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Ventoux Holdings

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Ventoux is a broad-based manufacturing and industrial investment firm with a long term buy-and-hold strategy. We focus on steady organic growth for each of our portfolio companies to bring maximum value to all stakeholders. Our Partners are the lead investors in the companies we buy. We don’t have a board to answer to, private investors to impress, nor investment benchmarks to beat. We take a common sense, team-oriented approach to our investments to bring the highest and most long-term value to our holdings and the employees that depend on us. While we typically seek companies with…

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• Nov 2025 Acquired Everfab
• Aug 2025 Acquired D&E Machining
• Apr 2021 Acquired HN Precision
• Apr 2021 Acquired JBK Manufacturing

Lumea Partners

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Lumea Partners is a Dallas-based private equity firm specializing in healthcare. We collaborate with business owners seeking a partner for their next phase of growth, while preserving the culture and values of their company. We look for healthcare sectors with both organic tailwinds and fragmentation for strategic M&A. Lumea leverages our expertise to focus on growth, whether through add-on acquisitions, de novo locations, or new customers, products, services, or technology. Our goal is to work with high-integrity business owners to make healthcare a better place for patients,…

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• Jun 2022 Acquired Acute Behavioral Health
• Feb 2022 Advised Elevated Venture Group on an investment from Exaltare Capital Partners
• Sep 2019 Acquired Buda Woodworks
• Jan 2018 Invested in Liberty Paper Acq. Greenleaf Paper

Bounds Equity Partners

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Bounds Equity Partners is a private equity investment firm that invests in well-managed, entrepreneurial businesses with EBITDA in excess of $1 million. The principals of BEP have partnered with entrepreneurs to take their businesses to the next level since 1989. We invest in good businesses and help management build larger, more successful companies. Nearly all of our investment transactions have been with private company entrepreneurs seeking liquidity, who almost always have reinvested with us to share in the future value creation. We are an experienced private equity group; we have…

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• Aug 2023 Acquired Rocktops Granite & Stone Fabrication
• Aug 2023 Acquired Hollinee
• Aug 2023 Acquired Torstenson Glass
• Aug 2023 Acquired Sportcraft

Nordlys LLC

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We are operators at heart who have successfully closed 10 acquisitions across industrial, manufacturing, and business services sectors. In each case, we stepped into the business post-close and took responsibility for running and improving it, not just owning it. Through hands-on operational execution and focused growth initiatives, we have increased sales by approximately 50% on average. Our experience across specialty manufacturing, industrial equipment and rentals, infrastructure-related services, and recurring-service models gives us strong pattern recognition around how these businesses…

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• Jun 2024 Invested in Confidential Company
• Jun 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
• Jun 2022 Acquired Confidential Company
• Aug 2021 Acquired Confidential Company

Socius Capital, llc

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Socius Capital provides financing to closely-held middle market companies seeking a partner to replace an outgoing equity holder or to fund an acquisition strategy. From offices in San Francisco, Tampa and Ketchum, Idaho, Socius works with companies throughout the western and southern United States. Over the course of extensive careers managing and investing in closely-held address the needs of selling shareholders of closely-held businesses and then becoming the new partner that remaining owner/managers desire and deserve. We work hard to help drive significant increases in equity value for…

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• Aug 2023 Acquired On the Scene Productions Inc.
• Aug 2023 Acquired Bell Home Solutions
• Aug 2023 Acquired Western Machine Works
• Dec 2014 Acquired Pioneer Recycling Services

Phoenix Strategy

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Phoenix Strategy Investments is an entrepreneurial investment company dedicated to acquiring and nurturing the growth of small to medium-sized, privately-held businesses. With a strategic focus on entrepreneurial ventures, the firm operates as a private equity entity, leveraging its expertise to foster business development and expansion. Headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, Phoenix Strategy Investments is committed to identifying promising opportunities and implementing growth strategies that enhance value and performance. The company has a substantial portfolio, reflecting its success…

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• Dec 2025 Acquired ExamSoft
• Nov 2014 Acquired PI Worldwide
• Dec 2013 Acquired Predictive Index
• Nov 2009 Acquired Exam Soft

