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Credo Private Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 9 Total Closed Deals
Credo Private Capital was formed to provide small business owners and management teams access to an investment partner that does not have the constraints associated with traditional private equity. For example, there are no pre-determined investment timelines when working with Credo; we think the best opportunities are situations where companies are operated based on what is best for the business and its customers.We are not business operators. We seek opportunities in lower-middle market companies where we can complement management’s existing skillset with our ability to identify and…
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Q-Bank Group Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 8 Total Closed Deals
About Q-Bank GroupQ-Bank is an independent private equity sponsor focused on acquiring lower-middle market companies. We collaborate with management to increase valuation through a combination of M&A and technology-enabled business improvements.What we doOur approach involves identifying entrepreneurial companies with unique business propositions, but lacking the capital, operational, or other resources to fully exploit the opportunity. We then deploy the necessary capital and collaborate with management and our ecosystem of technologists, financial, and operational resources to help our…
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Jan 2022
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Jan 2022
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Jan 2022
acquired
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Jan 2019
acquired

Lapa Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 8 Total Closed Deals
Lapa Capital is an investment adviser headquartered in New York. We provide an alternative approach to wealth creation for our partners, investing at the two ends of the risk spectrum: acquiring stakes in growing companies and originating/managing credit collateralized by real assets. We look for established solutions (i.e. tested and deployed) and businesses facing an inflexion point on its growth trajectory. ‍ We leverage our relationships globally to help our partners expand their network globally. ‍ We focused mainly on companies operating at or near financial profitability
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Jan 2024
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Sep 2023
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Sep 2022
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Jul 2022
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Kinsale Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 8 Total Closed Deals
Kinsale Capital Partners is a Relationship Based Merchant Bank focused on providing equity solutions to middle market companies located primarily in the U.S.Kinsale invests its own capital, along with co-investment capital provided by Kinsale's proprietary network of co-investors.Rather than limiting its investment focus to a few specific industries, Kinsale focuses on investment situations having one or more of the following critical investment characteristics:The capital need is for growth, restructuring, ownership transition or special situationsThe Company serves a market that is growing,…
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
acquired

Woodlawn Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 7 Total Closed Deals
Woodlawn Partners is a Chicago-based private equity firm that is focused on people, not transactions. Our primary responsibility is to provide stability for employees and customers. Rather than simply replacing a business owner with a new manager, we first become directly involved with a business to educate ourselves and to earn the trust of its people. We then work collaboratively to build a team that can drive self-sustaining growth. We help a business owner to tailor a succession strategy around their personal and financial needs. We take a hands-on approach to shepherding a business…
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Jul 2022
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Jan 2021
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May 2018
acquired
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Jun 2017
acquired

Brooklyn Equity Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 7 Total Closed Deals
Brooklyn Equity is a private equity investment firm providing capital and management assistance exclusively to established $3-$50 million revenue small businesses. We partner with experienced management teams to provide liquidity for owners and capital for growth, and we take an active advisory role in strategy, recruiting, financing, and corporate development to help build more valuable businesses.
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Dec 2014
invested in

DAGR Holdings Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 7 Total Closed Deals
DAGR Holdings is my personal investment company that operates as a fundless sponsor. My day job is as a Principal in the Private Equity strategy of MSD Partners, a $30Bn AUM alternative asset manager. Formerly worked for Searchlight Capital Partners and Hellman & Friedman.
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Jul 2021
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Jan 2021
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May 2020
acquired
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Feb 2018
acquired

Chrysalis Growth Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 7 Total Closed Deals
Chrysalis Growth Partners is a private investment firm focused on the lower and middle market, primarily focusing on business services and industrials. We have a flexible investment mandate and hold periods - given we partner with two Pacific Northwest family offices who have indefinite (multi-generational) investment horizons. For illustrative purposes, sectors of interest include: waste collection and hauling, uniform rental + linen supply + commercial laundry, facility services (janitorial, pest control, route-based, etc), telecommunications, financial services (CPA, tax, accounting,…
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Jan 2025
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Jun 2024
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Mar 2023
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Jun 2022
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Tyrian Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 7 Total Closed Deals
Tyrian Capital is a private equity firm investing in companies and management teams throughout the United States. Our unique network of capital sources, industry experts and strategic professionals help build great businesses for the benefit of all stakeholders.
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired

Lorraine Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 7 Total Closed Deals
Lorraine Capital seeks has a track record of acquiring middle market and lower middle market companies meeting the following criteria:$20M – $150M in Revenue$3M and greater EBITDAMore broadly than strict financial criteria or specific or limited industries, we focus qualitatively on good opportunities where we can add value.Compelling market opportunities, visionary, ethical leadership, proven ability to build transformative value for customers, and unique go-to-market strategies have underpinned our past successful acquisitions.
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Jan 2023
acquired
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Sep 2022
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Apr 2022
acquired
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Dec 2020
acquired

