Highmount is an investment partnership that invests capital on behalf of high-net-worth individuals and family offices. We are focused on acquiring and building businesses in fragmented spaces through a long-term buy-and-build strategy (not subject to a 3-5 year holding period). Our backgrounds are in investment banking (Goldman Sachs), private equity (Centerbridge Partners, Apollo Global Management, Clearsky, and Whale Rock Capital Management), and company operations (Berkshire Hathaway).Prior to Highmount Madison, Dan was the Head of Corporate Development for Pampered Chef (a Berkshire…
JDA Advisors believes that investment success requires more than just access to capital. Our firm provides a unique combination of financing along with a deep commitment to advising our portfolio companies over the long term.After over 20 years of working at some of the largest private equity firms in the country, Benjamin Kahn founded JDA Advisors as a holding company to invest in a diversified set of privately held businesses. While JDA has significant consumer expertise in franchising, health & wellness, beauty products & services, and food & beverage, we also look to selectively acquire…
Founded in 2008, Rouge River Capital invests its own capital to acquire majority positions in small to mid-sized North American businesses. We own a diversified portfolio of strong operating businesses in Canada, across three platform sectors (Consumer, Logistics, and Industrials) generating in excess of $400 million in sales. Our Managing Partners are owners, investing their own capital for long-term capital appreciation, and do not raise nor manage external funds. We partner with management that wants to remain active and that want to build long-term value in partnership with Rouge River…
At Haywood Lane, we seek to build great companies through a distinct platform, allowing us to focus on a single, large and fragmented market at a time. By immersing ourselves in the industry alongside our management partners we best position ourselves to build relationships, increase knowledge and our ability to effectively scale our platform. We value cash generation and quality managers as primary criteria, followed by growth prospects and opportunities to increase value through operational improvements. Founded in mid-2022, we have completed three acquisitions to date and are actively…
Operator-led acquisition platform focused on sustainable materials, specialty consumer brands, and ESG-forward manufacturing. We acquire and scale revenue-stage companies with sustainable product differentiation, proven unit economics, and founder relationships that create value beyond capital.What we acquire:Direct-to-consumer and B2B consumer brands with defensible positioning (packaging, healthcare consumables, outdoor/lifestyle)Sustainable materials, textiles, and biopolymer companies with commercial tractionRevenue $500K–$5M+; sustainable margin profile or clear path to…
Barchee Holdings is a Tulsa-based private holding company dedicated to partnering with exceptional businesses across Oklahoma and the surrounding Heartland states. The firm leverages patient, permanent capital, hands-on operational support, and proven scaling frameworks to build essential, enduring platforms from already successful local companies. Founded by Matthew, Barchee Holdings focuses on long-term partnerships with small to mid-sized businesses, emphasizing patient capital and operational support. The company is structured around three pillars essential for sustained growth and…
We are an acquisition partnership formed by experienced executives with backgrounds in strategy consulting, financial services, real estate, and analytics. We seek to acquire and grow lower middle market businesses serving construction, infrastructure, industrial, and essential service markets. Our approach emphasizes long term ownership, professional management, operational improvement, and disciplined growth while preserving the culture and legacy established by business owners. We are actively evaluating businesses with enterprise values between $3 million and $10 million.
Mountain West Crane was founded to acquire and permanently own a crane rental and heavy rigging business in the Mountain West region. Unlike private equity, we don't manage to a fund timeline — we are actively seeking a business to operate and grow indefinitely. My partner and I have operating experience across various industries, including having done 10+ successful acquisitions during that time. We bring that same operator-first mindset to the crane industry — we step in as hands-on owners committed to honoring the legacy, relationships, and reputation you've spent years building.…
Leader in BPO & CX services with over 20 years of global experience, a world-class team of 4,000+, and operations in seven countries. We excel at enhancing customer experiences, boosting efficiency, and cutting costs, making us the preferred BPO partner for industry leading brands worldwide.
Perpetuo is a permanent capital holding vehicle deploying committed capital directly from our balance sheet, we seek to acquire US based businesses through majority change in control LBO with historical management continuing to stay in place. Our criteria include EBITDA ranges $2-10M, 12% margins or greater, with 5+ years of profitable cash flow operations. We are sector agnostic, but do not invest in technology, real estate, and capital intensive businesses. We aim to align sellers with our long-term permanent hold strategy through a majority buyout, seller note, and roll over equity.
