Go 5508 Ventures 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.
Austin Cox formed Valley Legacy LLC to buy a great company that is: 1) Veteran-Owned OR 2) < 45 miles from Philadelphia.“Valley” refers to the Delaware and Lehigh Valley regions which surround Philadelphia. “Legacy” reflects my deep respect and commitment to stewardship for business owners.Austin brings a well-rounded perspective informed by entrepreneurship, sales, coaching, marketing, real estate, military special operations, recreational services, consulting, venture capital, and enterprise SaaS.
After founding and growing Applied Educational Systems to $10mm in revenue, the CEO pivoted in 2012, effectively restarting from zero. By pursuing a customer first philosophy AES flourished and grew become a market leader with 5 straight appearances on the INC 5000 list. Following the acquisition of AES by a private equity platform, Northgate Ventures was founded. Our team are entrepreneurs and operators at heart with deep roots in Central PA. We're seeking another opportunity to leverage our unique experience and build an enduring organization by offering an alternative exit path for…
Next Haven Group is a private equity search fund with a goal to identify, acquire and operate an existing private company with an enterprise value between $5-$50 million. We are funded by over 15 seasoned entrepreneurs, executives and investors. The Managing Partner at Next Haven Group is a graduate of Chicago Booth School of Business and has experience in general management with P&L responsibility, business development, growth strategy, deal negotiations, new product development, sales, marketing, and finance.
OverviewKirkmar is an investment vehicle formed by Cory Prott for the purposes of acquiring and operating a small- or mid-sized business for the long-term. Kirkmar is a funded vehicle, with committed capital from its sponsor, that has the resources in place to close on a transaction quickly. Kirkmar's sponsor has closed 18 transactions in the past seven years with entrepreneurs like Cory. Investment CriteriaKirkmar's investment criteria are:Revenue of $5M to $30MEBITDA / owner earnings of $1M to $4MBroad base of repeat customersA track record of growth and profitabilityAsset-light B2B…
New Alpine Capital is a private investment firm focused on building durable businesses alongside proven leaders. We develop and execute long-term growth strategies through operational and technology improvements and via add-on acquisitions.
Stormlight Capital Inc. is a holding company that I'm using as a search fund. I'm prequalified for a $5M SBA loan from Live Oak and have sufficient capital to cover the 10% down payment + a network of 50 angel investors I can tap when I find the right opportunity. I'm focused on acquiring and operating a business in the Southern California area.
Founded to acquire and operate one great business Bolivar Point Capital is an entrepreneur led private investment company seeking to acquire and grow one great business. We are operators first, and we intend to steward the seller’s legacy by focusing on growing and building the business to create long term value.Bolivar is a private investment company seeking to acquire, operate, and grow one great company in the state of Texas. I am focused on B2B businesses with the following key characteristics:Financial Focus:EBITDA: $1-$5MM15%+ EBITDA marginsHistory of positive…
Stonecrop Capital is an independent sponsor seeking acquisitions of great B2B Services and Software businesses between $1.5-3M EBITDA in the Eastern US. Key Acquisition Criteria:Financial ($1.5-3M EBITDA): Stable and/or recurring revenue (>60%), Low capex requirements, strong EBITDA margins (>15%)Business: Well-positioned competitively, diverse customer base (top 3 customers <25% total sales), clear growth opportunitiesPeople: Talented, loyal team of employees, owner(s) seeking exit or reduced role over time, commitment to post-transaction successOur firm leaders, Spencer Frantz…
Corrigan Search Ventures (CSV) is backed by leading CEOs, family offices, and private equity investors in the Southeast, primarily in Atlanta and Charlotte, and was formed by Victor Corrigan to acquire small businesses located in the Southeast and along the East Coast.While CSV is industry agnostic, the ideal business serves a mission-critical need and has clear evidence of historical profitability. CSV is not particularly interested in high growth and/or highly volatile businesses.Depending on the situation, Victor can plan to step in as a full-time operator (e.g., Management Replacement) or…
Sagapeak group focuses on acquiring and growing tech-enabled companies that specialize in niche and vertical markets. We focus on businesses that have achieved product-market fit, embody remote-first culture, and operate within burgeoning niches.
Founded by a fourth-generation family business owner and operator, our team at Slalom Partners believes in preserving business legacies while building long-term value. We begin by getting to know you and your company’s unique characteristics.As leaders in automation, operations management, and data analytics, our tech-forward strategies nurture meaningful growth. Meanwhile, we leverage our experience from consulting Fortune 500 clients to keep your business at the forefront of your industry.Through our proactive approach, you can have confidence in the sustained success of the…
We search for existing, profitable online businesses in evergreen and growing nichesWe buy small content, membership, saas, and e-commerce businesses.We’re looking for businesses where design, UX, content, and marketing can make a meaningful impact.We grow our businesses by improving UX, diversifying content and revenue, and building communities
About UsBarnard Capital Partners (“BCP”) is a data-driven investor seeking to acquire and operate a business in Georgia. We take a data-first approach to growing and scaling businesses. Why? Because as software continues to permeate all businesses in all industries, strong data capabilities are what will separate good businesses from great businesses. Building best-of-breed data systems with feedback loops that provide intelligent, actionable insights to business leaders are what is required to excel in today’s digital business environments. We have a long-term hold period that…
About UsIX Capital Partners is dedicated to acquiring a single company operating in the residential & commercial services, IT managed services, or business-to-business specialty services industries. We are a partnership of talented entrepreneurs, accomplished business executives, and experienced investors with diverse skills and expertise. We are not a private equity firm and do not employ a "buy and flip" investment strategy or manage a broad portfolio of different companies. We do not believe that we can establish a meaningful partnership by only investing passively and not getting…
Timmerman Capital is a private investment firm focused on acquiring a small to medium sized B2B service-based business. We're also open to evaluating high-performing B2C home-service-based and pet-based businesses. We'd like to partner with an exceptional company seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we plan to work closely with the business to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.Together, our team has over 20 years of leadership and operational experience in sales, marketing, product development, and general consulting -- spearheading our respective companies to…
About UsWe are a search fund comprised of brothers Noah and Jonah Smith and a group of financial backers and industry advisors. Our backgrounds include leadership positions in business services, software, data science, marketing, media, finance and insurance. We are looking for a business to buy that we can operate and grow for long term success.Meet the TeamNoah was founding CEO of three software-enabled business services companies and held leadership roles at other growth-stage B2B technology companies. He has led teams to launch new products and business lines and to build out operations…
High Summit Capital is a search fund 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.
Gen3 Innovations Lab is a search fund formed to identify, acquire and operate an existing private company with initial enterprise value between $5.0 and $20.0 million. This summary provides an overview of Gen3 Innovations Lab, the financial structure of the search fund, and the strategy to identify and acquire an existing private company. Gen3 is focused on Martech and Adtech companies as well as Retail tech, with founders that have extensive backgrounds in these industries.
