We are fellow entrepreneurs and impact capitalists working on creating a better financial future for under-represented business owners.We do this by providing equity investments and management support to folks who want to acquire and run existing small businesses. We believe this is a sustainable path to reduce wealth disparities in our society and is a path that can naturally lead us to an evolving ecosystem that has a lasting impact on our communities.
Kingswood Capital is a private investment firm primarily focused on businesses that are undergoing varying degrees of operational, financial or market-driven change. In addition to access to capital, we bring relevant industry relationships and a broad network of internal and external operating resources that can strengthen the business and enhance value. Based in Los Angeles, we are a cohesive team of senior professionals from industry leading private equity firms with a history of success. We have extensive experience with complex transactions and difficult situations, where we provide…
The Forest Road Company is an operator-led specialty finance platform based in LA with extensive experience across 3 verticals (media & entertainment, web3, renewables). We have two portfolio companies (Vertical and TPC) and have made investments in other notable brands (Levain Bakery, Dame). We have raised funds across the 3 verticals mentioned above and are actively seeking opportunities in renewables and consumer.
Granite Street Partners is a private equity firm that invests in lowermiddle market manufacturing businesses. Our differentiated approach is hands-on, partnering with owners and management teams to systematically assess and identify underlying value and opportunities to create exceptional enterprise value and returns.We employ our simple but effective tools, called the GSP Process, to quickly identify opportunities of underlying value, plot the path for success with resources, and guide the team in an execution plan where all are aligned.
Sara Capital Partners is an investment group focused on acquiring Midwest firms that are too small for traditional private equity (typically <$5m in EBITDA). We are operational focused and particularly interested in industries that qualify for QSBS tax treatment.
We are entrepreneur investors who grew up together, went to school together and built Garnett Station Partners together. At GSP, we invest in growing businesses at attractive entry points. Although focused on safety of principal, GSP invests for growth.During our first year at business school, we acquired 23 struggling Burger Kings based in Henderson, North Carolina. We turned the franchises around, empowered a management team with strategic counsel and a rigorous capital allocation program and built Carolina Quality, Inc. into one of the largest and fastest growing franchise companies in the…
WELLSPRING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, founded in 1995, is a middle-market private equity firm that has approximately $3 billion of private equity capital under management. The firm’s objective is to bring partnership, experience and value creation to each investment. By teaming up with strong management, Wellspring is able to unlock underlying value and pursue new growth opportunities through strategic initiatives, operating improvements and add-on acquisitions. The firm functions as a strategic rather than tactical partner, providing management teams with top-line support, M&A experience and…
Lafayette Mittelstand Capital is a privately held investment firm backed by its Partners and Institutions. Lafayette looks to make majority investments in companies in turnaround, restructuring and other special situations.We focus on companies with industry-leading market positions, strong brands or other unique, differentiating factors. Lafayette engages with private and family-owned businesses, subsidiaries of larger corporates and publicly listed companies. We like to look into acquiring companies with the following criteria - Sales between EUR 10 - 150m - Headquartered in Germany,…
Gridiron Capital is an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams and creating value by building middle-market companies into industry-leaders in branded consumer, B2B and B2C services, and niche industrial segments in the United States and Canada. We help transform growing companies by winning together through hard work, partnerships grounded in shared values, and a unique culture that comes from hands-on experience building and running businesses. As a team led by former operators and entrepreneurs, we know what it takes to run successful…
Peterson Partners is an independent private investment firm based in Salt Lake City, Utah with funds dedicated to private equity, venture capital, and search. Our private equity team invests in lower middle market companies and seeks to back entrepreneurs with a growth focus. We have invested in over 200 companies, primarily in the US. Our typical transactions include both minority and majority investments with businesses that have $10M - $100M of revenue and $2M - $20M of EBITDA.We were founded by Joel Peterson, a teacher of entrepreneurs, a long-time backer of entrepreneurs, and an…
Founded in 1998, ICV Capital Partners is a private investment firm focused on making equity investments in America's smaller middle-market companies. ICV seeks to generate long-term capital appreciation by investing in companies with revenues between $25 million and $200 million.ICV targets companies that have a history of stable cash flows and offer the prospect of meaningful growth. These companies are leaders in their markets with highly-defensible positions. They have strong and proven management teams that are eager to invest in their company.ICV Growth Partners was launched in 2009 to…
Starboard Capital Partners is a private equity firm that sponsors and invests in lower middle market companies, with values ranging from $10 million to $250 million. We participate with our network of high net worth, family office, and institutional fund co-investors to partner with management teams and entrepreneurs who are looking to accelerate the growth of their companies. Starboard is actively involved in leveraged buyouts, growth equity investments, and recapitalizations. Most importantly, we actively listen to business owners and look to match our knowledge and capital resources to…
Endeavour invests in exceptional companies committed to building long-term value. We provide capital, expertise and support to privately-owned mid-market businesses headquartered in the American West.
Brighton Partners is a private equity firm targeting small businesses with $10 to $30 million of revenue. We make control equity investments in profitable companies with significant potential for long-term growth.
Oroco Capital is a private equity investment firm. Our strategy is to buy great businesses in our target industries and build value through both internal growth and acquisitions, resulting in excellent returns for our investors. The team at Oroco has completed over 50 deals totaling over $5.0B. We developed a unique capital structure and have capital commitments from family offices, wealthy individuals and small institutions. In addition, Oroco has formed a strategic alliance with a private investment firm that allows Oroco to partner on investments that vary in size and type. Our strategy is…
Zabel Companies ("Zabel") is a private investment firm dedicated to partnering with management teams to invest in and build private companies over the long-term (5 to 15 years). Whether through a buyout, recapitalization or injection of growth capital, Zabel's strategy is to work closely with management to steadily grow businesses and to build value for all parties involved.Zabel does not limit its activity by industry or geography, but rather focuses on the fit with management and the opportunities to grow a business.The Zabel team has a hands-on and collaborative style built through years…
American Pacific Group is a San Francisco-based private equity firm targeting control equity investments in lower-middle-market companies, typically with EBITDA from $0 to $40 million. We focus on complex businesses and transactions across technology, consumer, business services, industrial, and healthcare. We are growth-oriented investors, and together with our in-house operating partners, seek to implement our proprietary value creation model to drive sustainable growth in our portfolio companies.
LaurelCrest Partners is a Private Equity firm that seeks to make acquisitions at the smaller end of Enterprise spectrum. We are in the process of building a portfolio of well run, stable, strong cash flowing businesses.LaurelCrest was founded by a group of seasoned professionals with diverse backgrounds in business and finance. Our focus is leveraging our expertise and capital to identify and fund exceptional investment opportunities across numerous sectors and asset classes and then utilizing our team of experts to grow and monetize these investments.Our core business is sourcing…
KV Private Equity Inc. is a private equity fund focused on lower middle-market businesses. We are industry agnostic buy have a focus on direct to consumer, retail, distribution, industrial and manufacturing sectors primarily in Canada and the US. Whether you’re looking for a partner, to exit your business, or to preserve your legacy, we’re flexible when it comes to your goals and strategies. Our versatility gives you an optimal structure that easily adapts to your objectives.We are transparent in everything we do. Our process is designed to be clear, simple, and efficient, effectively…
Acasta Capital is a boutique merchant bank and advisory firm formed to bring together individuals with unique experiences and track records to create greater value for clients and partners based on inventive and do-able ideas. Being free of the conflicts and limitations too common in the advisory sector, our business model is founded on the principle of aligned interests with clients and partners. We provide advice on transformational change, mergers and acquisitions, financial restructurings, capital structure, investor activism and strategy.
