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Tanner Snell Actively Sourcing Deals

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Acquiring a small to mid-sized manufacturing or niche construction business in the Midwest. Experienced operator with strong background in steel building manufacturing, focused on continuity, process improvement, and long-term growth.

Rob Hackleman Actively Sourcing Deals

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I am an acquisition entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in real estate investment, asset management, and construction oversight. Throughout my career, I’ve led teams, managed multimillion-dollar portfolios, and overseen complex construction and renovation projects — consistently driving operational and financial performance.I’m currently seeking to acquire and operate a service-based business full-time. My target is an established company with $500K to $1M in seller’s discretionary earnings (SDE), recurring revenue, and a strong reputation in its local market — ideally…

Luke Knott Actively Sourcing Deals

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I began my career in investment banking and then transitioned into private equity, where I evaluated and supported investments across a range of industries. From there, I joined a family office with a portfolio of lower middle market operating companies, gaining hands-on experience helping those businesses grow and improve.Currently, I’m helping to operate a family-owned manufacturing company, where I’ve further deepened my understanding of day-to-day operations, team leadership, and the challenges and opportunities that come with running a small business. While I’m proud of that work,…

Cirque Partners LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

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Cirque Partners is an acquisition vehicle for lower middle market companies. The management team has historically focused on media, consumer packaged goods and professional services businesses. Cirque is now looking for the next opportunity to find a small to medium size business to operate and grow. The partnership has extensive experience driving high growth strategies, including take businesses from $0 to $100 million+ in revenue in five years. The has extensive experience on both the buy and sell sides of M&A transactions. Cirque Partners offers a smooth, streamlined, fast-moving…

Andrew Bernstein Actively Sourcing Deals

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Deep Experience & Proven Track Record - I bring 15 years of investment experience across public and private markets, with nearly 100 transactions completed across various industries, geographies, and market cycles. This breadth has sharpened my ability to recognize enduring business quality, assess risk with discipline, and act decisively when opportunities arise.Long-Term Orientation - Traditional private equity firms often act as company renters, prioritizing short-term gains at the expense of long-term health, culture, and legacy. I take a fundamentally different…

DC Partners Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

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DC Partners Capital is a search fund founded by a MIT-trained entrepreneur with 15 years experience prior in technology start ups. Having worked in Formula 1 and Aerospace and projects including NASA, the principal has partnered with top tier investors looking to buy a company that is between 5 - 50m in Size for a M&A Growth Strategy. Looking at all B2B Opporuntinites

Gene Wilson Actively Sourcing Deals

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We are seeking to purchase a controlling interest in a well performing small-cap business for family investment and hands-on involvement. I am a retired banker and my son is a retired Army Captain (82nd Airborne).

Eshun Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

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I’m an NYU Stern MBA with a background spanning technology, operations, and small business ownership, currently pursuing an Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition path. I’ve operated businesses directly and worked in complex, execution-heavy environments.My search is focused on acquiring and operating a single, high-quality business long-term. I’m drawn to companies with recurring or repeat revenue, strong unit economics, and teams that care about continuity and legacy. I take a disciplined, relationship-first approach with sellers and intermediaries, prioritizing transparency, thoughtful…

Kyle Adamson Actively Sourcing Deals

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Actively looking to acquire and operate an established family-owned business in the Chicago area with EBITDA/SDE between $500k and $1.5mm. Focused on companies in Residential Services and Light Manufacturing. Professional experience in Corporate Development for sponsor-backed businesses in Roofing and Packaging.

