4th Street Capital (“4SC”) was created to fill a gap in the market – it is difficult to find competent and patient transition capital for founders looking to retire. Together, we want to help others transition their life’s work in a sustainable way, to a skilled team that will work alongside existing staff to carry on the legacy that’s been created. 4SC is looking for lower middle-market companies that have founder(s) that are planning for retirement. Because owner-managed businesses cannot be transitioned overnight, 4SC is looking to invest and work alongside the founder(s) to…
We are an independent sponsor backed by 2 private equity firms seeking lower middle market acquisitions in the MSP, PEO, VAR, and merchant processing ISV verticals.
We are an investment group specializing in consolidating diverse industry segments. Our strategy involves acquiring well-established businesses, with a focus on partial acquisitions where the previous owners retain a percentage of equity. This approach enables us to facilitate company growth while also providing owners with the opportunity to realize some of their investments. Our interests span across various industries, and we primarily seek business owners looking for retirement or relocation opportunities.
Cretum Equity Partners is a private equity firm focused on investing in founder- and family-owned, lower middle market service and specialty manufacturing companies. The firm seeks to invest in well-positioned companies through aligned partnerships to build enduring businesses. Cretum provides strategic support and value-added resources to its portfolio companies to support identified growth and value creation initiatives.
Fox Creek is a family office focused on investing in small businesses.We provide custom made solutions for complex transaction dynamics by determining the seller’s objectives, offering creative transaction structures to help bridge valuation gaps and prioritizing employee continuity and wellbeing, amongst other seller priorities.
Hudson Glade is a private investment firm focused on Consumer, Industrial and Services companies with demonstrated and defensible growth characteristics that operate in the lower end of the middle market. We desire to partner with talented management teams to accelerate value.
Herencia Partners is focused on acquiring, operating, and growing exceptional businesses in Canada and the US. We seek to partner with existing owners, looking to transition out of their business and entrust the next phase of growth to honest and safe set of hands. We are committed to honoring the legacy of business owners and ensuring that the interest of their employees and customers are well served.
Forge Equity Partners is a private investment firm founded by two experienced executives who share a common vision for growing companies and complimentary experience investing in and operating businesses. Forge pursues platform investments in companies that range in size from $2-6M of EBITDA, and draws on the partners' operational and leadership experience to grow businesses through investment in people, processes, technology, systems, expanded operations, and strategic acquisitions. Forge takes a long-term view in building businesses with the intent to hold and grow businesses for 10+…
Strive Equity Partners is a Toronto-based private equity firm that invests as an independent sponsor on a deal-by-deal basis. Strive was established in 2023 with a few core principles in mind: transparency, integrity, discipline and excellence.​We differentiate ourselves through our experience and relentless work ethic, while being open and honest partners every step of the way. When we partner with founders and management, we strive to achieve outcomes outside of existing boundaries.
Based in Nashville, TN we apply a value investing, lifelong learning, and people-focused approach to deploying capital. Long-Term Focus: Our goal is to hold a company forever.Strong Cash Flow: We look for companies with over $1 million in cash flow and greater than 10% margins.Minimal debt: We want to complete our deals with as little debt as possible.Darby Creek has been consulting for small businesses and investment firms for over five years. Their experience includes:· Managed private equity transactions, working with sellers to deeply understand the business. This…
A111 helps business owners transition their legacies to proven leadersA111 Capital is a private investment business focused on facilitating operator-led acquisitions of lower middle-market companies. While our model has similarities to private equity, there are several key differences. With our infrastructure and resources, we supports highly seasoned operators in their search for values-driven enterprises seeking an owner exit or transition. We also do not not have any of the "quick turn" mandates of private equity, meaning that our goal is to sustain and grow a seller's business for the…
Green Heron Partners is a Houston, Texas-based lower middle market private equity firm focused on services and specialty manufacturing businesses. The firm takes a collaborative approach to partnering with family- and founder-owned businesses, working alongside management to execute on long-term growth and value creation initiatives.
Successor Capital is seeking to buy and operate a business. If you are a business owner looking to transition your company to new management, Successor Capital will honour the business you have built and grow it for years to come.
ALAMidas Capital Partners Inc is a private investment firm focused on small to medium-sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. We work closely with our portfolio companies after acquisition to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.Antonio Arias comes from a big mining corporate as CFO/CAO with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He became a full-time investor and entrepreneur in 1999. He spent the last 6 years focused on the hemp/cannabis startup space. He's pivoting to acquisitions in the LMM landscape under the following…
Our foundational principle is that commitment creates value. We collaborate with small business owners on flexible succession plans, renewing the lifecycle of a generational business. Our investment horizon is infinite, which we believe is the highest honor that can be paid to the vision of entrepreneurs. ​The societal gains generated by small business are vast, and our hope if for these gains to accrue to all our stakeholders - customers, employees, and investors - far into the future.
Brown Street Capital is a private investment firm focused on lower middle-market opportunities in the U.S. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth.
Josh leads the Oceans Equity investment committee and oversees operations at the firm. Collaborating with key stakeholders, executives, and board members, Josh formulates growth strategies and objectives for each investment.With nearly 20 years of investing and M&A advisory experience, Josh has developed the ability to foresee challenges that small businesses face as they progress along their growth trajectory. He leverages his expertise to optimize capital structures, allocate resources, recruit executives, and establish efficient organizational infrastructures. Josh also possesses a core…
We are an independent sponsor model that looks to acquire $1-3MM EBITDA businesses in the Southeast and Mountain areas in the US. This is a partnership between a seasoned PE professional coming from Blackstone, working on their flagship PE funds, and a top 1% SBA lender. We have worked together in the past on Real Estate transactions but we and our investors are focused on acquiring businesses from owners looking to exit / partner with us, using our expertise to add value.
The Bedford Falls Group is a search fund seeking to buy a single exceptional business and guide this business through its next chapter. The Bedford Falls Group is led by Zach Blatt who brings experience as the founder of the software company RightBid which has produced over 250 custom internet research reports to assist leading consulting and private equity firms on M&A diligence. The Bedford Falls Group is targeting software, professional services, financial services, and real estate related businesses with up to $5mm in EBITDA with a preference for businesses in New England. Learn more…
Pioneer a strategy focused on long-term value creation by committing to high-quality companies with robust management teams and actively fostering their development and expansion. We are committed to delivering superior results for investors, shareholders, partners, and operators, all while prioritizing risk management and capital preservation.
