Gratias Capital’s mission is to grow businesses that customers love where our principals can create value through active operating leadership and a long-term horizon.We help business owners achieve their legacy.
Torrent Capital Management is a lower/middle-market private equity firm focused on acquiring control positions in founder/family-owned businesses. We seek to work on one transaction/opportunity at a time and are willing to step into key executive and operating roles to the extent required. No matter the situation, a foremost priority for our firm is preserving and building upon the strong relationships, reputations and legacies previously built by the companies we acquire.Each of Torrent Capital Management's principals has extensive private equity experience collectively spanning >10 buyout…
Forest Circle is an operator-led firm seeking to partner with owners who wish to transition their businesses. Our focus is long-term growth and building upon the existing legacy of the business, which is why we offer highly flexible and creative acquisition structures. We leverage operating and investing experience to give business owners liquidity and alternative options, based on their needs and goals. Our entrepreneurial approach ensures a long-term vision of growth for the business, customers, and employees.Our flexibility allows us to move fast to find a solution that benefits everyone…
Chris Papp 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.
Spotted Bear Capital is a Search Fund that targets technology businesses, primarily in B2B Vertical SaaS. Spotted Bear is managed by Daniel Certner, an entrepreneur, technologist, and the former CTO of Namely – an HR-tech SaaS startup recently sold to PrismHR/Stone Point Capital. He is a results-oriented people leader that drives impact by effectively bridging the gap between non-technical company leadership and Product/Engineering organizations. Daniel began his career as a startup founder, and witnessed unimaginable growth and scale as an early employee of Facebook/Meta. Daniel leveraged…
Xestu Capital was founded with the mission to invest, operate and sustainability grow outstanding Canadian businesses.We seek to acquire a service-based business in Canada or the US. We're looking for a company that meets most of the following criteria.
Highland Rock Capital is focused on acquiring a single, enduringly-profitable company - providing the owner with a succession plan and liquidity so that they may enjoy the next phase of their life. Post acquisition, we will work closely with the remaining management team, customers, and suppliers to achieve long-term growth and profitability.What we're looking for:"Good" businesses in a stable industry with minimal exposure to technology or regulatory riskNet margins >15% and EBITDA between $1M and $3MHigh percentage of recurring revenues (or clear path to achieving it)A competitive advantage…
Paige Pond Partners is a search fund seeking to acquire and manage a single business in the U.S., although future bolt-on acquisitions are a possibility. Paige Pond is backed by a group of investment funds, current and former business executives, and entrepreneurs with decades of experience buying, growing, and selling small-to-medium size businesses.
- REDD Success is a self-funded search entity seeking to acquire an SMB space in the $3-$10M revenue and $1M-$3M EBITDA range. Financial Services, Healthcare, and light Manufacturing are top targets however I am opportunistic for niche businesses with moats and high barrier to entry for new players. - Owner/Operator has 18 years of customer-facing experience as a former Financial Advisor, Consultant (IT & Strategy), and post-sales leader at a B2B SaaS startup. Experience with real estate and angel investing including debt/capital raises and closing deals. - Experience with large enterprise…
My name is Josh Ahrens. I created Blue Dot Search with a single mission: to find a small business to own and operate permanently.I appreciate small businesses’ role in our society and communities. Moreover, I understand the desire to transfer ownership to someone who will steward your life’s work into the future. It would be a privilege to carry on the legacy of your small business and create lasting value for your employees, customers, and community.If you are a small business owner considering a transition, I’m eager to connect and learn about you and your business.
We are a family-run firm with one goal: to unlock the potential of your small business.We do this by either acquiring and subsequently operating your business so you can retire knowing your legacy will continue or partnering with you because sometimes another perspective is all you need to reach the next stage of growth.Our unique model resides on building long-term relationships with exceptional people and businesses. We believe in helping local communities by providing small businesses with services typically only accessible to Fortune 500 companies so they can give their customers nothing…
Seven Seas Capital Partners, LLC is buyout fund seeking to identify, acquire, and operate an existing private company. The fund is led by Samir Siddiqui and supported by a world-class investor group with committed capital. *Capital commitment letter can be made available upon request* We are focused on acquiring a B2B services business in the US, with a target EBITDA of $1.5M+ or a B2B niche software business with a target ARR of $2M+. For our next investment, Samir Siddiqui, Managing Partner, will take on an active role as full-time CEO and partner with existing management team through a…
Cut 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.
Kithe Capital Partners was formed to identify, acquire, and operate an existing company with an enterprise value of up to $50 million. Locally owned and operated businesses are the lifeblood of our communities. These companies sponsor little league teams, offer children summer jobs, and provide critical services we sometimes take for granted. The entrepreneurs behind these companies deserve to have their legacy amplified and preserved through the ongoing operation of their businesses.Kithe seeks to acquire, operate, and build upon the impact of its previous leadership. We target companies…
Proud 4th generation entrepreneur with 15+ year-experienced management consultant, specializing in innovative business modeling, competitive strategy, market expansion, digital marketing, research & product development. Broad foundation spearheading growth of Fortune 500s, SMBs, startups and government agencies. Led global teams of 100+ and P&Ls exceeding $100M. Investment Thesis: Buy & Hold: We believe continuously making smart investments, sustaining those positions long-term and appropriately allocating active support to improve the pattern of returns across the portfolio will provide the…
Kola Capital Partners LLC (“Kola”) is a private investment partnership (search fund) focused on identifying, acquiring and operating a single business. The firm is funded by a talented group of experienced investors, former CEOs, entrepreneurs and current operators. After purchasing a business, David Obia, the firm’s founder and managing principal, will assume leadership and day-to-day management responsibilities of the acquired company. We will consider investments with the following characteristics:Stable, recurring revenue (Annual revenue of $5 to $50m) Strong margins/cash flow…
Currently, I am the Managing Partner at BIO51, a healthcare-focused acquisition search fund. In this role, I leverage my cross-cultural perspective, domain expertise, and leadership skills to identify, acquire, operate, and grow mid-sized private enterprises in the healthcare space. I am passionate about building high performance teams and leading efficient organizations that generate a tangible benefit to patients. Over 20 years in the life science and MedTech sectors, I have consistently created value, developed people, and driven growth for large public companies as well as for fast…
Modeen Ice Cream LLC 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.
