Valley Cove Capital is a search fund 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. Matt Bucklin, the founder of Valley Cove Capital, has extensive management and operational experience. He is passionate about building companies in consumer healthcare, wellness, and digital therapeutics. Matt is currently the interim CEO at Sense Relief, an antiemetic digital therapeutic software for smartwatches. He…
At Two Roads Interests, our mission is to acquire and steward stable, highly reputable businesses alongside partners who value integrity and trust. We are committed to ensuring operational continuity, reliability, and stability while embracing modern efficiency and sustainable growth.Learn more about Two Roads Interests and our mission: 2roadsllc.comOver the past several years, I have primarily worked to start and scale seed-stage and series A startups in the cleantech, energy, and decentralized infrastructure spaces.
We work hard to achieve lasting relationships based on mutual growth with all our stakeholders, including investors, employees and communities which we serve.We are motivated by innovation and efficiency to take advantage of reliable investment opportunities and create value.
Laminar Group was formed to purchase and operate small businesses in the Indianapolis area with the priority of continuing the legacy of current owners and their businesses. Trevor is passionate about carrying on an owner’s legacy and committing to excellence over the next generation. Being a private, single-owner company, Laminar Group can prioritize excellence for its customers and support for the employees instead of giving into the pressures from investors. Preference given to B2B services while considering opportunities for niche light manufacturing. Service areas of focus…
Birch Heritage is not a private equity fund or a buy-out shop. We are two individuals looking to acquire and operate one single business and will devote all of our time, energy, expertise, and resources to its long-term growth and success.Birch Heritage is managed by Michael Simms and Richard Si. Michael and Richard met while pursuing their M.B.A. degrees at the Kellogg School of Management, and recently decided to pursue their entrepreneurial passion as business partners in a search fund. Michael has spent several years working in consulting and Richard has several years of experience…
Fifty-Seven Capital looking to acquire a value-add product distributor, specialty manufacturer or service provider with a $2 to $10 Million EBITDA. Selling to B2B industrial type clients. Ideally in Texas or surrounding states.Max Koutny is a serial entrepreneur with over 25 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing and distribution. A 2 X founder, 2 X exit and has bought and sold over 8 businesses.Fifty-Seven Capital has partnered with a group of family offices that has completed 21 acquisitions with a ~$380 million value in the past 24 months.
Down Harbor Partners (DHP) is a private investment firm, aiming to acquire and operate one lower-middle-market business in the Northeast / Mid-Atlantic. Specializing in light manufacturing, consumer products, value-added distribution, and supply chain/logistics sectors, DHP targets businesses characterized by closely held ownership structures and principals approaching retirement. With a foundation built on a 15+ year friendship, the DHP team brings together a unique blend of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) / finance experience and premier supply chain / operations capabilities.
Self-funded searcher seeking a business to acquire and operate in DFW. Strong personal financial statement not requiring SBA financing. Seeking a value-add B2B business, manufacturer / fabricator with enterprise value less than $10m.
Apex Acquisition Co. is a private investment firm focused acquiring a small to medium sized business. We'd like to partner with an exceptional company seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we plan to work closely with the business to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
West 88 Partners is an equity fund located in the state of Georgia. We would like to partner with an exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth or transition. Post acquisition, we plan to work closely with the business to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
I am a self-funded searcher, or fundless sponsor, seeking to acquire businesses. I have acquired SMEs in the past in a personal capacity. In addition, I have worked in the private equity industry for over 10 years and participation in transactions valued in the billions of dollars. You can see in my profile on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-kassen/) that I worked for Sam Zell for approximately 10 years and subsequently was at Blackstone.
Achilles Healed Co. is a self-funded effort led by Devin Hedgepeth to acquire and operate a small business with $500K–$2M in SDE/ EBITDA. Devin brings strategic and operational experience from Bain & Company, ExxonMobil, and Stanford GSB. He is seeking a values-driven company primarily in B2B services, with strong cash flow, a reliable team, and opportunities for operational improvement and long-term growth. His search is focused on Dallas & Houston, Texas as primary locations and Los Angeles & Chicago as secondary locations.
Corey Williams is a New Mexico–based operator‑investor with 25+ years leading at high‑growth B2B technology businesses, including several $25M-$600M cybersecurity companies. Backed by $300 k in personal equity, >$1.5 M in liquid assets, and pre‑qualified SBA‑7(a) lending partners, Corey is prepared to close a transaction within 4-6 months. Post‑acquisition he will step in as CEO, retain/develop the existing team, modernize sales & marketing, optimize pricing, and pursue strategic tuck‑ins.
Camden Park was formed to acquire and operate one small business for the long term. Our founder, Matt, offers business owners an opportunity to step back from day-to-day operations, secure their legacy, and ensure their business is in capable hands.Reading Moneyball as a teenager opened Matt's eyes to the potential for data and technology to help underdogs win. As he started my career, he looked to bring this insight to life, spending nearly a decade helping scale software products at Google and as a strategy consultant at McKinsey. Through these experiences, he became convinced that one of…
I'm a personal investor looking for a stable business at a fair price to acquire and step in to lead. I have over 20 years of experience in top tier Consulting, focusing on Operations/Supply Chain and M&A. I've also been investing and developing real estate for nearly 25 years. I'm looking to put my past experience to work to take a great company to the next level.
Operated by an M&A veteran, Sportsmanship Capital Holdings, LLC ("SCH") invests in high-quality, family-owned and/or entrepreneur-owned businesses. Buy-and-build is a popular phrase these days. Our belief, however, is that many investment firms have become too carried away with buying and have lost focus on building. In their rush to add scale/footprint and consolidate the backoffice, too often customers are neglected and great employees are turned wayward. This creates opportunities for patient investors with a long-term view, such as SCH, to capture share in local and regional markets and…
To build a vertically integrated retail platform—acquiring and operating best-in-class service businesses (property management, maintenance, landscaping, security, signage, etc.)—so that every aspect of our centers delivers consistent quality, maximizes returns for investors, and elevates the tenant and shopper experience.
Sales & Marketing Leader with a track record of business growth through relationships and understandingcustomer needs. Designs and implements strategies to develop new business and improve processes andperformance. Former D1 college athlete for The University of Arkansas and team captain at Jacksonville StateUniversity. Curious and consultative in building relationships and trust.
NCA SF098, LP is an Operator-Led Buyout Fund focused on acquiring a profitable industrial business with $10–50 million in revenue, operating in a fragmented market and potentially facing succession or ownership transition challenges.Our targets are industrial manufacturers, distributors of industrial and building products, and MRO service providers, located primarily in Ontario, with flexibility to pursue attractive opportunities across Canada.The fund is sponsored by Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA), a global firm that has partnered with 70+ searchers, completed 24 acquisitions, and…
IT Service Alliance (ITSA) is a subsidiary of Gradium Holdings and was founded in 2023 based on the need for a new service model in the IT Services industry.ITSA aims to partner with leading IT Services businesses to maximize their potential by sharing key resources (i.e., back office functions, dedicated technician recruiting and training, accounting, hiring, software etc.) and go to market collaboration (i.e., cross-selling and customer service collaboration).Our approach creates a true partnership model that would help IT Service business owners by removing the stress of managing the…
