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KGTV, Inc.

Search Fund
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KGTV, Inc. is a search fund founded by Karlo Teran for the sole purpose of acquiring a single business and operating it for the long term. Prior to founding KGTV, Karlo was a Partner at Discovery Americas, a leading Private Equity firm in Mexico specialized in growth equity for middle-market companies.While at Discovery, Karlo was also an operating partner at portfolio company AMCO, one of the leading Learning Systems companies in the K-12 market in 11 countries. At AMCO, he was the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Sales Officer at different stages of the…
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Sophia Partners

Search Fund

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Sophia Partners, LLC is an operator led search fund, a vehicle created by the managing partner to acquire a mid-sized growth oriented company. Our team is composed of entrepreneurs, individual investors, institutional investors, and operating executives from all over the world.We seek to invest in and actively manage a growing, profitable, mature, privately-held business with annual revenues of $10 million to $35 million and cash flows of $2 to $5 million.We are very interested in situations where business owners are considering retirement or desire to reduce their day-to-day management…

Oxygen Equity

Search Fund

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Oxygen Equity focuses exclusively in enterprise software and technology-driven services. We seek to acquire a majority position in a profitable, niche company, and embark on a growth strategy. We bring buy and sell-side experience from small and large software M&A transactions.

Leonid Capital

Search Fund

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Leonid Capital is an operator-led private investment firm with the sole purpose of acquiring and growing one successful company, providing a friendly exit opportunity for founders and business owners hoping to preserve their legacy of success. Funded by a team of professional investors, we are looking to buy a mature, proven business with $1.5-15MM in annual cash flow.

Station Growth Partners

Search Fund

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Station Growth Partners 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. We are focused on digitally-enabled consumer brands.

Hive Capital

Search Fund

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Hive Capital is a single-purpose investment fund seeking one strong, stable business to acquire and operate.  Our team is committed to a long-term, hands-on management approach that will ensure the company's continued growth and success.Hive Capital is interested in situations where business owners are considering retirement or desire to reduce their day-to-day management responsibilities.

Allen Range Capital

Search Fund

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

About Allen RangeAllen Range is a search fund founded with the goal of acquiring and operating a single small- to medium-sized business for the long term. Based out of San Francisco, CA, the fund seeks to acquire a business in the greater Bay Area.Allen Range is focused on partnering with a current business owner who is looking to transition and who is concerned with long-term success of what they have built. The fund is flexible, supported by a strong advisory board with transaction experience, and can proceed quickly once an interesting company is identified.Doug Parizeau, FounderThe…

Sloane Street Partners LLC

Search Fund

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Sloane Street partners with founders through an investment that protects their team and culture to keep the business growing.What we doWe are entrepreneurs who partner with business owners and founders.Our focus is long-term growth and value creation, building upon the existing legacy of the business.We will invest in the business and take care of your team, partners, and customers.Chris Michotte has over 10 years of experience in operating and investing. He operated a micro-finance company in Peru and worked both in investment banking and for an investment fund in London.Chris grew up in…

Serious-Capital

Search Fund

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

We are an entrepreneurial investment firm focused on acquiring and managing one small business (for now). You are a small business owner, an expert in your industry, who has nurtured and grown a strong, profitable business. While this business has been good to you, you're yearning to spend more time with family, travel the world, pursue an old hobby...whatever your reasons, you're ready to partner with or hand the reigns over to someone you trust to take care of your clients, your employees, and preserve your legacy.  

Ullus Investors

Search Fund

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Ullus Investors 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.

Bluebird Succession

Search Fund

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Bluebird Succession is run by 2 partners, Carter DeMore and Harry Pershing. Both partners have multiple years of experience in the M&A space. Carter acquired a small service business and had a profitable exit. Harry has his series 7 and 63 and has worked at leading investment banks in NYC. Harry also received his MBA from HEC Paris and was the president of his search fund club. Harry and Carter met while working at a small private equity company in California and decided to form Bluebird Succession. Carter was the head of M&A and Harry was the Director of Operations. Bluebird Succession is…

Golden Bear Capital

Search Fund

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Golden Bear Capital is seeking one small business in the pacific United States to acquire, own and operate. Our model is to partner closely with the current owner for a smooth transition to new operational leadership that will preserve the company's legacy.

Mainstream Capital

Search Fund

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Mainstream Capital is a boutique wealth management firm that seeks to grow and preserve wealth by designing customized investment programs for a select community of individuals, businesses and families.

ZASM LLC

Search Fund

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

We have a very diverse business background, including B2B SaaS, DTC Retail, Strategy Consulting, Marketing, Rev Ops, and Business Development. We are just beginning a search, likely with a roll-up strategy, in the Agency, Professional Services, SaaS, or eCommerce space. This would be our first acquisition but not our first company.

Redwood Growth Partners LLC

Search Fund

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Redwood Growth Partners is a private investment firm formed to buy a single growing and profitable company from a seller looking to pass on the torch. The Founder (Arun Shekar) is also a prior entrepreneur and is seeking to ensure business continuity with minimal disruption. The priority is to nurture the business onto its next phase of growth and create a lasting legacy by enhancing the brand and innovating on existing products, all with a focus to create a positive impact in our customers’ and employees’ lives.

Equitably, LLC

Search Fund

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Search PurposeTo acquire an assisted living or memory care facility within three hours of the Twin Cities, Minnesota with the intention of assuming the business’ day-to-day operations exiting the business within 10 years.  About the partners:Karrie TiplerWith over 25 years of experience in Senior Living Administration, Karrie would be responsible for day-to-day operations of the acquired firm. Karrie would like to leverage this extensive experience to provide quality care to a small number of residence and fully own the mission, vision and values of the organization. Karrie…

22nd Street Films

Search Fund

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Founded by Zach Bidner, 22nd Street Films is a full service production company and creative consulting firm that works with a growing roster of clients to bring authentic, non-fiction stories to life across film & tv, advertising, fashion, music and digital. Zach is a producer, director, and creative consultant based in Los Angeles. He began his career at Relativity Media working on many of the studio’s feature films and nonfiction series, and later transitioned into the emerging digital space to work on original digital and branded content. He is a graduate of USC’s School of Cinematic…

Chapter House Capital

Search Fund

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Chapter House Capital is a privately held investment fund uniquely committed to acquiring and growing a single company.You’ve built an exceptional business. You care deeply about how the next leader upholds the quality of your brand and treats your employees, customers, and suppliers. We are focused on acquiring, growing, and actively managing your company for the long term. Let’s talk.

Kola Capital Partners

Search Fund

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

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…

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