We are entrepreneurial investors who eschew the traditional investment approach in search of opportunity in the small and medium enterprise (SME) landscape. We believe in bringing professional management, new incentive structures, and cutting edge technology to mature businesses and industries.
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Jun 2016
New Forest Capital
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New England Commercial & Industrial Cleaning Services
Takoda Group is a private investment firm that specializes in the acquisition of leading middle market companies . Our primary focus is on profitable companies with revenues from $5 to $100 million and the potential for growth, both organic and through acquisitions. We are focused on making investments in the following industries: consumer products and services, niche manufacturing, and business services. The team at Takoda Group is committed to providing the resources necessary to make great companies even better. Takoda is comprised of business managers with over 40 years of business…
J.H. Whitney, established in 1946 by the industrialist and philanthropist, John Hay “Jock” Whitney, was one of the first U.S. private equity firms and is often credited with pioneering the development of the private equity industry. Today, J.H. Whitney is a leader in the private equity industry, having invested in over 400 companies since formation and currently manages approximately $1.0 billion in private capital. J.H. Whitney remains privately owned by its investing professionals and our main activity is to provide private equity capital to small and middle market companies with strong…
We founded Rockline Equity specifically to build and invest in profitable companies. Our team has completed more than a dozen transactions throughout the Southwest. We pride ourselves in the quality of our joint-venture partnerships with management teams and owners to deliver results for our companies and investors.
WayPoint Capital Partners is a multi billion dollar single family office focused on direct private equity investments. We look for businesses with $5MM-$50MM of EBITDA in Healthcare, Logistics, Transportation, Manufacturing, Technology, and Business Services.
Gold Ridge is a private equity and investment firm with offices in Connecticut and Charleston, South Carolina. We are focused on investments in micro cap companies with positive cash flow, valuations typically less than $10 million, and primarily located on the East Coast. We provide funding for acquisitions, growth capital and ownership changes. Specific expertise within Retail, Consumer Goods, Consumer Durables, and Consumer Services expansion.
Hilco Global is an independent financial services company and the world's preeminent authority on helping businesses maximize the value of their assets. Hilco Global is considered a world class company, having earned this reputation after decades of providing creative solutions for both healthy and distressed businesses to yield the maximum value for every client. Hilco Global often provides investment capital, demonstrating an ability and willingness to share risk and reward. Today, Hilco Global has over 500 employees within a portfolio of twenty companies on 5 continents, all of which focus…
We believe that the combination of an investor, entrepreneur, and manager leads to the best results for all parties. As an investor, we want to get a good return and we must accurately anticipate both the threats and possibilities in the market and the business. As an entrepreneur, we have to take risks, seize opportunities, rely on our intuition, and sometimes take firm action to achieve our goals. As a manager, we get people moving, provide structure, develop lasting improvements, and we help keep or make employees proud of their company.
Sara Capital Partners is an investment group focused on acquiring Midwest firms that are too small for traditional private equity (typically <$5m in EBITDA). We are operational focused and particularly interested in industries that qualify for QSBS tax treatment.
Ben M is a private investment firm 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.
Minerva Investment Partners is a Tampa-based, private investment firm focused on investing in growing, entrepreneur or founder-owned businesses in the lower-middle market. Our capital is typically used in transactions where business owners are looking for an ownership-transition, liquidity event for retirement or a partner to take their business to the next level. We will also partner with management teams who are in need of capital to buy out founder-owned businesses.
Hunt Equity, LLC is a financial consulting and private equity firm that provides counseling to the most innovative creatives and emerging companies in the cannabis, financial technology, medical device and fashion industries. Hunt Equity represents private businesses between coasts and abroad in their capital markets and acquisition advisory. Our firm specializes in all corporate finance advisory matters, from the seed of an idea to the realization of your executive summary and growth thereafter. Whether you’re an ancillary start up in the cannabis industry or a generational business in…
FG1 Partners is a new private equity firm headquartered in Dallas, TX. We have a team of 3 investment professionals with extensive financial and operational backgrounds. We are currently focused on making control and select minority investments in companies within the home and business services space, consumer goods and services space, and the industrials space. We are a $50MM AUM fund that is focused on making investments in the lower middle market and leveraging our previous operating experience to drive value.
Investment firm founded by professional with experience in consulting and private equity investment experience at Bain & Co, Bain Capital, and Sycamore Partners. Focused on lower middle market investments.
Alcorn partners acquires and operates enduringly profitable businesses and partners with remarkable entrepreneurs to create long-term value.Alcorn Partners was founded by people who share a passion for building and investing in small-and-mid sized businesses, and who bring decades of diverse experiences and a unique approach. Our team has invested in and operated more than a dozen small-and-mid sized businesses across a variety of industries including aerospace, health care, real estate, manufacturing, industrial supplies, consumer products, services, and retail. Alcorn sits at the…
Queen Street Partners is a private investment firm 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.Â
RuralWorks Partners believes businesses should benefit the communities in which they operate, both locally and globally. Our strategy builds local community wealth and economic resilience by supporting the creation of quality jobs and broad employee ownership, while our investments in sustainable and regenerative food and agriculture and the circular economy help the planet and our global community.
Emil Capital was founded in 2011 by experienced operators, including the CEO of the Tengelmann Group, Christian Haub. The family-owned Tengelmann Group has over 150 years of history in consumer and is one of the world’s largest private consumer goods holding companies today. The firm’s founding principles – honesty, integrity, sound fiscal management, innovative marketing and the consistent delivery of value to customers - enable it to stand the test of time. Those principles will always guide Emil Capital in everything we do.
Optimus Capital Partners is a professional service provider specializing in guiding companies through the most challenging situations and projects. Optimus provides a variety of services to companies of any size and consistently achieves success by focusing on key metrics and results that are sustainable in-house after Optimus engagement completion. Our professionals value action and results and drive change through a straightforward approach. Many companies and business leaders do not have the time or resources to find a professional to help them through critical projects or periods of…
Represent and lead management of 3 hedge funds, leveraging deep personal network containing world’s largest and universally recognized institutional investors to raise capital. Apply natural ability to identify high-potential funds and businesses for which to raise money, establishing strong personal connections with potential investors.
