Top Application Software Independent Sponsors

Atlasview Equity Partners

7 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Atlasview Equity Partners is a founder-first private equity firm specializing in acquiring and building businesses in the lower middle market. Atlasview seeks businesses with defensible moats and multiple levers to add significant value to create an asymmetric returns profile. Atlasview works closely with management teams to execute organic and inorganic (M&A) growth initiatives to build businesses into market leaders.

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• Jul 2026 Acquired Howard Supply Company
• Jul 2026 Acquired Biblionix
• Mar 2025 Acquired Auto-Graphics
• Oct 2024 Acquired MINISIS Inc.

Galaxi Group

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Galaxi Group is a family office backed independent sponsor focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We consider ourselves entrepreneurial capital partnering with management teams and entrepreneurs to achieve next level success.

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• Jun 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
• Jul 2025 Acquired Serpico Landscaping
• Aug 2021 Acquired Medallion Landscape Management, Inc.
• Jul 2017 Acquired Rainforest

Northwood Ventures

6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Northwood Ventures has been a leading venture capital and private equity investor for more than three decades. Our long-term investment horizon, entrepreneurial orientation, and collaborative approach make us an attractive partner for skillful founders, shareholders and management teams.

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• Dec 2011 Acquired Designer Protein, LLC
• Jun 2010 Acquired Zevia
• Dec 2009 Acquired Celebration Restaurant Group, LLC
• Oct 2009 Acquired JVC Media LLC

Sheridan Hill Partners

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Sheridan Hill Partners is an Illinois-based investment and operating firm that partners with established businesses in helping them achieve their next level of growth.We are operational leaders experienced in growing businesses who invest our own personal capital directly, as well as capital from a small network of investors.

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• Apr 2022 Acquired LCW
• Jul 2021 Acquired Cornerstone Support
• Jun 2021 Invested in SilverIP Communications
• Aug 2019 Acquired FHC Marketing

Civitas Growth Partners

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Civitas Growth Partners was founded on a core principle: unlocking potential - together. Civitas is the Latin word for “community”, and that is just what we are seeking to build. We view our involvement as a partnership, taking an active but respectful role in your business's journey.  Our ModelPartner with founder-led businesses with recurring revenue models to scale from $1M-$5M in ARR to $10M+ Flexible investment approach – open to minority or control positions based on the unique needs of the business Provide capital to fund growth initiatives (i.e. sales,…

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• Dec 2024 Invested in FundEasy
• Jan 2022 Invested in Taskmaster Pro
• Dec 2021 Invested in Cubhub
• Mar 2018 Invested in AppGarden

Grovecourt Capital Partners LLC.

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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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

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Mehshah Capital

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Mehshah Capital is an independent sponsor primarily focused on healthcare services, digital health, healthcare IT, pharma services and business services investments. The firm was founded by a seasoned healthcare services investor with nearly a decade of healthcare investing experience and over an additional decade of healthcare investment banking experience.

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• Dec 2024 Invested in Frontier Direct Care
• Jul 2023 Invested in Persimmon
• Feb 2023 Invested in GoTu
• Oct 2018 Invested in DirectShifts

Meru Ventures

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IntroductionMeru Venture Partners is an independent sponsor-led private equity firm operating in the lower middle market. We invest in profitable companies generating anywhere between $5 million to $50 million in revenue and $1 million to $10 million in EBITDA. We focus on companies with a history of positive cash flow, a strong balance sheet, and significant growth potential. We provide growth capital, operating expertise, and industry experience to significantly enhance the long-term value of our investments.

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• Jan 2025 Invested in Confidential Company
• May 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
• Dec 2022 Acquired Confidential Company

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

Jupiter Holdings

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Jupiter Holdings LLC is a Newport Beach, California-based private investment firm specializing in alternative investments and the pursuit of superior absolute returns. Founded in 1997 by Edmond F. St. Geme, Jupiter is backed by more than $1 billion of discretionary institutional capital and is highly opportunistic in its pursuit of extraordinary risk-adjusted returns in three primary areas: real estate, private equity, and marketable securities.

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• Feb 2018 Acquired Juice It Up
• Apr 2017 Acquired Mountain Mike's Pizza
• Jan 2004 Acquired Burger King

Alten Capital

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Alten Capital is a sector-specific investment firm with a unique focus on business and technology services. We strive to create flexible partnerships that focus on scaling businesses for the long-term, aligning with shareholders and management teams. 

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• Oct 2021 Invested in Montevideo Labs
• Jul 2011 Invested in Globant
• Jan 2008 Acquired Nextive

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Osgood Capital

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Private equity firm that is focused on facilitating accelerated growth while achieving sustainable competitive advantages for small and middle market companies preferably in partnership with management but can bring new resources if required. Investors primarily include owners and managers who have successfully grown businesses in past and are interested in providing their expertise when relevant to our investments . Transaction experience includes doing over 25 acquisitions with combined total transaction value well over a billions of dollars.

