We are operator-investors focused on acquiring and growing lower middle-market businesses. Our team combines decades of experience in entrepreneurship, corporate transactions, operations, and enterprise sales.Jim Evans is a former corporate attorney, entrepreneur, and strategic executive who has founded and successfully exited two businesses to Arthur J. Gallagher. Following those acquisitions, he served as Gallagher’s Global Practice Leader for voluntary benefits before retiring in 2025. Jim provides strategic oversight on capital allocation, growth initiatives, and governance.Tristan…
Seasoned private equity / M&A professional with over 15 years of experience in the industry. Successful track record in investing and advising family-owned businesses, and sitting on their boards as an active and value-adding director / adviser. Prior to my career in private equity, I honed my business and client-centric skills as a management consultant. With a work experience that spans across the USA, Europe and China, I bring a global perspective to my advisory work.
Independent investor/operator looking for additional acquisition opportunities. M&A professional by training, well versed in deal dynamics/execution. Have prior experiance with SME acquisitions and operations.
Brice Leishman is a seasoned industrial sales leader who describes himself first as a problem solver rather than a salesperson, and his track record backs it up. Over the past six years he has run industrial sales for a pump and fluid systems company, following a decade-plus career spent growing pump sales across the western United States by managing original equipment manufacturer and distributor relationships.His foundation is unusually well rounded for an operator. He holds a Chemical Engineering degree and an MBA, giving him the technical fluency to understand a product line and the…
Restoration Equity is an investment company established to acquire and lead service-based companies. I am looking to acquire a service-based business, ideally in the healthcare vertical, between $300k and $1.5M in EBITDA, within the next six months.
Zyra Capital is a dynamic firm specializing in the acquisition and scaling of businesses within the services, early education, and SaaS sectors. With a strategic focus on partnering with business owners, Zyra Capital ensures seamless transitions and fosters growth through their expertise and capital resources. The firm is committed to driving success and expanding its portfolio, which currently includes over 10 operating businesses. Zyra Capital's approach is characterized by a deep understanding of their target industries, enabling them to effectively scale and enhance the value of their…
Hemlock Equity is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
Station VI is an investment firm built by operators who have grown small businesses into national leaders. We understand the challenges and opportunities that small business owners face every day. We are on a mission to help you get to the next level, achieve your dreams, and preserve your legacy.
Seeking the investment opportunities in boring, cash flowing businesses, primarily in Alabama, as an investor. Specifically interested in the Birmingham- Huntsville corridor but open to other geographies in the Southeast from Nashville to North Florida.
I’m looking for a saas or technology-enabled business with strong core operations but untapped growth potential — ideally where I can drive revenue growth through product innovation, partnerships, or marketing.The business should be generating $300K–$1M in SDE and have a stable team in place that I can lead and support.I’m open to a variety of sectors, but I’m especially interested in government services, B2B SaaS, or data-heavy workflows. The company should have room for strategic improvements and be based in the U.S., with a preference for remote or…
I operate as an independent sponsor, sourcing, diligencing, and executing acquisitions of lower-middle-market businesses without relying on a blind-pool fund. This model allows me to be highly selective, focus on one transaction at a time, and structure each deal based on the specific business, seller, and operating plan rather than a predetermined mandate.I lead the full transaction process end-to-end: identifying opportunities, underwriting financials, structuring terms, coordinating diligence, and assembling the right capital stack. Equity is raised on a deal-by-deal basis from a small…
Oswego Holdings is a private equity firm that specializes in acquiring and managing essential service and industrial businesses. The company is committed to fostering relationship-driven enterprises that deliver tangible value to their communities. By focusing on these sectors, Oswego Holdings aims to support and grow businesses that are integral to the infrastructure and daily operations of their respective markets. With a portfolio of 12 companies, Oswego Holdings leverages its expertise to enhance the operational and strategic capabilities of its investments, ensuring sustainable growth…
Hello! I come from an operational background, having operated 3 brands to date. Seeking deals with strong foundations, long term potential, and based in the New York area. Open to various industries, so I would love to connect with any and all!
Lafe Capital is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
SRQ Transport, Inc. is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
Mosquito Creek Capital is an search fund based in North Vancouver, BC, focused on acquiring, operating, and growing one exceptional British Columbia-based business. Its founder, Will Portman, previously worked in and led business operations and engineering teams at Google, Stripe, and three high-growth tech startups.
I'm an experienced operator and investor with a background in leading and scaling technology and services businesses. I’ve built and managed large sales organizations and have a strong interest in acquiring and growing an established company with solid fundamentals and a loyal customer base.
I am a CPA and acquired a CPA firm in 2016. Since then, I have acquired a handful of other operating businesses. Some of the acquisitions I own 100% of and others I have acquired with partners. These include e-commerce businesses (both products and services), a construction company, and other small businesses.
Hello, My name is Ryan Samek, and I am a strategic executive with over two decades of experience leading growth and transformation across infrastructure, construction, and private equity–backed organizations. I currently own a real estate holding company and a consulting practice and am now stepping out of corporate America to pursue the acquisition of a business. My focus is in the range of $1.5M–$2.5M in EBITDA and within the western Pennsylvania area. My capital and financing structure is in place, and I have a team of investors available, should need be. I have a particular interest…
Fort Exploration is a platform company that was created to find services businesses that could benefit from capital infusion, strategic vision, and additional bandwidth. The search is not limited to a specific industry or sector, but more focused on partnering with a Team that has a similar vision.
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