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Geneva Glen Capital

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Founded in 2010, Geneva Glen Capital is a Chicago-based private equity firm that invests in proven private companies with leading market positions, significant growth potential, and stable cash flows. GGC makes control investments and targets companies headquartered in the U.S. or Canada with EBITDA between $2 million and $20 million. The firm works closely with management teams to establish and execute on a clearly defined value creation and growth plan. The principals of GGC have extensive private equity experience and capital backing from family offices and other institutional investors…

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• Mar 2018 Acquired EZ Shipper Racks
• Jun 2016 Invested in Dianne's Fine Desserts
• Jun 2016 Invested in Southeastern Home Health Services
• Dec 2012 Invested in Playtime

Lowe Capital Management LLC

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About UsLowe Capital is a private investment firm focused on investing in and actively managing U.S. based companies in the lower-middle market. We believe in investing in quality, growth-oriented platforms and partnering with strong management teams to create long-term value both organically and through add-on acquisitions.​We tailor deal structuring to the seller’s and business’ needs and commit to an efficient and discrete diligence process to ensure minimal disruptions to daily operations. We look to transition the ownership of the business in a seamless and constructive…

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• Apr 2025 Acquired Performance Insulation Contractors, Inc.
• Aug 2023 Acquired Anchor Scaffolding
• Jul 2023 Acquired Gastonia Pipe, Boiler, Duct & Insulation Inc.
• Jun 2021 Acquired East Coast Rigging & Scaffolding

Fairchild Capital Partners

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Fairchild Capital PartnersFairchild Capital Partners, LLC is a Buffalo, NY-based private equity firm focused on investing in companies that operate in the middle-market and lower middle-market. Fairchild seeks to partner with companies typically generating revenues between $5 million and $75 million led by strong, entrepreneurial management teams, providing capital for acquisitions, management buyouts, family transitions, estate planning, recapitalizations, corporate divestitures, and growth and expansion. Visit www.fairchildcapitalpartners.com for additional information.

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• Aug 2021 Acquired Package Design & Supply
• Aug 2021 Acquired Diversified Manufacturing
• Nov 2020 Acquired Caitec Inc
• Nov 2019 Acquired Sidco Filter

Northwinds Services Group

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Northwinds Services Group is a specialized platform in the HVAC and plumbing services industry. It is dedicated to helping business owners enhance and preserve the value of their existing businesses. The company focuses on investing in partner companies within the HVAC and plumbing sectors, providing them with the necessary training and resources to foster growth and improve service delivery. As a private equity-backed platform, Northwinds Services Group aims to achieve operational excellence and expand its reach through strategic partnerships with local HVAC and plumbing brands. With a…

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• Jan 2026 Acquired All-Temp Systems Mechanical
• Jan 2025 Acquired AP Plumbing
• May 2024 Acquired B&L Ott Heating & Air Conditioning
• May 2024 Acquired Arctic Bear Plumbing, Heating & Air

Theatre Capital

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Theatre Capital is a holding company dedicated to transformative growth investments in technology companies. With a focus on acquiring and developing tech-based businesses, Theatre Capital specializes in software and tech-enabled services. Over the past two decades, the company has made over 50 investments, showcasing its commitment to fostering innovation and growth within the technology sector. Theatre Capital's strategic approach and extensive portfolio underline its position as a significant player in the tech investment landscape.

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• Dec 2025 Acquired Allpaid
• Dec 2025 Acquired Draup
• Dec 2025 Acquired CMIT Solutions
• Dec 2025 Acquired Association Analytics

Desrosier Capital Partners

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Desrosier Capital Partners is a private investment firm that invests in and acquires successful, middle market companies in partnership with management in the niche industrial and business services sectors.Our principals bring over 40 years of disciplined investing experience in the lower middle market, having completed 14 platform transactions (excluding add-on acquisitions) across a variety of industries and subsectors.

