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DAGR Holdings

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DAGR Holdings is my personal investment company that operates as a fundless sponsor. My day job is as a Principal in the Private Equity strategy of MSD Partners, a $30Bn AUM alternative asset manager. Formerly worked for Searchlight Capital Partners and Hellman & Friedman.

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• Jul 2021 Invested in 7Shifts
• Jan 2021 Invested in Spiffy
• May 2020 Acquired Northwest Fiber d.b.a. Ziply Fiber
• Feb 2018 Acquired Future POS

Glass Lake Holdings, LLC

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Glass Lake Holdings partners with exceptional privately-held businesses. Having previously acquired, grown and exited two businesses (Richmond Alarm Company and RRS Medical), we have deep operational and investment backgrounds specifically focused on family and founder-owned businesses.

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• Mar 2026 Acquired The Fire Group
• Oct 2025 Acquired FSS Technologies
• Oct 2023 Acquired Big Box Storage
• Aug 2023 Acquired Green Grass Landscaping

Chrysalis Growth Partners

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Chrysalis Growth Partners is a private investment firm focused on the lower and middle market, primarily focusing on business services and industrials. We have a flexible investment mandate and hold periods - given we partner with two Pacific Northwest family offices who have indefinite (multi-generational) investment horizons. For illustrative purposes, sectors of interest include: waste collection and hauling, uniform rental + linen supply + commercial laundry, facility services (janitorial, pest control, route-based, etc), telecommunications, financial services (CPA, tax, accounting,…

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• Jan 2025 Advised Industrial Waste Collection and Hauling Services in its sale to Infrastructure PE Firm
• Jun 2024 Acquired Pacific NW Perimeter Security Company
• Mar 2023 Acquired Water and Wastewater Filtration and Treatment
• Jun 2022 Advised Residential Services (Plumbing) in its sale to NYC Private Equity

Atlasview Equity Partners

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Atlasview Equity Partners is a founder-first private equity firm specializing in acquiring and building businesses in the lower middle market. Atlasview seeks businesses with defensible moats and multiple levers to add significant value to create an asymmetric returns profile. Atlasview works closely with management teams to execute organic and inorganic (M&A) growth initiatives to build businesses into market leaders.

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• Jul 2026 Acquired Howard Supply Company
• Jul 2026 Acquired Biblionix
• Mar 2025 Acquired Auto-Graphics
• Oct 2024 Acquired MINISIS Inc.

Galaxi Group

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Galaxi Group is a family office backed independent sponsor focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We consider ourselves entrepreneurial capital partnering with management teams and entrepreneurs to achieve next level success.

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• Jun 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
• Jul 2025 Acquired Serpico Landscaping
• Aug 2021 Acquired Medallion Landscape Management, Inc.
• Jul 2017 Acquired Rainforest

Lorraine Capital

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Lorraine Capital seeks has a track record of acquiring middle market and lower middle market companies meeting the following criteria:$20M – $150M in Revenue$3M and greater EBITDAMore broadly than strict financial criteria or specific or limited industries, we focus qualitatively on good opportunities where we can add value.Compelling market opportunities, visionary, ethical leadership, proven ability to build transformative value for customers, and unique go-to-market strategies have underpinned our past successful acquisitions.

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• Jan 2023 Acquired Laser Specialties Inc.
• Sep 2022 Acquired Summit Steel Fabricating Group
• Apr 2022 Acquired ICM Controls
• Dec 2020 Acquired Verdi Commerce

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Current Capital

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Current Capital Partners LLC (www.currentcap.com) is a private equity investing, mergers and acquisitions advisory and corporate management services firm founded by a group of former Fortune 500 executives and investment professionals to create value primarily in middle market and smaller companies in the industrial and services industries. In our private equity business, we bring an integrated operating, finance and investment approach to two large sectors, industrials and services, where we have extensive networks, experiences and perspectives. We partner with corporate management teams to…

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• Jan 2018 Advised Safe Fleet in its sale to Oak Hill Capital Partners
• Jan 2018 Advised Gates Industrial on an investment from Initial Public Offering
• May 2017 Advised Charter NEX Films in its sale to Oak Hill Capital Partners
• Jun 2016 Acquired Rimstock Limited

Northwood Ventures

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Northwood Ventures has been a leading venture capital and private equity investor for more than three decades. Our long-term investment horizon, entrepreneurial orientation, and collaborative approach make us an attractive partner for skillful founders, shareholders and management teams.

