We currently own three business and a basket of brands and are ready to apply our experience in manufacturing and retail to acquire and grow the right business. Representing a small network of business owners with money to invest and a desire to advise, we are able to leverage experience and connections to solve problems.
Our fund primarily invests in government-subsidized housing, primarily in the Chicago market. We believe we are able to achieve outsized market returns for our fund and LPs while maintaining limited risk exposure due to the nature of guaranteed rent payments. We are currently looking to make acquisitions in alternate verticals in the B2B space.Josh Marass, GP at Dane Equity, has over 7 years experience of in purchasing, managing, and owning Section 8 rental properties in Chicago and achieving outsized market returns. He built a team of local experts in the Chicago market to handle all aspects…
Flying Point Capital, LLC is a consumer-oriented lower middle market private investment firm that selectively invests in profitable companies, with competitive products and/or services, doing business in growing markets that are principally located in the United States. Flying Point Capital's "Building for Scale" mentoring program is anchored by a highly practical business management system that has been successfully applied by hundreds of small and mid-sized businesses for almost a decade.Our Principals have significant success as business builders, board members and investors. Our Focus We…
DL Capital Partners (“DLCP”) is an independent sponsor Private Equity firm based in California, focusing on the lower-middle market, acquiring high-quality small to medium-size businesses in the US.DLCP works to identify great businesses that are at an inflection point, and teams up with existing ownership or management by recapitalizing the business and providing strategic and operational support.We seek to acquire and build upon the strong foundations placed by the business founders and pursue stable and sustainable long-term value creation for our investors.
Classic Lake is a mission-driven investment, development, and advisory firm with a track record of over $1 billion in transactions across community-centered real estate, capital structuring, and private finance. Our leadership team brings decades of experience and has collectively underwritten and executed over $10 billion in investments across sectors.We are now extending our operations beyond advisory and real estate development work into direct business ownership. We are actively seeking to acquire a lower middle-market operating business in the U.S. that aligns with our values of…
Strategic Growth Investments (“SGI”) is a private investment firm founded in 2012 to pursue compelling investment opportunities in middle market businesses. SGI has a flexible mandate to invest across the capital structure in control-oriented investments ranging from strategic financings to buyouts, allowing us to implement innovative investment strategies that preserve invested capital and mitigate risk while driving growth and creating value.
BroadFleet Capital is an investment firm focused on private opportunities and employs a total return strategy for its investors. The firm invests directly into private companies, co-invests alongside leading financial sponsors and in addition, invests in private equity, venture capital and private real estate funds. BroadFleet’s experience, network and relationships enable it to be an additive capital partner in a wide variety of situations.
Occur Capital is an investment firm led by entrepreneurs focused on acquiring, operating and continuing the legacy of SMBs with up to $10M in annual revenue
Pleasant Street Capital is an investment firm founded by seasoned entrepreneurs with a passion for building successful businesses. With a shared vision to acquire and nurture high-quality companies, the founders bring together their extensive experience, industry insights, and a deep understanding of what it takes to survive and thrive. Drawing on their own entrepreneurial backgrounds, the founders of Pleasant Street Capital possess a unique perspective that allows them to identify and grow promising businesses.
Journey Legacy Partners is a private equity firm that emphasizes operational excellence and sustainable value creation. With a focus on acquiring and managing legacy brands and assets, the company is dedicated to scaling businesses profitably by addressing real-world challenges through the fundamentals of people, process, and technology. Founded by veteran executive operators Jeff Journey and Joshua Alcorn, Journey Legacy Partners targets U.S.-based B2B companies with revenues between $10-50 million and EBITDA of $3-12 million, particularly in highly-engineered product and service companies…
The Boring Business Fund is a private equity fund providing equity capital to independent sponsors for acquisitions of small, essential, cash flowing businesses. Our partners have a 10+ year track record of funding and partnering with independent sponsors, and are now expanding our impact through a fund. If you're looking for equity capital for your deal, please reach out.
AIConnected.vc is an investment firm specializing in artificial intelligence technologies. The company is dedicated to generating real income through strategic investments in innovative AI-driven ventures. With a focus on fostering growth and development in the AI sector, AIConnected.vc aims to support companies that are building cutting-edge AI solutions. As of 2025, the firm has successfully invested in 12 portfolio companies, showcasing its commitment to advancing the field of artificial intelligence.
Chambers Capital Ventures, Inc. is a strategic market research and development firm that assists business leaders, founders, and entrepreneurs in navigating the competitive landscape of the post-AI era. The company is led by a visionary leadership team with over 20 years of experience in driving revenue and executing growth strategies. They focus on strategic investments in sectors such as AI, data science, cybersecurity, SaaS, quantum computing, and real estate development. Chambers Capital Ventures collaborates with leading business schools and technology institutions to make…
Rivet Growth Partners is a modern holding company that builds and acquires small, scalable businesses with untapped potential. We accelerate growth by modernizing sales, marketing, and lead generation through intelligent automation and digital tools.
Lunchline Partners is an investment firm dedicated to fostering enduring businesses in attractive but potentially overlooked markets in the lower middle market through a disciplined, hands-on approach.
Next Steward Partners is a family-owned private investment firm dedicated to fostering market-leading companies through a hands-on partnership approach. Specializing in the healthcare sector, they collaborate closely with entrepreneurs and management teams to drive growth and success. With a focus on building strong, sustainable businesses, Next Steward Partners leverages its expertise and resources to support the development of innovative healthcare solutions. Their commitment to excellence and strategic investment has enabled them to cultivate a diverse portfolio of companies, positioning…
Wind Pearl Capital is a private equity firm that specializes in acquiring independent companies. The firm focuses on partnering with business owners who are looking to retire, transition, or expand their operations. By offering fair valuations and equity transactions, Wind Pearl Capital aims to facilitate smooth transitions for business owners across the United States. Their expertise in the market positions them as a strategic partner for those seeking to navigate changes in ownership or business structure.
Ghani Partners was formed in 2025 to acquire, operate and grow small businesses with $0.5-1.5 mn SDE with a focus on automotive services, healthcare, industrial services, and B2B services primarily in Texas and nearby states. We have extensive professional experience sourcing, evaluating, executing transactions and operating businesses.
We operate a holding company looking to acquire a business with the following target profile:- Revenue: $10M–$75M- EBITDA: $2M–$10M- Growth rate: 10%+ YoY- Industry: Business services, including: Industrial manufacturing and service (electric motor maintenance and repair)Insurance adjusters (public adjusters)Data center infrastructure support (power, cooling, cleaning)Landscaping & property maintenance (recreation & infrastructure, commercial, residential)Death services (Funeral Homes, alternative Burials)Healthcare services (elder care facilities)Yacht managementPet care…
I'm an entrepreneur and business nerd that loves building businesses by helping people. My typical approach is to partner with an operator to acquire a business, assist in management for 5-10 years and then step back from operation into a board role. I've been in many industries over the years: IT Consulting, Movie Theatre / Family Entertainment Center development and operation, wholesale tree farming, oil field distribution, real estate, etc.
