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Optimal Investment Group

Independent Sponsor
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Optimal Investment Group (OIG) is a private investment firm focused on investing in lower middle market business acquisitions throughout North America. OIG invests in companies we believe show potential for growth and increased profitability.OIG is flexible and growth-minded, utilizing our vast experience to help portfolio companies reach their full potential. Our investment process allows us to analyze and close transactions quickly, frequently within 30-60 days.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jan 2018
invested in

Trusspoint Equity Partners

Independent Sponsor
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Trusspoint is a Toronto, Ontario, Canada based independent sponsor investing in Canadian SMEs with >$2m EBITDA. We invest in and partner with privately held Canadian companies seeking shareholder liquidity and/or ownership succession. Our combined 50+ years experience operating, advising and investing in small, entrepreneurial businesses allows us to uniquely support the teams we invest in. Our mandate is to ensure the foundation of what has been built is not only reinforced but strengthened to stand the test of time.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jan 2022
acquired

Winterford Capital

Independent Sponsor
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Winterford Capital is a Texas-based private equity firm that specializes in partnering with founder, family, or management-owned businesses to foster growth and development. With a focus on the industrial sector, the firm emphasizes stewardship, integrity, and family values in its investment approach. Winterford Capital is committed to accelerating growth for its portfolio companies, leveraging its experience and strategic insights to drive success.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Oct 2025
acquired

East Coast Ind. Sponsor (X)

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

East coast independent sponsor evaluating opportunities for acquisition in the mid-atlantic area. Target industries for acquisition include industrial, niche manufacturing and commercial business services.

Earth & Environment

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Earth & Environment 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.Puneet and Amit have combined experience of more than 40 years as strategic business leaders to solve complex business problems while managing multi-functional global teams. Having worked across the globe (SEA, MEA, NA), we have long-term global operational experience.

Wind River Investment Holdings LLC

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Wind River Capital Strategies is a specialized advisory, investment management, and consulting firm. We provide insight-driven, and expertise-based services exclusively to select endowment & foundation, pension and family office clients across the globe.

Black Sands Industries

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Black Sands is an investment firm that partners with small and medium-sized businesses in legacy industries with significant potential. We seek to drive growth through technology and aim to build high-performing and high-integrity teams with strong organizational cultures. 

JAJAC Holdings

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

We are a FINRA licensed investment bank who are typically sell-side advisors. However, we are currently engaged as a buy-side advisor of a major PE fund in search of SaaS and repeat business service acquisitions.

SH Holdings Group

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

SH Holdings is a diversified holding company with a dedicated focus on advising, buying, and building beautiful businesses. We care about special products, extraordinary customer service, and providing our businesses with the needs it deserves.

Baton Valley

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

We do 100% vendor finance, or we buy the majority, and the seller keeps a minority position and some vendor finance in the transaction.Baton Valley is a disabled-veteran-owned business. Baton Valley, founded in 2023 by University of Pennsylvania alumni, positions itself as a diversified investment group. Baton Valley's founders, with diverse expertise in aerospace, government contracting, education, security, logistics, family office, real estate, and international banking, bring a wealth of experience to the table. Baton Valley focuses on mature companies within construction, home services,…

Streamside Ventures LLC

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

For over 20 years, our principals have been involved with small and middle-market businesses, having done everything from startup to restart to turnaround to successful sale of companies across a broad range of industries.We’ve done consulting engagements that include interim executive engagements, M&A advisory, and technology advisory and implementation for Financial, Agri-business, Aviation, Energy, Medical, Manufacturing, Contracting, and many others that don’t immediately spring to mind.Our current interest is in finding small and mid-market companies where we can take an ownership…

Grove Mountain Partners

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Based in Atlanta, GA and founded in 2020, Grove Mountain Partners is a private equity firm investing in lower middle market home service companies and specialty business service companies, generally with annual revenues between $15-200 million. We are long-term and relationship-focused, possess deep sector domain expertise, and are comprised of operators rather than financiers. Our primary mission is to build great companies.

CapitalPad

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

CapitalPad is a minority equity investor and deal-by-deal private equity platform that invests directly alongside independent sponsors and self-funded searchers. It also operates a curated co-investment marketplace for accredited investors, family offices, and small institutions (at no cost to sponsors).CapitalPad is an equity-only capital provider that deploys check sizes between $1M - $2.5M per transaction for independent sponsor deals, and can invest as little as $500k for self-funded search and ETA entrepreneurship-through-acquisition deals that meet our criteria. CapitalPad does not…

Cottage Grove Capital

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

We focus on control-oriented investments in professional and advisory services businesses with strong fundamentals and growth potential. We take a disciplined approach to investing, seeking professional service businesses that demonstrate stable cash flows, recurring revenue models, and opportunities for operational enhancement and strategic growth. We believe in the power of active ownership and operational involvement.

Strigidae Ventures LLC

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Strigidae Ventures LLC was founded to drive innovation in Consumer and Industrial products through a mix of acquisitions and greenfield starts. This dual focus maximizes value creation by selectively “building” or “buying” desirable product lines or competencies on a case-by-case basis. Strigidae Ventures LLC is on the hunt for established, thriving enterprises where seasoned owner-operators are looking to pass the torch and retire. Generally looking to make a permanent capital injection where there is a team, IP, relationships, equipment, etc. that we can build off as a…

BLP Holdings, LLC

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Fulltime professional and strategy consultant in the renewable energy market with focus on business development and deployment strategies for utility, community and C&I scale projects along with robust microgrid integration and feasibility utilizing battery energy storage systems. Experienced business owner, operator and leader with a demonstrated history of entrepreneurial development and growth. Highly skilled in personnel development, business development, supply side management/project planning, operations management, and global logistics with specific experience as a US…

Cannon Capital Partners

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Cannon Capital Partners is a multidisciplinary financial advisory and investment firm that specializes in project finance, structured finance, development finance, and capital advisory. With a strategic focus on providing comprehensive financial solutions, the firm operates as a strategic financial advisory entity, offering tailored investment services to meet the diverse needs of its clients. Cannon Capital Partners is committed to delivering expert guidance and innovative financial strategies to support the growth and development of its clients' projects and businesses.

Ex. Soli LLC

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

I’m looking to acquire a manufacturing or distribution business in the construction or building-products sector within about an hour of Kalamazoo, MI. The ideal company has $250K–$1M in EBITDA, steady recurring demand, and a strong reputation, where I can take a hands-on role to drive operational excellence and data-driven growth.

LAF Ventures LLC

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Our team consists of two highly experienced professionals, each with a diverse and solid financial background. One of us has expertise in Go to Market strategies and business development, holding a C-Level position in a successful fintech company that generates over $100M in annual recurring revenue. This company is supported by prominent firms like a16z, ICG, and USV. He has a track record of driving business growth and successful expansions across various industries. The other team member, who operates between NY and Houston, is an accomplished banker with a proven record in securing…

Kensington Merchant Partners

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

We are an independent sponsor with broad focus around finance/financials - inclusive of commodity marketing and financing, insurance, financial services, payments and all associated sales and marketing. Founded by former co-founder of a global investment bank and family office investor.

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