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• Dec 2011 Acquired Designer Protein, LLC
• Jun 2010 Acquired Zevia
• Dec 2009 Acquired Celebration Restaurant Group, LLC
• Oct 2009 Acquired JVC Media LLC

Epic Partners

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Epic Partners is a merchant banking firm focused on making private equity investments in companies involved in education and training related businesses, broadly defined. Founded in 2001, Epic Partners provides capital and strategic resources to middle market and lower middle market companies in education and training related businesses, broadly defined. We bring extensive experience co-investing with other private equity firms. We seek established businesses with experienced management teams and a solid operating history with growth potential. Although, with our industry focus, we are also…

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• Aug 2023 Acquired St. Matthews
• Aug 2023 Invested in Degree (MD)
• Aug 2023 Acquired Provant
• Aug 2023 Acquired eduss

Sheridan Hill Partners

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Sheridan Hill Partners is an Illinois-based investment and operating firm that partners with established businesses in helping them achieve their next level of growth.We are operational leaders experienced in growing businesses who invest our own personal capital directly, as well as capital from a small network of investors.

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• Apr 2022 Acquired LCW
• Jul 2021 Acquired Cornerstone Support
• Jun 2021 Invested in SilverIP Communications
• Aug 2019 Acquired FHC Marketing

Tricorner Group

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Tricorner Group partners with founders/owners and senior management of businesses who have created valuable franchises but who, for personal, professional and financial reasons, have reached a stage in their business life cycle where they desire outside resources—managerial, operational and financial—to help them take their businesses to the next level, while also addressing their lifestyle objectives.

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• Apr 2020 Acquired Computer Wholesalers
• Jan 2020 Acquired Elevos
• Jan 2014 Acquired Crossfuze
• Jan 2013 Acquired Sunbelt Health Partners

Civitas Growth Partners

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Civitas Growth Partners was founded on a core principle: unlocking potential - together. Civitas is the Latin word for “community”, and that is just what we are seeking to build. We view our involvement as a partnership, taking an active but respectful role in your business's journey.  Our ModelPartner with founder-led businesses with recurring revenue models to scale from $1M-$5M in ARR to $10M+ Flexible investment approach – open to minority or control positions based on the unique needs of the business Provide capital to fund growth initiatives (i.e. sales,…

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• Dec 2024 Invested in FundEasy
• Jan 2022 Invested in Taskmaster Pro
• Dec 2021 Invested in Cubhub
• Mar 2018 Invested in AppGarden

Adelphi Capital Partners, LLC

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Adelphi Capital Partners is a private investment group focused on teaming with experienced operating executives to invest in lower middle market, industrial technology-driven manufacturing and services companies undergoing ownership/management transitions and/or present organic growth opportunities.

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• Apr 2024 Acquired Brandner Design, LLC
• Dec 2021 Acquired Confidential Company
• Jul 2021 Acquired Jax Cool (a division of Jax Refrigeration)
• Apr 2021 Acquired Western Environmental Corporation

Golden Child Holdings

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Golden Child Holdings (Golden Child) is an institutional backed investment firm focused on the acquisition and growth of established companies, primarily in the service, consumer, healthcare, hospitality, construction and real estate industries. Golden Child has led more $1Bn of investments.The target investment range is $1M-$50M.

