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Granite Creek Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 16 Total Closed Deals
Chicago-based Granite Creek Capital Partners, L.L.C. is an active manager of lower middle market debt and equity investments in Business Services, Niche Manufacturing, Food & Agribusiness, Healthcare and value-added Distribution. Granite Creek invests in high-performing businesses to support rock star entrepreneurs, the next phase of growth or a transitional event that is driving the need for additional liquidity. Granite Creek brings decades of experience in private equity, lending, strategy and operations across 80+ deals over the course of 30+ years. The Granite Creek investment team, led…
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Jul 2023
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Feb 2023
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Feb 2023
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Aug 2022
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Presidio Investors Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 15 Total Closed Deals
Presidio Investors, a private equity firm based in Austin, TX, and Oakland, CA, was founded in 2007 to pursue exceptional lower and middle-market investments. The firm’s experienced investment professionals specialize in growth-oriented buyouts in the technology, media and financial services industries. The entire Presidio Investors team also has substantial operating experience and works side-by-side with management teams to help achieve the best possible outcome for all stakeholders.
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Aug 2021
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Apr 2021
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Aug 2019
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Mar 2019
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Hadley Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 15 Total Closed Deals
We work with founders/owners, families and management teams in need of ownership transition, management succession, and / or growth support. We primarily focus on companies with revenue between $5 million and $50 million, and a cash flow between $1 million and $5 million. We consider a wide range of industries and look for companies with potential to build on past successes and open to new ideas.
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Sep 2014
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Sep 2013
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Dec 2012
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Sep 2012
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Pleasant Bay Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 15 Total Closed Deals
Pleasant Bay Capital Partners (“Pleasant Bay”) is a merchant banking firm focused on acquisitions, recapitalizations, and minority investments in lower-middle market companies. We partner with management teams and co-investors to maximize the long term value of our portfolio companies. Our opportunistic approach provides us the flexibility to invest in a broad range of opportunities and utilize innovative equity and debt structures to fit the specific needs of company owners and management teams.  We have investment experience in multiple industries with particular expertise and focus…
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Aug 2023
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Signal Hill Equity Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 15 Total Closed Deals
Signal Hill Equity Partners is a private-equity firm managed by experienced investors and business operators, focusing on Canadian mid-market companies. With over $300 million of committed capital raised, we build exceptional companies by investing and managing for the long term.We invest in companies that dominate a niche, and work with them to drive growth and operational improvements. Our team of 16 professionals has completed over 100 transactions in their 50 years of collective experience investing, building and growing private companies. Our operational capabilities provide a valuable…
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Aug 2023
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Jan 2018
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Jan 2018
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Sep 2017
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WILsquare Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 15 Total Closed Deals
Who We AreWILsquare Capital is a Private Equity firm established by private equity and operational executives to dedicate financial capital and operating experience to lower-middle market companies. We are currently investing out of Fund II ($190mm).Select Industries of Interest- Business Services- Technology- Distribution- ManufacturingInvestment Criteria- $3-10mm+ EBITDA- 10%+ EBITDA margins- Modest capital requirements- History of profitabilitySelect InvestmentsVersare - Manufacturer and eCommerce-based marketer of branded space efficiency and acoustical products.Quest - Tech-enabled B2B…
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Sep 2023
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Jul 2023
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Apr 2023
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Nov 2022
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Solis Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 14 Total Closed Deals
Solis Capital Partners is a leading lower middle-market private equity firm located in Southern California. The firm was founded in 2002 and employs a disciplined, fundamentals-based investment strategy that emphasizes partnership with exceptional leadership to pursue enterprise improvement, organizational transformation and growth. Solis generally targets software, business services, light manufacturing and value-added distribution opportunities in the Western United States. The firm will generally seek to invest $5 to $20 million in lower middle-market companies with enterprise values from…
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Jun 2023
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Jul 2021
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Jan 2020
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Jan 2018
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SBJ Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 14 Total Closed Deals
SBJ Capital is a multi-strategy private investment firm with $600mm under management that provides flexible capital solutions to founder and family-owned businesses. SBJ offers companies control and non-control investment solutions, including debt and equity, across the consumer, healthcare, technology and business services industries. SBJ provides operational resources, strategic advice, and a partnership-oriented approach to help businesses achieve their full potential. SBJ was founded by an experienced team of professionals with a track record of helping grow companies as…
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Feb 2023
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Feb 2022
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Dec 2020
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Oct 2020
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LFPI US LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 14 Total Closed Deals
The LFPI Group is one of the leading independent, multi-strategy alternative asset managers in Europe with nearly €12 billion under management in private equity (majority, minority, co-investments, funds of funds and thematic funds including hotels), private debt, real estate, as well as asset management in Europe and North America, with a focus on long-term investments. LFPI US LLC is the US subsidiary of LFPI group.Each of the LFPI Group's activities benefits from the commitment and experience of a specific team that is totally dedicated to it. Strongly rooted in their local markets and…
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Jul 2022
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Jul 2022
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Oct 2021
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Sep 2020
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Sagepeak Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 12 Total Closed Deals
We bring an extensive and successful track record with investing in small to mid size companies in various industries. Sagepeak Capital (SPC) has patient, long term committed capital that allows us to work with management teams to grow the business both through organic means and via add-on acquisitions. We have flexible capital and transaction structures that allow us to work closely with management teams to accomplish their growth objectives. Given the private nature of our capital, we can act on investment decisions quickly.Our investment focus is on companies with sales between $5 million…
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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BHMS Investments, LP Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 12 Total Closed Deals
BHMS Investments, LP is a Westport, CT based private investment firm focused on the North American lower middle-market. Founded in 2010, BHMS invests in a wide variety of control and structured equity opportunities ranging from consolidation strategies to conventional leveraged buyouts. The firm focuses on industries in which it has deep experience and relationships including Insurance Services and Business Services broadly (consumer, commercial, professional). BHMS is currently deploying capital from its most recent fund, which it raised in 2021, and focuses on platform investments in the…
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Nov 2021
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Jul 2021
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Jan 2021
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Dec 2020
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Gridiron Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 12 Total Closed Deals
Gridiron Capital is an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams and creating value by building middle-market companies into industry-leaders in branded consumer, B2B and B2C services, and niche industrial segments in the United States and Canada. We help transform growing companies by winning together through hard work, partnerships grounded in shared values, and a unique culture that comes from hands-on experience building and running businesses. As a team led by former operators and entrepreneurs, we know what it takes to run successful…
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May 2016
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Apr 2014
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Apr 2013
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Mar 2013
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Catalus Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 11 Total Closed Deals
Catalus Capital is a multi-strategy private equity firm founded in early 2011. The flexibility of the firm’s investment mandates sets it apart from its peers. The firm invests out of two strategies: Catalus Growth Partners, a buyout fund focused on acquiring majority stakes in growing middle market companies, and Catalus Special Opportunities, a fund focused on finding deep value in corporate, real estate, and esoteric assets.
