RAF was founded in 1979, with an executive team whose average tenure is greater than 20 years with the firm. Since inception, our focus has been on partnering with strong founders and/or management teams that present a unique vision and strong values. Our small group of value-added in investors, have a permanent commitment to our enterprise. All of our equity capital is fully recyclable.We have a long-term vision and have held a number of our portfolio companies for 10+ years. Our company structure eliminates the need for short-term realization due to liquidity requirements. Our financing is…
Tiny is a family of ~40 wonderful businesses located around the world. We are long-term investors and are not interested in flipping businesses, instead we form meaningful partnerships focused on preserving and growing the legacy of the businesses we own.Our goal is to buy businesses that are enduringly profitable and provide a great quality product or service to their customers. We are hands-off investors and seek to support existing management and or find external operators who are a good match for the business.We generally shy away from using debt, and instead prefer mostly cash deals. If…
Davenport Capital Management, LLC (“DCM”) is a private advisory and investment firm focused on advising, acquiring, managing and growing privately-held businesses. DCM partners with profitable companies that possess a strong industry presence, or a defensible niche position, and are poised to benefit from growth through capital investments, operational efficiencies and/or add-on acquisitions. DCM maintains a cohesive, multi-faceted team with deep operational and finance experience coupled with meaningful industry relationships. The team reflects a differentiated combination of skill-sets…
Catalyst Operating Group invests in, and provides active operational leadership to, small and lower middle-market manufacturing companies. We are not a traditional private equity firm. We invest our own capital with no predetermined exit timeframe. We’re operators and entrepreneurs first and foremost, with a proven track record of successfully acquiring and building businesses for the long-term. We leverage our deep industry and management expertise to build lasting value through operational improvements that drive sustainable profitability and growth well into the future.
What does Sweetview Partners do? We arrange for fair Texas small business sales, install new management, sales, and processes, and grow them to the next level.In short, we operate the Texas small businesses that we acquire with an eye to growing sales and profits to the next stage. Generally, that means that we put in someone knowledgeable in your small business' industry as a General Manager, we give him or her an ownership stake in the business, and s/he grows it to the next level.
PE Management Group is a holding company 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.
Lynx Equity buys small and medium-sized businesses from owners looking to retire. With our buy-and-hold strategy in mind, we seek to acquire businesses with long track records of stability in industries that will continue to thrive. Explore our portfolio of businesses in North America, Denmark and the UK.
Western Capital Resources (WCR) is a publicly traded holding company based in Omaha, Nebraska. WCR is focused on growing through the acquisition of established lower middle market businesses with up to $100 million in sales. WCR is industry agnostic and targets leaders in niche industries or geographies as well as opportunistic purchases of businesses that WCR can improve operationally. WCR has a particular interest in situations involving companies facing succession dilemmas, corporate divestitures and businesses in out-of-favor industries. Current holdings include companies in the…
Helio Next is a private holding company that is focused on acquiring & operating scalable businesses. We are mostly industry agnostic when considering potential opportunities, but our current focus is on organizations with sustainable, long-term operations in the following categories: industrial manufacturing, equipment manufacturing, coatings & specialty chemical manufacturing, industrial services, coatings services, aftermarket automotive, and niche e-commerce. We look to leverage our wide range of relevant industry relationships and a growing network of internal resources to strengthen…
Lullwater & Co. is a purpose-driven private investment firm committed to building enduring partnerships with the next generation of business leaders. We specialize in supporting talented operators pursuing entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA), as well as legacy-minded owners seeking a thoughtful and values-aligned transition of their businesses.Our approach is grounded in operational empathy, long-term vision, and a deep respect for the entrepreneurial journey. With roots in both principal investing and company building, we bring more than capital — we deliver a strategic,…
Samsara Management is a Miami-based alternative asset management firm that invests in small and mid-sized companies, in the United States and Japan, through leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations and growth equity investments. The company invests in a wide variety of industries and sectors that include real estate as well as educational services, retail, advertising, and recreational vehicles. Samsara has an investment strategy that is both prudent yet dynamic and works in close collaboration with the management team to develop significant operational and growth strategies.
Dale Creek Holdings is a private investment firm focused on small to medium-sized acquisitions. We invest in and acquire businesses in the SMB and lower middle market spaces. We generally focus on online businesses, service-based businesses, digital assets, and commercial real estate, but are opportunistic and look at great businesses in all industries within our target EBITDA/SDE ranges.
We are investors in small- and medium-sized infrastructure, industrials and digital infrastructure services businesses. We are targeting deal sizes in the $5 - 50MM range. We are backed by family offices and institutional investors. Our partnership is comprised of investors and operators. Our firm is comfortable acquiring 100% of a firm or sellers maintaining a minority stake and becoming a part of the partnership. We love working with passionate founders who believe in their firms' future!
Brightleaf Holdings is a holding company that partners with founders, management teams and family-owned companies. Through our unique holding company model, we acquire great companies, grow them sustainably, and reinvest the earnings they generate. We invest planning to be long-term owners without the intention to sell.As experienced business builders, we take a hands-on approach to creating value in each company. We are guided by our people-first approach and have a dual mission to ensure both our companies and people thrive.Brightleaf Holdings’ current portfolio consists of five companies…
We buy small (very) profitable SaaS businesses ($200k to $800k in ARR and 60%+ SDE margin).We help founders exit their current business to move on to other ventures. We take care of their customers like never before.Noosa Labs has a global team that runs and grows its portfolio of Companies.Noosa Labs was started and is 100% owned by Pascal Levy-Garboua.Pascal has 20 years of experience in tech and software more broadly. He co-founded a chatbot Company, VirtuOz acquired by Nuance Communications in 2012.He was employee #9 and the first outside executive at Checkr, Inc now a $5B Company in the…
Pine Investments is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We plan to work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
RPM Capital LLC is a private investment firm focused on small to medium-sized acquisitions. We purchase these companies through North Beach Holdings LLC, our portfolio holding company. We believe that we are an excellent buyer for the following reasons:Unlike most investment companies, our capital is permanent - we won’t sell your business a few years after we buy it; we want to hold it forever. We expect to earn above average returns on our investment capital, so we value companies on their ability to generate long-term cash flow and not on resale value.Because we are focused on the…
We are a small holding company working with family and friends to build businesses that we acquire and manage hands-on. Our diverse team and background of experience have the ability to take on multiple industries. We have an eight-year track record in business operations and acquisitions in Hospitality, Real Estate, Agriculture, Education, and Business Services.
Big Band Software 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.
At US Industrial Group, we acquire companies within the industrial sector, focusing mainly on manufacturing and distribution, often linked through vertical or horizontal integration. We believe that the success of a company is built on strong relationships—with our customers, employees, and vendors. We prioritize creating a collaborative and supportive environment where employees can thrive, customers receive top-quality products and service, and vendors are treated as trusted partners. Our commitment to fostering these relationships is at the heart of our business strategy.We acquire…