Avathon Capital is a private equity firm that specializes in investing in lower middle-market companies within the education and workforce sectors. Avathon Capital's investment strategy focuses on acquiring and developing businesses that contribute to the growth and development of education and workforce management markets. The firm manages a diverse portfolio of over 15 companies, including notable names like Panopto, Shorelight, and ReUp
Sumit and Arun founded Gulmohar Capital Partners (GCP), a private investment firm focused on acquiring and scaling software and tech-enabled services businesses across the U.S. and Canada. Under GCP, they established GRCS Trust, a permanent-capital platform focused on governance, risk, compliance, and security (GRCS) software serving CIOs, CISOs, and regulated industries. The platform's first acquisition was CurrentWare, and GCP intends to continue expanding GRCS Trust through additional acquisitions that strengthen its position within the broader GRCS ecosystem.Sumit most recently served as…
Fusion Capital Partners is a Los Angeles based private equity firm pursuing investments in engineered products and essential services businesses across the commercial and industrial markets of North America
Encore Management Group is a private equity firm dedicated to acquiring and growing businesses within fragmented service industries. By leveraging deep operational and entrepreneurial expertise, Encore is committed to making strategic acquisitions, investing in those businesses, and making operational improvements to position them as leaders in their chosen markets.
Venn Growth Partners is a growth equity fund that partners with distinctive companies in the healthcare services, education, consumer, and business services sectors. As a private investment firm, it seeks to provide strategic support and capital to businesses poised for growth. With a focus on fostering innovation and expansion, Venn Growth Partners leverages its expertise to drive value and success in its portfolio companies.
The company is a private equity fund that specializes in the lower middle market, focusing on mergers and acquisitions. It aims to identify and invest in promising businesses, providing them with the necessary capital and strategic guidance to foster growth and enhance value. The firm is dedicated to building a diverse portfolio of companies, leveraging its expertise to drive operational improvements and financial success. With a commitment to long-term partnerships, the company seeks to align its interests with those of its portfolio businesses, ensuring mutual success and sustainable growth.
Allegiant is a private investment group investing in essential services businesses in North America. We invest permanent capital on behalf of a small group of families, with a focus on growing leading business over the long-term (target hold period of 10+ years). Allegiant's principals have several decades of combined investment experience in consumer, business, and industrial services, with two exceptional businesses currently in Allegiant's portfolio. We use low-debt capital structures and create a generous employee equity program for all of our companies.
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Pine Tree Equity transforms small capitalization, entrepreneurial success stories into institutional platforms positioned for continued growth.Pine Tree Equity, based in Miami, FL, is a private equity firm focused on the investment in and active expansion of small capitalization companies in partnership with management.We invest in small capitalization companies with $10.0 to $50.0 million of revenue across a variety of industries, including business, consumer and financial services; consumer products; franchisors and franchisees; and niche manufacturing.Pine Tree Equity is focused on high…
Novadvice is an independent alternative investment boutique focused on enhancing client wealth while generating a positive social impact through exclusive, innovative, and responsible investments. With over 20 years of experience, the firm collaborates with asset managers, fund service providers, real estate experts, and entrepreneurs to select a wide range of investment opportunities. Novadvice is committed to tailoring its products to meet clients' best interests and manages all aspects of the investment process. The company has successfully set up investment vehicles, including acquiring…
With $350 million of committed capital under management, Gemspring Capital is a private equity firm specializing in lower middle market companies. We provide flexible capital and partner with talented management teams to propel companies to grow and achieve their full potential. At Gemspring, we take a hands-on approach to investing and commit operating and strategic resources to help drive revenue growth and operating efficiencies at each of our portfolio companies. We take smart risks with capital investment and often pursue transformational add-on acquisitions. The goal for each…
1876 Partners is an emerging manager private equity firm based in Tomball, Texas. We are seeking buyout opportunities in profitable, vertically focused enterprise software, tech-enabled, and data companies with strong management teams, in the lower middle market. We will take a controlling interest in businesses with up to $10M of EBITDA, and a defined M&A pipeline for future add-on acquisitions.
Paradigm Equity Partners is a Los Angeles-based private equity firm focused on acquiring companies in the lower middle-market. Our experience is working in complex, time sensitive situations where companies benefit from a capital infusion and operational improvements. We focus on sectors where we have experience and seek to partner with management teams with a track record of success and a desire to execute on well-defined margin-expansion and growth initiatives.
We invest in high-quality, founder-led B2B companies with recurring or repeatable revenue — including SaaS, MSPs, and service-based businesses. Whether you're looking to fully exit, de-risk, or accelerate growth, we bring more than just capital. We offer a tailored, founder-aligned approach designed to protect your legacy, support your team, and unlock the next stage of growth on your terms.
Staple Investments is a private equity firm dedicated to long-term investments and fostering business growth through a values-driven approach. The firm is committed to preserving and expanding high-quality businesses, with a strategic focus on stable returns and shareholder value growth. Staple Investments operates primarily in the healthcare, consumer, industrial, and services sectors, employing disciplined private equity strategies to achieve its goals. With a team of approximately 50 experienced professionals, the firm emphasizes operational excellence and rigorous strategy to support its…
Captivate Partners is a family-office backed investment private equity firm operating at the intersection of brand and commerce. We are active buyout and growth investors, with a focus on commercial services, business services, multi-site consumer, and platforms that drive next generation commerce.
Westerman Capital LP is a private equity fund focused on partnering with businesses poised for significant growth. We work with professional investors and provide the capital, strategic insight, and operational expertise needed to unlock the full potential of our portfolio companies.
Republic Funds has partnered with entrepreneurs to grow eight service businesses in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. We also acquired and improved more than 9,000 apartment units across the U.S. Sun Belt and several commercial and industrial properties across the U.S. Rust Belt. We have acquired controlling and non-controlling stakes in property services companies and other growing businesses including HVAC, Roofing, Fire Protection, Property Management, Pool Service, Dry Cleaning, and Marketing Services.
At Saturn Five, we believe business is an adventure—and we love helping ideas, companies, and people get to bold new places. We do that through founding breakthrough startup ventures, finding opportunity for innovation and value-creation where some might just see an intractable problem. And we do that by owning and operating Main Street service companies that elevate people’s lives and enhance communities. Our daily commitment is to lead enduringly profitable businesses that we hold for the long-term. But we define true success…
Maple Park Capital is an investment firm dedicated to the experiential economy, partnering with exceptional entrepreneurs and operators to drive value creation. The firm focuses on providing strategic capital and tailored support to businesses that enrich experiences, particularly within the experiential and consumer services sectors. With a presence in Dallas, Texas, and New York, New York, Maple Park Capital leverages its strategic partnerships to foster growth and innovation in its portfolio companies. The company is known for its investments in businesses like Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen…
AEA Growth is a team of active investors partnering with the industry’s leading management teams to scale professional services businesses with technology and AI. We help our portfolio companies enhance unit economics and accelerate growth by driving operational efficiency through digital transformation. The team is part of AEA Investors, which is a global investment firm founded in 1968 with >$19 billion of AUM. AEA Growth is a dedicated fund within AEA Investors that has the benefit of using the resources of the broader organization. The team focuses on companies with enterprise value…
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