Aspen Trail Capital was founded by two longtime friends with extensive Financial Services expertise to leverage their track record of executing over $50 billion in M&A transactions and consolidate compelling lower middle market RIA opportunities
Private equity firm focused on partnering with founders in the power, utilities, data center, renewable energy, and critical infrastructure sectors. Over $2.7BN in assets under management, currently investing out of Fund II.
Cembra is a permanent capital holding company headquartered in Dallas, TX. Cembra is dedicated to acquiring and operating niche, market-leading businesses and supporting their continued growth over decades. The firm was built on the belief that the most enduring companies are developed through long-term ownership, operational focus, and patient capital. Cembra provides founders with a permanent home for the businesses they care deeply about. Cembra is backed by an exceptional group of investors and has a committed pool of equity capital. Cembra is focused on acquiring high quality…
Breck Partners is a Dallas-based private equity firm focused on making control investments in lower middle-market industrial companies with clear opportunities for significant equity value creation.
Revenue: $75-250M
Equity Checks: $20-40M
Enterprise Value: $40-100M
Banner Capital is a private equity firm with offices in Utah & Arizona, specializing in providing partnership capital to family-owned and founder-led businesses, primarily in the Western United States. With $653 million in assets under management, the firm focuses on the lower-middle market, targeting companies with EBITDA ranging from $4 million to $15 million.
MKH Capital Partners is a private equity firm that targets investment opportunities across a diverse range of sectors, including financial services, communications, education, energy, and consumer markets. The firm is composed of a team of experienced professionals with backgrounds in private equity and investment analysis. They focus on identifying and capitalizing on strategic investment opportunities, leveraging their expertise to drive growth and value in their portfolio companies. MKH Capital Partners is committed to fostering strong partnerships and delivering sustainable results for…
9FB Capital is a lower mid market Private Equity firm which is operator-investor focused on buying, integrating, and compounding value in fragmented industries. At 9FB Capital, we pair disciplined acquisitions with a repeatable integration playbook: cross-selling across shared customer bases, driving organic growth with modern GTM and tech, unlocking financial efficiencies, and standardizing operations with EOS principles. We move quickly, treat founders like partners, and build platforms designed for optionality—recap or strategic exit on a predictable timeline.How 9FB Wins…
Red Clay Capital is a private equity firm focused on the lower middle market in the Southeastern United States. Previous portfolio investments have been in transportation, business services, and industrial manufacturing. We seek control investments in businesses with solid margins and $1mm or greater in EBITDA.
Granite Street Partners is a private equity firm that invests in lowermiddle market manufacturing businesses. Our differentiated approach is hands-on, partnering with owners and management teams to systematically assess and identify underlying value and opportunities to create exceptional enterprise value and returns.We employ our simple but effective tools, called the GSP Process, to quickly identify opportunities of underlying value, plot the path for success with resources, and guide the team in an execution plan where all are aligned.
Bluehenge Capital Partners is a leveraged Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) focused on delivering hybrid capital solutions—primarily structured debt and selectively equity—to lower middle-market businesses across the United States. The firm has grown through two SBIC funds totaling over $400 million in capital. Bluehenge emphasizes disciplined underwriting, downside protection, and strategic alignment with management teams, private equity sponsors, and other stakeholders. Its investment strategy is built around a flexible mix of unitranche, mezzanine debt, preferred equity, and…
TJC LP, formerly known as The Jordan Company, has worked for more than 40 years with CEOs, founders and entrepreneurs across a range of industries including Consumer & Healthcare, Diversified Industrials, Industrial Technology, Logistics & Supply Chain and Technology & Infrastructure. With $32.0 billion of assets under management as of March 31, 2025, TJC is managed by a senior leadership team that has invested together for over 23 years on over 85 platform investments and over 1,000 add-on investments. TJC has offices in New York, Chicago, Miami and Stamford.
Stirling Heights is a holding company that acquires exceptional businesses and builds them to withstand the test of time. We care deeply about the companies we partner with and commit to preserve and advance their legacy, values, and people. Our structure enables us to nurture and grow our companies indefinitely, unfettered by short-term constraints.We have an experienced team with a proven track record of building businesses, and we are supported by committed capital from a select group of families and institutions who share our long-term vison. We are a lasting partner armed with…
Sara Capital Partners is an investment group focused on acquiring Midwest firms that are too small for traditional private equity (typically <$5m in EBITDA). We are operational focused and particularly interested in industries that qualify for QSBS tax treatment.
Lower middle market private equity and private debt investment firm. Industries we invest in include business services, consumer goods, healthcare and specialty manufacturing. We provide equity (majority and minority) and mezzanine debt capital.
We partner with founders and family-owned companies in their next stage of growth, taking businesses from good to great. We are not just flippers, consolidators, or cost-cutters. We want your business and your team to survive and thrive for the long run.
We are a $16 bn asset management firm with offices globally. We make investments across capital structure, with a focus on hybrid capital. We prefer businesses with an EV over $50 mn, though our sweet spot is anywhere from $200 mn to $500 mn.
Author Capital is a private equity firm that empowers highly entrepreneurial family- and founder-led businesses with flexible capital, strategic advice, and long-term partnership.
National Diversified Funding Corporation (NDFC) is a private investment firm that has been acquiring and partnering with businesses since 1969. We focus on lower middle market companies across a wide range of industries and are known for presenting fair, well structured offers that close.We approach transactions as growth partners rather than operators. Our typical model allows owners to take meaningful liquidity while continuing to lead the business and participate in the next phase of growth. Sellers remain responsible for day to day operations, while we support expansion through capital,…
Adam Napoletano is a New York–based investor focused on acquiring and operating small businesses. With a strong technical background, he helps manage capital at a private equity firm pursuing a buy-and-build strategy in the lower middle market , identifying durable, founder-led companies and partnering with operators to scale them.
Greystone Industrial Partners is a Chicago-based private equity firm dedicated to investing in lower middle market industrial businesses. Greystone leverages over 40 years of combined private equity experience to drive value creation and growth. The firm specializes in sectors such as packaging, building products, manufacturing, distribution, and industrial services. The firm is committed to partnering with exceptional founders and management teams to scale and transform businesses, ensuring efficient transaction execution and strategic growth. Greystone targets buyouts, management-led…
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