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Appa Capital LLC

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https://appa-capital.com/Appa Capital is a self-funded search vehicle led by Peter, a seasoned technology product manager and entrepreneur seeking to acquire and operate a single B2B service business in the lower middle market. Unlike financial buyers targeting a 5-year exit, Peter is pursuing a permanent hold strategy as an active operator-for-life, with potential for add-on acquisitions over time.Peter brings a combination of technology leadership and hands-on small business operating experience. He founded and operated a bakery business built around local sourcing and a team-first culture,…

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Lucius Acholonu

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Experienced operator with 20+ years of leadership across aerospace, manufacturing, logistics, transportation, warehousing, supply chain, and operations management, including full P&L responsibility and large-scale team leadership.Actively seeking to acquire and operate a stable lower middle-market business with approximately $600K–$2M EBITDA/SDE. While industry agnostic, preference includes manufacturing, industrial services, distribution, and B2B service businesses with recurring or repeat customer relationships.Focused on long-term ownership, operational improvement, employee…

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Asymmetric Search Partners

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Asymmetric Search Partners is a search fund looking to acquire a business to help it transition into its next phase of growth. The fund is specifically focused on business services and software. The Principal, Leah Edwards, is a Stanford GSB graduate with experience in financial services, operations, and non-profits. Asymmetric Search Partners is backed by leading search fund investors and experienced operators.

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Temescal Capital

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Temescal Capital is a search fund dedicated to acquiring and scaling B2B software and services companies. With a focus on long-term growth, the firm partners with exceptional B2B or B2G companies, offering expert guidance in scaling and succession planning. Temescal Capital prioritizes financial returns and legacy impact, leveraging its extensive expertise in operational leadership and sales strategy to drive success. The firm is committed to preserving and growing the legacy of the companies it partners with, ensuring sustainable development and strategic expansion.

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TLC

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Operator-investor with 15+ years building, scaling, and exiting businesses. Former CEO/CFO, board member. Deep ops + finance expertise, disciplined buyer focused on durable cash-flow companies. Esp SMB

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Hecho e Mano

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Focused on consumer and business services in Southern California. Particular emphasis in tax, bookkeeping, and wealth management segments. Experience in financing LMM/MM/Large Corporate consumer service businesses and real estate.

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Omar Kabbarah, MSc, PhD

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Former VP of Translational Sciences and Oncology Biomarkers with 20+ years spanning target discovery through Phase 1/2/3 biomarker strategy across multiple cancer indications. Background includes CDx development, genomics, spatial pathology, and high-impact peer-reviewed publications. Seeking to acquire and operate a life sciences services business as a scientific operator, not a financial buyer.Financing$5MSBA preapprovedTarget revenue$2–8MAnnualTimelineASAPReady to moveStructureFullBusiness acquisition onlyTarget business typesBiomarker services CROGenomics / sequencing labTranslational…

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Arx Holdings

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Arx is led by an experienced banking executive and backed by institutional committed capital with a mandate to acquire an independent RIA platform investment in the $200MM AUM+ range. Arx is actively seeking opportunities in the lower middle market RIA space.

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Redwood Succession

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Redwood Succession 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. Brendan Duebner founded Redwood Succession during his 2Y at Wharton to fulfill his dream of running a company. He brings a variety of leadership experience in a range of organizations, including three self-founded companies, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and as an Army combat arms officer. His goal is to work with the…

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Longview LLC

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Longview is a self-funded investment platform focused on acquiring a single, well-run small business in the San Francisco Bay Area for long-term ownership. We are not a fund and do not have outside investors. Decisions are made quickly and directly by the principal.The goal is to acquire a high-quality business with a strong foundation, preserve what already works, and grow it thoughtfully over time as an active, hands-on owner. We value durable cash flow, repeat or recurring customers, and businesses with a strong local reputation and capable teams.The principal behind Longview brings nearly…

