Tico Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in Atlanta, Georgia that partners with lower middle-market companies throughout the U.S. We offer flexible capital solutions and work with businesses across a variety of sectors, including automotive, specialty manufacturing, value-added distribution, software, and business services. The team at Tico Capital has a wealth of experience, having completed or advised on over 200 transactions and deployed over $250 million of capital across previous investments. With a hands-on approach and a strong network of industry experts, we help our…
Tyler Di Carlo is an ETA operator and founder of Lercara Capital, pursuing his first control acquisition in essential service businesses across Florida. He brings 10+ years of experience leading sales organizations and mid-management teams, and grew up around founders and operators running businesses at the scale he targets — giving him firsthand exposure to the operational, cultural, and financial dynamics of owner-operated service companies.Tyler is targeting HVAC, plumbing, and landscaping businesses with $3–15MM in revenue and $500K–$3MM in normalized EBITDA, with a strong…
Maple Ridge Capital is an independent sponsor led by experienced finance professionals with deep backgrounds in M&A, private equity, and operating roles. We focus on majority investments in tech-enabled and business services companies with $2–10 million of EBITDA. We work closely with incumbent leadership teams and bring a hands-on, collaborative approach—supported by a network of trusted operating advisors who’ve built and scaled businesses across our target sectors. Our flexible capital, strategic guidance, and operating support are tailored to help founders achieve long-term…
Welcome to the world of Waxman Ventures, where we redefine private equity and long term ownership. Our family has a history of acquiring vertically agnostic businesses and scaling them to international scale. Whether you’re a family-owned company or a solo operator – we have partnered and grown companies leveraging our unique experience building our own companies. We are not private equity; we are a family-run operating company that has scaled multiple companies to nine figures of revenue. We take an unconventional and contrarian approach to acquiring and building. Our companies run…
Sundara Partners is a private investment firm that focuses on special situations and distress. We acquire going concern businesses with $10-100 million in revenue, either via direct acquisition or the purchase of troubled credits. We tactfully improve the profitability, competitiveness, and strategic vision of our portfolio companies, rather than relying solely on financial leverage.
The Cirque Group is a recently established fund looking to partner with operators interested in selling their small businesses. We are focused on building upon the foundation that already exists within each partners asset, with no fixed holding period.
Operator-first independent sponsor with a clear acquisition thesis and the operational background to execute on it. My background is federal contracting and equipment-intensive field operations. I know what good operations look like and where they break before the numbers tell you. Target: $750K+ EBITDA. Seeking aligned capital partners for targeted acquisitions.
I am Naishadh Sambrani, General Partner at Emerald Water Capital. We are a New York-based entrepreneurial private equity investor focused on founder-owned B2B service businesses built on parts and skilled labor, typically with $15m to $50m of revenue and $3m+ of EBITDA. I was previously an investor at Orion Group / Alpine Investors’ services-focused PE platform, where I helped evaluate, invest in, and grow 40+ lower middle-market B2B service investments.We bring operating experience and a flexible partnership approach. Our structures are tailored to the business and owner’s goals,…
Bear Creek Partners is a private investment firm focused on buying founder and family-owned lower middle market businesses where we can partner with exception teams to achieve sustainable long-term results. Rob Clark (founder) spent the most recent portion of his career at Genstar Capital in San Francisco, leading new investments in services, software and industrials and managing an extensive cross-sector portfolio. During his tenure, Rob completed 12 platform investments and 100+ add-on acquisitions representing $10 billion of transaction value and over $3.5 billion of total equity.Our…
Sulis is focused on building a portfolio based around the acquisition of majority stakes in a small number of founder led businesses that can grow through a partnership between Sulis and management. We leverage our contacts and expertise to give founders the tools to take their company to the next level.
Brooks is an investment and growth partner for founder-led businessesCategory of partner referred to as an ‘independent sponsor’ with the aim to build a family of up to four businesses Based in Salt Lake City, Utah area and dedicated to partnering with founder-led small businesses, across the United States Unique combination of deep investor and operator experience Long-term partnership approach that prioritizes culture, growth, and sustainable success
Nirav Doshi is an experienced operator and investor with a background across commercial real estate, global manufacturing, and multi-unit retail businesses.Through Eternity Group, Nirav has been actively involved in the acquisition, ownership, and operation of commercial real estate assets, including office buildings and multifamily properties. Experience includes deal sourcing, underwriting, financing, and asset management with a focus on long-term value creation and operational efficiency.Nirav is also a key leader at Jewelex Group, a nine-figure global diamond and jewelry company.…
QB Ventures is an operator-led acquisition platform founded by Quinn Caputo and Bennett Kramer. We are building our second roll-up platform following the successful exit of our first, a pet services platform acquired by a private equity buyer.Our current mandate is focused on essential industrial and B2B services businesses in South Florida and the broader Southeast/Sunbelt. We target businesses with $500K–$1M of EBITDA, 3–5x entry multiples, and moats rooted in physical assets, route density, or deep customer relationships.
I am a private principal investor and seasoned professional seeking to acquire and personally lead a single, high-quality business in the retail and consumer durables area. With a professional background spanning over 4 years in Consumer and banking industry, I have developed a deep expertise in driving efficiency, building high-performing teams, and maintaining long-term client relationships.Unlike institutional investment firms, I am not looking to "roll up" multiple companies. My goal is to step into the owner-operator role, dedicated to preserving the legacy the founder has…
Our firm specializes in a modern alternative to traditional private equity, specifically designed for the post-search fund ecosystem. By targeting high-performing, search-acquired companies approaching an exit, we act as a strategic third-party partner to lead or participate in recapitalizations. Our model bridges the gap between immediate liquidity needs and long-term value creation by providing an exit for legacy LPs while allowing CEOs to retain operational control under restructured, growth-oriented incentives. We are built for the compounding visionary, offering a collaborative vehicle…
We are an operationally-focused holding company acquiring profitable, established businesses across multiple industries. Our team brings 50+ years of combined experience in business operations, financial management, and organic growth initiatives. We acquire companies with $2M-$10M EBITDA, maintain existing management teams, and focus on operational improvements and strategic add-on acquisitions. Our portfolio companies have achieved average revenue growth of 15-20% post-acquisition while improving profitability through systems optimization and market expansion.
Direct buyer with personal capital; focused on essential, compliance-driven service businesses and long-term ownership.Corven Holdings is a long-term oriented investment firm focused on acquiring essential, established, cash-flowing compliance-driven service businesses.The firm invests personal capital alongside a small group of aligned, long-term investors and is focused on majority acquisitions of founder-owned, owner-operated, durable, cash-flowing businesses with recurring or repeat revenue, strong customer relationships, and defensible market positions.Prior to founding Corven, Todd…
Astraeus Ventures is a lower middle market private equity firm headquartered in San Diego, California. We focus on business services, manufacturing, and distributors generating between $1M and $10M in revenue.
Operations executive with 20+ years of multi-location P&L experience, including COO of one of the Midwest's larger privately held automotive retail groups (40+ locations). Currently VP of Family Governance at a Wisconsin holding company, with executive coursework in family business governance at Cornell University and the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern. Advisor and board member to several growth-stage companies across automotive, technology, and hospitality sectors.
We have allocated $20M+ of investor capital to acquire one or more founder-led businesses with a minimum purchase price of approximately $5M. We are long-term owners, not flippers, and prioritize continuity, culture, and legacy. Sellers gain a patient capital partner who preserves what works and invests for durable, responsible growth supported by systems, not short-term pressure. Our battletested process is deliberate and built for long term partnership. We invite founders to explore an exit with legacy impact.
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