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The Courtney Group Incorporated

5 Closed Deals via Axial 27 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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The Courtney Group, Incorporated is a private investment firm with a focus on business services, chemical, consumer, distribution, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology. We have invested in 27 companies since 1999. We are different from some other buyers in that (1) we are flexible about the size of our investment -- from $1 million to $200 million in equity, and (2) that we can own a business for 20 years or more.We seek control and non-control equity investments in businesses with EBITDA of $2 million to $50 million. We often acquire businesses from founders seeking…

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• Aug 2023 Acquired Califone
• Aug 2023 Invested in M3 Technologies
• Aug 2023 Invested in Boylan Bottling Co.
• Sep 2020 Acquired PV Footwear

Teamshares

3 Closed Deals via Axial 3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Teamshares is one of America’s largest buyers of small businesses from retiring business owners. Since our inception in 2019, we've purchased over 95 transactions closed across 32 states and 40+ industries, along with committed capital to close 100 more transactions this year.

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• May 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
• Feb 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
• Dec 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

Newbury Franklin

2 Closed Deals via Axial 2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Newbury Franklin is an acquirer and builder of businesses operating in niche markets, with loyal customers, high revenue retention, and sustainable cash generation potential. We are differentiated by our credibility as business leaders, not just investors. We leverage a proven organizational approach to drive organic and inorganic growth.We are industry agnostic but dogmatic about the business model and industry characteristics that we seek out, investing only in opportunities that satisfy our key criteria. We have deep experience both facilitating leadership transitions and partnering with…

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• May 2023 Acquired Confidential Company
• Apr 2023 Acquired Confidential Company

Us Momentum Holdings

1 Closed Deal via Axial 11 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Us Momentum Holdings is a private investment firm focused on lower middle-market opportunities. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. We currently own and operate 7 Harley-Davidson Dealerships, 4 Boat Dealerships, 2 Auto Repair Shops, a Construction Company, and a Reinsurance Company.

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• Aug 2023 Acquired Thetford
• Aug 2023 Acquired MINN KOTA
• Aug 2023 Acquired LOWRANCE
• Aug 2023 Acquired Smoker Craft

Enduring Ventures

1 Closed Deal via Axial 10 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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We are looking for small and medium businesses with exceptionally big moats. The world of business is intensely competitive whether you are large or small, and we are not interested in competing on the basis of lowest price. We are looking for businesses that are the absolute best at what they do and make their customers extremely happy. This will typically be indicated by organic sales growth, little to no spending on sales & marketing, and relatively high margins.The more specific your niche, the more excited we are. The longer you have built your brand and/or reputation, the stronger base…

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• Aug 2023 Acquired EcoSafi
• Aug 2023 Acquired Upcounsel
• Aug 2023 Acquired Scribe Media
• Aug 2023 Acquired Abstract

Canopy Brands

1 Closed Deal via Axial 9 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Canopy Brands is a family of trusted brands that deliver engineered, technical products and solutions to commercial and residential markets. We seek out companies that make things that matter – and can be the best in the world at doing it. Canopy currently offers more than 7,000 products and services spanning fall protection, suspended and permanent access systems, confined space, powered lifts, waterfront infrastructure, municipal plant equipment and utility components. We help to unlock long-term potential by empowering teams, improving decision-making and ensuring the right resources are…

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• Jun 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
• Oct 2025 Acquired Dixie Metal Products
• Dec 2024 Acquired HySafe
• Dec 2024 Acquired Alba

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Kingsway Financial Services Inc.

1 Closed Deal via Axial 7 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Kingsway Corporation (NYSE: KWY) is the only publicly-traded US company employing the Search Fund model to acquire and build great businesses. Kingsway owns and operates a collection of high-quality B2B and B2C services companies that are asset-light, growing, profitable, and that have recurring revenues.

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• Sep 2023 Acquired Vertical Market Solutions LLC
• Sep 2023 Acquired Systems Products International Inc.
• Nov 2022 Acquired Confidential Company
• Oct 2021 Acquired Ravix Group

Snell Ventures

1 Closed Deal via Axial 5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Snell Ventures is a faith-focused family office based in Nashville, TN. We acquire great family businesses and work to preserve them for the next generation of job seekers. We primarily focus on manufacturing, materials and industrial firms.

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• Feb 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
• Sep 2022 Acquired Tier-Rack
• Jun 2021 Acquired American Tool & Die
• Jul 2020 Acquired QUAD Industries

Vilas Partners Holdings

1 Closed Deal via Axial 4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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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.

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• Aug 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
• May 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
• Oct 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
• May 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

Bristlecone Companies

1 Closed Deal via Axial 2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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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.

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• Jul 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
• Jan 2023 Acquired Confidential Company

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Shaker Valley Capital Partners LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial 2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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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…

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• Sep 2022 Acquired Harbor Sweets
• Feb 2021 Acquired Hilliards Chocolates

K.R. Abraham & Co.