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• Jan 2026 Acquired Eyelets For Industry, Inc.
• Jan 2026 Acquired Delta CompuTec, LLC
• Jan 2026 Acquired Gilbert Engineering Co., Inc.
• Jan 2026 Acquired Bridgeport Machines, Inc

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DFM Operating Partners

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DFM Operating Partners is an operator-led acquisition and management platform focused on lower middle-market businesses. The firm specializes in identifying companies where operational complexity may obscure underlying value and works closely with management teams to enhance performance and drive long-term value creation. With more than 25 years of experience leading private equity-backed businesses as a CEO and Executive Chairman, Founder & Managing Partner Daniel Muth focuses on acquiring and leading industrial, manufacturing, business services, andand select consumer companies…

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• May 2023 Invested in FB Solutions Group
• Jun 2021 Invested in T-Bev
• Feb 2017 Invested in Van Law Food Products
• Jun 2004 Invested in International Fiber Corporation

FCAP Investors Pte. Ltd.

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Focused on M&A and equity investments across manufacturing and software sectors, with particular emphasis on global opportunities in the data center and power equipment value chains. Experienced in privatizations, long-term equity investments, corporate acquisitions, and group carve-outs, with a strong understanding of complex deal structures and long-term industrial value creation.

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• Feb 2026 Acquired iSoftStone
• Feb 2026 Acquired JST Power Equipment
• Feb 2026 Acquired LuxVisions
• Feb 2026 Acquired Kingsoft Cloud

Westbourne Capital Partners

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Westbourne Capital Partners is a private investment firm that partners with family offices to deploy capital into direct investments in private companies. A successful track record consulting with, and investing in, family-owned enterprises makes WCP particularly well-suited to invest in family and founder owned businesses in the manufacturing and food sectors, particularly when ownership is concerned about the impact outside investors might have on the business and its stakeholders. WCP is focused on investing in businesses and building shareholder value over the long-term, rather than…

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• Apr 2026 Acquired Workplace Modular Systems
• Sep 2025 Acquired Harvey Vogel Manufacturing Co.
• Sep 2024 Acquired Mesotech International
• Aug 2020 Invested in Proos Manufacturing

Confluence Healthcare Partners, LLC

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Confluence Healthcare Partners is a growth equity group focused exclusively on the healthcare services market with an emphasis on lower middle market companies. Our goal is to partner with leading providers and companies in sectors of healthcare services where we can provide a combination of operational expertise and financial backing to accelerate growth. We help our partner companies expand into new geographies and service lines and grow through strategic collaboration and acquisitions. In many cases, we will be the transitional capital and partner that allows these companies to grow…

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• Dec 2024 Acquired Groth Pain & Spine
• Aug 2023 Invested in C3HealthcareRx
• Aug 2023 Invested in Quinsite
• May 2022 Invested in MATCHWELL

Gordon Equities

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Gordon Equities is an independent private equity investment firm in Texas focused on partnering with lower middle-market and founder-led businesses across industrial manufacturing, equipment rental, multi-family development and media. Established in 1985, the firm was founded to manage the investments of the Roberts and McHaney families.  The company is led by Stephen McHaney who has years of experience on both the buy and sell side. We pride ourselves on negotiating fair transactions and not losing sight of the fact that the seller and management are often our partners after…

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• Sep 2022 Invested in Lane Supply, Inc.
• Oct 2018 Acquired T.B. Butler
• Feb 2015 Invested in Pro Star Rentals
• Jun 2012 Acquired ASP Westword LLC

Snowdaay

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Snowdaay is a team of investor-operators specializing in the acquisition and transformation of consumer brands, consumer tech, and eCommerce businesses. Our focus is on turning these entities into profitable ventures, leveraging our expertise in the lower middle market of private equity. With a strategic approach, Snowdaay aims to enhance the value and performance of the businesses we invest in, positioning them for sustainable growth and success in the competitive market.

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• Feb 2025 Invested in Confidential Company
• Mar 2023 Invested in Confidential Company
• Feb 2023 Invested in Confidential Company
• Jan 2023 Invested in Confidential Company

Waterbear Group

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Midwest operator acquiring B2B manufacturing and distribution businesses. Owner-operator succession situations. Indefinite hold periods. Second-time buyer. First platform: three integrated bolt-ons, 12x MOIC exit. What makes us different: Strong capital network – Established relationships with family offices and permanent capital investors; no fundraising delaysNo predetermined exits – Not a fund; indefinite hold periods unless selling creates better outcomes for the business long termStandalone underwriting – Each deal is evaluated on its own merits, not portfolio diversification…

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• Jul 2025 Acquired Portraits Plus
• Jun 2025 Acquired Picture This Photography
• Jul 2023 Acquired Image Group Photography
• Jan 2020 Acquired Empire Photography

Blue Ridge Construction Capital

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Blue Ridge Construction Capital is a building products focused private equity firm investing in family and founder owned businesses that are seeking a collaborative, experienced partner to empower growth.

