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I am a Charlotte-based investor looking to acquire and operate a business in the Carolinas. My professional work experience includes restructuring and distressed situations consulting as well as sell-side M&A advisory.

Our goal at FrontPorch Capital Group is to help entrepreneurs successfully transition their businesses to a trusted partner. We intentionally seek businesses that have strong entrepreneurial roots and local community ties. We invest for the long haul and understand that success takes hard work, dedication and sheer perseverance.

I am currently in the process of seeking a strategic acquisition as a self-funded searcher, and I am exploring the potential avenue of an independent sponsorship. Operating as a solo entrepreneur in this pursuit, my focus lies on identifying businesses with a robust operational history spanning two decades or more. Specifically, I am interested in enterprises helmed by owner-operators who are contemplating retirement and are keen to facilitate a seamless transition to capable hands.

Carson Capital is a partnership between a Veteran and former investment banker and an experienced group of investors, focused on acquiring and operating a single business. Our team has decades of experience in transacting and operating 100s of companies across many industries. Post-close of a transaction, Wade will relocate to the business' primary location and focus his efforts on stewarding the company's growth for the long-term.Additionally, Wade (Managing Partner) has executed numerous sell-side transactions ranging from $30M+ to more than $1B in enterprise value. He is experienced in all…

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…

My name is Josh Ahrens. I created Blue Dot Search with a single mission: to find a small business to own and operate permanently.I appreciate small businesses’ role in our society and communities. Moreover, I understand the desire to transfer ownership to someone who will steward your life’s work into the future. It would be a privilege to carry on the legacy of your small business and create lasting value for your employees, customers, and community.If you are a small business owner considering a transition, I’m eager to connect and learn about you and your business.

Queen City Continuity is a veteran-led, self-funded search focused on acquiring and operating a single small business in the Charlotte, NC metro area. With 12+ years of corporate finance experience in manufacturing, I bring operational discipline, financial acumen, and a long-term commitment to business stewardship. My goal is to preserve the legacy of a retiring owner while enhancing the business through hands-on leadership and strategic investment.

Altemma is a private investment firm focused on small to medium-sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional family companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post-acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.