LHH Capital LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

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My name is Jordan Frank. I am an entrepreneur looking to acquire a small to medium-sized business on the West Coast. With almost 20 years of experience in manufacturing and a passion for leading teams, I have been searching for the right opportunity to own my own company. As the previous Head of Innovation at King’s Hawaiian in Torrance, I have gained valuable experience in this industry. I have also worked extensively in process engineering and have gained experience in operations, product development, and engineering. In 2020, I led the acquisition of Bakery Express of…

David Reinke Actively Sourcing Deals

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I am an experienced operator who works with founders of profitable, established consumer and consumer-adjacent businesses when they are thinking about transition or retirement. Often these companies have simply outgrown the systems, cadence, or structure that worked well in earlier chapters, and my role is to help put the next layer in place while preserving what made the business successful in the first place.I take an active leadership role in the business, typically as CEO or President with full P&L responsibility, and partner closely with owners on thoughtful succession, including…

Two Oceans Ventures Actively Sourcing Deals

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Canada based Search Fund with two experienced dealmakers seeking to acquire, operate and grow one business. Zahid GaniBCG Project Leader, with experience leading growth strategy and operational transformation across industriesPrior experience in growth capital having executed 15+ transactions in the lower-mid market ($1-10MM EBITDA)CPA (Canada), member of South African Institute of Chartered Accountants, CFA charterholder Jade FesterCorporate Development at PE-backed rollup, leading 7 transactions through end-to-end deal…

NCA SF44 LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

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We focus on mutual benefit, profit, and growth for all of our stakeholders. Our program carefully selects talented individuals who are capable of operating and growing a company through a proprietary Talent Identification and Selection Process. We also partner with the best business schools around the globe to source top-tier talented individuals that would fit our ETA program. When working with us, aspiring entrepreneurs benefit from access to capital resources and support in pursuing a direct path to owning and managing a small business; existing businesses benefit from succession solutions…

Durin Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

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I’m an entrepreneur and consulting partner focused on using technology and data to grow businesses. I also buy and operate service-based companies in Southern California. I’m looking for solid businesses with room to improve and scale through better operations and marketing.

Astaria Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

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We are a husband-and-wife team, former executives from a leading Management Consulting firm (BCG), who decided to invest our own savings to acquire and run a business.We are comfortable injecting up to $1.5M for the right deal. We have a $9.5M+ Net Worth, including $4.9M in brokerage accounts. We are also pre-approved by Live Oak Bank. We are looking for a manufacturing, B2B services, or contractor company, with $1-2M Cash Flow, located in a large US metro area. My husband is a mechanical engineer by training and has extensive experience in manufacturing and operations optimization. I…

Creek Dog Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

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Creek Dog Capital is a traditional search fund focused on acquiring, operating, and growing a single business that’s essential to America’s everyday life. The name reflects the grit, determination, and loyalty at the heart of every great small business story—like a creek dog in the mud, I’m ready to roll up my sleeves, get in the trenches, and carry a business forward with a clear and committed succession plan.With a background in oil and gas finance, operations, and sales—including M&A experience on transactions totaling over $4.1 billion—I’m seeking a B2B service company…

Kyle Harer Actively Sourcing Deals

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I’m independently funded and currently searching for a business to purchase and operate long-term. I work directly with owners and aim to preserve what makes their company successful. My goal is to create a fair, transparent process that respects the seller’s legacy.

Thomas Buckley Actively Sourcing Deals

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I am sourcing a sole proprietorship entity to acquire and operate. I am in the early stages of down-scoping the profile of entities in which I am interested. For the time being I am interested in a fairly wide range of businesses. Generally, I am interested in businesses that are based in the Mid-Atlantic region, adjacent to the region, or virtually based businesses.

Lower 9 Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

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I’m an operator and entrepreneur focused on acquiring and growing a profitable, service-based business with $350K–$500K in EBITDA and an enterprise value between $1M–$3M. I bring a strong background in building and leading high-performing teams as the Co-Founder and President of a venture-backed SaaS company, where I’ve scaled operations, managed multi-million-dollar budgets, and driven consistent, profitable growth. I’m pursuing a long-term acquisition to operate hands-on, invest in people and systems, and create lasting value for customers and employees alike.

RUFSTR Ventures Actively Sourcing Deals

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Nearly a decade in investment banking M&A experience, up through my role as a vice president, focused solely on buy-side and sell-side majority control transactions. I am a well capitalized, self-funded searcher.

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