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BlackBern Partners LLC invests in mature operating companies in the lower middle market, partnering with management teams that have a proven track record of success and providing capital to realize organic growth and acquisition opportunities. BlackBern is industry agnostic and focuses on situations where it can see specific opportunities to add value. A flexible mandate allows BlackBern to tailor investments for companies with a wide range of capital needs.Beyond the aforementioned criteria, interest in any investment is situation-specific. The Partnership engages in both time-sensitive and…

Columbia River Partners (CRP) is a private investment firm integrating private equity, technology and special situations. CRP seeks to partner with management teams to invest in businesses going through transition or expansion with patient long-term capital. We focus on situations where we can bring technology and our network to drive change. We are not afraid of complexity. We are not afraid of introducing technology to traditional business sectors. We are passionate about investing in people. Learn more about why we may be the right partner for you and your company.

LP First Capital is a private investment firm focused on business services, with experience in commercial, consumer, education, and healthcare services. We have strong operational backgrounds and industry relationships. We excel in situations where we can partner with founders and management teams to build a platform that will scale and generate long term value for all business stakeholders.

Parkstone Growth Partners is a private investment firm focused on lower middle-market investments across the healthcare, insurance, consumer and retail industries.Our mission is to serve as business-building partners by providing capital and resources to accelerate growth while enhancing long-term value.We are driven by our values in everything that we do: Integrity, Partnership, Mutual Respect, Measurable Impact, and Family.

Auricle Capital Partners, LLC was founded to invest in high quality US-based family and founder-owned businesses. Our principals have over 35 years of experience as investors in, advisors to, and operators of middle market businesses. We pursue investments in a wide range of industries, with particular expertise in medical products and manufacturing.

Evolution Strategy Partners is a differentiated, principled private equity firm with a unique approach to conducting business.We consider our portfolio companies as true partners, not merely investments. Evolution values and respects the people with whom we work and believes its value-added involvement is only beginning at the time a transaction closes. We stay engaged and empower company leaders to accelerate the maximum potential of their businesses.Evolution's' primary focus is on entrepreneur-owned businesses but we remain flexible to explore other opportunities where our knowledge and…

Hayden Creek Capital ("HCC") is a principal investment firm that focuses on investment opportunities in lower-middle market private companies. Our Principals have deep expertise in making growth equity and buyout investments principally in the Consumer Food and Beverage, Business Services and Distribution industries.HCC is not a typical private equity firm—we are not a fund. We take a flexible and creative approach to capital structures, having an extensive network of debt capital and institutional and family office equity capital providers.Our investing philosophy is grounded in…

W Holdings LLC is a private equity independent sponsor focused on investing for the long term in small to medium sized businesses. We back strong management teams and preserve the legacies they've built. We work with management teams to grow cash flow and improve each business by driving growth, pursuing acquisitions, and refining strategy.

Who we areIlion Capital Partners exists to allocate both capital and talent to opportunities that others overlook. We are flexible to look at smaller or more complex deals than most other PE funds or search funds would consider, and count on our diligence and patience to pay off in the long run as we help grow the companies that we partner with.Through an extensive network of advisors, investors, and former colleagues all over the country, we not only have rapid access to capital to fund our investments, but can also augment management teams where needed. This ensures that we can partner with…

We are a team of investors and operators who have collectively acquired more than 30 businesses over the course of our careers. While we are generalist investors, our primary areas of industry focus are construction and contracting, consumer products, manufacturing, and distribution.We seek out situations where our investing, industry, and operating expertise will add value to the companies we acquire, and are comfortable working with leadership transitions.Featured in Axial's 2022 Industrials Top 50

Westover Group is a Georgia based private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. Our Founder is a seasoned investor and operator who likes to work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

Darshan Capitak specializes in business acquisition in the service, technology, and healthcare industries.At Darshan, we focus on the long-term picture, seeking to acquire businesses and grow them organically and inorganically. Our professionals combine financial expertise with entrepreneurial experience to effectively manage businesses and facilitate growth. We pride ourselves in working side by side with your management to grow and expand your business.Darshan's significant entrepreneurial and financial experience creates an ideal team ready to help provide expertise in a wide variety of…

StoneCreek Capital, Inc. is an independent sponsor private equity firm that invests in growth-oriented middle market companies in a wide range of industries. We target investments in companies with $3 million to $15 million in EBITDA. StoneCreek seeks out committed and passionate management teams that have solid visions and proven track records. Whether you are a: • Business owner looking to buyout a partner, recapitalize or pursue an acquisition; • Seller striving to diversify holdings and/or retire; • Management team pursuing a buyout or growth capital; or • CEO or Executive in…

Grand Valley Holdings is a Cincinnati-based acquirer of privately-held, family owned businesses in the Ohio Valley. The Principals of Grand Valley Holdings bring over 30 years of experience acquiring, developing, and operating private businesses.

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…

Crux Capital is the ideal partner for owners seeking liquidity, generational transition, capital for growth or recapitalization. The firm is committed to preserving the legacy of the companies we invest in, recognizing that people and culture are the key determinants of long-term success. In addition to providing capital, we leverage the expertise of our team and limited partner investors to support management teams in reaching their growth objectives. While we do not participate in the day-to-day management of our companies, we do serve as active advisers and provide additional resources to…

Glass Lake Holdings partners with exceptional privately-held businesses. Having previously acquired, grown and exited two businesses (Richmond Alarm Company and RRS Medical), we have deep operational and investment backgrounds specifically focused on family and founder-owned businesses.

Bearing Partners is an independent financial sponsor that invests in lower middle-market companies. We seek to invest in businesses $1M to $8M of EBITDA with a strong management team and the potential for significant growth. We prefer to partner with the management team or founder(s) in control investments in industries including consumer products and services, business services, oil & gas, technology, industrial & manufacturing, etc. We have a low leverage approach in structuring transactions and no required hold period which allows for flexibility for each specific situation.

Thesis Capital Partners, LLC is an independent sponsor that invests in family-owned companies in the United States. We partner with exceptional entrepreneurs to grow these businesses for the next generation in a hands-on way.

Rise Run Capital (“Rise Run”) is a Dallas, Texas based private equity firm which invests capital in middle market companies with the following characteristics:Trailing EBITDA of $2 to $10 millionStrong management teamProfitable operationsAttractive and defensible market positionMinimal customer and supplier concentrationsRise Run focuses on manufacturing, healthcare, consumer products, distribution and logistics, and service companies.