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Adelphi Capital Partners, LLC

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Adelphi Capital Partners is a private investment group focused on teaming with experienced operating executives to invest in lower middle market, industrial technology-driven manufacturing and services companies undergoing ownership/management transitions and/or present organic growth opportunities.

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• Apr 2024 Acquired Brandner Design, LLC
• Dec 2021 Acquired Confidential Company
• Jul 2021 Acquired Jax Cool (a division of Jax Refrigeration)
• Apr 2021 Acquired Western Environmental Corporation

OVC Capital LLC

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Participate Capital is a private equity firm founded in 2005, specializing in investing in small to medium-sized businesses. With a focus on brand potential unlocking digital value across sales, marketing, and operations, the firm aims to build strong financial foundations for growth. Participate Capital works closely with management teams to scale businesses, offering flexibility in holding periods and leveraging extensive networks for additional capital. The firm emphasizes long-term partnerships to fully support each portfolio company, with notable investments including Hydro Flask and…

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• Nov 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
• Nov 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
• Nov 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
• Nov 2025 Acquired Confidential Company

Golden Child Holdings

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Golden Child Holdings (Golden Child) is an institutional backed investment firm focused on the acquisition and growth of established companies, primarily in the service, consumer, healthcare, hospitality, construction and real estate industries. Golden Child has led more $1Bn of investments.The target investment range is $1M-$50M.

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• May 2026 Acquired Logan's Roadhouse
• May 2026 Acquired J. Alexander's Restaurant
• May 2026 Acquired Krystal
• May 2026 Acquired Pizza Hut

Stadion Capital

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Stadion is a private investment firm that invests non-institutional capital in businesses with the potential to maximize long-term value. Stadion Capital brings together the best aspects of institutional private equity and patient capital. We invest capital for wealth building with no need for near term liquidity. Our time horizon is exclusively a function of a company's opportunities and its management team's goals, without the restrictions of a limited term fund or the changing dynamics of a family office. The firm's reputation is built on strong partnerships, integrity and a focus on…

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• Jun 2022 Acquired JSI Janitorial
• Jan 2018 Acquired Heitmeyer Consulting
• Dec 2012 Invested in Bluetone Communications
• Aug 2012 Invested in Drivers History Information Sales

Monument MicroCap Partners, LLC

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Monument MicroCap Partners, LLC (MMP) is an independent private investment firm comprised of highly experienced and accomplished private equity and operational executives seeking to sponsor the acquisition of companies in the MicroCap Market, which we define as businesses having EBITDA of $1-5 million. Our focus is on businesses located in the United States and Canada.With offices in Indianapolis and Bloomfield Hills, we have one of the deepest and broadest investment teams in the U.S. and Canadian MicroCap private equity markets. Our partners have extensive experience and a successful track…

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• Aug 2023 Acquired Renovate America Holdings LLC
• Nov 2020 Acquired Synergy IOM, LLC
• Sep 2020 Acquired Kelly Roofing
• Apr 2019 Acquired Command Investigations

Grove Mountain Partners

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Based in Atlanta, GA and founded in 2020, Grove Mountain Partners is a private equity firm investing in lower middle market home service companies and specialty business service companies, generally with annual revenues between $15-200 million. We are long-term and relationship-focused, possess deep sector domain expertise, and are comprised of operators rather than financiers. Our primary mission is to build great companies.

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• May 2025 Acquired Team First Plumbing
• Dec 2023 Acquired Service Country
• Nov 2023 Acquired Hills Distribution
• Dec 2021 Acquired Central States Paving and Concrete

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Stony Brook Partners

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Stony Brook Partners is a Boston-based holding company that acquires and builds lower middle market, service-oriented businesses. We partner with founders and operators preparing to transition or scale. We are entrepreneurs first, investors second. We have been owner-operators ourselves, so we structure deals around what matters to owners, move quickly, and close cleanly.If you are an owner thinking about what comes next, or an advisor to business owners considering a transition, we would welcome a conversation.

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• Apr 2023 Acquired Cruise Travel Accessories Company
• Feb 2023 Acquired Children's Book Publisher
• Sep 2022 Acquired Car Care & Detailing Products Company
• Jun 2022 Acquired Nursery and Baby Accessory Company

Grovecourt Capital Partners LLC.

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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.

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• May 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
• Feb 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
• Feb 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
• Aug 2023 Acquired Traffic & Mobility Consultants

Geneva Glen Capital

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Founded in 2010, Geneva Glen Capital is a Chicago-based private equity firm that invests in proven private companies with leading market positions, significant growth potential, and stable cash flows. GGC makes control investments and targets companies headquartered in the U.S. or Canada with EBITDA between $2 million and $20 million. The firm works closely with management teams to establish and execute on a clearly defined value creation and growth plan. The principals of GGC have extensive private equity experience and capital backing from family offices and other institutional investors…

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• Mar 2018 Acquired EZ Shipper Racks
• Jun 2016 Invested in Dianne's Fine Desserts
• Jun 2016 Invested in Southeastern Home Health Services
• Dec 2012 Invested in Playtime

Lowe Capital Management LLC

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About UsLowe Capital is a private investment firm focused on investing in and actively managing U.S. based companies in the lower-middle market. We believe in investing in quality, growth-oriented platforms and partnering with strong management teams to create long-term value both organically and through add-on acquisitions.​We tailor deal structuring to the seller’s and business’ needs and commit to an efficient and discrete diligence process to ensure minimal disruptions to daily operations. We look to transition the ownership of the business in a seamless and constructive…

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• Apr 2025 Acquired Performance Insulation Contractors, Inc.
• Aug 2023 Acquired Anchor Scaffolding
• Jul 2023 Acquired Gastonia Pipe, Boiler, Duct & Insulation Inc.
• Jun 2021 Acquired East Coast Rigging & Scaffolding

FCAP Investors Pte. Ltd.