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Sep 2023
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Jun 2023
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Dec 2022
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Tyree and D'Angelo Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 11 Total Closed Deals
Tyree & D'Angelo Partners ("TDP") is a private equity investment firm that focuses on control investment opportunities in the lower middle market (companies with $1-$5M of EBITDA). We seek out investments in which we can establish true collaborative partnerships with business owners and management teams that will lead to a substantial creation of value over a long-term investment horizon. TDP relies on an extensive team comprised of Investment Partners, Executive Partners, and Advisory Partners to make investments, and focuses on opportunities in which our team of professionals can add…
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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ZS Fund Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 11 Total Closed Deals
We are a private equity firm engaged in making long-term investments in successful middle-market companies. Since 1985, we have focused on transactions that provide liquidity to business owners while enabling them to maintain a significant ownership stake and keep their company independent. Our strengths are understanding the objectives of business owners, structuring transactions that respond to those objectives, and being constructive partners to help increase the value of the businesses in which we invest.We look for a handful of important characteristics in a potential investment…
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Aug 2023
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Dec 2016
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Jul 2016
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Dec 2012
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Banyan Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 11 Total Closed Deals
We are a Canadian based private equity firm that makes control equity investments in mid-sized private and public companies throughout North America. We provide full or partial liquidity to existing owners or partner with owners seeking capital for organic or acquisition-driven growth. With over 50 years of private equity, investment banking and operating experience collectively, we have developed a strong franchise. Our success is based on our experience, relationships and our reputation for honesty, respect and integrity. Since inception, Banyan has acquired equity interests in 20…
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Dec 2021
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Sep 2017
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Jun 2014
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Sep 2013
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The Pine Street Group Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 11 Total Closed Deals
The Pine Street Group is an investment holding company focused on investing in middle and lower-middle market businesses in a variety of industries. Our primary industries of focus include healthcare services, chemicals, financials, business services, franchise businesses, media, and agriculture. We have a highly flexible mandate enabling us to invest across capital structures and deal types. The Pine Street team has experience executing well over $1 billion in transaction value with over a decade of combined experience.
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Jun 2023
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Mar 2023
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Dec 2022
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Jul 2022
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Third Century Management, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 10 Total Closed Deals
Third Century Investment Associates, LP ("TCIA") manages private equity capital for significant investments in small businesses. We invest actively in partnership with operating companies and carefully selected management teams located in the United States. Our team targets proven businesses in specialized sectors where we work to become advantaged investors through existing or acquired expertise. We are a disciplined, process-driven partnership, focused on long-term fundamentals. Our mission is to build sustainable business value, earn a superior return and develop a best-in-class reputation…
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Sep 2023
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Oct 2022
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Aug 2022
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Sep 2021
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Elm Creek Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 10 Total Closed Deals
Elm Creek Partners has a history of successfully collaborating with uniquely talented management teams to fully realize opportunities within niche industries or pursue opportunistic situations. These investments are typically smaller than what a traditional middle market investor will consider and do not fit the criteria of the traditional venture capital; limiting access to institutional capital. Situations may include teams interested in spinning off a corporate orphan or out of a corporate parent, reentering a consolidating/expanding market they have previously participated in or pursuing…
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Jun 2022
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Feb 2022
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Sep 2019
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Jan 2018
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Starboard Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 10 Total Closed Deals
Starboard Capital Partners is a private equity firm that sponsors and invests in lower middle market companies, with values ranging from $10 million to $250 million. We participate with our network of high net worth, family office, and institutional fund co-investors to partner with management teams and entrepreneurs who are looking to accelerate the growth of their companies. Starboard is actively involved in leveraged buyouts, growth equity investments, and recapitalizations. Most importantly, we actively listen to business owners and look to match our knowledge and capital resources to…
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Jun 2015
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Mar 2015
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Oct 2011
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Jul 2011
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