West Elk Partners is an independent sponsor focusing on controlling acquisitions in the industrial manufacturing/distribution and business services segments. Our firm creates value through a people-first approach to driving sustainable growth alongside like-minded entrepreneurs. Our partners bring 40+ years of M&A advisory and operational leadership to the table, in addition to deep relationships with capital partners, operating partners and industry-focused advisors.Investment typesRecapitalizationFamily successionFull buyoutAreas of focusFood and beverageLight / specialty…
Trident Equity Group is a private equity firm that specializes in crafting tailored transition plans for business owners. With a focus on enduring value and a flexible, owner-friendly culture, Trident Equity Group is backed by committed capital and experienced operators. The firm is dedicated to ensuring long-term business growth and success for its clients. Trident Equity Group operates with a strategic approach, managing a portfolio of 10 companies, and is known for its emphasis on aligning with the values and priorities of business owners during transitions.
Search fund sponsor backed by HNW, family office, and search fund of funds investors. Differentiated with speed and certainty of execution. Focused on US-based opportunities with a general mandate across geographic and industry-scope, though there is a preference for B2B opportunities in the government services, medical, software, and F&B (logistics, distribution, production, packing, and wholesaling) spaces given operational expertise in these fields. Opportunities must generate a minimum of $1.25M of pre-tax earnings annually. Although the current portfolio consists of minority stakes,…
N3 Capital Management is a private investment firm based in Chicago, IL. We focus on acquiring or investing flexible capital solutions into lower middle-market businesses in the United States.We partner with entrepreneurs, families, other investors and management teams to transition and scale companies in the industrial/manufacturing, consumer, and business services sectors.Within real estate, we partner with asset owners, developers, and lenders who are seeking creative and flexible non-control capital solutions.When acquiring a majority stake in a company, we bring a hands-on, long-term…
We are a small group of private individual investors / sponsors. We have up to $2M (+/-) in deployable capital, excluding debt financing. We are headed up by Steve Tucker, a corporate attorney with over 25 years' experience in M&A, real estate, and finance. Steve is acting in a business (not legal) capacity with respect to this effort, and will be a co-investor in any acquisition.Unlike a "professional" acquisition firm, we are very flexible on deal structures. We're primarily looking for an acquisition where current employees and management remain in place post-closing (including current…
I'm Matt Rothberg, an independent sponsor and experienced operator backed by committed investors and creditors ready to fund acquisitions up to $35 million. At AVC, my goal is to personally operate and strategically build a platform business. With $5M in SBA financing pre-approved and the remaining capital stack at the ready, I can close efficiently and confidently. I value collaboration with advisors and brokers who can connect me with the right foundational business that fits this strategy. If you represent sellers interested in a well-capitalized partner dedicated to a successful exit, I'd…
I am a first time business buyer, with more ambition than years experience as an owner, leader, and strategic growth lead in various Business development roles over the past 20 yrs. Why now - because i dont want to develop any more years of experience learning how other people operate their businesses. I want to develop the network that shares this passion with me and can offer the support that i am looking for, whether it be finding the right business, identifying different financing options, or resources to support the business through DD and operation. The journey starts now and I couldnt…
Family office backed sponsor, seeking opportunities in the waste equipment and logistics space as well as the behavioral healthcare industry, where we have extensive operating partner support and expertise.
Woodland Capital is an independent real estate investment firm that specializes in acquiring resource-rich land in the Southeastern United States. The company focuses on properties with current income potential, including those used for timber production, farming, citrus, mining, and mitigation opportunities. Leveraging a vast network of industry professionals and investment partners, Woodland Capital aims to capitalize on various value opportunities within the real estate market. The firm is committed to values such as integrity, resourcefulness, loyalty, accountability, and effective…
Coral Bay Partners is an independent private equity firm that specializes in patient investment strategies. The firm collaborates closely with experienced management teams to achieve its investment goals. Coral Bay Partners is dedicated to fostering long-term growth and value creation through strategic partnerships and investments. The firm is committed to working with businesses to enhance their operational and financial performance, ensuring sustainable success in the competitive market.
LLC is a investment firm focused exclusively on the health care industry.
We target businesses that we believe address the needs of the healthcare
system by improving patient outcomes, eliminating unnecessary costs,
increasing efficiency. Our areas of focus span the major verticals of the
industry, including companies that operate in the pharmaceutical, medical
device, provider services, medical laboratory, assisted livings, post acute home
health, labs for molecular medicine. We look for companies with established
business models, differentiated products or service offerings,…
We are small family office that is seeking to deploy our own capital in the lower middle market. We seek to do majority and minority investments. We typically seek earnings of $500,000 or greater in the Western, Southwestern US.
Holdco focused on building targeted roll-up platforms in the Lower-Middle Market. Previously secured financing for ~$250m of Independent Sponsor M&A bids - Across Senior Debt, Mezz, Alternative, and Sale-Leaseback financing.
Overview:Cortelyou Capital (“Cortelyou”) is an entrepreneurial investment firm focused on acquiring and operating a single high-quality company over the long-term. The firm is funded and advised by a seasoned team of investors, entrepreneurs, and operators. After purchasing a business, Sean Penso, the firm’s Founder and Managing Partner, will assume leadership and day-to-day management responsibilities of the acquired company.Why Us?Cortelyou provides an attractive alternative to selling your business to a competitor or private equity.If you are ready to transition ownership in your…
I own and manage Retractingsolutions.com a specialty subcontractor in high-end residential. Our exclusivity in the right to sell, install, and maintain Phantom Screens for all Central and Eastern NC has led to strong relationships with many of the most prominent custom home-builders in the state.
I run a family office backed vehicle called The Elmwood Group, which provides growth capital to best-in-class consumer and services business to turbocharge growth and allow founders to take chips off the table if desired.
I lead Zittel Advisors, leveraging 20+ years in banking, credit risk and digital transformation to help businesses grow through analytics, operational efficiency and go‑to‑market strategies. I’m seeking lower‑middle‑market companies with asking prices up to $10 M and EBITDA/NOI of at least $1 M that require operational or technological modernization. My track record includes managing lending portfolios as large as $3 billion and spearheading AI‑driven digital transformations that delivered exponential growth in customer acquisition, product conversion, loan originations and…
JAE Partners was founded to pursue a disciplined roll-up strategy in the industrials sector. We focus on acquiring and scaling founder and family-owned businesses to create enduring value for owners and our investors.More About JAE PartnersAfter spending 13 years at Millennium Management, most recently as a portfolio manager in the Energy & Industrial sectors, Eli Kraicer founded JAE Partners to pursue a buy-and-build strategy in the industrials space. Leveraging over a decade of deep sector-focused investing informs our conviction in three high-potential industries where this strategy…
We are a well-capitalized partnership focused on acquiring high quality business services and core infrastructure assets. We both hold MBAs from Columbia Business School and possess over 20 years of combined experience in roles that have ranged from institutional private equity investing to public company leadership. Our goal is to seek investment opportunities that allow for both organic growth and value creation through follow-on acquisitions. As an investment group, we aim to evaluate opportunities with first principles thinking and do not dismiss assets due to the presence of an…
We are a diversified group of companies with operations in 17 countries across Latin America and Europe, spanning industrials, logistics, financial services and consumer sectors. We are now establishing a U.S.-based private equity arm to pursue lower middle market acquisitions. We bring deep operational expertise, long-term capital, and the ability to add strategic value. We are focused on partnering with founders, family-owned businesses, and operators seeking succession or growth support.
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