Bristlecone Companies partners with entrepreneurs who care deeply about their teams, customers, and legacy. We provide a permanent home for enduring businesses in niche markets and empower them to realize their full potential.
Shaker Valley Capital Partners LLC is a Boston based investment firm focused on acquiring small middle market business. We are not a fund and no planned exit strategy. Investments are made with infinite holding periods in mind. Acquisition capital is secured. There is no capital raising risk. All deals structured with little leverage. We want all decisions made with the long-term health of the business as the only priority. We intend to take advantage of industry volatility. We prefer to buy healthy businesses and then overlay a sensible growth strategy. Each…
Private investment firm focused on family-built companies with durable value propositions, strong leadership, and ambition for the future. Our operating philosophy is oriented around long-term sustainability and success, not short-term scale. We invest with no near-term intention of selling and believe that through true partnership we can provide lasting impact for founders, management, and employees. We understand that People and Culture are the secrets to any business' success and so hold deeply the responsibility to continue the legacy that a founder has built.Principals have extensive…
Guided by our purpose of nurturing well-being to enhance life, motivated by our endless curiosity, and knowing we live in a world full of opportunities, we are here to make a difference. Because we believe in ideas inspired by our higher purpose, we believe in knowledge, technology, innovation, and life sciences, we believe in making meaningful connections, we believe in taking wise risks and discovering new and better ways to make things happen. We believe in the transformative power of teamwork. Because we are listeners, thinkers, and doers, we are infinitely curious, explorers and…
We're looking to acquire family-owned, well established businesses with $500k to $3mio of EBITDA. Our focus is to invest in profitable companies that have been in business for several years, have an established customer base, don't require significant effort or a large team to operate, and have good margins. We’re initially self funded, but with the objective to partner with investors on multiple acquitions and building a $100mio Holding company in 10 years.
Square Button leverages our exceptional analytical capability and proactive project management to assist clients and ensure client projects achieve their full potential. Our team is comprised of management experts who strive to create equitable value by providing management support for our portfolio companies and clients. We promote equity by hiring diverse, local talent; paying living wages; providing pathways to gain ownership; and helping organizations with diverse ownership and/or social mission reach their full potential.Currently, we operate two portfolio companies - Mechanical (HVAC…
The Stonewall Group is a strategic holding company that specializes in acquiring and operating B2B consulting firms. Focusing on small to medium-sized acquisitions of overlooked companies with exiting owners. We began in 2009 with our first operating company and have a proven track record of successfully operating consulting firms for the long-term success.
Post Ventures is a holding company that owns subsidiaries engaged in diverse businesses. Its investments are primarily internet and technology-focused, but it also owns businesses in other industries.
Purpose Group is a holding company that will acquire and operate recurring revenue service businesses in the Southeast, implementing our Purpose Playbook, tech enablement, and an ethos of doing good to fuel long-term, profitable growth.
Orion is a commercial & industrial field services company that invests in and grows market-leading businesses. Orion is building national platforms in the mechanical service, commercial landscaping and facilities maintenance sectors by investing in businesses with strong teams and cultures and creating unmatched growth opportunities for them.
Vencora is an operating group under Constellation Software Inc., launched by Volaris Group in 2022. The company specializes in acquiring and nurturing vertical market software companies within the financial services industry. Vencora emphasizes customer success and growth, strategically investing in businesses of varying sizes to enhance its portfolio. With a global presence, Vencora operates in 70 locations and serves 1,800 clients, supported by a workforce of over 1,300 employees. The company is committed to expanding its dynamic portfolio, which includes 20 brands, by focusing on strategic…
Cornerstone Capital Holdings is a private investment firm seeking acquisition opportunities in the lower end of the middle market. Formed in 2000 with offices in Los Angeles and Philadelphia, our goal is to acquire controlling interests in leveraged buyout transactions throughout the continental United States.Our primary focus is to acquire low-tech manufacturing and industrial service companies with adjusted operating profits ranging from $1 million to $10 million annually.Ideal acquisition candidates will have: either a niche product or differentiating service;be operating in a mature,…
Helios Software Group invests in mission-critical, vertical market software companies. We partner with businesses that deliver specialized solutions and hold strong, defensible positions in their niches. Our model is long-term ownership—not flips—so we can compound product strength, customer loyalty, and operating excellence.
We are a family office based out of Chicago and Los Angeles but with a presence across the U.S. We are interested in profitable manufacturing, distribution and industrial companies with at least $2MM of EBITDA. Historically we’ve focused on prototype, low-volume production, value-add distribution and niche manufacturing. But we’re agnostic so we’ll consider other opportunities as well. Unlike a PE firm, we buy companies to hold in our portfolio for the long term. As such, we also prefer to purchase the related real estate if the seller is interested. As a family…
Tiny Capital is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
RAF was founded in 1979, with an executive team whose average tenure is greater than 20 years with the firm. Since inception, our focus has been on partnering with strong founders and/or management teams that present a unique vision and strong values. Our small group of value-added in investors, have a permanent commitment to our enterprise. All of our equity capital is fully recyclable.We have a long-term vision and have held a number of our portfolio companies for 10+ years. Our company structure eliminates the need for short-term realization due to liquidity requirements. Our financing is…
Davenport Capital Management, LLC (“DCM”) is a private advisory and investment firm focused on advising, acquiring, managing and growing privately-held businesses. DCM partners with profitable companies that possess a strong industry presence, or a defensible niche position, and are poised to benefit from growth through capital investments, operational efficiencies and/or add-on acquisitions. DCM maintains a cohesive, multi-faceted team with deep operational and finance experience coupled with meaningful industry relationships. The team reflects a differentiated combination of skill-sets…
OverviewSunridge Partners is a private principal investor focused on food, beverage, agribusiness, and related sectors. We partner with exceptional companies to guide them through rapid yet sustainable growth to become clear leaders. Sunridge has significant sectoral strategic, operational, development, and financial expertise from nearly 15 years of deploying capital across the value chain. Our flexible model allows us to provide patient capital, deep industry expertise and relationships, and a hands-on approach to achieving outsized returns for all stakeholders. Investment…
Catalyst Operating Group invests in, and provides active operational leadership to, small and lower middle-market manufacturing companies. We are not a traditional private equity firm. We invest our own capital with no predetermined exit timeframe. We’re operators and entrepreneurs first and foremost, with a proven track record of successfully acquiring and building businesses for the long-term. We leverage our deep industry and management expertise to build lasting value through operational improvements that drive sustainable profitability and growth well into the future.
Batia Infotech develops software and Internet businesses. We acquire full ownership stake to build & grow interesting SAAS and web publishing businesses. We are able to commit and complete a buyout using our own resources.We generally do not have interest in service companies and focus on software as a service and web publishing. We have done 12 acquisitions so far.Batia Infotech companies are dedicated to delivering delightful experiences that are both simple and comprehensive. Flagship properties include ProProfs.com, Marriage.com, Qualaroo.com, WebinarNinja.com, and HelpIQ.com, which…
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