Captivate Partners is a family-office backed investment private equity firm operating at the intersection of brand and commerce. We are active buyout and growth investors, with a focus on commercial services, business services, multi-site consumer, and platforms that drive next generation commerce.
Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital is a private investment platform targeting late-stage growth equity and credit investments in technology, healthcare, consumer, digital media and other high-growth sectors.
As a Managing Director and early-stage venture investor, I have a decade of experience investing across consumer, tech, and media ventures, I’ve led on more than 25 startups, raised capital across multiple fund platforms, and helped shape strategies that merge cultural influence with financial returns.At Sway Media (formerly NEX Cubed VC), I’ve driven firm-wide strategy from rebranding our investment thesis to building the next generation of culturally relevant tech and media ventures. I’ve directed accelerator programming, cultivated relationships with LPs, and co-led…
Based in Iowa, AAVIN Equity Advisors embodies a 'Main Street' approach to private equity investing. We manage committed funds to deploy capital into established, profitable businesses situated in underserved domestic geographies within the lower segment of the middle market. We specialize in leading buyout and recapitalization transactions of founder- or family-owned businesses, relying on our years of experience and collaborative approach to generate substantial value throughout the investment's lifespan.
Blue Highway Capital is a U.S. based investment firm growing small middle market companies nationally, with a focus on the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. We provide $3-12M of growth capital to primarily rural businesses that are at an inflection point. Our firm’s name refers to the backroads on traditional maps and atlases, which were drawn in blue. Providing capital is just a starting point for how we can assist in achieving your vision. Our principals draw from a wealth of sector expertise, personal networks and investment experience to help companies develop growth…
Private Equity firm based in Regina, investing in business across Western Canada ranging from EBITDA of $2.0M to $10.0M. Looking for businesses with strong management teams and management looking to invest alongside, within industries with strong sectoral tailwinds.
2717 Partners, LP is a limited partnership with a focus on private equity investments, particularly in the technology and healthcare sectors. The firm operates from two primary locations in San Francisco, California, and Greenwich, Connecticut. With a strategic approach towards growth-oriented companies, 2717 Partners has built a robust portfolio comprising 14 companies. As of 2025, the firm employs approximately 150 staff members, reflecting its significant presence in the private equity landscape. The company is committed to fostering innovation and growth within its investment sectors.
Novadvice is an independent alternative investment boutique focused on enhancing client wealth while generating a positive social impact through exclusive, innovative, and responsible investments. With over 20 years of experience, the firm collaborates with asset managers, fund service providers, real estate experts, and entrepreneurs to select a wide range of investment opportunities. Novadvice is committed to tailoring its products to meet clients' best interests and manages all aspects of the investment process. The company has successfully set up investment vehicles, including acquiring…
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
Tristone Partners is a private equity firm that specializes in investments in middle-market and growth-oriented companies. With a global operational reach, the firm targets sectors such as consumer, industrial, and technology. Tristone Partners is committed to driving operational improvements and strategic growth in its portfolio companies.
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
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.
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.
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.
Staple Investments is a private equity firm dedicated to long-term investments and fostering business growth through a values-driven approach. The firm is committed to preserving and expanding high-quality businesses, with a strategic focus on stable returns and shareholder value growth. Staple Investments operates primarily in the healthcare, consumer, industrial, and services sectors, employing disciplined private equity strategies to achieve its goals. With a team of approximately 50 experienced professionals, the firm emphasizes operational excellence and rigorous strategy to support its…
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…
Frontenac Company was founded in 1971 with the belief that people are the driving factor behind successful businesses. Nearly 20 years ago we developed a “CEO1ST Investing” strategy to partner with outstanding business leaders and together identify, acquire and build leading businesses. Our CEO1ST partners are leaders in their fields and provide strategic and operational insight to our portfolio companies.Together with our CEO1ST partners, we provide the capital, network and resources to enable our portfolio companies to respond to opportunities, grow and succeed.We focus on lower…
WELLSPRING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, founded in 1995, is a middle-market private equity firm that has approximately $3 billion of private equity capital under management. The firm’s objective is to bring partnership, experience and value creation to each investment. By teaming up with strong management, Wellspring is able to unlock underlying value and pursue new growth opportunities through strategic initiatives, operating improvements and add-on acquisitions. The firm functions as a strategic rather than tactical partner, providing management teams with top-line support, M&A experience and…
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