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Saga Growth Partners is an operator-led venture focused on lower middle-market opportunities in the U.S. Our founder is a serial entrepreneur who has owned and operated multiple businesses in industries ranging from moving and storage services to real estate. We partner with transitioning owners to continue the saga of their company.
MSix Capital Group is a trusted private investment firm with a strong track record and committed capital. We are focus on medium-sized businesses in the US. Join us and work with passionate entrepreneurs and experienced investors ready to ensure your business thrives. Together, let's unlock new growth and create a brighter future.
Pivotal Alpha is composed of two founding partners that look to leverage their deep expertise in financial and operational performance improvement, turnaround, M&A, corporate development, and private equity. The partners bring bring nearly 25 years of combined experience in operational and investment experience. Combined, the partners have restructured $30+ billion in debt, prepared a company for a ~$300m sale, performed 10+ deal originations, and improved the operations of several multi-billion-dollar companies across multiple industries.
Extension Drive was founded by Marko Lazarevic to acquire one exceptional business in the Chicago area, operate it indefinitely, and build for the future. The ideal business has long history in an established industry and needs a passionate new owner. Extension Drive is committed to building on a business’s strengths. The name reflects this philosophy—extending for long-term success.
Northern Trail LLC (www.northerntrail.us) was founded by Jorge Caraballo, to acquire and become the full-time owner-operator of a single, local business over the long term. I am seeking to acquire and become the owner-operator of a profitable business generating annual revenue between $2M and $15M, located within 60 miles of downtown Chicago
Chicago-based search fund launched in March 2023. Regarding its Principal, Kyle is an engineer by education, an operator by training, and an entrepreneur at heart. He has private equity, strategy consulting, portfolio management, and industry experience at a Global Fortune 500 company. In addition, Kyle recently managed a $100m+ P&L, truly enjoys managing people and organizations, and is a large advocate of the worker/employee. He's looking for a business with great bones that can be taken to new heights via a fresh approach over a long-term investment horizon. Thank you in advance for…
Liri Capital was founded to provide fair, flexible, and stable succession opportunities to small business owners looking to bring new energy into their business. For business owners looking to begin the next stage, Liri Capital offers a unique transition opportunity that is focused on the future, but grounded in history.
Founded by a fourth-generation family business owner and operator, our team at Slalom Partners believes in preserving business legacies while building long-term value. We begin by getting to know you and your company’s unique characteristics.As leaders in automation, operations management, and data analytics, our tech-forward strategies nurture meaningful growth. Meanwhile, we leverage our experience from consulting Fortune 500 clients to keep your business at the forefront of your industry.Through our proactive approach, you can have confidence in the sustained success of the…
Next Haven Group is a committed capital search fund with a goal to identify, acquire, and operate an existing private company with an enterprise value between $5-$50 million.Our long-term capital allows us to focus on growth, not quick flips, and to build on an owner’s legacy, not change it. We work hands-on with the existing leadership team to operate the business. The Managing Partner, Christine Koval, has started three businesses and been through an IPO. She led 100+ person teams across business development, growth strategy, deal negotiations, new product development, sales, marketing,…
Prairie Road Partners is a search fund focused on acquiring and operating a small business in the Midwest. Targeting businesses with recurring revenues of between $3-30M and primarily offering services with a low customer concentration. The founder of Prairie Road Partners, Kevin Sussman has extensive experience in healthcare strategy, business valuation, and operational process improvements. Kevin is a passionate and energetic professional who finds purpose in leading small organizations and teams.
Artemis Partners is an investment company whose mission is to identify and acquire a single business in the small cap market to own and operate for the long term. Artemis’ initial investment will function as the foundational centerpiece for a platform of future growth. Founded in 2023 by a small group of entrepreneurs and investors with deep experience in M&A, operations, private equity, and buying, building, & integrating services businesses, Artemis’ intent is to identify and acquire an enduringly profitable, high-caliber company, with a long runway ahead of it. Our founders and backers…
Wagner HC is a funded search fund in partnership with Novastone Capital Advisors ETA program, with the intention of acquiring and operating a lower middle market healthcare services provider.Bob Wagner has spent ~20 years in the LBO space, most recently as MD and healthcare vertical head for Golub Capital (private debt and equity investments in >80 healthcare companies) and before that at GE Capital's Healthcare Sponsor Finance business (now CapitalOne).Wagner HC is focused on $15MM - $40MM of EV, with a particular interest in platforms that are also experiencing a management/ownership…
Leadgion Group, LLC is a holding company supporting the owner's search to acquire a company in the behavioral health- substance use disorder and mental health industry. The owner is a fully funded search entrepreneur with an investment team supporting his acquisition of a company in the substance use disorder and mental health industry with a target revenue range: $5.0M - $100.0M andEBITDA range: $1.0M - $50.0MMeet the OwnerNate has over 20 years of leadership experience. He started his career as a Combat Army Infantry Officer. After he completed his service obligation, Nate began…
I’m a full-time searcher focused on acquiring and operating one exceptional business. As a former teacher turned strategy consultant at Deloitte and Bain, I bring a unique combination of strategic rigor and leadership experience.I’m looking to partner with a seller who cares about legacy, employee wellbeing, and long-term growth. I’m not a financial engineer, I’m a hands-on operator committed to continuing what’s been built and growing it with care. I’m especially interested in businesses with $0.5mm - $3mm of EBITDA in the education and blue-collar services industries, but will…
Birch Heritage is not a private equity fund or a buy-out shop. We are two individuals looking to acquire and operate one single business and will devote all of our time, energy, expertise, and resources to its long-term growth and success.Birch Heritage is managed by Michael Simms and Richard Si. Michael and Richard met while pursuing their M.B.A. degrees at the Kellogg School of Management, and recently decided to pursue their entrepreneurial passion as business partners in a search fund. Michael has spent several years working in consulting and Richard has several years of experience…
Am looking for investment opportunities through acquisition of small/mid sized operating business in sand/gravel/stone aggregate production (i.e. quarry, mine), manufacturing (e.g. processing of minerals or metals), b2b service (e.g. contract service like hauling/crushing or IT/digital related to mining/metals or relevant manufacturing). My primary location of interest is Great Lakes but am open to consider other location also.
Operated by an M&A veteran, Sportsmanship Capital Holdings, LLC ("SCH") invests in high-quality, family-owned and/or entrepreneur-owned businesses. Buy-and-build is a popular phrase these days. Our belief, however, is that many investment firms have become too carried away with buying and have lost focus on building. In their rush to add scale/footprint and consolidate the backoffice, too often customers are neglected and great employees are turned wayward. This creates opportunities for patient investors with a long-term view, such as SCH, to capture share in local and regional markets and…
Radar Holdings was formed with the purpose of identifying, acquiring, and growing high potential companies. We believe that great companies are driven by great employees, and great employees are motivated by and attracted to great cultures. Our stakeholders have a proud history of building best-in-class cultures that have generated considerable value for both shareholders and employees and our captive capital base allows us to invest in long- term growth.
I’m a Harvard Business School graduate who’s ready to transition out of a successful 20 year corporate finance career in Fortune 500 companies into my own company. I’m self funded, and looking for service businesses (ideally commercial) that generate $300-$1,000k in SDE annually. Ideally, this business would be located in Chicagoland or Charlotte/Raleigh-Durham, and have an experienced staff who will continue with the company. An option to acquire real estate as part of the deal is a plus.