15 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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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…

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• Dec 2024 Acquired Aerospace Metals Distribution Company
• Dec 2023 Acquired Semiconductor Equipment Component Manufacturer
• Dec 2022 Acquired Manufacturer of Data Center Components
• Dec 2022 Acquired Consumer Products Brand

RAF Industries

13 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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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…

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• Jul 2022 Acquired Ligchine International Corporation
• Dec 2021 Acquired Hayabusa Fightwear
• Dec 2021 Acquired Road Widener LLC
• Mar 2021 Acquired Priority Bicycles

Western Capital Resources, Inc

10 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Western Capital Resources (WCR) is a publicly traded holding company based in Omaha, Nebraska. WCR is focused on growing through the acquisition of established lower middle market businesses with up to $100 million in sales. WCR is industry agnostic and targets leaders in niche industries or geographies as well as opportunistic purchases of businesses that WCR can improve operationally. WCR has a particular interest in situations involving companies facing succession dilemmas, corporate divestitures and businesses in out-of-favor industries. Current holdings include companies in the…

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• Aug 2023 Acquired SWISHER
• Aug 2023 Acquired PQH WIRELESS
• Aug 2023 Acquired EXPRESSPAWN
• Aug 2023 Acquired WYOMING FINANCIAL LENDERS

Continental Grain Company

10 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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CGC is a privately‐owned global investor, owner and operator of companies with more than 200 years of history across the food and agribusiness spectrum. We create long‐term value by applying deep industry knowledge, capital and talent to businesses ranging from established market leaders to promising innovators.We focus on building platforms that leverage our strategic expertise in food production, processing, and distribution, supporting strong management teams.We bring a long‐term ownership mindset, focusing on investment and operating plans that create long‐lasting value and a…

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• Aug 2023 Invested in Bushel
• Aug 2023 Invested in prenexus health
• Aug 2023 Invested in restaurant technology
• Aug 2023 Invested in Burger King

Lynx Equity Limited

10 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Lynx Equity buys small and medium-sized businesses from owners looking to retire. With our buy-and-hold strategy in mind, we seek to acquire businesses with long track records of stability in industries that will continue to thrive. Explore our portfolio of businesses in North America, Denmark and the UK.

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• Jun 2023 Acquired Henry's
• Feb 2023 Acquired Buse Timber & Sales Inc.
• Oct 2021 Acquired Lighthouse Market
• Mar 2020 Acquired arkas

EverPine Holdings

6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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EverPine Holdings (formerly Rhodes Companies) is a Southeast-based investment firm focused on acquiring businesses that provide essential services. We are drawn to companies with strong reputations, stable cash flow, loyal customers, and a meaningful place in the communities they serve. Our focus is on practical, resilient businesses across the Southeast, especially in industrial, commercial, maintenance, compliance, infrastructure support, and related service categories that are easy to overlook but hard to replace.We are operator-founded, long-term in our mindset, and disciplined in how we…

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• Jul 2022 Acquired Overby School Services
• Jan 2022 Invested in Roundly X
• Jul 2020 Invested in Process Bolt
• Mar 2018 Invested in Spiffy

Tucker's Farm Corporation

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Tucker’s Farm Corporation is a value-oriented holding vehicle modeled after Berkshire Hathaway. Founded in 1994 as a small goat dairy, the farm has grown into a family of companies across industries and geographies. Capitalized with a long-term equity base, the farm aims to deploy ~$60 million of equity capital every year as it seeks to find and compound cash flows through highly active M&A strategies in the lower-middle market (and still boasts a strong herd of ~20 Nubian half-pygmy goats).

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• May 2026 Acquired Rodizio
• Sep 2025 Acquired Soccer 5
• Feb 2025 Acquired Webster Locksmiths
• Jan 2025 Acquired Pizza Factory

Pondera Holdings, LLC

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Pondera Holdings is an operationally-focused holding company that provides capital to private, entrepreneurial businesses. Our objective with each investment is to create value for employees, customers, communities, and our shareholders. Pondera’s principals serve as active board members of portfolio companies, and in certain situations, will play an active management role if needed.As a holding company with permanent capital, we are not constrained by the fixed time horizon of a traditional private equity fund. This structure is advantageous for all stakeholders because it allows for a…

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• Aug 2023 Acquired Wag's n tails
• Aug 2023 Invested in Avanti
• Aug 2023 Invested in Candy co.
• Aug 2023 Acquired Heggerty

AH Equity Investments

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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AH Equity Investments is the United States holding company for AH Group, a Panama based permanent capital vehicle.AH enters each partnership with the intention of never selling. We are a holding company with no exit dates. Due to our long time horizon, the culture of a potential company is just as important as its financials.We are always looking to acquire growing, profitable, privately held companies with proven business models, records of revenue and earnings growth, and a plan to sustain that growth. We prefer to work with the current management team or promote from within and are open…

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• Oct 2025 Acquired Mondale Associates
• Mar 2024 Acquired RM Cotton
• Sep 2022 Acquired Proctor Sales Inc.
• Feb 2021 Acquired Hickory Park