Sod Solutions is a leading turfgrass research, development, and technology company headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina. Since 1994, we’ve partnered with top turfgrass breeders, producers, and industry stakeholders to develop and license some of the most successful turfgrass brands in the market. Beyond our core turfgrass licensing and technology platforms, we own and operate a growing portfolio of businesses adjacent to the lawn and landscape industries.Acquisition Criteria: We are actively seeking to diversify our holdings through the acquisition of well-run small businesses…
Brattle Technologies is a family-owned holding company of fantastic American businesses.We are not a private equity firm and do not seek profit from the regular sale of our holdings.Instead, we provide capital and professional, long-term ownership to our companies to help them grow into significantly larger enterprises over many years of stable ownership.In other words, we are investors for the long run.
Founded in 2021, FMP is a value-oriented holding vehicle focused on long-term value creation across its portfolio companies. We aim to deploy medium-to-long duration capital across the capital structure, primarily focused on controlling equity stakes.Our experience is rooted from structuring and executing complex public markets transactions, but we have always gravitated towards entrepreneur-led private enterprises. Given our expertise, we can get up-to-speed and comfortable on unique opportunities. No financial engineering. No games. We are interested in the success of valuable…
New World Holdings is a permanent-capital holding company based in Charlottesville, VA, focused on acquiring and operating cash-flowing businesses in the Mid-Atlantic. We are founder-led, operationally engaged, and built for long-term ownership — not a fund with an exit mandate. Decisions are made by the founder, with no committee or fund timeline.
Cedar Ivy Group is a Cincinnati-based private investment firm acquiring privately held or family-owned businesses headquartered within 100 miles. Our focus is entrepreneurship through acquisition (EtA) for permanent equity. We are not a private equity fund with only short term goals.The management, investors and advisory team backgrounds allow us to pursue most industries. Our team has overseen companies recognized by Inc. 500, Deloitte Cincinnati 100, Cincinnati Business Courier, Ohio Small Business Development, Ohio News Network TV, Smart Business Magazine, Cincy…
Greenrow Capital is an operator-led investment firm focused on acquiring, operating, and growing lower middle-market service businesses. Our team’s experience spans more than three decades across industries such as commercial truck dealerships, fleet maintenance, distribution, hospitality, and restaurants. Individually, our team has owned and operated multiple hotels and restaurants, run large commercial truck dealership and service operations, and held leadership roles in corporate finance, leveraged lending, and asset management. We have also founded and managed investment platforms…
Outpost Companies is an entrepreneurial holding company that focuses on long-term oriented growth investments. Co-founded by Sam Long and Phil Kantor, Outpost leverages their extensive experience both investing and operating roles to provide strategic support to their portfolio companies.
Saguaro Equity provides a permanent home for Arizona-based businesses, ensuring their legacies and teams continue to thrive. I'm fortunate to already have committed equity partners who share my vision. Our mandate is to acquire a majority stake (51%-100%) in an Arizona-based business that: 1) Has been operating for 15+ years;2) Generates ~$500K-$2M of annual free cash flow; and 3) Fits into a long-term hold strategy. To founders / owners preparing to step away from their business, we make the following commitments: 1) Continued legacy and team: Great businesses are built by great people. Our…
The Sigma Commercial companies were founded by Milwaukee-based entrepreneur Jeffrey L. Koenig, a lifelong Milwaukee resident with a passion for real estate, construction, architecture, and business. Quality, attention to detail, and a focus on our client’s needs drive our hard-working staff.We purchase companies in historically stable industries including construction, real estate services, managed service providers, and manufacturing. We do not not believe in "SDE" and only invest in professionally managed companies based on real performance unless they directly bolt on to our…
Stonegate Commercial Partners is an operator-led holding company focused on acquiring and growing lower middle market businesses in the Southeast. We target businesses with strong customer relationships, recurring revenue characteristics, and opportunities for operational and commercial improvement. Our background includes executive leadership in revenue management, analytics, commercial strategy, and operational transformation across complex corporate carve-outs, integrations, and growth environments. We are focused on long-term ownership and partnership-oriented transitions with founders…
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