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Tamarack Industries

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After a career focused on sales/marketing through to and including CEO roles in industries ranging from footwear to industrial distribution and most recently, 10 years in the home services space, Brian McCann is seeking a smaller $500k - $2m EBITDA acquisition in San Diego or Orange County.Brian is an experienced acquirer and integrator of businesses with 6 acquisitions under his belt prior to selling his prior company with a 9-figure PE exit (where he remains on the board today).In his current search, Brian is prioritizing location over industry. While his industry experience is broad,…

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Toy Ventures Acquisition

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Toy Ventures has invested over $50M in minority equity investments. The holdco is also backed by a large hedge fund for factoring, lending and other purposes with over $400M credit facility (not for equity investment).I am running a holding company to acquire a low-market software company. Previously I was the head of product of a crypto-exchange and worked at Facebook / Goldman Sachs for 8 years. I've bought two businesses in the recent past in the low 6 digits range to test our the hypothesis

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Gen3 Innovations Lab

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Gen3 Innovations Lab is a search fund formed to identify, acquire and operate an existing private company with initial enterprise value between $5.0 and $20.0 million. This summary provides an overview of Gen3 Innovations Lab, the financial structure of the search fund, and the strategy to identify and acquire an existing private company. Gen3 is focused on Martech and Adtech companies as well as Retail tech, with founders that have extensive backgrounds in these industries.

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Ryan Hasan

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I’m an experienced finance professional with a background in helping entrepreneurs acquire and grow businesses. After years of working closely with owners through SBA financing, I am now focused on acquiring a small to mid-sized company to operate long term. I bring strong financial resources, investor support, and a disciplined approach to ensure a smooth and successful transition.

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Jonathan Salomon

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With over 15 years of executive leadership experience, I'm a hands-on, self-made entrepreneur who has scaled and transformed businesses in B2B services, consumer products, and healthcare.With a proven track record of scaling companies, bringing a rare combination of strategic vision and operational depth. I've led businesses through uncertain markets, rapidly scaled teams, and created high-impact systems. He approaches leadership with hard work, honesty, curiosity, and resilience, values shaped by decades spent in entrepreneurial environments.

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Mountain Gate Ventures

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Mountain Gate Ventures currently operates a consulting business focused on improving small-to-medium sized business operations and is looking to acquire a light manufacturing or services business that would benefit from operational improvements generating at least $800k of SDE in a price range ideally under $7-8M.

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Outer Heaven Ventures

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Outer Heaven Ventures is a hands-on acquirer focused on buying and scaling profitable, founder-led businesses. The firm targets durable, essential-service companies with strong unit economics, stable cash flow, and clear operational levers—typically $1–5M+ of EBITDA, recurring or repeat revenue, and opportunities for organic growth and add-on acquisitions. Outer Heaven takes a partnership-first approach designed to preserve what makes founder-led businesses special while adding institutional-grade operating rigor across finance, operations, and growth. Sellers value Outer Heaven as a…

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Davsult

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What I'm Looking For I have secured a buy side advisory team to lead my deals, we only make offers with certainty of close. I'm primarily acquiring a founder-owned business in data center infrastructure, telecommunications construction, or semiconductor equipment services. Target: $5-15M revenue, $1-2.5M EBITDA, margins above 15%, in the west coast.Business types include outside plant fiber construction, structured cabling, data center interconnect services, telecom installation, and semiconductor equipment maintenance or refurbishment.Selectively open to adjacent technical…

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Anderson Capital

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Anderson Capital is a search fund focused on acquiring companies in Northern California in the $750k-$2M EBITBA range. Principal investor, Andy Anderson, has been an operator of his own small business for over a decade and has been on the leadership team of multiple early stage startups in the Bay Area.

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Plinth Construction

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I’m a seasoned professional with a background in operations management, construction, and real estate. Throughout my career, I’ve built expertise in project management, leading teams, and creating practical solutions that improve efficiency and deliver lasting value.I’m looking to acquire a business that aligns with my values of integrity, craftsmanship, and sustainable growth. My goal is to grow an established company while honoring its core values and strengthening its foundation for the future.

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