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Highview Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 30 Total Closed Deals
Highview Capital is a family-office backed private equity fund in Los Angeles with an evergreen fund structure (patient capital with ability to hold longer) and flexible, opportunistic investment mandate that has deployed nearly $700mm of equity capital through 2024.We look for companies poised to undergo a transformation. We drive value through a strategic and operational approach coupled with patient capital and an extremely flexible mandate.We invest in middle market businesses that are facing a critical inflection point and are ready for transformation, whether that is executing…
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Sep 2023
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Aug 2023
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Jun 2023
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Sep 2022
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Mangrove Equity Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 27 Total Closed Deals
Mangrove Equity Partners' founding principals enjoy a national reputation as uncommonly effective, fair, flexible and honorable partners to company owners and managers. We have the captive financial resources (including bridge capabilities) and deal experience to efficiently close transactions. We also have substantial operating experience and a collaborative approach to building value at the companies with whom we partner. Mangrove's three person internal operating team affords our fund the ability to help owner/operators maximize the value of their retained ownership, and allows Mangrove to…
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Oct 2022
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Feb 2022
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Dec 2021
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Jan 2021
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Eureka Equity Partners, L.P. Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 25 Total Closed Deals
Eureka Equity Partners is a private equity firm focused on investing in and building niche-market leaders at the lower end of the middle market. Eureka’s core focus is partnering with exceptional management teams to acquire businesses with up to $100 million in revenue across industry segments in which Eureka brings significant experience and operating resources, including business services, health care services, specialty manufacturing and consumer products. Eureka leads buyouts that bring significant ownership to the operators driving the success of the business. With this core principle…
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Nov 2014
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Feb 2013
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Dec 2012
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May 2011
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Harren Equity Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 24 Total Closed Deals
Harren Equity Partners is a Charlottesville, Virginia and Fort Lauderdale, Florida based private investment firmand leading provider of equity for middle market acquisitions, recapitalizations and growth capital financings. Harren professionals work with each portfolio company to develop and/or implement a strategic business plan, and we support management by providing the operational, financial and human resources necessary to manage the increasingly complicated decisions associated with growing a business. Harren's approach to private investment is significantly differentiated from the…
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Apr 2022
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Jan 2022
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Aug 2021
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Jun 2021
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Heartwood Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 23 Total Closed Deals
Heartwood Partners (formerly Capital Partner, Inc.) was formed in 1982. Since then, its principals have invested in more than seventy five companies. We believe in doing what we say we will do and being patient and disciplined investors who support exceptional management teams as they develop their businesses. On average, we have held our investments for over five years and have supported management through the acquisition of complimentary businesses. As supportive capital partners to exceptional management teams, together we have created substantial value.In January of 2014, we raised our…
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Sep 2020
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May 2020
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Oct 2019
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Apr 2019
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Kainos Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 22 Total Closed Deals
Kainos Capital, a middle market private equity firm focused on the food and consumer sector, was recently formed by Andrew Rosen, Robert Sperry and Sarah Ashmore Bradley. The Kainos Partners have invested and collaborated together in the food and consumer space over the past 20 years and their deep industry knowledge is complimented by an experienced team of investment professionals.The Kainos Team has extensive investment and operating experience in the industry, having invested more than $2 billion of equity in more than 52 transactions in the food and consumer sector with a total…
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Aug 2023
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Feb 2023
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Jan 2023
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Aug 2021
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Plexus Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 20 Total Closed Deals
Plexus Capital invests across the United States in a variety of transaction types, including equity acquisitions, buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth capital. Since 2005, Plexus has raised and funded $2.3B across seven funds in 180 companies. Plexus closed Equity Fund I at $204M in 2021. Plexus has built an institutional platform with a team of 45 professionals based in Raleigh and Charlotte, NC
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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GreyLion Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 19 Total Closed Deals
GreyLion focuses on investing in high-growth businesses in the lower middle market. We seek to partner with existing owners and management teams across the Industrial, Healthcare, Software and Services sectors to deliver capital in tailored and flexible minority and control structures. GreyLion invests $25-$125 million of capital per investment, primarily within the United States. We currently manage private equity funds with aggregate commitments of $1.9 billion.
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Jul 2024
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Aug 2022
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Aug 2022
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Aug 2021
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Hamilton Robinson Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 18 Total Closed Deals
We acquire companies that have a dominant position in their niche sub-sectors of B2B services, distribution, highly engineered manufacturing, and industrial/operational technology. We focus on companies or corporate carve-outs based in the US or Canada.We target companies that benefit from many of the leading trends impacting industrial markets including productivity enhancing technology solutions, factory automation, robotics, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT), advanced manufacturing and the increasing importance of B2B services.
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Dec 2022
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Dec 2021
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Dec 2021
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Mar 2021
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Speyside Equity Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 18 Total Closed Deals
Speyside Equity brings an operationally intensive approach to investing in manufacturing and distribution businesses with a value-added component. We prefer situations where there are opportunities to focus on transformational improvement opportunities that result in sustainable EBITDA margin expansion and long‐term value creation.Financial Attributes Revenue: Up to $500 million Creative Structuring SolutionsBusiness Profile HQ in North America or Western Europe Defensible Market Position Mature Industries: performance materials, building products, food ingredients, metals, plastics,…
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Nov 2021
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May 2021
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Jun 2019
acquired
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Jun 2019
acquired

