Stew launched KML Growth Partners to partner with founders and management teams building consumer and services businesses. He works closely with teams through the moments that define outcomes—from scaling to strategic decisions. BackgroundPrior to founding KML, Stew was a Partner at TCG and Norwest, where he led consumer and services investments, totaling over $750 million across 15 platform companies. In 2020, he was recognized by Growth Cap as a Top 40 under 40 Growth Investor.ExperienceHe has spent his career working closely with founders and management teams to support growth, navigate…
AGP is a team of investor-operators based in Northern California. We each spent the past decade in financial services, including investment banking and private equity at a $4B+ AUM investment fund. At AGP, we’re applying the same growth strategies we developed as investors to small and mid-sized businesses. We target investments in services and industrial companies with $1M+ of EBITDA. AGP Website: https://american-gp.com/
Our foundational principle is that commitment creates value. We collaborate with small business owners on flexible succession plans, renewing the lifecycle of a generational business. Our investment horizon is infinite, which we believe is the highest honor that can be paid to the vision of entrepreneurs. The societal gains generated by small business are vast, and our hope if for these gains to accrue to all our stakeholders - customers, employees, and investors - far into the future.
11/Six Capital is a private equity firm dedicated to partnering with entrepreneurs seeking to take their business to the next phase of growth. We are operators first and foremost in our approach and work with management teams to achieve great outcomes. The firm is committed to fostering growth and facilitating successful exits for its portfolio companies.
Fusion Growth Advisors is a privately held advisory firm focused on acquiring and operating small to mid-sized B2B and service-based businesses.We are actively seeking opportunities with established operations, consistent cash flow, and the ability to run with limited owner involvement or an existing management team in place.Our focus is on long-term ownership, operational improvement, and sustainable growth rather than quick resale.
Williams Capital is 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.
Convivium Group is a family office with investment and management expertise. We deploy capital in various industries based on our investment theses. Depending on the situation we invest both minority and majority.The founders have collectively made over five investments/acquisitions. We are constantly in search of new opportunities to deploy capital.
Stillwater Partners focuses on acquiring and investing in privately held small and lower middle market businesses. Our office looks for strong, profitable companies with stable fundamentals and long-term growth potential.
I am a seasoned CEO with a background in private equity and turnaround operations. I have enjoy solving complex problems and creating value for all stakeholders. I have executed 3 acquisitions and a sale process. I hold engineering degrees from Georgia Tech and Duke in addition to an MBA from Harvard.
ECE Group is currently active in the restaurant and beverage industry, with a growing portfolio of successful brands. We are now looking to expand into other sectors by acquiring businesses that align with our vision and add long-term value.
We are an investment group specializing in consolidating diverse industry segments. Our strategy involves acquiring well-established businesses, with a focus on partial acquisitions where the previous owners retain a percentage of equity. This approach enables us to facilitate company growth while also providing owners with the opportunity to realize some of their investments. Our interests span across various industries, and we primarily seek business owners looking for retirement or relocation opportunities.
AVG Capital is a consumer-focused investment group targeting majority acquisitions of lower mid-market businesses with $2–5M EBITDA across the US. We focus on founder-led or succession-driven companies where we can add strategic and operational value. Backed by a strong investor network, we take a hands-on approach to scaling consumer brands. Previous deals include Chew Brew and Cape Drinks.
Investment holding company focused on buying and holding long term compounders with $1-5m of EBITDA and a history of profitable growth. Founded by investment principals with 15+ years of investment experience across multiple sectors including TMT, Healthcare and Consumer.
Wearthy is an e-commerce company specializing in sustainable fashion, operating primarily through online platforms. The company is dedicated to promoting sustainable and ethical investment opportunities, with a strong focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) criteria. Wearthy prioritizes impact over profit, investing in companies that deliver social and environmental benefits. With a team of approximately 50 employees, Wearthy manages a portfolio of 15 companies, reflecting its commitment to fostering businesses that align with its values of sustainability and ethical responsibility.
We currently own three business and a basket of brands and are ready to apply our experience in manufacturing and retail to acquire and grow the right business. Representing a small network of business owners with money to invest and a desire to advise, we are able to leverage experience and connections to solve problems.
I acquire lower middle-market IT services and software businesses.I target companies with $2–5M of EBITDA where hands-on operational involvement can improve execution, governance, and growth. I typically step into an interim operating partner role post-close to help stabilize and professionalize the business, then shift toward strategic oversight.My background includes management consulting (IBM, Accenture, EY), building and exiting a technology company, and most recently serving as a venture partner and business development executive at IBM, focused on sourcing and structuring industrial…
WestGate Partners is an independent sponsor and investment platform focused on control-oriented, long-term investing, particularly in the home services sector. The firm leverages deep experience in off-market deal sourcing, diligence, and execution to identify and acquire high-quality small to middle-market businesses. WestGate emphasizes hands-on partnership with management teams, disciplined underwriting, and strategic value creation post-close. The firm’s approach blends traditional private equity rigor with flexible sponsor economics, enabling opportunistic investments without a…
Inspira Fund is a private investment studio and family office that focuses on building creative businesses. Operating as a venture studio, it provides shared services to its portfolio companies, including finance, HR, brand development, technology, and reputation management. This approach supports the rapid growth of its investments, fostering innovation and connection within its business ecosystem.
Velde Equity is an operator-led special situations investment firm that partners with lenders, founders, and corporates on value preservation and creation. The firm targets assets with defensible moats and genuine reasons to exist — businesses where the right operational partner can unlock vast latent potential, and where needed, navigate the challenges standing in the way. Focused on $50–250M revenue businesses across the industrial and consumer sectors, Velde brings flexible capital, embedded transformation leadership, and a positive-sum philosophy to create value at critical inflection…
BlueLeaf is a company by Align Partners, that acquires, improves, and grows service businesses, with a particular focus on property management and yard services in the United States. By enhancing these businesses, BlueLeaf aims to ensure their continued success and sustainability, ultimately passing them on to the next generation in better shape than they were found. This approach highlights BlueLeaf's commitment to fostering growth and improvement within the service industry, ensuring that these businesses thrive under their stewardship.
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