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Cherry Tree was founded by one entrepreneur with one sole purpose: to acquire and operate one great business in New England. I am a passionate, self-funded entrepreneur looking to work with a business owner who wants to transition their business into caring hands. I built my career in healthcare and life sciences, holding roles in operations, product management, business development, and strategy consulting. I also worked in my family's business which distributes a wide range of food packaging products. After completing my MBA, I decided to focus my career on owning and operating my own…
I am a self-funded searcher based out of Boston. I am generally looking for B2B services businesses in which I can exercise the leadership skills I gained while serving in the military before coming to business school. I have established relationships with multiple SBA lenders and self-funded equity providers, who are excited to back me once I find a deal.
Hi there! Until 2024, I was a Managing Director at a $70B AUM platform. I focused on control buyouts of business services, tech services, and consumer companies and sat on 5 Boards. I'm excited to work with high-potential businesses who want an engaged partner to help drive the next phase of growth.
We partner with owners seeking to sell their business and preserve their legacy by transitioning their business to an entrepreneurial team that shares their values. We are experienced business operators with a track record of successfully completing transactions and scaling businesses.
We're a privately held search fund with committed capital and an entrepreneurial mindset. Chris and his team of investors are committed to helping business owners exit their businesses while maximizing their value and ensuring continued success. Let's build a mutually beneficial partnership that takes your business to the next level.
Seasoned commercial strategy leader with deep experience across consumer products and private equity environments. Currently lead global category strategy, portfolio optimization, and GTM execution at SharkNinja. Former BCG Project Leader with 20+ middle-market commercial diligence engagements focused on recurring revenue and scalability. U.S. Navy SEAL veteran with a track record of disciplined leadership under pressure. Seeking to acquire and grow a high-quality lower middle-market business through hands-on ownership.
New Frontier Enterprises is a traditional search fund that targets to acquire one business with strong fundamentals in need of an exit solution. We will give the seller a quick and hassle-free exit while preserving the seller's legacy.
Summary: Buying a business in New EnglandBackground: 93North Capital is a small-medium sized business buyer based in Boston who is well-supported by engaged financing sources. 93North's focus is on a single acquisition of a business in New England. 93North's founder, Caleb Donnelly, intends to step into the target company post-acquisition in a full-time leadership capacity and own the company for the long-term. 93North is supported by seasoned business owners/ CEOs and professional investors, primarily from the Harvard Business School network where Caleb earned his MBA.
I am a former Marine Captain and recent Harvard MBA grad looking to own and operate one blue-collar services or manufacturing business in the Boston area for the long-term. I am committed to maintaining and growing the legacy of a retiring owner and building a family in the local community. While I understand that my lack of operating experience so far may be too high of a barrier for some businesses, I believe that my background and dedication to learning as fast as possible will resonate with the right seller. I have significant leadership experience in challenging environments, including…
Balance Rock Partners is a search fund founded by Kelsey Holland, a recent Harvard MBA graduate. The fund is focused on acquiring a single business, which Kelsey intends to operate as CEO. More information can be found at www.balancerockpartners.com
I am a entrepreneur looking for a small business to own and operate. I am currently in software sales with management experience but am looking to pivot into small business ownership. I am focused on IT managed service businesses as well as home care/home healthcare businesses, but have an open mind for the right opportunity!
Dioun Health acquires and consolidates home healthcare businesses in fragmented markets across the US. We want to be a leading player in the industry and become a major force in determining the future of home healthcare, creating a seamless and vertically integrated solution for our patients.
I am a seasoned private equity investor who is looking to find a company to acquire and
run post-acquisition. In my two decades of investing, I have invested over $1 billion
dollars of investor equity capital and am very familiar with all aspects of a deal process
and will work commercially and quickly to review your opportunity. I am looking for
businesses that have high gross customer retention and operate in industries that are
growing. In addition, it would be great if the business has some tenured employees who
will stay on post-acquisition to continue to grow the enterprise.
Unity Bridge Ventures is an entrepreneurial investment firm focused on acquiring and operating one exceptional small business. Backed by personal capital and SBA financing, we are committed to moving quickly and structuring transitions that align with seller priorities. We target companies generating $1M–$2M in seller discretionary earnings, with stable cash flow, strong teams, and meaningful growth potential.Unity Bridge is led by Jide Okandeji, an experienced operator with a background in general management and strategic growth. Prior to launching the firm, Jide managed teams and…
Maiden Lane LLC is an investment vehicle focused on acquiring small to medium sized businesses ($3-30m in sales, $0.5-5m in EBITDA). Our objective is to find stable businesses that can benefit from entrepreneurial ownership. Our goal is to find businesses that we can grow, not under-invest in to bleed it for cash flow. In terms of management, our preference would be to retain all your employees, not reduce headcount upon assuming ownership. We are looking for situations where a number of the following are present: having a motivated seller, concentrated ownership (we would prefer to…
Vitality Investment Group is a Novastone Capital Advisor (NCA) search fund seeking to acquire a Holistic Health & Wellness Food & Beverage company in the lower middle market of the US. NCA is a Swiss company by a consortium of Family Offices. Its managing partner, Jen Liang, bring rich experience and life-long passion in both operating and investing in food & beverage and health & wellness.
I am currently a M&A Summer Analyst Intern at One Horizon responsible for deal sourcing for One Horizon. I have been tasked with finding potential acquisition opportunities in the Electronic Manufacturing Services industry.
Granite Instruments acquires excellent manufacturing and design companies in the scientific instrument industry or that derive the majority of their revenue from scientific research-related clients. Companies maintain operational autonomy. Granite Instruments is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Worldly Partners Management Limited Partnership.
Joe is an independent sponsor looking to acquire and operate in Massachusetts ($1-3M EBITDA, Industry Agnostic). He's an experienced operator with a background in general management and engineering, having worked across manufacturing, finance, sales and marketing. He’s highly flexible on deal structure and is a unique exit option for owner operator and family owned businesses.
