I am a self-funded searcher, or fundless sponsor, seeking to acquire businesses. I have acquired SMEs in the past in a personal capacity. In addition, I have worked in the private equity industry for over 10 years and participation in transactions valued in the billions of dollars. You can see in my profile on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-kassen/) that I worked for Sam Zell for approximately 10 years and subsequently was at Blackstone.
Achilles Healed Co. is a self-funded effort led by Devin Hedgepeth to acquire and operate a small business with $500K–$2M in SDE/ EBITDA. Devin brings strategic and operational experience from Bain & Company, ExxonMobil, and Stanford GSB. He is seeking a values-driven company primarily in B2B services, with strong cash flow, a reliable team, and opportunities for operational improvement and long-term growth. His search is focused on Dallas & Houston, Texas as primary locations and Los Angeles & Chicago as secondary locations.
Corey Williams is a New Mexico–based operator‑investor with 25+ years leading at high‑growth B2B technology businesses, including several $25M-$600M cybersecurity companies. Backed by $300 k in personal equity, >$1.5 M in liquid assets, and pre‑qualified SBA‑7(a) lending partners, Corey is prepared to close a transaction within 4-6 months. Post‑acquisition he will step in as CEO, retain/develop the existing team, modernize sales & marketing, optimize pricing, and pursue strategic tuck‑ins.
I am a entrepreneur looking for a small business to own and operate. I am currently in software sales with management experience but am looking to pivot into small business ownership. I am focused on IT managed service businesses as well as home care/home healthcare businesses, but have an open mind for the right opportunity!
Camden Park was formed to acquire and operate one small business for the long term. Our founder, Matt, offers business owners an opportunity to step back from day-to-day operations, secure their legacy, and ensure their business is in capable hands.Reading Moneyball as a teenager opened Matt's eyes to the potential for data and technology to help underdogs win. As he started my career, he looked to bring this insight to life, spending nearly a decade helping scale software products at Google and as a strategy consultant at McKinsey. Through these experiences, he became convinced that one of…
Looking to acquire, grow, and expand the footprint of a profitable small business in the tri-state area (NYC, NJ, CT + Philly). Previous experience in supply chain, automotive, commerce, and financial services.
We are actively positioning the company to maximize visibility among sell-side analysts and institutional investors. By engaging proactively with the sell-side, we aim to enhance research coverage, build long-term investor confidence, and accelerate qualified deal flow. This approach is aligned with our broader capital markets strategy to support valuation growth, liquidity, and strategic interest in the business.
Suncoast Search Capital was founded by University of Michigan-trained MD/MBA Joseph Papin. We are backed by significant committed capital from investors that include former owners of the Boston Celtics, founders of large VC funds, and entrepreneurs who have led many successful businesses. Suncoast aims to leverage its deep strategic and operational expertise to acquire and operate one great business for the long-term.
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,…
Willow Lake Equity is an investment fund looking for service companies to own & operate in the Mountain West region. We intend to hold our acquisitions for an indefinite amount of time. We are interested in listings that require day to day management by the new owner or those that have management already in place. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us with listings or for more information about us!
We are an operationally-focused partner acquiring and operating vertical market technology businesses for the long-term. We take over the day-to-day and continue building the business for the long-haul, while founders get the clean exit they deserve.Our core operational focus is on building and scaling sales and marketing functions to drive organic growth with businesses who have strong product-market fit serving a niche vertical.4Spire is led by a former software private equity executive at Ares and a former Oracle and start-up enterprise sales team leader.To learn more about our approach,…
I am the CEO of Belmont Capital. I am targeting manufacturing, distribution and service businesses. I have almost 20 years of corporate experience spanning engineering, project management, manufacturing and sales management. Core company characteristics include; history of profitability, low cyclicality, family or founded owned businesses with min EBITDA of $800k-$1.5m.
Matt Tomme formed MTNwest Industries as the vehicle to purchase, step into the full time leadership role, and build upon an existing business in the broader Mountain West region.Prior to founding MTNwest Industries, I spent 18 years managing operations, engineering, and project teams in the oil and gas industry across the globe in Alaska, Texas, Colorado, Africa, and Kazakhstan. In my latest role as VP of Facilities Engineering for Elk Petroleum I have been instrumental in delivering business growth and creating business value by delivering reliable operations, developing and executing on a…
Hevesta Capital is a search fund, built around Daniel Huf, and backed by the most successful search investors of all time. About the Principal: Daniel Huf comes from a 113-year-old family business, Huf Haus, with annual revenues of ~$100m. That business builds zero-carbon, modular construction luxury homes out of a factory in Germany. He spent almost a decade preparing to run Huf Haus, gathering management experience in the FMCG sector and management consulting. He also built a non-profit in the healthcare sector from scratch, which went on to win a major award from Queen Elizabeth II of…
Recovering corporate executive looking to leverage wealth of experience with Lean manufacturing practices, sales and operations experience to take a business to the next level. I am a roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty and performance/data driven type of leader and thrive in situations of uncertainty.
I'm Kevin Elliott, Principal at Hyde Park Holdings, a Charleston-based firm focused on acquiring and operating small businesses with strong foundations. I bring over a decade of leadership experience in healthcare supply chain, operations, and B2B distribution — including growing accounts to $100M+ in revenue and leading high-performing teams.Joining me is my business partner, Will Bradham, who brings 10 years of experience in new home sales and on-your-lot construction. Will’s background in customer-focused, high-growth environments complements our hands-on approach to ownership and…
Tau S.A. is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We plan to work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
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.
Maple Point Capital is a traditional search fund with commitments from established capital partners (Trilogy, TTCER, M2O, Maven, Sage) with the goal to acquire and operate a single outstanding business. We are a group of experienced entrepreneurs with committed capital who want to partner with a business for the next stage of its growth. We seek businesses that provide mission critical services and have demonstrated a history of growth.
Bryn Merrey LLC is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions in Maryland and Northern Virginia. 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.
