acquire a business where I can add value: take the company to its next level by delighting customers and implementing…
AMPPPED 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.
Bluefish International is a family office seeking to acquire and operate small businesses forever.Bluefish founder, Jason Greene, is an accomplished operating and finance executive who previously led the successful turnaround of a PE-backed company; led corporate development at AEG; and was an investment banker at DLJ.Jason graduated with B.Sc., magna cum laude, from The Wharton School at UPENN.
Steward Lane is a family investment companyOur goal is to partner with transitioning owners to provide quick and flexible exit opportunities while maintaining your legacy.We value the hard work, dedication, and passion it took to get your business to where it is today.We want to build on that strong foundation, seeking to own and operate your business for the foreseeable future to ensure long-term sustainable growth.
Rockford West Capital is a private equity fund specializing in acquiring businesses in Southern California. They focus on companies ready for ownership transition due to reasons like owner retirement or optimal exit timing, with an initial plan to buy and directly manage one business for long-term success. Financially, they target businesses with $4 to $20 million in revenue, over three years of profitable operations, and EBITDA margins of at least 15%. They prefer companies in fragmented, growing industries with a strong potential for growth, recurring revenues, a diverse and loyal customer…
At FundFlex Capital Solutions, we are a merchant cash advance broker with over 50+ lenders in our database to find you fast and efficient funding with minimal paperwork. We specialize in same day bridge funding in as little as 24 hours, our terms go from 6-24 months. we are more than just brokers – we’re partners in your business’s success.
Tavistock, Inc. 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.Dave Schopp has 25 years of turnaround experience, building and then selling several of his own portfolio companies including US Sample Company, a manufacturer of in-store merchandising products, Bates Inc., a producer of in-pack premiums for the cereal and fast food markets, and Congress Packaging, a carton manufacturer. He was…
Timberline is a family office in Birmingham, Alabama with experience in minority financings as well as control transactions.We've purchased family businesses and are sensitive to the concerns of an owner's legacy. We've partnered with founders to provide them personal liquidity and growth capital for the business.Our money doesn't come with an expiration date. We are looking to grow long term value, not make a quick hit off of reducing expenses and re-selling the business.
W Equities is a family office focused on commercial real estate transactions in New York City as well as private growth investments in lower middle market private businesses.
Forty Four Holdings, LLC is the single-family investment office of Clifton S. Robbins. Mr. Robbins has a long and distinguished track record identifying, structuring, consummating, and adding post investment value to investment opportunities across both the private and public markets. Mr. Robbins has spent 35+ years managing capital on behalf of institutional investors as a General Partner of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., as a Managing Member of General Atlantic, and as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of multi-billion dollar public market investment manager Blue Harbour Group. A…
Vermilion Group is a private direct investor for the Mortenson family. For over four generations, the family has operated M.A. Mortenson Companies, Inc., a privately-held, diversified construction enterprise. As one of the largest contractors in North America, Mortenson has over 7,000 team members and 11 North American offices completing projects in renewable energy, sports stadiums, hospitals and data centers.Vermilion seeks to make control investments in great businesses, that are doing good, and have a commitment to achieve social and environmental impact. We target strong impact and…
Granite Holdings is a small family management company based in Atlanta, GA with a range of cross sector investments and portfolio companies. Granite’s core business to date has been in founding, operating, and exiting technology and consumer product businesses in the Southeast, including the sale of GeoFields to Emerson in 2017 and Routematch to Uber in 2020. The Granite team remains broadly focused in B2B Software, Logistics and Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Real Estate.Target $5-35M Revenue and $500K+ EBITDA US based