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Focused on M&A and equity investments across manufacturing and software sectors, with particular emphasis on global opportunities in the data center and power equipment value chains. Experienced in privatizations, long-term equity investments, corporate acquisitions, and group carve-outs, with a strong understanding of complex deal structures and long-term industrial value creation.

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• Feb 2026 Acquired iSoftStone
• Feb 2026 Acquired JST Power Equipment
• Feb 2026 Acquired LuxVisions
• Feb 2026 Acquired Kingsoft Cloud

Confluence Healthcare Partners, LLC

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Confluence Healthcare Partners is a growth equity group focused exclusively on the healthcare services market with an emphasis on lower middle market companies. Our goal is to partner with leading providers and companies in sectors of healthcare services where we can provide a combination of operational expertise and financial backing to accelerate growth. We help our partner companies expand into new geographies and service lines and grow through strategic collaboration and acquisitions. In many cases, we will be the transitional capital and partner that allows these companies to grow…

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• Dec 2024 Acquired Groth Pain & Spine
• Aug 2023 Invested in C3HealthcareRx
• Aug 2023 Invested in Quinsite
• May 2022 Invested in MATCHWELL

Gordon Equities

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Gordon Equities is an independent private equity investment firm in Texas focused on partnering with lower middle-market and founder-led businesses across industrial manufacturing, equipment rental, multi-family development and media. Established in 1985, the firm was founded to manage the investments of the Roberts and McHaney families.  The company is led by Stephen McHaney who has years of experience on both the buy and sell side. We pride ourselves on negotiating fair transactions and not losing sight of the fact that the seller and management are often our partners after…

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• Sep 2022 Invested in Lane Supply, Inc.
• Oct 2018 Acquired T.B. Butler
• Feb 2015 Invested in Pro Star Rentals
• Jun 2012 Acquired ASP Westword LLC

Snowdaay

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Snowdaay is a team of investor-operators specializing in the acquisition and transformation of consumer brands, consumer tech, and eCommerce businesses. Our focus is on turning these entities into profitable ventures, leveraging our expertise in the lower middle market of private equity. With a strategic approach, Snowdaay aims to enhance the value and performance of the businesses we invest in, positioning them for sustainable growth and success in the competitive market.

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• Feb 2025 Invested in Confidential Company
• Mar 2023 Invested in Confidential Company
• Feb 2023 Invested in Confidential Company
• Jan 2023 Invested in Confidential Company

Waterbear Group

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Midwest operator acquiring B2B manufacturing and distribution businesses. Owner-operator succession situations. Indefinite hold periods. Second-time buyer. First platform: three integrated bolt-ons, 12x MOIC exit. What makes us different: Strong capital network – Established relationships with family offices and permanent capital investors; no fundraising delaysNo predetermined exits – Not a fund; indefinite hold periods unless selling creates better outcomes for the business long termStandalone underwriting – Each deal is evaluated on its own merits, not portfolio diversification…

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• Jul 2025 Acquired Portraits Plus
• Jun 2025 Acquired Picture This Photography
• Jul 2023 Acquired Image Group Photography
• Jan 2020 Acquired Empire Photography

Rise Run Capital

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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.

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• Nov 2024 Acquired Insurance Claim Adjuster Company
• Jun 2023 Acquired Technology-Enabled Literacy Fundraising Company Serving K-12 Schools
• Nov 2022 Acquired Organic Dairy – Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly Food Production
• Dec 2021 Acquired Industrial Manufacturing and Services Company

Sea Pine Equity Partners

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Sea Pine invests in lower middle market companies in the service sector. We take controlling positions in our investments and prefer to partner with founders or management teams that are currently in place. Our goal is to provide the capital and other resources necessary to accelerate growth while maintaining the successful culture created by existing management.

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• Jul 2026 Acquired Executive Exteriors
• Sep 2024 Acquired Hi-Tek Data
• May 2024 Acquired Concrete Conservation

Eigen Capital

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Eigen is a lower mid-market investment firm specialized in corporate carve-outs and complex situations. We focus on acquiring (i) non-core business units that no longer fit their corporate parent’s strategy or (ii) somewhat undermanaged private businesses - from breakeven/loss-making situations up to $20m EBITDA.

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• Sep 2012 Invested in EndoTool
• Oct 2011 Invested in SHARC
• Apr 2011 Invested in Plews Edelmann

Ventus Industrial Partners

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Ventus Industrial Partners is a highly operational private equity firm that specializes in investing in regulated sectors critical to national security. We seek to build market leaders in defense and national security over the long term, by bringing together niche, mission-critical suppliers. We acquire businesses with limited disruption risk, in sectors with fragmented industry structures and that are underpinned by multi-decade growth tailwinds.Ventus was founded by Valerio Massimo di Roccasecca, formerly of McKinsey, Cinven, Board Member of GE Avio, and founder and Board Member of Avantus…

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• Jan 2026 Acquired General Tool Company (GTC)
• Jan 2026 Acquired Magna Machine Company
• Nov 2025 Acquired Aeron Defense

Cascadia Equity Partners

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Cascadia Equity Partners empowers businesses to achieve consistent and lasting success through collaborative partnerships. They focus on creating long-term value for their portfolio companies, investors, and communities by fostering innovation, driving sustainable growth, and unlocking untapped potential across diverse industries. With a deep familiarity within their target industries, Cascadia Equity Partners has an extensive track record of success, helping partners achieve a balance between short-term cash flow and long-term growth. Their strategy blends a willingness to buy and hold…

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• Jan 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
• Jan 2026 Acquired Premier Project Supply
• Jan 2026 Acquired Southwest Doors & Hardware Ltd.