I am an independent sponsor acquiring a $1M–$5M EBITDA company in healthcare, industrial, business services, MSP, or IT. Experienced operator with deep expertise in tech, growth strategy, and transformation.
Forge Holdings, LLC is focused on acquiring, growing and managing founder and family-owned businesses. We aim to provide an attractive exit opportunity for business owners who are seeking liquidity but who also care greatly about what a sale means for their customers, suppliers and employees. We have the ability to own companies forever and take a prudent approach towards the use of debt. Our primary focus is Midwest- and Southeast-based companies generating $1-$5 million in EBITDA, but we will opportunistically pursue larger companies across the continental US.
We are a small team of investors and operators that have a successful track record of building, investing in, and growing businesses in the Pacific Northwest. We focus on investing in small to medium sized companies where we can have an outsized impact on the organization in partnership with the management team. We invest in and partner with companies without intending to sell them which allows us to think and act like owners, not just investors. We facilitate ownership transitions and provide long-term homes for the continued development of companies and the employees, families and…
At Harbor Street Capital our mission is simple - to acquire a great American company and continue the seller's legacy. As founders with a family history of entrepreneurship, we, too, know the sweat, the passion, and the unwavering commitment it takes to build something from scratch. We are not a private equity firm seeking short-term profits at the expense of employees and the communities they serve. We are operators and entrepreneurs that will safeguard the essence of your legacy. Together, we'll build upon this strong foundation, propelling your company to even greater heights.
Serra Street Holdings is a permanent capital group focused on supply-constrained real estate and operating businesses with strong demand profiles. Our hold period is indefinite in order to provide a final home for high-performing businesses.
NorthCrest Capital is the investment vehicle of founder Kevin Laleyan and is supported by a team of entrepreneurs and investors focused on acquiring one business to personally operate and grow. We are here to provide a succession plan to an owner/operator who cares about the future of their business. Our goal is to work with an owner to structure a transaction that preserves your business legacy. We will assume day-to-day company management creating value for the seller, employees, and community.
We are Calthorpe Group, a private equity firm with $250M in committed capital and are looking to invest across the manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense, industrials, and energy sectors. We prefer small mature businesses with a critical technology, looking to grow and expand with a new partner with domain knowledge.
We look for niche, well-established businesses with an owner (typically) planning to retire and (typically) sub-$3MM of ebitda. Our focus is long term - 20 years+. We get engrained in the business, we are not absentee. We take very good care of the employees, we don't endorse the brutal cost cutting measures of traditional PE. We are two young guys with deep experience and ambition, guided by strict principles and a strong work ethic.
Forward Partners is a private investment firm formed to identify, acquire, and operate a company through a new phase of growth.Forward Partners is led by leading investors, entrepreneurs, CEOs, and operators.With decades of experience as founders and operators in software and industrial services, we seek businesses to operate hands-on the businesses we purchase in B2B SaaS companies while creating tech-enabled companies for B2B service businesses.Our team brings a wealth of experience from Silicon Valley, Y-Combinator and McKinsey & Company. We are value-based, do business with ethics and…
Augeo Capital is a thesis-driven private equity investor focused on accelerating growth in the lower middle market. Founded by experienced business operators with a proven track record and significant exits, we partner with business owners to realize an excellent value-creation opportunity while protecting the team and culture they've built and ensuring their businesses will continue to prosper in the long term.Augeo Partners (https://augeopartners.io), a sister company, provides advisory services to other private equity firms and their portfolio companies.
The Decatur Group is a private equity firm principally focused on the lower end of the middle market, which we define as companies valued under $100 million. We seek to acquire companies in partnership with management by investing capital on behalf of the firm and our investors. While we are not limited to investing in any particular industry, we are focused on situations requiring a catalyst for growth, or the re-positioning of a company's operations or balance sheet. We seek opportunities where our capital, our strategic input and management's leadership can have a meaningful impact on the…
Experienced investor looking to buy and scale high-quality services and distribution businesses with $2-5mm of EBITDA. Owner-operator approach with a focus on company culture, a smooth ownership transition, and a long-term investment horizon.
We are looking for businesses that are innovative, have strong management teams, and are poised for growth. We provide capital, expertise, and support to help our portfolio companies succeed.
Amber Hill Capital is an independent sponsor focused on control equity investments in the middle market (targeting $50m-250m eq check). We have a group of >30 families across the US and Europe that engage on our transactions and close relationships with private credit lenders who can provide comfort letters as needed for large transactions. We are sector agnostic but have deep experience in consumer, TMT, business services, industrials, automotive, aerospace, logistics, and manufacturing. We are not interested in regulated financials or regulated healthcare and biotech. We are looking…
We’re always looking for new opportunities and are comfortable working internationally. Please get in touch and one of our investment associates will contact you about beginning the proposal process. We are seeking acquisitions with partners that are B2B manufacturing based companies. Minimum $1M EBITDARevenue $5M - $50M B2BOpen to investor participation with strategic private equity or individual investors. Industry targets: Building materials & products | Consumer packaged products - food & beverage | Oilfield products, and related businesses, . Founder/family operated with track…
Vice President of Operations for a growth stage climate tech company. Former principal at a top management consulting firm. Looking for strategic acquisition of small to midsize businesses looking to transition ownership.
West Hill Group is a private investment firm dedicated to the long-term growth and management of lower middle-market private companies. The firm focuses on acquiring businesses with EBITDA between $1 million and $10 million.
Perennial Growth Partners is a Pittsburgh, PA based holding company devoted to the strategic acquisition of family-owned businesses. We are dedicated to enhancing business' robust foundations, driving sustained growth and prosperity while upholding the core values and traditions integral to their success. At the heart of our approach is a profound respect for the legacy and heritage of the businesses we acquire. We recognize that these businesses are the embodiment of generations of commitment, diligence, and community involvement. As investors, we see ourselves as stewards entrusted with the…
Every business is unique and our mandate is flexible; however, the below characteristics offer general guidance on the attributes we find most attractive.Total earnings between $1 million and $7 millionPreference for B2B Services, Testing, Inspection & Maintenance Services and Building/Residential Services Significant recurring or predictable revenue base with low customer concentrationEBITDA margins (>15%)Low capital expenditure requirementsLimited cyclicalityOwner looking to step back from operations / retireOwner wishing to take on a partner to help grow the business
Our team consists of two highly experienced professionals, each with a diverse and solid financial background. One of us has expertise in Go to Market strategies and business development, holding a C-Level position in a successful fintech company that generates over $100M in annual recurring revenue. This company is supported by prominent firms like a16z, ICG, and USV. He has a track record of driving business growth and successful expansions across various industries. The other team member, who operates between NY and Houston, is an accomplished banker with a proven record in securing…