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• Jun 2024 Acquired Banko Overhead Doors, Inc
• Aug 2023 Acquired Euro-Wall, LLC
• Nov 2022 Acquired Artistic Paver Manufacturing, Inc
• Aug 2022 Acquired Matthews-Edge Sand

Rise Run Capital

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Rise Run Capital (“Rise Run”) is a Dallas, Texas based private equity firm which invests capital in middle market companies with the following characteristics:Trailing EBITDA of $2 to $10 millionStrong management teamProfitable operationsAttractive and defensible market positionMinimal customer and supplier concentrationsRise Run focuses on manufacturing, healthcare, consumer products, distribution and logistics, and service companies.

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• Nov 2024 Acquired Insurance Claim Adjuster Company
• Jun 2023 Acquired Technology-Enabled Literacy Fundraising Company Serving K-12 Schools
• Nov 2022 Acquired Organic Dairy – Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly Food Production
• Dec 2021 Acquired Industrial Manufacturing and Services Company

Sea Pine Equity Partners

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Sea Pine invests in lower middle market companies in the service sector. We take controlling positions in our investments and prefer to partner with founders or management teams that are currently in place. Our goal is to provide the capital and other resources necessary to accelerate growth while maintaining the successful culture created by existing management.

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• Jul 2026 Acquired Executive Exteriors
• Sep 2024 Acquired Hi-Tek Data
• May 2024 Acquired Concrete Conservation

Eigen Capital

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Eigen is a lower mid-market investment firm specialized in corporate carve-outs and complex situations. We focus on acquiring (i) non-core business units that no longer fit their corporate parent’s strategy or (ii) somewhat undermanaged private businesses - from breakeven/loss-making situations up to $20m EBITDA.

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• Sep 2012 Invested in EndoTool
• Oct 2011 Invested in SHARC
• Apr 2011 Invested in Plews Edelmann

Ventus Industrial Partners

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Ventus Industrial Partners is a highly operational private equity firm that specializes in investing in regulated sectors critical to national security. We seek to build market leaders in defense and national security over the long term, by bringing together niche, mission-critical suppliers. We acquire businesses with limited disruption risk, in sectors with fragmented industry structures and that are underpinned by multi-decade growth tailwinds.Ventus was founded by Valerio Massimo di Roccasecca, formerly of McKinsey, Cinven, Board Member of GE Avio, and founder and Board Member of Avantus…

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• Jan 2026 Acquired General Tool Company (GTC)
• Jan 2026 Acquired Magna Machine Company
• Nov 2025 Acquired Aeron Defense

Cascadia Equity Partners

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Cascadia Equity Partners empowers businesses to achieve consistent and lasting success through collaborative partnerships. They focus on creating long-term value for their portfolio companies, investors, and communities by fostering innovation, driving sustainable growth, and unlocking untapped potential across diverse industries. With a deep familiarity within their target industries, Cascadia Equity Partners has an extensive track record of success, helping partners achieve a balance between short-term cash flow and long-term growth. Their strategy blends a willingness to buy and hold…

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• Jan 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
• Jan 2026 Acquired Premier Project Supply
• Jan 2026 Acquired Southwest Doors & Hardware Ltd.

Floor Plan Inc.

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Floor Plan partners with proven flooring companies to accelerate their growth. The company focuses on businesses with revenues exceeding $2 million, offering resources and support to scale while allowing them to maintain their brand, team, and culture. Floor Plan's investment strategy is centered on helping established flooring companies expand without altering their core identity, providing the necessary tools and resources to achieve significant growth in the market.

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• Aug 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
• May 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
• Jan 2025 Acquired Confidential Company