Brooklyn Equity is a private equity investment firm providing capital and management assistance exclusively to established $3-$50 million revenue small businesses. We partner with experienced management teams to provide liquidity for owners and capital for growth, and we take an active advisory role in strategy, recruiting, financing, and corporate development to help build more valuable businesses.
Chrysalis Growth Partners is a private investment firm focused on the lower and middle market, primarily focusing on business services and industrials. We have a flexible investment mandate and hold periods - given we partner with two Pacific Northwest family offices who have indefinite (multi-generational) investment horizons. For illustrative purposes, sectors of interest include: waste collection and hauling, uniform rental + linen supply + commercial laundry, facility services (janitorial, pest control, route-based, etc), telecommunications, financial services (CPA, tax, accounting,…
WJ Partners is a private investment firm dedicated to growing companies and creating long-term value. Since we only invest our own capital and not other people’s money, WJ Partners approaches each opportunity as a long-term collaboration with no mandated timeline to exit our investments. As active investors in our portfolio companies, we seek to strengthen current management by providing critical financial, strategic, and operational expertise, resources delivered with respect and reliability.
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.
Westerly Group is a family office backed investment platform seeking to invest in durable founder-owned businesses providing critical consumer or business services.
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.
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,…
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…
Small Potatoes is a CPG holding company with operational assets (packaging/fulfillment and some manufacturing) that will purchase human/pet food companies who can leverage the operational assets to grow. Small Potatoes also has shared SG&A services available. We will nurture portfolio companies and sell to PE groups or strategics.
Lake Street Capital Partners is a private equity fund focused on making direct control, large minority, and co-investments in lower middle market companies across North America (with a primary focus on the U.S.). We specifically focus on identifying attractive founder and family-owned companies poised for growth. Our mission is to provide these underserved companies and their owners with access to differentiated capital in order to facilitate transactions of various types, such as control investments, recapitalizations, management buyouts, or strategic growth investments.
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.
Clover Capital Partners is an investment firm focused primarily on the food and beverage industries. Our primary investment approach is the acquisition or control recapitalization of a food/beverage manufacturing, processing or distribution business - with a target size of $1mm to $5mm of EBITDA. Though Clover Growth Partners, we make minority, growth equity investments in emerging CPG brands. We will also look at carve-outs, turnarounds and minority deals in food and beverage related companies. We are industry focused and lifecycle/situationally agnostic.
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…
Fairchild Capital PartnersFairchild Capital Partners, LLC is a Buffalo, NY-based private equity firm focused on investing in companies that operate in the middle-market and lower middle-market. Fairchild seeks to partner with companies typically generating revenues between $5 million and $75 million led by strong, entrepreneurial management teams, providing capital for acquisitions, management buyouts, family transitions, estate planning, recapitalizations, corporate divestitures, and growth and expansion. Visit www.fairchildcapitalpartners.com for additional information.
Founded in 2014, Proviso seeks to provide capital and strategic resources to
lower middle market companies. Our goal is to partner with leaders that want
to take the firm to the next level.We seek established businesses with
experienced management teams and a solid operating history with hyper
growth potential. Our target portfolio companies have been operating for at
least 3 years and have positive earnings. They have revenue between $5mm
and $50mm. Proviso is industry agnostic.
About DoubleBlueIn 2015 Tomas Arlia founded DoubleBlue Capital Management with a mission to create an enduring alternatives platform, distinguished by best-in-class returns, processes, people and culture. We invest long-term capital into private investments, opportunistic special situations and multimanager hedge funds, continuing what Tomas did while managing GE Pension’s $3bn hedge fund portfolio and another $1.5bn in private equity investments. We bring to bear our experience across the capital structure in public and private markets to deliver differentiated investment ideas with…
About:Kairos Companies is a firm established in 2018 dedicated to owning and operating family-owned businesses across the United States. At Kairos, we take pride in providing creative solutions for business owners in need of a transition. Beyond the initial transaction, Kairos constantly strives to provide the best home for our businesses. With an indefinite investment horizon, Kairos acts as a family for our companies: nurturing growth, mentoring managers, and maintaining the outstanding legacy of the founding family.The Greeks had two words for time: “chronos” and…
Newport Harbor Group (“NHG”) is a private investment firm focused on acquiring small to medium-sized businesses where the owner is looking to transition out of their current role. Our goal is to build upon the strong foundation in-place and supplement it with further investment to grow the business while preserving the company’s legacy.
Exonas Capital is a private investment firm focused on investing in high-quality businesses that have reached strategic, operational, or financial inflection points and stand to benefit from our proven value creation playbook irrespective of the prevailing economic environment. We are focused on four key sectors, including the niche consumer, business services (including SaaS and DaaS), industrials, and non-reimbursement-based healthcare services sectors. Our mandate is flexible and we can invest in a wide variety of transactions, including founder and family-owned companies, corporate…
The Waterbear Group is a Chicago based investment firm focused on acquiring privately-owned and multi-generational businesses. Our goal is to preserve the legacy of the founders and drive long-term sustainable success.The Waterbear Group has a long-term investment horizon and is focused on long-term ownership, management, and sustainable growth. We are not flippers, consolidators, or cost-cutters. We want your business and your team to survive and thrive for the long run.We acquire businesses and become directly involved in helping them to achieve their long-term potential. Our primary…
