We help private businesses and their owners toward the end zone of a lasting legacy.You’re ready to enter a different arena, and want to pass the ball to talented professionals who will prioritize doing right by your team. We love engaging with business owners about the playbook they’ve written, the enterprise they’ve built, and learning how we can contribute to their lasting legacy.
Copper Equity is a mission-oriented investment firm focused on acquiring and operating one strong, stable business. As seasoned operators, we will bring a hands-on approach emphasizing stability and growth for our future customers, employees, and community.Our team is made up of operational and sales leaders who have built successful cultures, managed the entire employee lifecycle, defined KPIs and grown small startups and mature organizations. We've experienced firsthand the challenges and triumphs of finding product/market fit, capturing early adopters, and scaling responsibly.
I am a private equity entrepreneur with over 20 years experience buying and selling businesses. I've previously bought businesses exclusively from large corporate sellers. These businesses were typically mature, undermanaged and underfunded, and frequently required a turn around effort. I am currently looking to acquire a business that have more immediate growth opportunity, and may be owned by an individual looking to retire or corporate seller.
Self-funded search fund looking to acquire initially a single operating company in products or services for the principal (myself) to operate for the long-term. Geographic preference is the Northeast but open to rout above). Have a strong network of family office / investors interested in participating alongside (and working in an advisory capacity). For debt financing, will likely use an SBA 7(a) loan.A couple of highlights of my experience:- Sourced, negotiated, and led two of the largest partnership transactions in new business verticals for real estate developers leveraging its platform…
I am a self-funded searcher, likely using the SBA to finance the large majority of any purchase.I attended Pomona College, after which worked in finance in Menlo Park for a couple years. I then became an entrepreneur, moving to Bogota, Colombia and opening a casino. In 2015, I returned to the US and have been working at a Jewelry Importer as a Director of Operations since. It is no longer fun and am very excited about ETA.
Next Idea Investments is a private investment firm focused on acquiring a small to medium sized business. We plan to work closely with the company to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
Gen3 Innovations Lab is a search fund formed to identify, acquire and operate an existing private company with initial enterprise value between $5.0 and $20.0 million. This summary provides an overview of Gen3 Innovations Lab, the financial structure of the search fund, and the strategy to identify and acquire an existing private company. Gen3 is focused on Martech and Adtech companies as well as Retail tech, with founders that have extensive backgrounds in these industries.
I’m Derek Debiak, an experienced Acquisition Entrepreneur looking to acquire and grow B2B distribution businesses. My wife Katie and I currently own Connector Kings and Bottled Water Store
About UsInu Capital is an operator-led investment firm seeking to acquire and hold established, profitable companies in the business services space. Our target size range is broadly in the lower-middle-market: revenues of $5m-$50m, EBITDA or free cash flow of $1m-$7m, and enterprise values of up to ~$50m.Meet the TeamInu's principal, Noah Smith, was founding CEO of three businesses and held leadership roles at other growth-stage B2B technology companies. He has led teams to launch new business lines and to scale operations at startups to $100m+ businesses. Earlier in his career, Noah was an…
About UsIX Capital Partners is dedicated to acquiring a single company operating in the residential & commercial services, IT managed services, or business-to-business specialty services industries. We are a partnership of talented entrepreneurs, accomplished business executives, and experienced investors with diverse skills and expertise. We are not a private equity firm and do not employ a "buy and flip" investment strategy or manage a broad portfolio of different companies. We do not believe that we can establish a meaningful partnership by only investing passively and not getting…
Stonecrop Capital is an independent sponsor seeking acquisitions of great B2B Services and Software businesses between $1.5-3M EBITDA in the Eastern US. Key Acquisition Criteria:Financial ($1.5-3M EBITDA): Stable and/or recurring revenue (>60%), Low capex requirements, strong EBITDA margins (>15%)Business: Well-positioned competitively, diverse customer base (top 3 customers <25% total sales), clear growth opportunitiesPeople: Talented, loyal team of employees, owner(s) seeking exit or reduced role over time, commitment to post-transaction successOur firm leaders, Spencer Frantz…
Founded to acquire and operate one great business Bolivar Point Capital is an entrepreneur led private investment company seeking to acquire and grow one great business. We are operators first, and we intend to steward the seller’s legacy by focusing on growing and building the business to create long term value.Bolivar is a private investment company seeking to acquire, operate, and grow one great company in the state of Texas. I am focused on B2B businesses with the following key characteristics:Financial Focus:EBITDA: $1-$5MM15%+ EBITDA marginsHistory of positive…
Stormlight Capital Inc. is a holding company that I'm using as a search fund. I'm prequalified for a $5M SBA loan from Live Oak and have sufficient capital to cover the 10% down payment + a network of 50 angel investors I can tap when I find the right opportunity. I'm focused on acquiring and operating a business in the Southern California area.
I am pursuing the acquisition of a profitable, product or service-based lower middle-market business in a high-growth U.S. metro with operational complexity, strong local demand, and expansion potential. Backed by a decade of leading $2B+ global supply chains at Apple and Shell, I bring the executive discipline, strategic insight, and on-the-ground experience to grow a company through operational excellence, customer experience, and market positioning.Key Thesis Pillars:1. Operationally Intensive Business with Proven MarginsTargeting businesses where operational optimization, supply chain…
PAW 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.
New Alpine Capital is a private investment firm focused on building durable businesses alongside proven leaders. We develop and execute long-term growth strategies through operational and technology improvements and via add-on acquisitions.
Next Haven Group is a committed capital search fund with a goal to identify, acquire, and operate an existing private company with an enterprise value between $5-$50 million.Our long-term capital allows us to focus on growth, not quick flips, and to build on an owner’s legacy, not change it. We work hands-on with the existing leadership team to operate the business. The Managing Partner, Christine Koval, has started three businesses and been through an IPO. She led 100+ person teams across business development, growth strategy, deal negotiations, new product development, sales, marketing,…
After founding and growing Applied Educational Systems to $10mm in revenue, the CEO pivoted in 2012, effectively restarting from zero. By pursuing a customer first philosophy AES flourished and grew become a market leader with 5 straight appearances on the INC 5000 list. Following the acquisition of AES by a private equity platform, Northgate Ventures was founded. Our team are entrepreneurs and operators at heart with deep roots in Central PA. We're seeking another opportunity to leverage our unique experience and build an enduring organization by offering an alternative exit path for…
Go 5508 Ventures 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.
