Vista Highland LLC is a family office-backed private investment firm based in Stamford, CT. Founded and led by Mike Drinkwater, an experienced business general manager, Vista Highland is focused on acquiring one B2B tech-enabled services business in the Northeastern US that Mike and his operating partner will directly manage as owner-operators focused on long-term growth. Vista Highland sees an opportunity to continue to drive organic growthof B2B tech-enabled services businesses in industries proving resilient in the currentclimate with longer-term tailwinds while providing a path for…
Voyage Partners is an entrepreneurial investment firm focused on acquiring one small to medium sized business. Post acquisition, our founder plans on assuming an operational role to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
Kithe Capital Partners was formed to identify, acquire, and operate an existing company with an enterprise value of up to $50 million. Locally owned and operated businesses are the lifeblood of our communities. These companies sponsor little league teams, offer children summer jobs, and provide critical services we sometimes take for granted. The entrepreneurs behind these companies deserve to have their legacy amplified and preserved through the ongoing operation of their businesses.Kithe seeks to acquire, operate, and build upon the impact of its previous leadership. We target companies…
Proud 4th generation entrepreneur with 15+ year-experienced management consultant, specializing in innovative business modeling, competitive strategy, market expansion, digital marketing, research & product development. Broad foundation spearheading growth of Fortune 500s, SMBs, startups and government agencies. Led global teams of 100+ and P&Ls exceeding $100M. Investment Thesis: Buy & Hold: We believe continuously making smart investments, sustaining those positions long-term and appropriately allocating active support to improve the pattern of returns across the portfolio will provide the…
Kola Capital Partners LLC (“Kola”) is a private investment partnership (search fund) focused on identifying, acquiring and operating a single business. The firm is funded by a talented group of experienced investors, former CEOs, entrepreneurs and current operators. After purchasing a business, David Obia, the firm’s founder and managing principal, will assume leadership and day-to-day management responsibilities of the acquired company. We will consider investments with the following characteristics:Stable, recurring revenue (Annual revenue of $5 to $50m) Strong margins/cash flow…
4.0 Growth Management is a search fund financed by a family office focused on acquiring lower middle-market companies within the manufactured products, services, or healthcare sectors.Â
Modeen Ice Cream LLC 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.
Pitch Lake Capital are seeking to identify, acquire, and sustainably grow an established small business in South Florida that operates in the Business and Building Services space with an enterprise value between $2-5M.Kyle Hutton brings a blend of business development, strategy and operational expertise from his ~6 years working at McKinsey & Co. and Gerson Lehrman Group. Kyle earned a Master in Business Administration from Harvard Business School and graduated as Valedictorian from Howard University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance.
Down Harbor Partners (DHP) is a long-term private investment firm, aiming to acquire and operate one lower-middle-market business in the Northeast. Specializing in light manufacturing, consumer products, value-added distribution, and supply chain/logistics sectors, DHP targets businesses characterized by closely held ownership structures and principals approaching retirement. With a foundation built on a 15+ year friendship, the DHP team brings together a unique blend of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) / finance savvy and premier supply chain / operations capabilities.Â
Birch Heritage is not a private equity fund or a buy-out shop. We are two individuals looking to acquire and operate one single business and will devote all of our time, energy, expertise, and resources to its long-term growth and success.Birch Heritage is managed by Michael Simms and Richard Si. Michael and Richard met while pursuing their M.B.A. degrees at the Kellogg School of Management, and recently decided to pursue their entrepreneurial passion as business partners in a search fund. ​ Michael has spent several years working in consulting and Richard has several years of experience…
JCB LLC is looking to acquire and operate a small business in the Chicagoland area. John Barrett is a Chicago native, who is motivated to establish long-term relationships that would build upon and fortify the life’s work of a current owner-operator. John is a well-rounded, natural entrepreneur with a STEM education that gave him a passion for experimenting and learning new things. He spent many years in the finance world, learning both soft and hard skills such as financial analysis, equity research, budgeting, operations improvement, mentoring and customer service. John has years of…
Sanitas Industries is an investment firm that acquires and operates industrial businesses in the Midwest and Western US. More on us here: https://sanitasindustries.com/
Maebar Industries is a search fund focused on small to medium-sized acquisitions. Maebar is led by Edward and Claire Egger, a husband and wife team. They each have extensive experience in Supply Chain and Operations Leadership and are seeking to purchase a business to buy and operate.Both Edward and Claire grew up in small businesses, and after successfully leading high-performing teams for other organizations, wish to fulfill a strong passion to own and lead their own business. They are self-funded, serious searchers, with a high level of energy, experience, and skill to bring to a…
Valley Cove Capital is a search fund 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. Matt Bucklin, the founder of Valley Cove Capital, has extensive management and operational experience. He is passionate about building companies in consumer healthcare, wellness, and digital therapeutics. Matt is currently the interim CEO at Sense Relief, an antiemetic digital therapeutic software for smartwatches. He previously…
Parody Technology Labs 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 manage our portfolio company to improve revenue, profitability, processes and technologies used to serve customers.
Pareto Capital LLC is a search fund 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.Nick Johnson is an investment professional who has worked in large-cap private equity for the last 5 years at Koch Equity Development. He is now launching his own investor-backed search fund to acquire and operate a company.
Venice Hudson 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.Â
Palmetto Ridge was founded and led by one entrepreneur with a passion for small business and backed by a team of experienced investors and operators. We are interested in connecting with motivated sellers of well-established small and medium-sized businesses with loyal customers and strong leadership. Brock Vaughn grew up in southwestern Virginia and was exposed to small business operations from a young age through his family’s small business. The dedication and pride his family members had for their small business and the life-long relationships they formed with its employees inspired…
A bit about myself: - Independent searcher seeking an acquisition of a small/lower-middle market business - Dartmouth MBA with 15+ years work experience, 5+ years leading high-performing teams (LinkedIn profile) - Experience at a top-tier strategy consulting firm and in growth strategy, analytics, biz development, SaaS deployment. - Services (B2C/B2B), professional services, small manufacturing are primary focus areas - $750K-$2M in EBITDA - I'm receiving deal and financial support from New Majority Capital. They have $50M AUM and looking to deploy capital this year. They also have an…
We are a partnership between a passionate entrepreneur and experienced investors. Our goal is to acquire and operate a profitable business and continue its seller’s legacy. Looking to exit your business, but want to make sure your company’s mission and people are taken care of?Our Commitment to YouDEDICATION + RELIABILITYWe are 100% committed to growing your company and preserving your legacy for the long haul. We are dedicated to putting the needs of your customers and employees first. Our operating partner will move to your city and dedicate all her energy to your business. TRUST +…