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InfraNext

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InfraNext Partners is a team of seasoned investors who have created a differentiated strategy to achieve attractive risk-adjusted returns. We seek to actively collaborate with management teams and financial sponsors to provide them with bespoke capital solutions tailored to their needs and objectives.Investments range between $25-150mm, and can be structured as debt, equity, or something in between. Our focus is on finding the best risk-adjusted returns for our investors, rather than executing on a narrow mandate.Target companies must conform to ESG frameworks, and societal impact comprises…

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• Aug 2023 Acquired Diamond State Generation Partners LLC
• Aug 2023 Acquired FLS Energy
• Aug 2023 Acquired Modus
• Aug 2023 Acquired System One

New Heights Capital

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New Heights Capital is a NYC-based private equity investment firm focused exclusively on buyouts and recapitalizations of profitable, lower middle market companies. Our firm is comprised of entrepreneurs, executives, and investors whose careers have been dedicated to working with privately-held businesses across a wide range of industries in the lower middle market. The mission of New Heights Capital is to build value by investing in people dedicated to growing exceptional niche companies. The foundation is a partnership with business owners, management teams, and entrepreneurs. We approach…

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• Aug 2023 Invested in Payment Works
• Aug 2023 Invested in Priority Bicycles
• Aug 2023 Invested in DryBar
• Aug 2023 Invested in On the Right Track

Oakland Standard Co.

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Oakland Standard Co. is a Michigan-based private equity firm investing in lower middle market industrial businesses. We invest in businesses and management teams that want more than just capital and target situations where an operational approach as well as strategic support create value by building strong companies over a long-term horizon.Our focus is on industrial businesses that are often overlooked or under-appreciated by larger investors and where a hands-on approach can lead to meaningful change.

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• Jul 2021 Acquired Paramount Fence
• Dec 2019 Acquired The CA Lawton Company
• Oct 2019 Acquired KSI KITCHEN & BATH
• Sep 2016 Acquired Interclean Holdings, LLC

Kaho Partners

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Kaho Partners is a thesis-driven investment firm focused on building market-leading companies through organic and acquisition-driven growth. Kaho is based in Dallas, TX and Miami Beach, FL. For more information on Kaho Partners, please visit www.kahopartners.com.

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• Aug 2024 Acquired Colanar
• Oct 2023 Acquired Sirius Automation
• May 2023 Acquired Bow Robotics
• Jan 2023 Acquired Missouri Tooling & Automation

Ashland Capital Partners

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Ashland Capital Partners is a private equity firm that specializes in long-term investments in middle market companies, with a particular focus on founder-owned businesses. The firm engages in recapitalization, buyout, and growth capital investments, leveraging its partnership of family and individual investors. Ashland Capital Partners is committed to enhancing operational efficiency and infrastructure, often involving significant working capital improvements. With a strategic approach, the firm aims to foster growth and profitability in its portfolio companies, which are carefully selected…

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• Aug 2025 Invested in AFCO Industries
• Apr 2024 Acquired Stainless Foundry & Engineering
• Jan 2024 Acquired GMI Group
• May 2022 Acquired Metaltec Steel Abrasives

Falx Capital

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Falx Capital is a private investment firm focused on Healthcare, B2B Services and Niche Manufacturing in the lower middle market. We partner with existing management teams or bring in new management to build upon the legacy of a business and provide flexible capital solutions to its owners. By leveraging our professional experience and established industry network, we are able to provide differentiated insights and best practices to create long-term value for all stakeholders.

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• May 2026 Acquired Wright Steel
• Feb 2026 Acquired Viker Office
• Aug 2025 Acquired iDoc Corp
• Apr 2025 Acquired Pyramid Time Systems

Vion Investments

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VION Investments, headquartered in Atlanta is global advisory provider of receivable investment services to businesses managing consumer and commercial receivables. VION provides a single, comprehensive source of expertise in receivable purchasing, consulting, and valuation.VION’s industry leading management team can help any business owner, turnaround manager, or lending institution facing issues of liquidity, covenant restrictions, and compliance. We also have solutions available to deal with the unique requirements affecting specialized industries, such as specialty finance, medical,…

