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Dogwood Grove Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Dogwood Grove Capital Partners is a private investment firm focused on small to medium-sized acquisitions and roll-ups. We are seeking acquisitions in the Southeast (TN, AR, MS, AL, GA), especially within three hundred miles of Memphis. We are actively seeking add-on acquisitions for Natureplex, a manufacturer of OTC pharmaceutical products (e.g., creams, ointments, gels, enemas, electrolytes). We are also actively seeking new platforms. We are operating as an independent sponsor rather than through a fund at this time.
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May 2023
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Route two partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Route Two Partners owns and operates water & wastewater services businesses. Our teams deliver tailored solutions to municipalities and private communities across the country.Founded in 2024 with a permanent capital base setup to preserve the legacy of founders, Route Two Partners takes a buy and hold-for-life approach to growing water services businesses.
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Jan 2026
acquired
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Tenet Investment Company Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • 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…
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Mar 2017
acquired
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Whitewater Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Whitewater Capital Partners is a West Virginia-based private equity firm that specializes in partnering and investing in legacy businesses throughout West Virginia and greater Appalachia (including Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Virginia). We focus on working with business owners seeking a succession plan or seeking growth capital for their business to take the next step. Whitewater is unique in that we retain a commitment to the business, its employees, and community post-transaction. Profit will never precede integrity.
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Aug 2025
acquired
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Plainview Capital LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • 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…
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Oct 2015
acquired
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DZS Capital LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
DZS Capital LLC is an independent sponsor focused on identifying, acquiring, and running small to medium sized enterprises. Targeting profitable and growing company that have a proven track record with EBITDA north of $2 million per year and EBITDA margins of 15%+.I bring 20 years of work experience as an accomplished business executive having worked at Verizon, General Mills, Accenture, J&J, and Bayer with extensive experience leading and guiding supply chain, logistics, marketing, finance, manufacturing, and procurement teams within industrial, consulting, consumer goods, consumer…
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Feb 2026
acquired
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ULS iinvesstments Inc Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Recently completed 12-deals portfolio partnership, in construction industry, Northwest,USCapital backed Corporate Buyer with 500++ M&A deal experienced team executing a rollup conglomerate across US, Canada and South America in the construction and maintenance services - HVAC, electrical, plumbing, industrial cleaning, distribution, and support & manufacturing/distribution services, civil construction.Strong Board of Directors with former BlackRock, Deloitte, UBS, Merrill Linch, CPS Capital Partners, Columbia Home Services, Project Finance Exchange. Non Executive Chairman of the…
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Jan 2026
acquired
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Montera Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Montera is a middle market buy-and-build investment firm with offices in New York, NY and Atlanta, GA. We deploy control-oriented equity capital across services, consumer, and healthcare companies.We Believe that founder-owned companies are the lifeblood of our country. This is why we acquire great businesses and help them achieve their fullest potential.​We Partner with owners and management teams who care deeply about their employees. We provide quick & straightforward exits and seek to honor the founders' legacy by protecting the culture for decades to come.​We…
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Aug 2022
acquired
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Agile Growth Equity, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Agile Growth Equity is a trusted partner for founders and management teams seeking a catalyst for next-level value creation. Whether in the context of succession and exit planning, or evaluating a complex set of growth opportunities, we specialize in scaling businesses by working hand-in-hand with leadership teams to enhance people, processes, and technology. Our flexible investment structures, deep operational expertise, and collaborative approach are designed to unlock long-term value and drive transformative outcomes.Agile Growth Equity was founded in 2022 and has made and exited one…
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Nov 2023
acquired
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Perennial Holdings LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • 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. 
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Oct 2019
acquired
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Forward Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Forward Capital Partners is a private investment firm focused on acquiring and growing lower-middle market companies. The Forward team has extensive experience building and growing companies in diverse industries. We are looking for scalable businesses that display the opportunity for innovation and growth.
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Jan 2024
acquired
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Tandem Investment Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Tandem Investment Partners Inc. was founded by investment professionals who are passionate about working with small to medium sized companies to achieve their growth potential. Our name was chosen to symbolize our collaborative, hands-on approach to the companies we invest in. Our team’s extensive finance and operational experience supports businesses to achieve a higher level of performance. Our vision is to systematically create value within our portfolio companies by working with transitioning owners to build upon the legacy. Through our investments, we create a community of…
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Jun 2023
acquired
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Altmaven Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Altmaven Capital is a Toronto-based investment firm focused on partnering with companies across all stages of the business life cycle, from early growth to succession and transition.Altmaven focuses on a range of investment opportunities, including growth capital for acquisitions, management buyouts, founder and family succession, carve-outs, and complex or overlooked situations. We selectively invest in earlier-stage companies where our capital and operating experience can accelerate growth and help navigate inflection points.We work closely with founders, management teams, and shareholders…
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Jul 2024
acquired
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Metro Global Ventures Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals

