Three Zero Growth is a search vehicle formed to acquire and personally operate one founder-owned services business in the Midwest. Founded by Blair Kessler - former CCO at GoHealth (NASDAQ: GOCO, ~$800M revenue) and Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company. Targeting senior & aging-in-place services, healthcare services, and B2B services with $1M–$5M EBITDA, $5M–$20M revenue, 10+ year operating history. Wisconsin and Northern Illinois primary. Seeking one enduring business where Blair can step in as a long-term CEO and successor.
Archeon-AE will be a search fund built to acquire, operate, and grow one exceptional client-facing business. After 30+ years in institutional fixed-income and capital markets — navigating credit cycles, building trusted relationships, and deploying disciplined capital — I'm channeling that foundation into a deliberate next chapter.The mandate: find a business with strong fundamentals, a loyal customer base, and meaningful upside. Then build it into something that endures.Sectors of focus include education, environmental services, recycling, ecological restoration, and demolition and…
With decades of proven experience in manufacturing management, I am currently exploring strategic investment opportunities to deploy excess capital. My professional background spans a wide range of leadership roles within the consumer products sector, where I have consistently delivered operational efficiency, product innovation, and sustained profitability. I have a strong track record of working with major national and regional retailers, successfully navigating supply chains, scaling production, and managing cost structures to maintain competitive advantage.I am particularly interested in…
I am an operator-led buyer focused on acquiring a single high-quality, founder-led business where I can step in as CEO and drive long-term value creation. My background spans digital infrastructure, technology-enabled services, and large-scale operational transformation, including experience advising and operating alongside senior leadership teams at global companies.I am particularly interested in businesses with durable cash flow, strong customer relationships, and opportunities to professionalize operations, pricing, and go-to-market while preserving culture and legacy. I prioritize…
Zone 3 Capital is seeking to acquire and operate one business doing $2M+ in EBITDA. Z3C is backed by an experienced group of operators and investors. The Principal, Brandon Cooper, will acquire and relocate to operate the acquired business.
Brian is a Class of 2026 MBA candidate at Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Business, where he serves as Chair of the Rice Energy Finance Summit and actively champions the integration of next-generation talent, emerging perspectives, and established industry leadership.As Business Development Director at Dynasol Group, Brian led the P&L for a high-growth performance polymer division. He delivers advanced SBS and SSBR materials that enable customers to build the next generation of sustainable highways. His commercial portfolio also includes polymers for adhesives, water…
Gulf Bright Partners is a private investment vehicle seeking to acquire a business in the Texas region (Greater Houston preferred).We are looking for an owner who wants to get liquidity or transition out of the business. Post-acquisition, two of our partners will become senior management in the company.
The Gerald Mathers Company is a private investment company run by entrepreneurs who seek to invest in and build leading companies for the long term. Our business philosophy is to focus on operations efficiency and customer solutions in an employee friendly environment while driving growth and profitability.INVESTMENT CRITERIA The Gerald Mathers Company maintains a disciplined investment strategy and seeks to acquire controlling interests in companies with following initial attributes:□ Minimal Capital Expenditures□ Revenues between $5 million and $500…
I started my career as a school leader, drawing on my military background and an MA in Leadership focused on Servant Leadership. I founded the Whati Family Centre to support families in my northern community and later discovered the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), which completely transformed how I lead. Today, as an EOS Implementer, I help leaders and teams build clarity, alignment, and impact. My family and I are now looking to move back to Ontario, where we hope to buy a business our kids can be part of—something that…
Operator led search fund focusing on the industrial and business services industries, backed by several institutional investors, family offices and entrepreneurs. Our goal is to grow businesses to continue the legacy and build on what founders have built through their career.
I'm searching for one exceptional business to acquire and lead as its next owner-operator.I'm not a financial buyer looking to optimize and exit. I'm looking to step in as the day-to-day leader—running operations, working with your team, and building on what you've created. This will be my career and my commitment for the next several decades.I have $20M in committed equity capital from a reputable investor.
Entrepreneur dedicated to buying one business from a founder/owner who is ready to move on and wants a successor they can trust to honor what they have built. Dedicated to preserving and growing prior owner’s legacy and team. Prior experience investing in and managing middle market businesses.
I am a Real Estate Broker with up to 2.5 million I can put down. Looking to purchase a profitable blue collar business from someone looking to retire. I do not need any income and am happy to reinvest most of the money back into the company in order to grow it as much as possible. I am looking to not only modernize/ grow the company, but expand through strategic acquisitions.
Individual investor with deep operating expertise; history of rapidly growing companies and executing successful exits; backed by strong capital partners. Past experience focused on growth and founding technology roles at companies that scaled from $1MM -> $100MM+. Interested in DTC businesses, SaaS, and niche healthcare/wellness operations.
Los Angeles Unlimited Holdings LLC is actively acquiring profitable, owner-operated businesses in the Industrial & Environmental Services sector across Southern California.The acquiring principal holds a Professional Engineer license and an MBA from Cambridge University, with nearly two decades of operating experience across business management, commercial deal-making, and field operations — spanning multinational energy companies, venture-backed industrial technology, and senior government advisory roles. The acquisition is intended to be owner-operated from day one, with a long-term…
After a decade supporting startups in finding their product-market fit and scaling toward an exit, we leverage our network and deep understanding of technology to acquire, transform and grow Canadian businesses.
Sam Industries is a private investment firm focused on acquiring and operating stable, service-based businesses with strong fundamentals and long-term growth potential. We target lower middle-market companies where ownership is seeking a transition, and where we can preserve legacy while driving operational excellence.
A hands-on successor for one founder-owned business. Targeting majority purchase of one mission-critical industrial services business with $1M+ in earnings. Not a private equity firm or strategic buyer. A dedicated partner for the next chapter.
Former PE investor in real estate, media and venture capital. Invested across capital structure in over $500MM of deal capitalization. Representative experience: luxury condo and multifamily development, exhibition, animation and film production.
Founder/Owner and combat leader (Army) with proven success building and operating two multi-million-dollar companies. Skilled in wholesale B2B sales, and the trades including Plumbing/HVAC/Electrical. Obsessed with building and protecting a company culture that empowers team members and meaningfully provides for families. Experienced in team building, operational planning, and leadership in diverse and extreme conditions. Thrives in ambiguous environments requiring creative problem solving.Looking to acquire a company in the Automotive, Athletic, or Metal Fab space with $1m – $1.5m SDE,…
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