Current Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 6 Total Closed Deals
Current Capital Partners LLC (www.currentcap.com) is a private equity investing, mergers and acquisitions advisory and corporate management services firm founded by a group of former Fortune 500 executives and investment professionals to create value primarily in middle market and smaller companies in the industrial and services industries. In our private equity business, we bring an integrated operating, finance and investment approach to two large sectors, industrials and services, where we have extensive networks, experiences and perspectives. We partner with corporate management teams to…
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Jan 2018
was acquired by
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Jan 2018
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May 2017
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Jun 2016
acquired

WJ Partners, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 6 Total Closed Deals
WJ Partners is a private investment firm dedicated to growing companies and creating long-term value. Since we only invest our own capital and not other people’s money, WJ Partners approaches each opportunity as a long-term collaboration with no mandated timeline to exit our investments. As active investors in our portfolio companies, we seek to strengthen current management by providing critical financial, strategic, and operational expertise, resources delivered with respect and reliability.
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May 2022
acquired
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Mar 2019
acquired
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Mar 2018
acquired
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Aug 2013
acquired

Somers Investment Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 6 Total Closed Deals
Somers Investment Partners is a private investment firm based in Palm Beach, FL, New York and London. We are focused investors specializing in enterprise software and business services companies in the middle market.  Our heritage is in traditional private equity but we are not portfolio managers. We are engaged owner-operators that proactively build better businesses. We are highly focused and devote considerable attention and support to our investments. We have no constraints on our investment horizon or stage of maturity. We have invested in middle market business services and…
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Oct 2010
acquired
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Oct 2010
acquired
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Oct 2010
acquired
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Oct 2010
acquired

Sheridan Hill Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 6 Total Closed Deals
Sheridan Hill Partners is an Illinois-based investment and operating firm that partners with established businesses in helping them achieve their next level of growth.We are operational leaders experienced in growing businesses who invest our own personal capital directly, as well as capital from a small network of investors.
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Apr 2022
acquired
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Jul 2021
acquired
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Jun 2021
invested in
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Aug 2019
acquired

Adelphi Capital Partners, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 6 Total Closed Deals
Adelphi Capital Partners is a private investment group focused on teaming with experienced operating executives to invest in lower middle market, industrial technology-driven manufacturing and services companies undergoing ownership/management transitions and/or present organic growth opportunities.
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Apr 2024
acquired
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Dec 2021
acquired
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Jul 2021
acquired
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Apr 2021
acquired

Lake Street Capital Partners, LP Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
Lake Street Capital Partners is a private equity fund focused on making direct control, large minority, and co-investments in lower middle market companies across North America (with a primary focus on the U.S.). We specifically focus on identifying attractive founder and family-owned companies poised for growth. Our mission is to provide these underserved companies and their owners with access to differentiated capital in order to facilitate transactions of various types, such as control investments, recapitalizations, management buyouts, or strategic growth investments.
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Jun 2025
acquired
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Jun 2025
acquired
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Aug 2024
acquired
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Aug 2024
acquired

Grovecourt Capital Partners LLC. Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
Grovecourt Capital Partners LLC. is a private investment firm focused on making long-term investments in growing companies with attractive fundamentals in exciting industries. Grovecourt strives to work with founders and management teams to drive growth and unlock potential.
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May 2024
acquired
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Feb 2024
acquired
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Feb 2024
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired

Clover Capital Partners LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
Clover Capital Partners is an investment firm focused primarily on the food and beverage industries. Our primary investment approach is the acquisition or control recapitalization of a food/beverage manufacturing, processing or distribution business - with a target size of $1mm to $5mm of EBITDA. Though Clover Growth Partners, we make minority, growth equity investments in emerging CPG brands. We will also look at carve-outs, turnarounds and minority deals in food and beverage related companies. We are industry focused and lifecycle/situationally agnostic.
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Feb 2017
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Jun 2015
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Nov 2012
acquired
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Dec 2011
invested in

Geneva Glen Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
Founded in 2010, Geneva Glen Capital is a Chicago-based private equity firm that invests in proven private companies with leading market positions, significant growth potential, and stable cash flows. GGC makes control investments and targets companies headquartered in the U.S. or Canada with EBITDA between $2 million and $20 million. The firm works closely with management teams to establish and execute on a clearly defined value creation and growth plan. The principals of GGC have extensive private equity experience and capital backing from family offices and other institutional investors…
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Mar 2018
acquired
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Jun 2016
invested in
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Jun 2016
invested in
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Dec 2012
invested in

Glass Lake Holdings, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
Glass Lake Holdings partners with exceptional privately-held businesses. Having previously acquired, grown and exited two businesses (Richmond Alarm Company and RRS Medical), we have deep operational and investment backgrounds specifically focused on family and founder-owned businesses.
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Oct 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Jan 2018
acquired

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