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Metro Global Ventures is an operationally-focused middle market private investment firm. We invest in and help grow smaller niche businesses with solid fundamentals and strong management teams. Our deep experience working with founder owned/operated small and mid-sized businesses sets us apart as a true investment partner. Our personal and strategic approach to helping entrepreneurs build leading organizations enables us to drive sustained growth and create long term value. As entrepreneurs ourselves, our mission is to provide capital to talented entrepreneurial executives to enable them…

AstraTerra Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

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    • This member has no reported closed transactions.

AstraTerra Partners is a private investment firm building the foundations of tomorrow’s industry leaders. We deploy a thesis-driven investment strategy that pairs original, first-principles thinking with the rigorous pursuit of growth and operational excellence. AstraTerra primarily focuses on fragmented, AI-resilient subsectors within manufacturing and B2B services.Our overarching goal is to generate extraordinary outcomes for all of our stakeholders: investors, rollover shareholders, and every employee of the companies we build together.

Earned Outcomes LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals

    • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Entrepreneur, operator and investor with a proven ability to identify opportunity, build trusted relationships, scale organizations and create long-term value through sound judgment. Experience spans enterprise partnership development, business ownership, successful exits, real estate investment and private company acquisitions. Known for building mutually beneficial partnerships, evaluating opportunities with discipline and intuition and leading teams through periods of growth and change.Selected Career HighlightsNegotiated strategic partnerships with the NFL, PGA Tour, NASCAR, Formula 1,…

Rivermark Solutions, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

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    • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Rivermark Solutions is a financial advisory firm that provides outsourced CFO services, financial leadership, turnaround advisory, and strategic guidance to businesses. Specializing in corporate turnarounds, business restructuring, debt management, capital raises, and mergers & acquisitions, Rivermark Solutions offers comprehensive solutions to help companies stabilize operations, optimize financial performance, and secure growth capital. Their expert, disciplined, and data-driven approach ensures that businesses can execute strategic transactions and achieve long-term success. With a focus…

Young's Legacy Group Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals

    • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Young's Legacy Group is a fourth-generation family-owned business specializing in agricultural transportation, logistics, and staffing solutions. It focuses on business succession and organizational development. The company is committed to preserving the legacy and individuality of family businesses, ensuring their continued success through modern financial and management practices. By offering robust support and innovative solutions, Young's Legacy Group helps businesses overcome operational, financial, and succession-based challenges, maintaining their unique identities and values.

North Ridge Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals

    • This member has no reported closed transactions.

North Ridge Capital seeks to invest in the recapitalization of closely held manufacturing, industrial, and agriculture firms generating $1 to $3 million of EBITDA annually. We aim to be a flexible source of capital with a long term hold strategy.

Elips Capital Industries LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals

    • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Conrad T. Walz II is an experienced entrepreneur and operator with over a decade of success scaling businesses across the landscaping, services, and healthcare sectors. Known for his ability to drive strategic growth, optimize operations, and increase profitability, Conrad has led multiple startups to mid-market scale and guided them through successful exits to strategic buyers.Elips Capital Industries, LLC is backed by a team of proven entrepreneurs, operators, and investors with a strong track record of acquiring and growing businesses. Conrad brings personal and committed capital and SBA…

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