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• Jun 2017 Acquired Dearden's
• Jul 2016 Acquired Italian Government
• Nov 2013 Acquired Cornucopia Oil & Gas Company
• Oct 2013 Acquired Cornucopia Oil & Gas Company

Infinitive Capital LLC

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Infinitive Capital is a private investment firm focused on partnering with lower middle-market businesses whose owners are seeking an exit or interested in staying on helping to drive the next stage of growth

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• Apr 2024 Invested in Caretech
• Aug 2023 Invested in Funds for Learning
• Aug 2023 Invested in North shore medical laboratory
• Aug 2023 Invested in EquitySim

Lapa Capital

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Lapa Capital is an investment adviser headquartered in New York. We provide an alternative approach to wealth creation for our partners, investing at the two ends of the risk spectrum: acquiring stakes in growing companies and originating/managing credit collateralized by real assets. We look for established solutions (i.e. tested and deployed) and businesses facing an inflexion point on its growth trajectory. ‍ We leverage our relationships globally to help our partners expand their network globally. ‍ We focused mainly on companies operating at or near financial profitability

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• Jan 2024 Invested in Confidential Company
• Sep 2023 Invested in Confidential Company
• Sep 2022 Invested in Confidential Company
• Jul 2022 Invested in Confidential Company

Exeter Street Capital Partners

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Exeter Street Capital Partners ("Exeter") is the private equity affiliate of Patriot Capital (20-year old mezzanine fund; $1+ billion deployed). Exeter invests in promising lower middle market businesses ($3-7M of EBITDA).Exeter makes control and structured equity investments in promising lower middle market businesses within our Focus Sectors (Business/Consumer Services, Industrial Growth/Tech., Healthcare Services) across North America. We form close partnerships with the existing management of growing businesses where our capital, operating resources, financial expertise and strategic…

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• Dec 2024 Acquired Advanced Facility Solutions
• Dec 2023 Acquired SmartLab
• Jan 2023 Acquired Yebo Group
• Dec 2021 Acquired Persona Signs

Watchtower Capital Partners

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Watchtower Capital is a private equity firm focused on partnering with founder and family-owned businesses. The firm invests in the consumer services, commercial services and B2B products sectors, targeting initial platform investments up to $100 million. Watchtower employs an operationally hands-on approach with its investments and will manage a concentrated portfolio. For high-achieving founders and family business owners, Watchtower offers an accelerated path to take your business to a new level.

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• Nov 2025 Acquired J Hood Services
• Jul 2025 Acquired Fence Builders Inc.
• Jul 2025 Acquired Green Hill Fence Company
• Nov 2023 Acquired Honest Abe Home Services

Woodlawn Partners

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Woodlawn Partners is a Chicago-based private equity firm that is focused on people, not transactions. Our primary responsibility is to provide stability for employees and customers. Rather than simply replacing a business owner with a new manager, we first become directly involved with a business to educate ourselves and to earn the trust of its people. We then work collaboratively to build a team that can drive self-sustaining growth. We help a business owner to tailor a succession strategy around their personal and financial needs. We take a hands-on approach to shepherding a business…

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• Jul 2022 Acquired Sheer Logistics
• Jan 2021 Acquired Active Roofing
• May 2018 Acquired Tighe Logistics
• Jun 2017 Acquired BW Manufacturing

DAGR Holdings

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DAGR Holdings is my personal investment company that operates as a fundless sponsor. My day job is as a Principal in the Private Equity strategy of MSD Partners, a $30Bn AUM alternative asset manager. Formerly worked for Searchlight Capital Partners and Hellman & Friedman.

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• Jul 2021 Invested in 7Shifts
• Jan 2021 Invested in Spiffy
• May 2020 Acquired Northwest Fiber d.b.a. Ziply Fiber
• Feb 2018 Acquired Future POS

Glass Lake Holdings, LLC

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Glass Lake Holdings partners with exceptional privately-held businesses. Having previously acquired, grown and exited two businesses (Richmond Alarm Company and RRS Medical), we have deep operational and investment backgrounds specifically focused on family and founder-owned businesses.

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• Mar 2026 Acquired The Fire Group
• Oct 2025 Acquired FSS Technologies
• Oct 2023 Acquired Big Box Storage
• Aug 2023 Acquired Green Grass Landscaping