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Darby Chase Holdings, LLC

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Darby Chase is an entrepreneur-led acquisition platform focused on acquiring and operating profitable, established small businesses for the long term. Targeting a cash-flowing, owner-operated businesses in the Southeastern US (with a focus on North Carolina) where the owner is seeking a transition out of the business, with a preference for business services companies featuring durable customer relationships and operational improvement opportunities.

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Matthew Wetesnik

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I’m focused on acquiring and continuing a strong, well-run business with deep roots in its community. I plan to be a long term owner, and I care deeply about taking care of employees, maintaining the culture that made the business successful, and building on the legacy that’s already in place.I’m a fast learner who isn’t afraid to roll up my sleeves, earn trust, and understand the business from the ground up. I enjoy working alongside teams, creating alignment, and helping people grow so we can continue delivering for customers and have a meaningful impact on the community.

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Greg Brown

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Individual investor looking to own and operate. I have acquire businesses within a larger company, but this would be my first deal on my own. Looking for opportunities within 1-2 hours of Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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Bablani Capital Enterprises

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Toronto-based private equity professional with experience in large cap buyouts looking to invest in businesses focused on food & beverage, education, and business services. Harvard Business School MBA with prior work experience at CPP Investment, McKinsey & Company,

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Two Bridges LP

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An entrepreneur-led fund designed to identify, acquire, and optimize an existing private company, bridging its history and legacy with its untapped growth potential. We have support from leading investors in the lower middle market

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Anchor Rock

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Anchor Rock is a family-owned holding company looking to acquire small businesses with local roots who has sustainable cash flows. We are not Private Equity. We care about the business you created and employees that are your family.

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Indigo Blue Capital LLC

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Indigo Blue Capital is a traditional search fund seeking one great privately owned U.S.-based business to acquire. We partner with seasoned investors, experienced operators, and experts in different aspects of the traditional search process. 

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AFJ Mgmt LLC

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Experienced operator-investor seeking acquisitions of U.S. lower middle-market businesses. Built and exited a multi-unit platform with full P&L ownership. Focused on durable cash flow and operational upside.

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Centaurus Technologies

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Centaurus Technologies 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. 

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Iron Bond Search Partners

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Iron Bond Search Partners is an investment fund founded by Dru Nkansah and Phil Dontje, both former U.S. Army Rangers turned entrepreneurs. The firm is dedicated to acquiring and growing high-quality businesses with long-term potential. With a focus on strategic investments, Iron Bond aims to build upon the enduring legacy of the businesses it acquires as day-to-day operators. The company is driven by a commitment to excellence and seeks opportunities that align with its vision of long-term growth and sustainability.

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Sintra Partners

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Sintra 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.

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Blue Spruce Acquisitions

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I am a people-first leader with deep commercial development experience backed by committed capital. I have a track record of building strong teams, trusted relationships, and sustainable revenue growth. My wife and I partnered in our acquisitions search and bring complementary strengths. We are committed to honoring a founder’s legacy, preserving the values that made the business successful, and empowering existing employees to reach their full potential. I have deep experience driving the adoption of innovative and technical products in complex markets, including across diverse cultural,…

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Outsider Capital

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Outsider Capital is a Toronto-based entrepreneurial investment firm that is looking to acquire, actively manage, and grow a small to medium-sized business. We are focused on GTA-based businesses with $5M - $15M of revenue operating in the manufacturing, distribution, or business services space. We are looking to make a change of control investment and are excited to partner with an owner who is committed to making a seamless transition. We are passionately Canadian and we believe that the key to economic growth in our country is helping Canadian businesses tap into their technological…

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Parker Cook

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A strategic and growth driven leader with 16 years of experience in sales, engineering, operations and management within the distribution and manufacturing spaces. Spending the majority of his career in management, Parker brings a wealth of knowledge to running a business while maintaining sincere support for the people. He currently serves as Vice President of Operations for a $250+M company. Prior to his current role he has held additional positions such as General Manager, Regional Applications Engineer, and Territory Manager. With a degree in Mechanical Engineering, he brings a high…

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Sage Blacksmith

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I've raised committed capital from Pacific Lake and Peterson (two $2B investors) to acquire and grow a business service or software company. I spent a decade building companies internationally including developing data science capabilities for clients like GE.

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Fenten Ventures

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I’m an operator and former PE-backed CEO who built, scaled, and exited a light manufacturing business.I also advise growth-stage businesses as a partner at TechCXO, helping CEOs drive operational efficiency, margin expansion, and leadership alignment.Now acquiring a company in the Southeast with:$500K–$1M SDE$1.5M–$3.5M priceAsset deals (SBA + seller note)Focus areas:B2B services, home services, light manufacturingRecurring revenue, essential services, strong marginsSuccession or owner-operator transitionsBased in Greenville, SC — Open to NC/GA/SC for high-quality opportunities.I…

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Vesalius Partners

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Vesalius Partners is a newly launched search fund led by Kayvon Soheili and Cassidy Driscoll, two operators and investors with deep, complementary roots in healthcare and life sciences. We are seeking to acquire and operate one exceptional lower middle market business where we can serve as active, long-term owner-operators and build on the foundation a founder has spent years creating.Kayvon, brings seven years of operating experience embedded inside some of healthcare's most complex environments. He has led revenue cycle transformations, redesigned clinical operations, and driven patient…

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Groove Capital, LLC

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Groove Capital is focused on manufacturing and services businesses up to $10m EBITDA in US owned by families or founders/individuals with a long-duration, growth mindset and a focus on company culture and business excellence. 22 years of lower middle market investing experience with a deep and broad network to help investments outperform.

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Amesbury Holdings

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Amesbury Holdings is a private investment holding company formed to acquire, operate, and grow an exceptional lower middle-market business at a time. The firm pairs institutional private equity execution with hands-on operations, led by a team that completed platform acquisitions at Kingswood Capital and Staple Street Capital and held executive roles inside portfolio companies.

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Dark Horse Capital

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Worked for a Toronto-based mid-market private equity fund, where I led 17 acquisitions of small to medium-sized businesses. Post-close, I supported them through transition planning and operational initiatives to drive growth and improved profitability. Following this, I worked in a C-level role for a PE-backed company, which I recently left to focus full-time on finding a business to acquire and operate for the long run.

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