Peak Rock Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 17 Total Closed Deals
We make equity and debt investments in companies in North America and Europe. Peak Rock’s equity investment platform focuses on opportunities where it can support senior management to drive rapid growth and profit improvement, with expertise in corporate carve-outs and partnering with families and founders seeking first-time institutional capital. Peak Rock’s credit platform focuses on providing bespoke primary financings and making investments in secondary loans for corporate debt and commercial real estate. Peak Rock’s principals have deep expertise in complex situations and…
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Apr 2019
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Oct 2018
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Oct 2018
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Sep 2018
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Slack Water Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 17 Total Closed Deals
Slack Water Capital makes minority and control equity investments in small and medium-sized businesses. The Firm's primary focus is providing equity capital to acquisition entrepreneurs. 
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Feb 2025
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Jan 2025
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May 2024
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Feb 2024
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RLJ Equity Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 17 Total Closed Deals
RLJ primarily invests in North American companies with enterprise values between $50 million and $250 million. While our target investment size is between $15 million and $40 million per transaction, we have the ability to pursue larger transactions in collaboration with our strategic partners. We seek out opportunities where we are able to partner with proven and motivated management teams and create value through a combination of strategic capital and operational insight.RLJ Equity Partners is a middle-market private equity firm focused on generating long-term capital appreciation by…
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Mar 2023
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Sep 2021
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Apr 2021
acquired
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Jan 2021
acquired

Granite Creek Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 16 Total Closed Deals
Chicago-based Granite Creek Capital Partners, L.L.C. is an active manager of lower middle market debt and equity investments in Business Services, Niche Manufacturing, Food & Agribusiness, Healthcare and value-added Distribution. Granite Creek invests in high-performing businesses to support rock star entrepreneurs, the next phase of growth or a transitional event that is driving the need for additional liquidity. Granite Creek brings decades of experience in private equity, lending, strategy and operations across 80+ deals over the course of 30+ years. The Granite Creek investment team, led…
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Jul 2023
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Feb 2023
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Feb 2023
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Aug 2022
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MiddleGround Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 16 Total Closed Deals
MiddleGround Capital is a private equity firm that invests in B2B companies in the industrial and specialty distribution sectors in the lower middle market in North America. We are differentiated as true operators who have experience working in and managing businesses that range from the lower middle market to Fortune 500 companies.We make control equity investments in businesses that can benefit from the hands-on operational expertise we bring to the table. We partner and align ourselves with management teams to execute a customized value creation program that drives equity value back to our…
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Jul 2023
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Jan 2023
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Dec 2022
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Nov 2022
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SBJ Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 15 Total Closed Deals
SBJ Capital is a multi-strategy private investment firm with $600mm under management that provides flexible capital solutions to founder and family-owned businesses. SBJ offers companies control and non-control investment solutions, including debt and equity, across the consumer, healthcare, technology and business services industries. SBJ provides operational resources, strategic advice, and a partnership-oriented approach to help businesses achieve their full potential. SBJ was founded by an experienced team of professionals with a track record of helping grow companies as…
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Feb 2023
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Jan 2023
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Feb 2022
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Dec 2020
acquired

Blue Sage Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 15 Total Closed Deals
Blue Sage Capital is an Austin, Texas-based private equity firm that has been investing in profitable, growing, lower middle-market companies since 2002. Blue Sage currently has over $400 million of assets under management and seeks to partner with founders, families, and management teams as the first round of institutional capital for businesses that enjoy leadership positions in niche manufacturing, environmental solutions, or specialty services industries. Blue Sage typically invests $20 million to $40 million in control buyout investments and recapitalizations of companies with $20…
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Apr 2023
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Jan 2023
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Jul 2022
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Apr 2021
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Presidio Investors Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 15 Total Closed Deals
Presidio Investors, a private equity firm based in Austin, TX, and Oakland, CA, was founded in 2007 to pursue exceptional lower and middle-market investments. The firm’s experienced investment professionals specialize in growth-oriented buyouts in the technology, media and financial services industries. The entire Presidio Investors team also has substantial operating experience and works side-by-side with management teams to help achieve the best possible outcome for all stakeholders.
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Aug 2021
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Apr 2021
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Aug 2019
acquired
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Mar 2019
acquired

Hadley Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 15 Total Closed Deals
We work with founders/owners, families and management teams in need of ownership transition, management succession, and / or growth support. We primarily focus on companies with revenue between $5 million and $50 million, and a cash flow between $1 million and $5 million. We consider a wide range of industries and look for companies with potential to build on past successes and open to new ideas.
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Sep 2014
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Sep 2013
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Dec 2012
acquired
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Sep 2012
acquired

The Brydon Group Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 14 Total Closed Deals
The Brydon Group is a veteran-led $270M private equity fund focused on acquiring recurring revenue small businesses with $1-$5M EBITDA. To date we've closed 24 deals (16 platforms, 8 tuck-ins). We are an ideal solution for owners looking to transition their legacy to the next generation of small business owner as we bring in one of our industry-focused entrepreneurs-in-residence as CEO.We have a focus on software and B2B, government, & healthcare services.Investor team consists of Alex Mears (two decades in large cap private equity at Blackstone and Carlyle and five years…
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Apr 2025
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Feb 2025
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Nov 2024
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Nov 2024
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