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Waxman Venture Partners

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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…

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QB Ventures

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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.

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Oleta Capital

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Oleta Capital is a specialized private equity firm focused exclusively on the Health & Wellness Consumer Goods industry, targeting companies with revenues of $5-50 million and EBITDA of $1-10 million. With over 40 years of proven experience in the Health & Wellness sector and more than 10 years of private equity investing expertise, we bring a uniquely hands-on approach to driving operational efficiency, organizational development, and revenue optimization.Our investment focus encompasses Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements (VMS), Functional Foods and Beverages, Personal Care and…

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Fluorescent+Leaders

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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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Virmos Capital

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Daniel is currently a private equity investor. Prior to this, he was an investor at Banyan Ridge Capital Management. Before Banyan, he was at Hidden Harbor Capital Partners and Atlantic Street Capital, both lower middle market private equity firms. Daniel started his career in investment banking where he worked on mergers and acquisitions and financings across the consumer & retail, industrials, and media & telecommunications sectors.

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Pathfinder Capital Group

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Pathfinder Capital Group is a private investment firm making control investments in founder-led businesses and multifamily real estate across the lower middle market, deploying permanent capital with a flexible mandate and no fund timeline.

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Metamorph Investors LLC

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Metamorph Investors LLC (“Metamorph”) is an operations-led private investment firm with offices in Miami, London and Dubai, investing across the U.S., Europe and the UAE. We focus exclusively on the underserved lower-middle market, where financial engineering is not enough, and value is created through operational transformation. The firm’s growth-minded approach allows it to help founders and management teams scale their businesses with the tools and expertise typically not found in this segment of the market. Our founders came together not to continue the traditional private equity…

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Vocaris Advisors

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Vocaris Advisors is a faith-first organization that sees business as a calling and utilizes patient capital to invest in meaningful minority or majority equity stakes of companies. We seek management we can work with to create flourishing cultures and profitable businesses. We believe that when businesses are run correctly they can create both profit and eternal impact.We invest in companies and management teams of any faith who are open to running their business in alignment with Catholic social teaching.Vocaris targets EBTIDA of $1 to $3 million and specifically seeks companies that:can…

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Ampstead

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Ampstead is a long-term investment platform focused on partnering with exceptional energy service contractors driving America’s electrification. We invest in businesses rooted in craftsmanship and operational excellence—specializing in EV charging, distributed energy (solar + storage), and grid efficiency upgrades.We believe in the trades, in grid resilience, and in building with purpose. Our ideal partners are founder-led businesses with $1–5M in EBITDA, strong teams, and a proven reputation in the Southeast.The platform is led by Vicente Garrido, an operator and investor with deep…

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Skyharbor Capital Partners

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Skyharbor Capital is private investment firm based in Miami, FL. We invest our own capital and seek to partner with high-integrity operating executives (whether they are founders, replacement CEOs, or search fund entrepreneurs). We are industry agnostic and invest nationwide in established B2B services companies and have a preference for "information-based" or "tech-enabled" business services with meaningful repeat or recurring revenue.  ​We seek to acquire vendors and service providers that provide technology and information support services to other businesses. Our approach…

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Prairie Knoll LLC

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Prairie Knoll LLC is an investment firm focused on private equity in the food and agribusiness industries, investing across the food and agriculture value chain - inputs, production, processing, distribution. Prairie Knoll operates as an independent sponsor of buyouts and takes a thoughtful collaborative approach to investing. We have some capital set aside for acquisitions and plan to include additional investors on a deal by deal basis.The founder, Mark Swenson, is an experienced institutional investor responsible for successfully managing a term of investment professionals with…

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acceleration Investors

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Acceleration Investors is a private equity firm that specializes in acquiring established businesses within the health, fitness, and sports sectors. With a foundation rooted in sports performance excellence, the firm is dedicated to providing seamless transition solutions for business owners looking to embark on their next venture. Their strategic focus is on acquiring 2-4 businesses over a 12 to 18-month period, ensuring tailored exit strategies for a smooth transition. This approach underscores their commitment to fostering growth and innovation in the industries they invest in.

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Harbor Street Capital LLC

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At Harbor Street Capital our mission is simple - to acquire a great American company and continue the seller's legacy. As founders with a family history of entrepreneurship, we, too, know the sweat, the passion, and the unwavering commitment it takes to build something from scratch. We are not a private equity firm seeking short-term profits at the expense of employees and the communities they serve. We are operators and entrepreneurs that will safeguard the essence of your legacy. Together, we'll build upon this strong foundation, propelling your company to even greater heights.

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Keystone Communities

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Serra Street Holdings is a permanent capital group focused on supply-constrained real estate and operating businesses with strong demand profiles. Our hold period is indefinite in order to provide a final home for high-performing businesses.

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Impact Invest Corp

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Impact Invest Corp is a private equity firm dedicated to making control investments in established companies that deliver significant social impact. The firm strategically targets sectors that align with its mission to generate both profitability and positive societal effects. By leveraging its expertise in finance and investments, Impact Invest Corp seeks to achieve true alpha, combining financial returns with sustainable growth. With a focus on creating deep positive impact throughout society, the firm has successfully built a portfolio of over 20 companies, underscoring its commitment to…

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We are a team of experienced operators and investors. Each partner has 10+ years in McKinsey, private equity, venture capital, and family offices. Lucas previously ran a 600-bus public transport company with 2,500 employees and led turnarounds across more than a dozen businesses. His partner has raised multiple investment rounds for companies across different sectors and built deep expertise in capital allocation, governance, and scaling. We are fully capitalized, SBA-ready, and focused on smooth transitions and disciplined long-term ownership.

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Cumular Capital

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Cumular Capital is an independent sponsor that acquires and builds industrial services platforms across the North American supply chain — the "picks and shovels" of the region's industrial capacity expansion. We target specialized, service-intensive, highly fragmented niches: industrial equipment and distribution, air filtration and environmental systems, automation and controls, and technical field services.Reshoring has driven roughly 3x growth in manufacturing capital allocation since 2021 while actual capacity has grown under 2%. Closing that gap requires thousands of incumbent…

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FishCurrent Capital

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FishCurrent Capital is a private equity firm dedicated to redefining the landscape of private equity investments through a covenant-driven approach. The firm specializes in acquiring stable, cash-flowing legacy businesses, with a focus on honoring the founders' vision and ensuring sustainable growth. By employing a structured methodology, FishCurrent Capital modernizes operations and governance, utilizing their proprietary DominionTech operating system, Zatlas, to enhance data management and automate workflows. The firm also emphasizes integrity in acquisitions, employing strategies such as…

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Patriot Investment Partners LLC

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Patriot Investment Partners (PIP) is a Veteran owned and led private investment firm investing growth capital in companies that are generating at least $1M of annual free cash flow. The industries that we focus on are Consumer Products and Food & Beverage. Patriot Investment Partners and its team members are comprised of current and past military leaders, investors, consultants, entrepreneurs, and operators. Patriot Investment Partners will preserve the legacy of our portfolio companies and create long-term value and impact through proactive and hands-on leadership.

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Denstone Capital

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Denstone Capital is an independent sponsor acquiring founder- and family-owned businesses with durable cash flow and established management teams. We target essential, cash-generating companies — from advanced manufacturing and defense to commercial and industrial services — with $2–10M EBITDA, in sectors where steady demand and operational discipline drive returns.Founded by a Navy fighter pilot and TS/SCI-cleared professional, Denstone brings the discipline, precision, and mission focus of military aviation to every acquisition. We back existing operators rather than replace them, and…

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