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• May 2026 Acquired Logan's Roadhouse
• May 2026 Acquired J. Alexander's Restaurant
• May 2026 Acquired Krystal
• May 2026 Acquired Pizza Hut

Stadion Capital

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Stadion is a private investment firm that invests non-institutional capital in businesses with the potential to maximize long-term value. Stadion Capital brings together the best aspects of institutional private equity and patient capital. We invest capital for wealth building with no need for near term liquidity. Our time horizon is exclusively a function of a company's opportunities and its management team's goals, without the restrictions of a limited term fund or the changing dynamics of a family office. The firm's reputation is built on strong partnerships, integrity and a focus on…

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• Jun 2022 Acquired JSI Janitorial
• Jan 2018 Acquired Heitmeyer Consulting
• Dec 2012 Invested in Bluetone Communications
• Aug 2012 Invested in Drivers History Information Sales

Monument MicroCap Partners, LLC

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Monument MicroCap Partners, LLC (MMP) is an independent private investment firm comprised of highly experienced and accomplished private equity and operational executives seeking to sponsor the acquisition of companies in the MicroCap Market, which we define as businesses having EBITDA of $1-5 million. Our focus is on businesses located in the United States and Canada.With offices in Indianapolis and Bloomfield Hills, we have one of the deepest and broadest investment teams in the U.S. and Canadian MicroCap private equity markets. Our partners have extensive experience and a successful track…

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• Aug 2023 Acquired Renovate America Holdings LLC
• Nov 2020 Acquired Synergy IOM, LLC
• Sep 2020 Acquired Kelly Roofing
• Apr 2019 Acquired Command Investigations

Grove Mountain Partners

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Based in Atlanta, GA and founded in 2020, Grove Mountain Partners is a private equity firm investing in lower middle market home service companies and specialty business service companies, generally with annual revenues between $15-200 million. We are long-term and relationship-focused, possess deep sector domain expertise, and are comprised of operators rather than financiers. Our primary mission is to build great companies.

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• May 2025 Acquired Team First Plumbing
• Dec 2023 Acquired Service Country
• Nov 2023 Acquired Hills Distribution
• Dec 2021 Acquired Central States Paving and Concrete

Stony Brook Partners

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Stony Brook Partners is a Boston-based holding company that acquires and builds lower middle market, service-oriented businesses. We partner with founders and operators preparing to transition or scale. We are entrepreneurs first, investors second. We have been owner-operators ourselves, so we structure deals around what matters to owners, move quickly, and close cleanly.If you are an owner thinking about what comes next, or an advisor to business owners considering a transition, we would welcome a conversation.

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• Apr 2023 Acquired Cruise Travel Accessories Company
• Feb 2023 Acquired Children's Book Publisher
• Sep 2022 Acquired Car Care & Detailing Products Company
• Jun 2022 Acquired Nursery and Baby Accessory Company

Grovecourt Capital Partners LLC.

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Grovecourt Capital Partners LLC. is a private investment firm focused on making long-term investments in growing companies with attractive fundamentals in exciting industries. Grovecourt strives to work with founders and management teams to drive growth and unlock potential.

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• May 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
• Feb 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
• Feb 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
• Aug 2023 Acquired Traffic & Mobility Consultants

Clover Capital Partners LLC

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Clover Capital Partners is an investment firm focused primarily on the food and beverage industries. Our primary investment approach is the acquisition or control recapitalization of a food/beverage manufacturing, processing or distribution business - with a target size of $1mm to $5mm of EBITDA. Though Clover Growth Partners, we make minority, growth equity investments in emerging CPG brands. We will also look at carve-outs, turnarounds and minority deals in food and beverage related companies. We are industry focused and lifecycle/situationally agnostic.

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• Feb 2017 Invested in Cleveland Kraut
• Jun 2015 Invested in Wilde Brands
• Nov 2012 Acquired Jo's Candies
• Dec 2011 Invested in Kevita Inc.