Low Tide Holdings is a family owned company focused on acquiring and growing high-quality small and lower-middle-market businesses.We partner with founders and owners who care deeply about their employees, customers, and legacy, providing a thoughtful transition to the next chapter of ownership. Our approach is hands-on, patient, and operationally focused, we buy businesses to own and operate for the long term with no intention of selling. We focus on established companies with strong fundamentals, steady cash flow, and opportunities for continued growth through disciplined execution, sales…
I'm Kevin Stahler, founder of Stahler Capital LLC, a fully funded search vehicle focused on acquiring one exceptional home services business (HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, etc.) in the Sun Belt. I step in as owner-operator CEO at close, no management layers, no committee approvals, no retrading.
I’m a Harvard Business School graduate who’s ready to transition out of a successful 20 year corporate finance career in Fortune 500 companies into my own company. I’m self funded, and looking for service businesses (ideally commercial) that generate $300-$1,000k in SDE annually. Ideally, this business would be located in Chicagoland or Charlotte/Raleigh-Durham, and have an experienced staff who will continue with the company. An option to acquire real estate as part of the deal is a plus.
With decades of proven experience in manufacturing management, I am currently exploring strategic investment opportunities to deploy excess capital. My professional background spans a wide range of leadership roles within the consumer products sector, where I have consistently delivered operational efficiency, product innovation, and sustained profitability. I have a strong track record of working with major national and regional retailers, successfully navigating supply chains, scaling production, and managing cost structures to maintain competitive advantage.I am particularly interested in…
I am an operator-led buyer focused on acquiring a single high-quality, founder-led business where I can step in as CEO and drive long-term value creation. My background spans digital infrastructure, technology-enabled services, and large-scale operational transformation, including experience advising and operating alongside senior leadership teams at global companies.I am particularly interested in businesses with durable cash flow, strong customer relationships, and opportunities to professionalize operations, pricing, and go-to-market while preserving culture and legacy. I prioritize…
Zone 3 Capital is seeking to acquire and operate one business doing $2M+ in EBITDA. Z3C is backed by an experienced group of operators and investors. The Principal, Brandon Cooper, will acquire and relocate to operate the acquired business.
Brian is a Class of 2026 MBA candidate at Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Business, where he serves as Chair of the Rice Energy Finance Summit and actively champions the integration of next-generation talent, emerging perspectives, and established industry leadership.As Business Development Director at Dynasol Group, Brian led the P&L for a high-growth performance polymer division. He delivers advanced SBS and SSBR materials that enable customers to build the next generation of sustainable highways. His commercial portfolio also includes polymers for adhesives, water…
Gulf Bright Partners is a private investment vehicle seeking to acquire a business in the Texas region (Greater Houston preferred).We are looking for an owner who wants to get liquidity or transition out of the business. Post-acquisition, two of our partners will become senior management in the company.
I started my career as a school leader, drawing on my military background and an MA in Leadership focused on Servant Leadership. I founded the Whati Family Centre to support families in my northern community and later discovered the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), which completely transformed how I lead. Today, as an EOS Implementer, I help leaders and teams build clarity, alignment, and impact. My family and I are now looking to move back to Ontario, where we hope to buy a business our kids can be part of—something that…
Operator led search fund focusing on the industrial and business services industries, backed by several institutional investors, family offices and entrepreneurs. Our goal is to grow businesses to continue the legacy and build on what founders have built through their career.
I'm searching for one exceptional business to acquire and lead as its next owner-operator.I'm not a financial buyer looking to optimize and exit. I'm looking to step in as the day-to-day leader—running operations, working with your team, and building on what you've created. This will be my career and my commitment for the next several decades.I have $20M in committed equity capital from a reputable investor.
Individual investor with deep operating expertise; history of rapidly growing companies and executing successful exits; backed by strong capital partners. Past experience focused on growth and founding technology roles at companies that scaled from $1MM -> $100MM+. Interested in DTC businesses, SaaS, and niche healthcare/wellness operations.
We are a search fund with the goal of acquiring and managing a single business. We are looking for a software or tech-enabled services company with a track record of profitable growth, and an owner motivated to sell either partially or completely.
I built and led a multi-location multi-million dollar pest control business for 13 years that I built from the ground up. I recently sold that business and I am looking for a business to acquire that I can utilize my expertise in operations development as well as my sales background to lead and scale the business.
Former PE investor in real estate, media and venture capital. Invested across capital structure in over $500MM of deal capitalization. Representative experience: luxury condo and multifamily development, exhibition, animation and film production.
I am seeking to acquire and operate a profitable, established small to lower-middle-market business as a long-term owner. My focus is on a single platform investment where I can be actively involved in leadership and operations. I am drawn to businesses with durable demand, defensible local or regional market positions, and meaningful operational complexity. Sectors of interest include industrial and field services, construction and construction-adjacent businesses, transportation and logistics, and specialty manufacturing. I value thoughtful transaction structures, including seller…
La Colina Equity is looking for one company to buy and operate for the long term. Everything we do is anchored in aligned incentives and fair dealing. We are looking for an owner who wants to collaborate.Your business will not be part of a portfolio. We are not a private equity fund. We are not a venture capital fund. We are backed by experienced advisors and former operators.
Financial sponsor focused on acquiring specialty distribution, industrial services and specialty contracting businesses in Western Canada between $1-10mm in EBITDA.
I'm an entrepreneurially-driven operator pursuing my first business acquisition with the intent to own and run it full-time. My background spans enterprise sales at Dell Technologies, Boston Scientific, and Inari Medical — giving me deep fluency in B2B relationships, complex deal cycles, and working directly with business owners and C-suite decision-makers across industries.I co-own a real estate holding company, which has sharpened my understanding of asset management, capital deployment, and building long-term enterprise value. Acquiring and operating a business is my primary…
Business Development professional with decades of management and leadership experience. 22 Year retired US Air Force veteran, Instructor Pilot. Searching for opportunities to leverage background, experience, and Cornell MBA business acumen for SMB acquisitions with impact.
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