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Prisma Group Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Prisma Group is an experienced Independent Sponsor located in Raleigh, North Carolina. We work with business owners, managers and investors to create and grow Enterprise Value within small and medium-sized private companies. We accomplish this through our:· investment activities which marry ownership transition opportunities with the right set of capital to enable existing companies to reach their next level of performance,· suite of commercial business development services targeted at growing revenues in core and adjacent markets, international expansion as well as…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jun 2016
acquired
Investor
Dec 2012
acquired

Delvern Capital Investments, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Delvern Capital is a Charlotte-based private investment firm specializing in acquiring founder-owned businesses in the U.S.At Delvern Capital, we understand how important your business is to you and your employees. We also know the decision to sell your business is incredibly difficult. You’ve spent a great deal of time, money, and energy building your business from the ground up.Our mission is to be a dedicated partner to management teams and employees that have been instrumental in building successful companies.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Sep 2020
secured debt financing from
Investor
Sep 2020
secured investment from

Steinbeck Investment Company Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Steinbeck is fully committed to heroically protecting past legacies and accelerating new growth for the companies in which we invest. Strong legacies are springboards to the future, and it’s from there that we jointly build even bigger and better companies.SIC is pioneering the intersection of private equity investing and operating involvement; and we’re revolutionizing the collaborative partnership of the Executive, Investor and Operator. We embrace the perfect combination of capability, character, chemistry and commitment. We espouse strong collaborative partnerships and together…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Feb 2022
acquired
Investor
Feb 2022
acquired

Blueline Ventures Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Blue Line Ventures is an operating company first, and an investment company second.Our team's passion and background rests in helping small business owners and investors achieve their goals through sales or acquisition. We do this across industries and help our clients focus on team design, process optimization, and systems development.​We make direct investments in businesses that fit our personal investment thesis and that align with our specific industry focus. We are skilled in creating flexible finance solutions and are backed by a leadership team with a proven history of business…
Most Recent Transactions
Advisor
Jan 2024
secured investment from
Advisor
Jan 2024
was acquired by

Fourth Exit Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
After spending 15 years in enabling small to medium sizes businesses in revenue generation, Fourth Exit is now venturing into SaaS enterprise acquisitions. Looking to acquire a SaaS business with $1M-$5M acquisition cost.
Most Recent Transactions
Advisor
Jul 2021
was acquired by
Advisor
Jun 2018
was acquired by

Rannerdale Capital LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Rannerdale is both an independent sponsor and the private investment vehicle for its founder’s family. As an independent sponsor, Rannerdale identifies, pursues, executes and manages private equity transactions in the lower and middle market. As an investment vehicle, Rannerdale commits a material amount of its founder’s family capital to each transaction. David F. Browne is approaching 20 years of experience in private equity. He has had a lead role in circa 15 completed buyside transactions, investing $1.5 billion of equity capital. Of that equity capital, approximately $1…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jul 2023
acquired
Investor
Jul 2023
acquired

Plainview Capital LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Plainview Capital LLC is a private investment firm based in the Philadelphia area that acquires and grows lower middle market businesses headquartered in the Eastern U.S. We invest the capital of our principals and a small group of private investors in high-potential companies that can benefit from our principals' diverse experiences as business operators, financial executives and strategic consultants. We are particularly interested in light manufacturing, consumer goods, business service and value-added distribution investment opportunities. We look for businesses with histories of sales…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Oct 2015
acquired

Tempus Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Tempus Partners seeks to buy and operate defensible and profitable small businesses in the consumer retail and manufacturing categories. We are committed to nurturing the long term success of our acquisitions and operating to generate consistent long-term cash flow. We are open to both growth partnerships, in which the existing team maintains some ownership and involvement going forward, or full buyouts. Our deep industry expertise in retail and manufacturing businesses allows us to take an active role and immediately pursue strong, low capital, low risk strategies to grow sales and…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Mar 2024
acquired

