Trident Equity Group is a private equity firm that specializes in crafting tailored transition plans for business owners. With a focus on enduring value and a flexible, owner-friendly culture, Trident Equity Group is backed by committed capital and experienced operators. The firm is dedicated to ensuring long-term business growth and success for its clients. Trident Equity Group operates with a strategic approach, managing a portfolio of 10 companies, and is known for its emphasis on aligning with the values and priorities of business owners during transitions.
N3 Capital Management is a private investment firm based in Chicago, IL. We focus on acquiring or investing flexible capital solutions into lower middle-market businesses in the United States.We partner with entrepreneurs, families, other investors and management teams to transition and scale companies in the industrial/manufacturing, consumer, and business services sectors.Within real estate, we partner with asset owners, developers, and lenders who are seeking creative and flexible non-control capital solutions.When acquiring a majority stake in a company, we bring a hands-on, long-term…
Expedition Capital Partners (“ECP”) is a private equity investment firm focused on partnering with experienced operators to acquire and grow businesses in the middle and lower middle markets. ECP seeks to acquire or invest in private businesses that have demonstrated a history of positive cash flow where it can employ its operating partners in senior management roles to implement a specific growth thesis tailored to each situation. Since inception, ECP has acquired 35 companies across six core platform investments.The firm's primary goals are to:Partner with successful business…
We are an investment company that focuses on acquisitions of small to middle-market freight brokerages and managed transportation operations. We provide growth capital, shared service support, and strategic consultation from those who have spent their entire career in the transportation and logistics industry.
HTR Capital is a private investment firm focused on building businesses in the lower middle market. HTR primarily focuses on control investments. We believe that superior returns can be achieved through investing in businesses that have an asymmetric risk profile alongside high-quality management teams.
Oak Rock Capital is a private investment firm which invests in middle market companies. Oak Rock Capital invests in North American companies and partners with talented management teams. We partner with management teams to build sustainable value in businesses in the long-term.
Phalanx Partners is an independent sponsor and investment firm that specializes in serving microcap and lower-middle market companies. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the firm provides strategic private capital to small businesses, offering tailored capital and operational solutions for growth and exit opportunities. Phalanx Partners focuses on helping businesses transition ownership, leveraging their experienced team's broad network to source limited and proprietary investment opportunities. Industries of focus are industrials, manufacturing, aerospace & defense, government services, and…
TP Booker is an Independent Sponsor. We target founder/entrepreneur owned and led companies in the US and Canada, with EBITDA ranging from $2M-$6M, with up to $30M in revenue, and up to $30M in Enterprise Value. We are primarily interested in low tech, high cash flow and well managed companies that fall into either of these categories: industrial services/product, manufacturing, business services, transportation/logistics, and construction.
Well Rock Group is a family-run holding company that specializes in acquiring and managing owner-operated small businesses. The company focuses on businesses with established, recurring-revenue service models, particularly those with compliance-driven revenue streams. This strategic approach targets businesses with strong fundamentals and stable, predictable income, ensuring a robust portfolio that aligns with their investment philosophy. Well Rock Group operates independently, leveraging its expertise to foster growth and sustainability in the businesses it acquires.
Robert Rose Capital (“RRC”) is a private investment firm with a mission to build strong companies by leading with intention. RRC makes control investments in companies seeking an ownership succession or with strong leadership teams interested in recapitalizing the business to accelerate it’s growth trajectory. Our investment strategy is to employ a buy-and-build approach with companies in fragmented industries with significant tailwinds. RRC believes through diligent discipline, companies can achieve transformational growth by utilizing an appropriate capital structure and financial…
DevCap Growth is a private equity firm focused on B2B software and services companies. We invest expansion and buyout capital in platforms seeking a partner for their next phase of growth. We help align teams around a focused product strategy and go-to-market motion to drive clear priorities and create long-term value.Investment criteria:$5M+ of recurring revenue Positive or break-even cash flow (Software)$3 - $15M of EBITDA (Services)Proven and committed management teamServe as a system of record or core workflow provider to their customersWe seek to invest $10-$50M of equity in each…
Steel Knight Capital Partners is a private investment firm focused on acquiring and scaling lower middle-market companies across software, tech-enabled services, and business services. Our team brings deep experience in private equity, M&A, and operational improvement, with a track record of executing and growing founder-led businesses. We seek majority control investments in recurring revenue or contracted service models, with $1–10mm in EBITDA, and partner closely with management teams to drive long-term value creation. Representative deals include vertical SaaS, outsourced IT, and…
SecondGen's principals have four decades of experience partnering with and building businesses across many industries. Having grown up around successful blue collar family businesses, and worked alongside a number of skilled operators, our principals understand what it takes and bring world-class business experience and entrepreneurial passion to every partnership.
Alopeke LLC is a Chicago-based holding company and advisor that acquires and grows established, cash-generative businesses generating $500K–$5M in EBITDA, primarily in consumer brands, niche retail, specialty distribution, and essential services. We partner closely with founders and teams during transitions, succession events, or periods of operational underinvestment, applying patient capital and disciplined, hands-on execution to professionalize operations, improve margins, optimize channels, and scale what already works. Focused on long-term value creation rather than financial…
Mars LC is a diversified investor with a strategic focus on acquiring and building organizations to foster sustainable equity value over time. The company has a significant presence in real estate and operating companies, leveraging its expertise to manage and develop projects that align with long-term growth objectives. With a history rooted in environmental remediation and real estate, Mars LC has evolved to encompass a broad portfolio, reflecting its commitment to strategic investments and sustainable development. The firm's approach is characterized by a long-term investment horizon,…
The Black Phoenix Group is a private investment firm that invests in companies located in or near large American cities and their surrounding communities. We are a trust-based organization that helps companies reach their potential, generates exceptional returns for our investors, and positively impacts the communities in which we invest.We partner with a select group of like-minded individuals, families and institutions who bring experience and expertise in order to improve businesses.We build almost perfect alignment with our partners and management teams through investing a significant…
Pioneer a strategy focused on long-term value creation by committing to high-quality companies with robust management teams and actively fostering their development and expansion. We are committed to delivering superior results for investors, shareholders, partners, and operators, all while prioritizing risk management and capital preservation.
DZS Capital LLC is an independent sponsor focused on identifying, acquiring, and running small to medium sized enterprises. Targeting profitable and growing company that have a proven track record with EBITDA north of $2 million per year and EBITDA margins of 15%+.I bring 20 years of work experience as an accomplished business executive having worked at Verizon, General Mills, Accenture, J&J, and Bayer with extensive experience leading and guiding supply chain, logistics, marketing, finance, manufacturing, and procurement teams within industrial, consulting, consumer goods, consumer…
Dominion-Equity LLC is an investment firm dedicated to creating the future of food by partnering with entrepreneurs and innovators. We are a group of CPG executives seeking to invest in innovative companies that are disrupting the food industry.
DuneGlass Capital fuels growth through a repeatable private equity playbook.We partner with entrepreneurial founders to unlock the value of your business. We teach you about efficiencies and why they matter to your bottom line, which drives alignment on value creation.We’ve developed a unique platform model – fueled by high-velocity, high-efficiency aggregation and integration – that allows you to capture the future growth of your business.