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• Jul 2019 Acquired Unlioy, Inc.
• Aug 2018 Acquired Additech, Inc.
• Apr 2010 Acquired HOOVER

Third Arch Investments

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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

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• Jul 2025 Acquired Bolt-on for Fiberglass Coatings
• Aug 2024 Acquired Bolt-on for Fiberglass Coatings
• Jul 2023 Acquired Fiberglass Coatings

The HiGro Group

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The HiGro Group is a private equity investment firm that specializes in strategic majority control buyouts in the lower middle market. Founded in 2016, the firm focuses on business and tech-enabled services and software companies. With headquarters in New York City and Silicon Valley, HiGro Group leverages over two decades of experience in investment banking, operations, management, and private investment. The firm targets investments ranging from $1 million to $300 million, employing a disciplined and analytical approach to its investment strategy.

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• Apr 2026 Acquired PLC (Professional Linen Company)
• Feb 2026 Acquired Scanoptics
• Jan 2026 Acquired Foveonics Document Solutions

The January 23rd Company

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The January 23rd Company acquires great companies to operate them for the long-run. We also consult owners who want to sell more and operate more efficiently. We are focused on acquiring on technology, B2B services, and tech-enabled businesses. We partner with leading executives, family offices, and investment firms as limited partners on case-by-case investments, based on who is best-suited from an experience and commitment standpoint.

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• Apr 2019 Acquired Jacobs Marketing Group
• Apr 2019 Acquired Dealer121
• Apr 2019 Acquired Jacobs Marketing Group

Madison Lake Capital LLC

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Madison Lake Capital focuses on lower middle market companies that have a great history of stable cash flow generation. Based in Wisconsin, we are focused on unlocking value and attain growth organically by working with management teams to implement tailored best in class technology solutions and process systems irrespective of the sector. We prioritize and respect a company’s culture and take extra care in maintaining that through our transformation initiatives. We offer management teams interested in buying out business from the current owners capital and transaction support. Our…

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• Jan 2025 Acquired Milwaukee Cylinder
• Aug 2024 Acquired Gilman Precision
• Aug 2023 Acquired Scotts Industrial Coatings

CAVU Capital

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CAVU Capital, LLC (“CAVU”) is a boutique investment bank based in Tampa, FL. CAVU specializes in working with both emerging and middle market technology companies seeking to raise growth capital or sell their business. Our team has completed over $1 billion in public and private investment banking transactions.At CAVU, we combine deep technology sector expertise, operating experience, and transaction execution excellence to consistently deliver exceptional outcomes. Our experience building and operating our own mid-market technology companies sets us apart from other investment banks,…

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• Aug 2023 Acquired Prodoscore
• Aug 2023 Acquired ImageTech Systems
• Aug 2023 Acquired Fly USA

Concorde Equity Partners LLC

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Concorde Equity Partners is a fundless sponsor that helps entrepreneurs source and acquire small businesses. We search for businesses that meet our Entrepreneur in Residences' criteria, conduct initial diligence and negotiations, and manage the close process including securing financing.

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• Dec 2024 Assisted Concorde Equity Partners LLC in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
• Nov 2024 Advised Concorde Equity Partners LLC on an investment from Confidential Company
• Sep 2024 Advised Concorde Equity Partners LLC on an investment from Confidential Company

Hyperion Capital Partners

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Hyperion Capital Partners is a private investment firm that establishes and utilizes partnerships with management to produce substantial long-term value. We partner with management teams to invest in companies reaching an inflection point—a period during which we can provide capital and strategic guidance to accelerate profitability and growth. We invest with a conservative capital structure and are not reliant on excessive leverage to generate superior returns for our investors. Further, we are flexible in our investment approach and will always explore creative, tailored methods through…

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• Nov 2022 Acquired Algus Packaging
• Oct 2022 Acquired A Plus Tree
• Apr 2021 Acquired Kabinart

RLG Capital

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RLG Capital (“RLG”) is an independent sponsor private equity firm based in Park City, UT. RLG invests in or acquires early-stage and lower-middle market companies with innovative products or services, part founder-led businesses with a strong market position, sustainable cash flow, significant growth potential, and a clear and compelling opportunity to leverage our experience as operators and entrepreneurs.Since our founding in November 2013, RLG has sponsored or co-sponsored $650m of invested capital into 29 companies, with $205m in realized investments and $4455m in our current…

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• Feb 2022 Acquired Kamaka Air
• Jan 2022 Invested in Powder Watts
• May 2020 Acquired ELB Learning