Perennial Holdings LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Perennial was founded to build market-leading businesses that endure over generations. We partner with founders and families that have built exceptional organizations and are seeking a new steward to champion employees, customers, and their legacy. We believe the best organizations identify and empower talented people, treat them with respect, and reward long-term thinking. We’re not afraid to roll up our sleeves to support our teams. We’re serious about our work and consider ourselves your partners in building businesses for the long-term. 
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Oct 2019
acquired

EO Capital Partners LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
EO Capital Partners is the principal investing arm of our company. We are looking to partner with companies in the lower middle market where we can add value through M&A, operational improvements and/or access to additional capital. We bring diverse backgrounds in private equity, investment banking, and consulting, which allows us to provide a unique approach to problem solving.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Mar 2024
acquired

Galaxi Group Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Galaxi Group is a family office backed independent sponsor focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We consider ourselves entrepreneurial capital partnering with management teams and entrepreneurs to achieve next level success.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Aug 2021
invested in

Tenet Investment Company Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Tenet Investment Company (“Tenet”) is a global private equity fund manager formed to make investments in middle market companies across the United States and West Africa. We are a generalist investment manager but however have a strong affinity for investments in sectors such as consumer products, manufacturing, food and agribusiness, financial services and technology. We seek control or significant minority investments in companies and look to back existing management teams or build strong management teams at investee companies. Our investment size ranges from $5 million to $30 million…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Mar 2017
acquired

Chrysalis Growth Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Chrysalis Growth Partners 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.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Aug 2021
invested in

WestFront Capital Group Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
WestFront Capital, based in Dallas, TX, invests equity capital in private middle market companies that are at an inflection point in their life cycle. While we have a particular interest in the energy industry (e.g. oil and gas equipment and services and power technologies, equipment and services, etc.), we will also look a businesses in other industries that are at a transition point in their life cycle (e.g. family owned/retirement, out-of-favor industries, special situations).WestFront’s approach is differentiated from “Wall Street style” private equity for a number of reasons. …
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jan 2020
acquired

Madison Lake Capital LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Madison Lake Capital focuses on lower middle market companies that have a great history of stable cash flow generation. Based in Wisconsin, we are focused on unlocking value and attain growth organically by working with management teams to implement tailored best in class technology solutions and process systems irrespective of the sector. We prioritize and respect a company’s culture and take extra care in maintaining that through our transformation initiatives. We offer management teams interested in buying out business from the current owners capital and transaction support. Our…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired

High Plains Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
High Plains Capital is an independent sponsor seeking a Colorado-based business with $750k to $3M EBITDA. The deal will be funded with a mix of in-house capital and LP funds. HPC recently completed its first successful exit from a medical staffing company in December of 2022. We are looking to redeploy for a late 2023/early 2024 close on the next transaction.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Mar 2021
acquired

D.K. Smith & Co. Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
D.K. Smith & Co. is a private equity independent sponsor focused on making control acquisitions and partnering with management teams to grow middle market companies.We seek platform investment targets with $5-$25 million in EBITDA and will go as low as $2 million in EBITDA for bolt-on investments. We work with business owners seeking a meaningful upfront cash payment for their business, an opportunity to rollover and retain a continued ownership position, and potentially remain involved in the management and growth of the business.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Aug 2009
acquired

SL Group Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
SL Group 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.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Aug 2019
acquired

Abundant Culture Group, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Abundant Culture Group, LLC (“Abundant Culture”) is an opportunistic private investment firm that focuses on acquiring middle market and lower middle market companies. We understand that there’s 3 things that are important to a business owner when they’re selling their company.Getting a fair price. No one wants to get cheated on the biggest transaction of their life.Certainty of close. No one wants to go through months of due diligence just for a deal not to happen.Legacy. Most business owners want to be able to visit their company years from now and see their people and their…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Sep 2019
acquired

40/73 Capital, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

40|73 Capital is an entrepreneurial private equity firm designed to not only provide capital and strategic advice but also collaborate with management to drive growth and optimize the performance of lower-middle market consumer and services companies where our $200M+ investment experience and active approach will enable us to better mitigate risks, capture opportunities, and generate high risk-adjusted returns. We believe our distinct strategic-operational investment approach will result in measurable value creation.Beyond capital, we generate value for select companies by leveraging a…

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