Michael Cox and Layla Ramirez are conducting a self-funded search to acquire and grow a single, privately-held company. Combined, our experience is in P&L/product management, corporate strategy, human capital, partnerships, and business development in Financial Services, Non-Profit and Government, and Tech. Michael holds an MBA/MPA (Georgetown/NYU) and Layla holds a MBA from Harvard Business School.
I'm a tech operator with experience in product management, strategy and growth. My experience ranges from large tech and Fortune 500 enterprises and multiple early stage startups in the data, fintech, cloud and crypto infra industries. I operate 3420 Capital, a lower middle market fund that is focused on acquiring a tech enabled platform business within the cloud, data, infra, security and IT services space, potentially expanding to multiple acquisitions in the future. My focus is on acquiring business that are profitable and are strong candidates for product innovation and organic growth.
We are a long-term focused investment firm seeking to acquire and operate small, profitable businesses with strong fundamentals. We specialize in partnering with owners of companies generating up to $1M in asking price, where seller discretionary earnings (SDE) are ideally 3x or more relative to valuation.
Court 8 Collective is a private equity firm dedicated to acquiring and managing a diverse portfolio of small to medium-sized businesses. With a focus on long-term ownership, the firm targets companies across various sectors, including manufacturing, services, and technology. Court 8 Collective is committed to nurturing and leading these businesses, ensuring sustainable growth and development. The firm emphasizes strategic acquisitions and operational excellence, aiming to build a robust portfolio that reflects its dedication to quality and innovation in the business landscape.
Headwaters Growth Partners (“HGP”) is an entrepreneurial investment firm dedicated to acquiring and operating a single business in the United States. HGP is backed by institutional investors and individuals who have successfully grown and scaled businesses as CEOs. Collectively, the investor group represents over $12.0B AUM and has committed capital to consummate a transaction.
Mercurian Capital Partners is a boutique entrepreneurial investment firm focused on acquiring, operating, and growing small and medium sized businesses in Canada. Our team has a highly diversified skillset and unique combination of investing and operating experience. MCP has a transparent acquisition process allows business owners a smooth transition out of day-to-day operations and its investment strategy is built on strong fundamentals and delivers outsized returns through process-driven value creation.
Pivotal Alpha is composed of two founding partners that look to leverage their deep expertise in financial and operational performance improvement, turnaround, M&A, corporate development, and private equity. The partners bring bring nearly 25 years of combined experience in operational and investment experience. Combined, the partners have restructured $30+ billion in debt, prepared a company for a ~$300m sale, performed 10+ deal originations, and improved the operations of several multi-billion-dollar companies across multiple industries.
Mazar Capital is a search fund started by Yoni Pfeiffer that is looking to acquire and operate a business in the Tri-State Area. Yoni has 7+ years experience in investment banking and private equity across various industries. Mazar Capital is looking for service based businesses between $500-$2m of EBITDA with a founder that wants to remain involved and ideally roll equity.
HYTEN Partners is a self-funded search fund focused solely on finding an exceptional operating business opportunity. Sector focus - Communications & Digital Media, Youth / Education, Travel & Community / Events BusinessesRun by Andrew Hoffman, a former Sales, Marketing & Business Development executive for Sports Illustrated, Havas Media as well as helping early stage Start-Ups Grow.
Motivated buyer, looking for a business services company in the Boulder/Denver area. $500k - $800k in adjusted EBITDA with an existing customer base. Well financed and eager to own and operate a business within the next 6 months.
I am a long-time corporate leader in energy and sustainability looking to transition into business ownership. I have deep experience in leadership, revenue growth, customer acquisition, and strategy.
I am seeking to acquire or buy into a specialty manufacturing, HVAC/Plumbing, Well Drilling/Irrigation, Site Clearing/Development, or Marine Construction/Repair company. The ideal target should exhibit robust sales and marketing processes while benefiting from operational enhancement opportunities.
ASEC Partners Group is a self-funded search fund led by three operators with backgrounds in investment banking, private equity, and operations. We focus on acquiring and growing asset-light, repeat / recurring-revenue businesses in home services, logistics, light manufacturing, and B2B services across the East Coast, with a particular interest in the Maryland and broader DMV region. Our acquisitions are financed through personal capital and SBA-backed funding, reflecting our commitment to long-term ownership and hands-on operational excellence. We aim to partner with founders to preserve…
I am an experienced executive and investor that has spent the last 10+ years evaluating, diligencing and executing medium-sized transactions in the consumer industry at a private equity-backed holding company. During this time, I was part of deploying $1.8bn of capital across 12 deals. Notable brands in our portfolio included Vera Wang, Toys"R"Us, Bonobos, Express clothing, Rag & Bone, Joesph Abboud and others. In this next phase of my career, I am combining my experience in investing with a passion for small businesses. This passion was instilled in me through a family of small…
At Nano, we’re entrepreneurs first.We’ve built, scaled, acquired, and exited companies — and learned that lasting value comes from small, precise changes that create outsized results.Today, we focus on acquiring strong, enduring businesses where our experience and hands-on approach can unlock new growth. We preserve what makes each company special while refining the details that drive performance.We believe in the power of detail — because small changes, done right, create massive impact.
Pack Holdings is a partnership built to acquire and sustain a great business, carrying forward the legacy of its owner. Founded by two entrepreneurs with a long-term mindset, the company is dedicated to acquiring and operating businesses with a focus on maintaining their legacy. Pack Holdings operates with a commitment to grit and care, ensuring the continued success and growth of its portfolio companies.
Merseyshell is a partnership between Guillermo Ochoa and a group of investors known as Search Fund Accelerator (SFA). SFA operates as a single fund with committed capital and has acquired over 25 companies in the last 10 years. The single fund backing expedites review process with only one decision maker and committed capital ready to be deployed. SFA has established partnerships with financial lenders, due diligence teams, and service provides to quickly execute acquisitions.I am seeking to acquire a single high-quality business with the following characteristics:Industry: light…
Private family office deploying proprietary capital into operating companies and real estate. Unbound by external committees, we offer intermediaries speed, creative structuring, and certainty of closing. We seek long-term holds and provide rapid feedback on all submissions. Bring us your complex or time-sensitive deals; we have the liquidity to execute.
About UsAvalerian is an entrepreneurial investment firm looking to acquire B2B SaaS businesses and take over the day-to-day management from the current owner/CEO who is looking to exit. We are open to both horizontal and vertical software companies.Why Us?We can be very flexible in how we structure the deal, and we can take over management immediately after the deal is closed to provide you with a quick exit.We can structure the deal as largely cash up-front or equity-based earn-out, depending on what works best and what your goals are. We also encourage roll-over equity so that you can…
