We are a private investment firm with offices in Chicago, Michigan and Los Angeles. We are focused on acquiring manufacturing companies with at least $1.5MM of EBITDA and management in place. Historically, we’ve acquired companies in the automotive, oil & gas, aerospace and health care industries. Since we acquire companies for our own account with no intention to sell, we also buy the related industrial real estate. We invest with our own capital and close quickly. We have dozens of references available upon request from our portfolio company sellers and brokers we’ve worked with in…
LeFort Interests, LLC is a family office based in New York City and Florida with a focus on acquiring controlling ownership in businesses in the $1-5m EBITDA range. Our firm has extensive experience owning and operating businesses in healthcare services, consumer goods, HVAC, business services, and enterprise software. We lean on operational excellence to drive value creation and cash flow over the long term with no time limitations for ownership.
Snowball Endevours Inc is the Family Office of David and Michelle Welsh. The firm is comprised of operating businesses in medical devices, real estate development, and child care. With a permanent equity structure, we look to find and acquire world-class management teams to let them operate in their niche. A unique 300-year investment mandate allows Snowball Endeavours to discover, build, and operate niche businesses with large moats that have the power to compound over the long term. Our ideal acquisition is a market leader in a well-established niche that has hit natural growth barriers.
Smith Sisters Farm 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.
Flowgram LLC 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.
BuildRight is the private capital division of Weiss Companies. With a focus on construction and manufacturing businesses, we appreciate family-owned companies with a long history in their industry. We started BuildRight to provide a logical transition for founders. We have a long-term horizon and are not bound to typical investor requirements. We can be creative with terms and strive to minimize debt service that so often cripples companies after a sale.True to our name, BuildRight utilizes an investment strategy that continues the legacy of a family company. We equip and resource employees…
Itasca was founded by Tim Rupert. Tim has 20+ years experience and was an M&A analyst at Lazard, a private equity associate at TA Associates, a Director at Ziff Brothers Investments, and a Partner at Thunderbird Partners. Tim intends to work closely with the target business as the next, multi-decade, phase of his career. Itasca is internally-funded, as Tim will fund the equity portion of a transaction from his family office. This means Itasca can move fast and decisively and have no need or intention to sell the target business to another owner. Itasca's capital and investment philosophy are…
Duffy Shields LLC is a family run investment company that acquires and scales lower market companies with proven cash flow, established customer bases, and product market fit. Our investments are in e-commerce, subscription commerce, and e-commerce related software as a service. We acquire and scale these businesses by leveraging our operational and technology expertise combined with an extensive network of experts. Helping the companies we acquire achieve their founder’s vision.
KNEZ Capital is a real estate investment firm, focused on premier opportunities in multifamily and other select sectors.Our principals have more than 20 years of combined investment experience, which includes a portfolio of 3,000+ multifamily units, representing $375 million across multiple geographies.
River Valley is family capital seeking to acquire and operate high quality businesses for the long term. We focus on relationships and buying at a reasonable valuation, with the understanding that true wealth creation comes from creating high performing teams in an enjoyable work environment.
Vergara Group 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.
My company owns and operates 10 Tide Cleaners locations (franchise) since 2016. We have exclusive territory rights for the Minneapolis market for both the Tide Cleaners (dry cleaning services) as well as access to the newest franchise concept from P&G, Tide Laundromats. In addition, we own & lease both commercial and residential real estate to supplement our core franchise business.
Red Rock Investments is a Minnesota-based family office that provides mezzanine financing for lower middle market companies and real estate. We also make majority equity investments and provide bridge financing for special situations, including stressed, distressed, and turn-around opportunities. We are focused on business services, manufacturing, distribution, industrial products and services, energy services, and real estate.
Since 2015, HJHC Holding Co. has acquired and invested in small and midsized companies that are pursuing the next level of success. Our investment team has decades of experience in Management, Operations, and Sales.
Summit Food Solutions is focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We desire to partner with an established business who can benefit from our experience and invaluable relationships. One who follows our same values of honesty, growth, trust, and adaptability. The firm is primary interested in a control partnership and has interest in a minority-growth investment. Our investment time horizon is long-term growth.
Grey Lock Equity is a national investment manager and our purpose is to help more people experience financial well-being. As a fiduciary to investors and a leading provider of financial technology, our clients turn to us for the solutions they need when planning for the most important goals
Stonecorner Group, LLC 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.
I am a very committed solo, self-funded searcher with the financial means to purchase a business quickly. Given I have over 8 years experience working in the home services space via start-ups as well as a large, publicly traded company (Angi), I have a preference for a home services business that will benefit from my expertise in online marketing, partnerships, and P&L management. I have managed service business lines within Angi ranging from $50 M ARR to $300 MM, focused on optimizing their profitability as well as growth. I am excited to bring my entrepreneurial spirit and expertise in…
Buying blue-collar businesses that care about what happens next. - Our family loves building. We have built and sold multiple businesses during our time overseas and we are excited about entering into a new season and strategy to acquire, operate and hold businesses in the US within a structure where employees share in the ownership and long-term upside. At Strix, we strive to acquire and nurture recurring niche blue-collar service-based businesses, led by solid, experienced management teams. Through a relentless focus on operational excellence and growth, we honor the legacy of sellers while…
Grand Capital Partners 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.
