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Beniris Advisors Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Beniris Advisors is a independent sponsor 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.

Avra Properties, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Avra Properties, LLC is a privately held investment company that targets investment opportunities in the following industries: 1)  Food manufacturers showing strong sales and distribution growth, regardless of size. 2)  Experiential industries that have been hit particularly hard by the Covid-19 shut down, including but not limited to: ·     Location-based leisure, amusement, recreation, and entertainment businesses.·     Concert venues ·     Fitness…

Positive Risk Holdings Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

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.

Dominion Equity LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

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.

Fundless Sponsor Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Entrepreneurial Healthcare CEO with a track record of revenue growth. Visionary and strategic leader with deep experience in healthcare product manufacturing and distribution. Consistently builds high-performing teams that focus on customer service and deliver outsized results. Ready to apply technology, manufacturing, and general management background to acquire and grow a well-established business while embracing and respecting its legacy.

Oak Rock Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

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.

Circumspect Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Circumspect Capital is a value-added investor with a long-term perspective focused on opportunities that will generate superior risk adjusted returns. We combine operational and financial expertise with a deep understanding of community engagement and government affairs to build sustainable enterprises for our stakeholders. We take pride on creating measurable impact for our investors, employees, and communities in which we operate.We will work with the acquired company’s management team to identify the most critical and time sensitive needs and to address them aggressively. Our approach…

Skyline Global Partners LLC

Independent Sponsor
  • 13 Total Closed Deals
Skyline Global Partners LLC is a lower middle market private equity firm based in Chicago, Illinois. We focus on buyouts and growth equity investments in the United States and Canada. Skyline targets companies in the healthcare, manufacturing, distribution, business services, software/SaaS and eCommerce, consumer products, and food/beverage/agriculture sectors.Transaction StructuresSkyline focuses on buyouts and growth equity investments. We make investments on both a control and minority ownership basis. We provide flexible transaction structures that meet the needs of owners and management…
Most Recent Transactions
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Dec 2023
acquired
Investor
Aug 2021
acquired
Investor
Sep 2020
acquired
Investor
Jan 2020
invested in

Sheridan Hill Partners

Independent Sponsor
  • 6 Total Closed Deals
Sheridan Hill Partners is an Illinois-based investment and operating firm that partners with established businesses in helping them achieve their next level of growth.We are operational leaders experienced in growing businesses who invest our own personal capital directly, as well as capital from a small network of investors.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Apr 2022
acquired
Investor
Jul 2021
acquired
Investor
Jun 2021
invested in
Investor
Aug 2019
acquired

One Park Place Ventures

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
One Park Place Ventures LLC ("OPPV") is a pre-IPO Emerging Growth Company. At the current stage the company is operating as fundless sponsor for early stage event driven actively managed macro strategies in Real Estate and Longevity Mortality Risk based investments and is putting together other investments and investing strategies in diversified select industries, including a SPAC (Special Purpose Acquisition Company). Long/Short Strategies and Managed Futures. Subsidiary of Pre Fi Group Companies. -- Risk Management, Financial Solutions Structuring and Integration. Asset Management,…
Most Recent Transactions
Advisor
Mar 2008
was acquired by
Investor
Sep 2005
acquired

Westbourne Capital Partners

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Westbourne Capital Partners is a private investment firm that partners with family offices to deploy capital into direct investments in private companies. A successful track record consulting with, and investing in, family-owned enterprises makes WCP particularly well-suited to invest in family and founder owned businesses in the manufacturing and food sectors, particularly when ownership is concerned about the impact outside investors might have on the business and its stakeholders. WCP is focused on investing in businesses and building shareholder value over the long-term, rather than…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Aug 2020
invested in
Investor
Nov 2018
acquired

Braxos Capital

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Braxos Capital is seeking to acquire and operate one privately-held enterprise in the Midwestern United States. Once Braxos acquires an enterprise, our focus is to hold the business for the long-term, carry forward the previous owner's legacy, and create long-term value for the entire organization, including every employee and stakeholder. Resources Braxos Capital is the ideal solution for a business and owner in need of succession planning or an exit event. In order to provide value to the business and its owner, Braxos is able to provide the following resources: Hard-working, principled…

Acuity Capital Partners

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Acuity Capital Partners is a unique private investment firm. Our goal is simple: to create extraordinary shareholder value by making investments in carefully chosen companies in the lower middle market in which we can leverage our strengths in strategy, operations and corporate finance with Management’s execution capabilities.We invest our own capital in every deal and also invest on behalf of a small group of private individuals. Because we don't maintain a captive fund, we enjoy tremendous flexibility and latitude. We are able to pursue opportunities that are well beyond the scope and…

Apex Growth Capital

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Apex Growth Capital is passionate about building & growing great healthcare companies.With a unique set of perspectives derived from medicine, private equity investing, entrepreneurship, & consulting, Apex is well-positioned to support lower middle market companies in their next phase of growth.

Scalewerks Holdings, LLC

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

The ScaleWerks Holdings Model represents a radical departure from the “Traditional Private Equity Model” - it represents a new way of enhancing generational wealth through Long-Term Sustainable Value and Profit Creation for a Select Group of LP’s.Our strategy is to make control investments in middle market companies through acquisitions, special situations, corporate carve outs and turnarounds. We work with management to subsequently enhance enterprise value through operational/strategic initiatives and add-on acquisitions.ScaleWerks Holding's purpose is to provide sustainable…

Equity Visions

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Equity Visions is a private investment firm focused on partnering with middle-market business owners and entrepreneurs seeking the next stage of growth. Equity Visions is focused on North American opportunities and seeks to partner with talented management teams.

Flatrock Management

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Flatrock provides patient capital to ambitious and growing small businesses, with preferred equity, mezzanine debt and second lien notes. Raise on your own terms. Harness equity or debt capital over a 5-10 year period. Stay in complete control of your business - and prepare for a successful exit.

Dorn Group

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Dorn Group is a private investment firm focused on high-growth manufacturers across the industrial sector. We seek out opportunities where we are able to closely partner with management teams to create value through operational and commercial insight, and strategic growth capital.

BCCR Inc

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

BCCR Inc 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. 

Drawing Board Portfolio

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Drawing Board Portfolio is a single family office looking to invest in North American companies in the lower-middle market across a variety of industries.

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