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Greenfield Avenue Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Greenfield Avenue acquires control positions in high quality services businesses. Our approach centers on opportunities where our experience and ecosystem of operating partners enable us to collaborate with management to drive significant growth. We are: Customer-Obsessed: We buy companies with leading customer value propositions and invest significantly to extend that lead.Growth-Oriented: We bring expertise and relationships in revenue strategies and M&A. We create value through long-term growth, not overhead reduction or financial engineering. Stewards of Your Legacy: We invest because…

Kulture Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Kulture 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. 

Wildrose Capital Corp. Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Wildrose Capital is a self-funded Private Equity firm with a focus on Canadian businesses. We take pride in working closely with our portfolio companies to effect growth and value for all stakeholders.

Paul Weber Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Distribution Company. Solid sales over 12 years and recently growing the company aggressively local with plans in coming years to grow in other regions. Niche product line of value priced components, great list of loyal customers.

Cragmont Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

We invest in real assets with durable cash flows and the potential for long-term appreciation.With a focus on value-add returns, we are currently acquiring workforce housing assets in supply-constrained, knowledge-based economies throughout the Central and Western United States.

Centurion Ventures Capital LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Centurion Ventures Capital was founded by Hasnain Khimji with the goal to buy and grow online businesses, specifically SaaS (Software as a Service) and Marketplaces for the long term.CVC offers a solution to business owners seeking to work with a new generation of entrepreneurs who will personally manage their business.We are committed to retaining and developing employees and offer business owners the flexibility to focus on a particular functional area, remain involved for the long term, or step back from the business.We have seen how young leaders with operational experience,…

Harwick Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

A private consortium of family offices and ultra high net worth investors dedicated to acquiring exceptional businesses and channeling our collective capital, talent, and ideas into supporting their long term goals.

DAO Group Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Entrepreneurial operator with a strategy background, actively seeking to acquire and grow businesses with $500K–$1.5M in EBITDA. Focus on essential services with recurring cash flow, strong teams, and durable customer bases. Target sectors include automotive services, light industrial, education, and culturally aligned food concepts. Long-term ownership mindset with operational support and reinvestment capacity. Open to both 100% acquisitions and majority recapitalizations.

Valpo Holdings LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

We have known each other for over twenty years. This deep connection is embodied in our name; Valpo is short for “Valparaiso,” the street where we met one another and grew up. We’re not the traditional investor group that has probably been knocking on your door. For starters, we use our own capital. Here’s how else we’re different:

NJK Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

NJK Partners (NJK) is a thematic private alternative investment firm focused on opportunistically acquiring and scaling family-friendly assets, with an emphasis on opportunities often located in underserved communities throughout the United States. Kevin (Founder of NJK) has extensive experience in finance, having previously served as an Alternative Investment Research Analyst with a focus on private equity and real estate investing. In this role, he developed a comprehensive understanding of investment analysis and demonstrated a consistent ability to identify and evaluate opportunities…

Line 5 Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Line 5 Capital is an independent sponsor partnering with owner operated small businesses and elite veterans to preserve legacies, protect jobs and grow companies.

Makalu Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Makalu Capital is focused on investing in B2B technology and industrial companies that have the potential to achieve strong and sustained growth. We specialize in providing capital and strategic support to businesses that are looking to expand and scale their operations, and we have a strong track record of helping our portfolio companies reach their full potential.Our team has a deep understanding of the B2B sector and extensive experience working with companies in a wide range of industries. We are committed to partnering with management teams to develop and execute strategies that drive…

Anothen Investments LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

My business partner and I have worked in healthcare operations for our careers. He has achieved significant success as a real estate investor in addition to the operations and is looking to diversify his portfolio with additional businesses. I will act as the operating partner for the any transactions, but we are open on industry as well as equity involvement with in-place ownership. Quality teams and values matter as much as the financials in our analysis.

Solas Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

We are a company that is buying companies from owner operators and turning them into absentee owned businesses. We focus on processes and growth to put management in place and then turn around and sell the business at a higher multiple to the next party.

Donghaeng America, Inc Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Donghaeng America, Inc.At Donghaeng America, we are a U.S.-based investment firm focused on acquiring and growing lower middle-market businesses. We specialize in partnering with founder-led companies during ownership transitions, bringing operational experience, cross-border insight, and a long-term mindset.Investment Focus:Target EBITDA: $1M–$10MEnterprise Value: $10M–$100MIndustries:OEM/ODM ManufacturingAutomotive & Aftermarket PartsHealthcare & Industrial DistributionB2B Niche ServicesGeography: U.S.-based companies with domestic or international potentialTransaction Types:…

West Bluff Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

West Bluff Partners isn’t just a private equity firm. It’s a network of investors, operators, and advisors, dedicated to partnering with business owners and management teams to achieve their goals.We focus exclusively on Upstate New York, providing lower middle-market companies with not just unique capital solutions, but also world-class operational and financial support.Whether you’re a business owner looking to exit, a management team seeking ownership, or a company looking to grow, we want to help.

Persistent Growth Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

As a Managing Partner at Persistent Growth Partners, I lead a fund dedicated to empowering small businesses and transforming them into enduring legacies. My career has been defined by a passion for strategic growth and a commitment to creating value.

Etna Industrial Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Etna Industrial is an investor focused exclusively on lower-middle market investments in the food, beverage, and related industries. We target control investments in entrepreneurial and family-owned companies with stable cash flows and significant growth opportunities. We are hyper-focused on a handful of companies at a time and support our partner companies with our deep industry knowledge, networks, and operating experience. Our flexible investment approach enables us to approach our holding periods in decades rather than a typical 5-year holding period.

KEYSTONE ACQUISITIONS LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Francis MuralidharanFounder & Managing PrincipalFrancis Muralidharan is an accomplished entrepreneur and seasoned investor with deep expertise in acquiring, scaling, and optimizing profitable businesses across diverse sectors. With over 15 years of experience as a founder, educator, and business consultant, Francis leverages strategic financing techniques—including asset-based lending, seller financing, and consulting-for-equity deals—to structure creative acquisitions and facilitate seamless ownership transitions.As the founder of Tutors for Charity LLC and Avocado Brand, Francis has…

Socium Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Socium Capital is a Toronto-based private investment firm built on the foundation of partnership, integrity and trust.We’re focused on investing into exceptional private businesses across North America. We use our capital, operational expertise and extensive networks to accelerate growth and drive value over the long-term.We are committed to the continued success of the business, culture, well-being of employees and safeguarding the legacy that has been crafted over the years.We acquire businesses with an EBITDA of $1 - $10 million.

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