Diogenes Capital is a family-backed investment firm focused on acquiring and owning a single, high-quality manufacturing or industrial business in Ohio. We are long-term owners, not financial sponsors, and our goal is to preserve what works while supporting thoughtful growth.We focus on established manufacturing and distribution businesses with durable cash flow, tangible assets, and strong teams. We are particularly interested in owner-led companies where succession or a transition is beginning to be part of the conversation.Our approach is relationship-driven and flexible. We are…
Sill & Stone Holdings is a Central Ohio–based company focused on acquiring and operating one established trades business. The firm seeks long-term ownership of businesses with strong teams, loyal customers, and consistent performance. As a hands-on local owner, Sill & Stone prioritizes thoughtful transitions and responsible growth.
For the last 14 years, I have been partnering with small/medium-size businesses and helping them with financing and operations challenges with my role as a SVP Commercial Relationship Manager at a large bank.My expertise is in the sales, marketing, strategy, and financial disciplines and am now focusing my time building a legacy with an established business that has room for growth here in the Midwest.Please let me know if you need anything additional.
Tenured President / COO in multi-site consumer and business services. • History of accelerating profit: revenue growth, gross margin expansion, operating leverage• 20 years full P&L ownership up to $900 mm, leading 5,000+ people across hundreds of locations - Direct-to-consumer home services - Commercial account and program sales - Employee-, contractor-, and franchisee-based business models• Functional leadership: sales, operations, mergers & acquisitions, strategy, business development• History of accelerating profit and business development - Organic revenue growth, gross…
WHERE WE’RE GOINGIn 5–10 years, we see a portfolio of businesses operating independently but united by shared values: purpose, growth, employee-ownership, and good energy. We will exit progressively — through internal transitions, ESOP models, or equity pathways that reward all stakeholders.We are Eric and Laura Marzec—partners in marriage, family, and now in building a new kind of business legacy. Our journey began in Venezuela, where Eric was playing professional baseball and Laura was advancing her medical career. We married in 2016, became parents to Eva (2018) and Zoe (2022), and…
We are a private investment firm focused on acquiring high-quality, mature business services companies across the United States. With flexible capital, operational expertise, and a long-term mindset, we are a reliable partner to both founders and intermediaries.
Timmerman Capital is a private investment firm focused on acquiring a small to medium sized B2B service-based business. We're also open to evaluating high-performing B2C home-service-based and pet-based businesses. We'd like to partner with an exceptional company seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we plan to work closely with the business to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.Together, our team has over 20 years of leadership and operational experience in sales, marketing, product development, and general consulting -- spearheading our respective companies to…
Curtis Endeavors is a family-owned private investment office that is actively seeking an attractive small or medium business opportunity for acquisition. The firm is specifically interested in businesses that meet the following criteria:LOCATION: Nationwide search with preference to the eastern Midwest (IL, WI, IN, MI, OH).FINANCIAL CRITERIA: Healthy EBITDA/SDE Margins of +20% and ranging from $0.4M-$2.0M.FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE: Demonstrated strong and steady top-line growth with a track record of consistent bottom-line improvement.INDUSTRY FOCUS: Preference for wholesale, distribution,…
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