We are a veteran-owned and operated organization with broad experience in: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Organizational Restructuring Financial & Operational Due Diligence Core Business Operations Business Development
I am a self-funded searcher, or fundless sponsor, seeking to acquire businesses. I have acquired SMEs in the past in a personal capacity. In addition, I have worked in the private equity industry for over 10 years and participation in transactions valued in the billions of dollars. You can see in my profile on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-kassen/) that I worked for Sam Zell for approximately 10 years and subsequently was at Blackstone.
Operated by an M&A veteran, Sportsmanship Capital Holdings, LLC ("SCH") invests in high-quality, family-owned and/or entrepreneur-owned businesses. Buy-and-build is a popular phrase these days. Our belief, however, is that many investment firms have become too carried away with buying and have lost focus on building. In their rush to add scale/footprint and consolidate the backoffice, too often customers are neglected and great employees are turned wayward. This creates opportunities for patient investors with a long-term view, such as SCH, to capture share in local and regional markets and…
Curtis Endeavors is a family-owned private investment office that is actively seeking an attractive small or medium business opportunity for acquisition. The firm is specifically interested in businesses that meet the following criteria:LOCATION: Nationwide search with preference to the eastern Midwest (IL, WI, IN, MI, OH).FINANCIAL CRITERIA: Healthy EBITDA/SDE Margins of +20% and ranging from $0.4M-$2.0M.FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE: Demonstrated strong and steady top-line growth with a track record of consistent bottom-line improvement.INDUSTRY FOCUS: Preference for wholesale, distribution,…
FlyCap Succession Capital is run by Richard Gotlieb, a seasoned entrepreneur with extensive operational experience dedicated to one sole purpose: To acquire and operate a single small to midsize business. In addition to his own capital, Richard is backed by a group of high-net-worth entrepreneurs who have successfully grown numerous small and mid-size businesses. As opposed to conventional private equity acquirers, FlyCap's focus is on long-term stewardship of your business. We aim to maintain and enhance its reputation, and ensure sustained growth and development opportunities for your…
Reliant Property Management is a search fund 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.
Withrow Park Growth is a entrepreneurial investment fund formed by Dave Ritchie to identify, acquire and operate an existing private company within North America. WPG's goals is to find exceptional companies and provide owners an exit opportunity to entrust their business to the next generation. WPG is looking to make long-term commitments and for our Principal to take on an operating role as a day-to-day leader. The fund's focus is to preserve an entrepreneur's legacy and write the next chapter of success for the business.Withrow Park Growth has both committed capital and a robust set of…
Vitality Investment Group is a Novastone Capital Advisor (NCA) search fund seeking to acquire a Holistic Health & Wellness Food & Beverage company in the lower middle market of the US. NCA is a Swiss company by a consortium of Family Offices. Its managing partner, Jen Liang, bring rich experience and life-long passion in both operating and investing in food & beverage and health & wellness.
I am in the acquisition phase of my company. It is fully formed, and I am in the process of identifying and acquiring the right venture. Kemry will be focused on development, remodeling, and the construction business across both commercial and residential properties. I have several key partners across various markets in the Southwest region, including Texas, and I am actively seeking the right opportunity to own and operate a business with the eventual goal of owning a portfolio of businesses.What's noteworthy is that my corporate mandate includes strategies that are anchored to both goods…
The Nakani Fund aims to buy a company in Canada, to grow it further and to create jobs for Canadians.Nakani was founded by Ali Malik, a global entrepreneur with experience helping promising companies reach their full potential globally. Over the past decade, Ali was engaged in leading projects and people to come with products and ways to solve problems for companies in finance, telecom, digital services, healthcare, transportation, food production, government services, and tech.Ali is skilled in management, business development, lean growth strategies, and agile product ownership. He is an…
I am the Principal investor of my search fund, focused on acquiring and operating a small to medium sized business in Texas. I am backed by high net worth individuals who have a strong track record of M&A transactions. I plan to work closely with the company to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
We are experienced investors and operators acquiring a business to operate and grow. We bring deep business and industry expertise, patient investors, a plan for growth, and humility as custodians of your business and legacy.
I am a 25 year veteran investor / CEO. I began my career at Bain & Company and have split the past 20 years investing as a PE investor or as CEO in PE backed companies. Myself and two partners will directly fund any investment we make. We are looking to acquire a company that we would actively engage in as investors and as value add management. We are typically looking for "block and tackle" businesses and have experience in sectors such as distribution, real estate management, transportation, building materials and manufacturing.
CHJ Ventures Inc is a holding company formed to acquire and operate a small or midsized business. Its owners and investors have experience in tech, retail, and restaurants.
Cirque Partners is an acquisition vehicle for lower middle market companies. The management team has historically focused on media, consumer packaged goods and professional services businesses. Cirque is now looking for the next opportunity to find a small to medium size business to operate and grow. The partnership has extensive experience driving high growth strategies, including take businesses from $0 to $100 million+ in revenue in five years. The has extensive experience on both the buy and sell sides of M&A transactions. Cirque Partners offers a smooth, streamlined, fast-moving…
Euclid Capital is a private investment firm focused on acquiring small to medium sized businesses. We plan to work closely with the companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
Physician-led company looking to acquire a business in the healthcare sector or a related field. We are a family company comprised of a group of leaders interested in purchasing a company to grow and maintain for the next generation.
Bluefish International is a family office seeking to acquire and operate small businesses forever.Bluefish founder, Jason Greene, is an accomplished operating and finance executive who previously led the successful turnaround of a PE-backed company; led corporate development at AEG; and was an investment banker at DLJ.Jason graduated with B.Sc., magna cum laude, from The Wharton School at UPENN.
HCCR Ventures, LLC is a search fund located in Portland, ME. We recently sold our successful start-up in the home services sector and are actively looking to acquire a single privately held company in the Northeast/Northern New England.
Joe is an independent sponsor looking to acquire and operate in Massachusetts ($1-3M EBITDA, Industry Agnostic). He's an experienced operator with a background in general management and engineering, having worked across manufacturing, finance, sales and marketing. He’s highly flexible on deal structure and is a unique exit option for owner operator and family owned businesses.
