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Frontenac Company

Private Equity Firm
  • 46 Total Closed Deals
Frontenac Company was founded in 1971 with the belief that people are the driving factor behind successful businesses. Nearly 20 years ago we developed a “CEO1ST Investing” strategy to partner with outstanding business leaders and together identify, acquire and build leading businesses. Our CEO1ST partners are leaders in their fields and provide strategic and operational insight to our portfolio companies.Together with our CEO1ST partners, we provide the capital, network and resources to enable our portfolio companies to respond to opportunities, grow and succeed.We focus on lower…
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Apr 2018
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Sep 2017
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Aug 2017
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May 2017
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High Street Capital

Private Equity Firm
  • 19 Total Closed Deals
We are business builders. We are dedicated to, and passionate about, finding differentiated companies and fundamentally improving them. We back this strategy with our own personal capital.Our approach starts with seeking opportunities to improve selected businesses within the lower middle market. It includes a willingness and ability to offer flexible and creative solutions to business owners looking for liquidity.Our process continues with due diligence focused on crafting tailored strategies to build winning businesses with strong growth prospects. We begin with an end in mind and exit when…
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Oct 2010
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Oct 2010
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Oct 2010
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Oct 2010
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New Harbor Capital

Private Equity Firm
  • 10 Total Closed Deals
At New Harbor Capital, we forge lasting partnerships that transform businesses and unlock untapped potential.Specializing in lower middle-market private equity, our team works in close collaboration with founders of growth-oriented companies who see their potential but are hesitant to go it alone — providing the camaraderie, expertise and resources to tackle any challenge together.New Harbor Capital was founded on the premise that exceptional ideas are fostered through a culture of mutual respect, coupled with a methodical, research-driven approach. We seek to create a culture of…
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Jan 2023
acquired
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Apr 2022
acquired
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Dec 2021
acquired
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Nov 2021
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Promus Equity Partners

Private Equity Firm
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
Promus Equity Partners is a private equity investment firm affiliated with Promus Holdings, a multi-family asset management company with approximately $500 million under management among its affiliated entities.We target healthy, lower-middle market companies with EBITDA of $15 million or less. Members of our team are proven investors who bring wide-ranging experiences over numerous economic cycles in a variety of industries. As a family office with a flexible investment mandate, we can think creatively and allow each opportunity to guide our investment structure and duration absent the…
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Aug 2012
acquired
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Apr 2012
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Dec 2011
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Mar 2011
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Origin Investments

Private Equity Firm
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Founded in 2007, Origin Investments is a real estate investment firm that acquires office and multifamily properties in eight fast-growing markets: Austin, Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston and Raleigh. With offices in Chicago, Charlotte, Dallas and Denver, Origin has regional teams in and around each of its target markets, which gives the firm a competitive advantage in sourcing and managing portfolio investments. Origin has a half-billion dollars in assets under management and has outperformed pro forma on 96% of acquisitions, leading to a 90% investor retention rate.
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Jun 2013
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Feb 2011
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SE Capital

Private Equity Firm
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
SE Capital is a private investment and acquisition firm which operates as a strategic partner for quality management teams of small and mid-sized companies in select industries.As skilled business builders we know how to recognize compelling market and industry opportunities that others may overlook, and respond to them quickly and thoughtfully with a well-defined strategic vision.As hands-on investment professionals we help develop and arrange supportive, cost-efficient capital structures for improved organizational energy, operational flexibility and profitable growth.As relationship…
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Nov 2012
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Red Arts Capital

Private Equity Firm

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Red Arts Capital is an operationally-driven private equity firm that is focused on bringing liquidity, relationships, and strategic growth expertise. Our primary objective is to create mutually beneficial relationships with prospective sellers, their employees and customers, and our investment partners.

Burling Street Capital Partners

Private Equity Firm

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Burling Street Capital has been helping lower middle market companies achieve their financial objectives since 1997. With hundreds of closed transactions, Burling Street is one of the most successful middle market investment banking firms in the country. It takes experience, commitment, and unwavering focus to achieve such results and that is what we bring to every deal.The Burling Street team's track record reflects our commitment to our clients and our focus on results. We will not enter into an engagement without us being confident that we can drive it to a successful outcome, evidenced…

Hilco Global

Private Equity Firm

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Hilco Global is an independent financial services company and the world's preeminent authority on helping businesses maximize the value of their assets. Hilco Global is considered a world class company, having earned this reputation after decades of providing creative solutions for both healthy and distressed businesses to yield the maximum value for every client. Hilco Global often provides investment capital, demonstrating an ability and willingness to share risk and reward. Today, Hilco Global has over 500 employees within a portfolio of twenty companies on 5 continents, all of which focus…

