Hi - I recently started a search fund, after spending the past 4 years in private equity. I am looking to acquire a small business in Southern California, with over $500,000 in EBITDA or cash flow in any industry.
My investment criteria focus on overlooked, fragmented service businesses that are essential, recurring, and operationally complex. I look for mission-critical B2B services where downtime isn’t an option—think industrial maintenance, traffic control, or specialized logistics. I’m also drawn to compliance and regulation driven niches like testing, inspection, legal support, or healthcare back-office services, where demand is sticky and recurring by necessity. Many of these businesses are low-tech and process-heavy, making them ripe for modernization through better systems, automation, or…
I have deep financial and operational experience helping to run global software businesses. I’m looking to take my experience and help businesses grow and scale through operational improvements and technology.
We are a team that invests in exceptional private businesses to continue their legacy. Our background spans finance, consulting, and operating roles—always with the mindset of finding the one business we want to grow and own. We bring a long-term, hands-on approach shaped by having been on all sides of the table.
Providis LLC is a Miami-based investment firm acquiring service-based businesses with $800K–$2M EBITDA (up to $6M selectively). We target recurring revenue models in sectors like aerospace, marine, infrastructure, and managed services. Preferred deal size is up to $10M, using SBA and seller financing. We seek stable, growing businesses primarily in Florida, aiming to create long-term value through active ownership.
Reef Point Management is a search fund committed to acquiring, operating, and growing a small business in the Greater Philadelphia Area. We seek to invest in small businesses with at least $750k in adjusted EBITDA.
I am a self funded searcher with my own capital to invest up to $350,000. I have committed capital, if needed, on a larger deal up to 5,000,000 in EBITDA.
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.
Search Fund looking to acquire and grow a B2B company in energy services, financial services, renewable energy, specialized manufacturing, SaaS, or core industries in the Midwest, with a strong preference for Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. The acquisition team is comprised of industry and functional veterans with strong a track record of maintaining business health and improving revenues across engineering services, energy and HVAC rentals, renewable energy, manufacturing, and SaaS platforms. The team is willing to offer on-going residuals for the seller on a case-by-case basis.
We have successfully acquired and managed manufacturing & leasing companies in the automotive supply, oil & gas and Major Events spaces. We bring operating successes in both large global companies as well as with smaller market operators. Having delivered success equity exits in multiple industries, we have a net work of qualified investors available to finance acquisitors with a strong investment thesis.
Avenmore Partners is looking for a SMB of ~$1-7mm in EBITDA to acquire and own. We are looking for businesses in which the founder is looking to transition but still maintain their legacy. Our focus is in consumer and business services, but we are open to other industries.
Baton Capital is a search fund that specializes in identifying successful, stable small businesses looking for an ownership transition. We are committed to long-term ownership, operation, and growth of the acquired company for the benefit of employees, customers, and owners. We follow the "entrepreneurship through acquisition" model which allows us to help businesses grow while also providing jobs and stability to the local community. We seek established businesses with a diverse customer base and stable, consistent growth. We primarily target manufacturing, industrial services, and…
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…
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.
Blue Turtle Capital is a self-funded search fund. With expertise in supply chains, technology, customer success, and marketing, they put operators at the helm of durable and dependable businesses.
As a former BlackHawk helicopter commander and operator with 10 years of senior sales leadership experience, my primary objective is to actively seek and acquire a single business in the manufacturing and service industries, serving a B2B client base. My goal is to lead this next venture, leveraging my proven leadership experience to foster a thriving environment for employees to achieve long-term career growth.Choosing to collaborate with our team means more than gaining a financial partner; it's selecting a dedicated ally committed to preserving your legacy and propelling your business…
Hudson Yards Capital is a private investment firm backed by leading institutions and UHNW individuals dedicated to acquire & operate a great private business in the U.S focused. 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.
Looking to buy a company that is in a highly regulated industry and that is aware of the relevant rules in that space. Hoping to find a management team that is also okay to stay for a period of time post-transaction.
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