HKS Capital Advisors

Private Equity Firm

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

HKS Capital Advisors ("HKS") is a boutique investment advisory firm with offices in suburban Chicago, Illinois and Dallas, Texas. HKS was founded in 2011 by Christopher Hughes, Tim Keith and John Staab who collectively have over 70 years of fiduciary investment management, capital markets, and advisory experience serving institutional investors, family offices, and other individuals.Our clients and limited partners are successful entrepreneurs, sophisticated individuals, and family offices that understand the value of experienced judgment and the importance of a disciplined investment…

Wolf Point Growth Partners

Private Equity Firm

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Overview: Wolf Point Growth Partners LLC is focused on investing in privately held businesses as platforms for growth. As a cornerstone of our investment strategy, we are committed to taking an active role in the management of the business. Ideal investment situations include: retiring business owners seeking liquidity, non-management shareholders seeking liquidity, corporate divestitures or growth equity. Wolf Point offers business owners a unique alternative to traditional liquidity options for their business. We have the capital available of a private equity firm, but the focus on managing…

River Capital Partners

Private Equity Firm

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

River Capital Partners is an experienced investment manager focused on providing swift, capable, discreet evaluations. We work enthusiatically with sell–side and buy–side intermediaries to provide rapid, thorough evaluations of all opportunities. Where appropriate, River Capital issues funded offers that anticipate closings within 90 days.

Mackinaw Management

Private Equity Firm

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Healthcare and business services private equity firm evaluating opportunities throughout the US. See our website at www.mackinawmanagement.com

D'Orazio Capital Partners

Private Equity Firm

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

At D’Orazio Capital Partners, our goal is to make good companies better. We begin with a rigorous investment selection process, exercising discipline in seeking companies with solid business models and compelling growth prospects that compete in attractive markets we understand.Once a target investment has been identified, we conduct robust due diligence with the dual objective of ensuring that risk/reward attributes have been fully vetted and that a well-grounded and executable investment thesis and business plan have been developed. We then capitalize each investment in a manner…

Accordant Capital

Private Equity Firm

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Accordant Capital is a healthcare-focused private equity fund founded by George Shanine, an experienced investment professional and operator. Accordant Capital seeks privately-held businesses in North America.Accordant proudly owns and operates MedPro Disposal, Tactic Box Marketing, Mend Strategies Consulting, DGSG Properties and Cadence Management group.  Previous investments include Aftermath Inc. and PayPro Solutions.

Heico Companies

Private Equity Firm

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Heico is the parent holding company for a diversified portfolio of over 35 businesses involved in manufacturing, construction and industrial services. Since its founding over 30 years ago, our company has been built by aggressively reinvesting its earnings into both internal growth and new acquisitions. As a privately held, long term investor, we provide our operations with the resources and stability they require to excel in today's competitive marketplace. Heico currently operates over 35 businesses. Our core operations are organized into four platforms: Ancra Group, Heico Metal Processing…

Origami Capital Partners

Private Equity Firm

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Founded in 2008, Origami Capital Partners manages private capital that offers structured, creative approaches to complex challenges. Origami’s extensive experience navigating complicated situations helps to solve capital structure, liquidity and follow-on capital needs for our deal partners. We insert patient, flexible capital by first listening and then collaborating to craft bespoke solutions.Origami evaluates and invests across asset classes and sectors, including: real estate, credit, technology and financial services. We focus on investing in North America and Europe.Headquartered in…

Franklin Hill Capital LLC

Private Equity Firm

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Franklin Hill Capital is a private equity firm that partners with owners and management teams of middle market companies to support their growth and capital needs. Franklin Hill tailors its investments to meet the unique needs of each company, providing owners and management teams the financial flexibility to achieve their goals. Franklin Hill’s principals have extensive experience partnering with, advising, and investing in middle market companies.

Crammer Companies; Blackmore Partners Inc

Private Equity Firm

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Blackmore Partners Inc., a private equity intermediary, provides business consulting and financial advisory services to middle market companies. The firm offers business valuation, fund raising, divestitures, financial analysis and cash management, and mergers and acquisitions advisory services. Additionally, it provides ideation and strategy development, turnaround and executive management, business process engineering, management buy-out, business strategy, fairness opinions, and market research services. The firm caters to logistics, manufacturing, technology, and retail industries.

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