Civitas Growth Partners was founded on a core principle: unlocking potential - together. Civitas is the Latin word for “community”, and that is just what we are seeking to build. We view our involvement as a partnership, taking an active but respectful role in your business's journey. Our ModelPartner with founder-led businesses with recurring revenue models to scale from $1M-$5M in ARR to $10M+ Flexible investment approach – open to minority or control positions based on the unique needs of the business Provide capital to fund growth initiatives (i.e. sales,…
Participate Capital is a private equity firm founded in 2005, specializing in investing in small to medium-sized businesses. With a focus on brand potential unlocking digital value across sales, marketing, and operations, the firm aims to build strong financial foundations for growth. Participate Capital works closely with management teams to scale businesses, offering flexibility in holding periods and leveraging extensive networks for additional capital. The firm emphasizes long-term partnerships to fully support each portfolio company, with notable investments including Hydro Flask and…
Based in Atlanta, GA and founded in 2020, Grove Mountain Partners is a private equity firm investing in lower middle market home service companies and specialty business service companies, generally with annual revenues between $15-200 million. We are long-term and relationship-focused, possess deep sector domain expertise, and are comprised of operators rather than financiers. Our primary mission is to build great companies.
Stony Brook Partners is a Boston-based holding company that acquires and builds lower middle market, service-oriented businesses. We partner with founders and operators preparing to transition or scale. We are entrepreneurs first, investors second. We have been owner-operators ourselves, so we structure deals around what matters to owners, move quickly, and close cleanly.If you are an owner thinking about what comes next, or an advisor to business owners considering a transition, we would welcome a conversation.
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.
About DoubleBlueIn 2015 Tomas Arlia founded DoubleBlue Capital Management with a mission to create an enduring alternatives platform, distinguished by best-in-class returns, processes, people and culture. We invest long-term capital into private investments, opportunistic special situations and multimanager hedge funds, continuing what Tomas did while managing GE Pension’s $3bn hedge fund portfolio and another $1.5bn in private equity investments. We bring to bear our experience across the capital structure in public and private markets to deliver differentiated investment ideas with…
Focused on M&A and equity investments across manufacturing and software sectors, with particular emphasis on global opportunities in the data center and power equipment value chains. Experienced in privatizations, long-term equity investments, corporate acquisitions, and group carve-outs, with a strong understanding of complex deal structures and long-term industrial value creation.
Gordon Equities is an independent private equity investment firm in Texas focused on partnering with lower middle-market and founder-led businesses across industrial manufacturing, equipment rental, multi-family development and media. Established in 1985, the firm was founded to manage the investments of the Roberts and McHaney families. The company is led by Stephen McHaney who has years of experience on both the buy and sell side. We pride ourselves on negotiating fair transactions and not losing sight of the fact that the seller and management are often our partners after…
Midwest operator acquiring B2B manufacturing and distribution businesses. Owner-operator succession situations. Indefinite hold periods. Second-time buyer. First platform: three integrated bolt-ons, 12x MOIC exit. What makes us different: Strong capital network – Established relationships with family offices and permanent capital investors; no fundraising delaysNo predetermined exits – Not a fund; indefinite hold periods unless selling creates better outcomes for the business long termStandalone underwriting – Each deal is evaluated on its own merits, not portfolio diversification…
Rise Run Capital (“Rise Run”) is a Dallas, Texas based private equity firm which invests capital in middle market companies with the following characteristics:Trailing EBITDA of $2 to $10 millionStrong management teamProfitable operationsAttractive and defensible market positionMinimal customer and supplier concentrationsRise Run focuses on manufacturing, healthcare, consumer products, distribution and logistics, and service companies.
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Eigen is a lower mid-market investment firm specialized in corporate carve-outs and complex situations. We focus on acquiring (i) non-core business units that no longer fit their corporate parent’s strategy or (ii) somewhat undermanaged private businesses - from breakeven/loss-making situations up to $20m EBITDA.
Jupiter Holdings LLC is a Newport Beach, California-based private investment firm specializing in alternative investments and the pursuit of superior absolute returns. Founded in 1997 by Edmond F. St. Geme, Jupiter is backed by more than $1 billion of discretionary institutional capital and is highly opportunistic in its pursuit of extraordinary risk-adjusted returns in three primary areas: real estate, private equity, and marketable securities.
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…
Concorde Equity Partners is a fundless sponsor that helps entrepreneurs source and acquire small businesses. We search for businesses that meet our Entrepreneur in Residences' criteria, conduct initial diligence and negotiations, and manage the close process including securing financing.
iGOTHAM is a holding company that built equity stakes in small and medium sized private companies with over $100M in annual sales. The firm operates through partnerships with private equity firms, family offices, and independent sponsors to identify and invest in proprietary deals. iGOTHAM is committed to driving strategic growth and expansion by uncovering lucrative acquisition opportunities and providing valuable insights to its portfolio companies. The firm is led by industry veterans with backgrounds from prestigious institutions such as NYU, Microsoft, and The Riverside Company, ensuring…
We invest $10 to 50 million in family or founder owned companies in the US or Canada with $3 to 15 million of EBITDA and attractive growth opportunities. Our preference is for majority ownership (51%+) or a significant minority stake, but we are highly flexible and will collaborate with a business owner to structure a win-win transaction. Unlike a traditional private equity firm that might have dozens of investments, we only focus on a handful of investments at a given time, which allows us to spend more time with our portfolio companies. While we typically plan…
1819 Partners (“1819”) is a private investment firm based out of Memphis, TN formed to provide direct, private investment opportunities for high-net worth family investors. The firm looks to invest in lower-middle-market private companies with enduring industry tailwinds and partner with strong management teams. Compared to traditional private equity, we aim to provide "patient" capital, which allows for decisions to be made that are best for the long-term success of the business, not just short-term returns. We are looking for business owners who are looking for a financial "partner"…
We work with founders of established, profitable businesses who see opportunity for the next phase of growth or a thoughtful transition.Our role is to support continuity, strengthen cash flow, and provide the capital and operating structure needed to scale responsibly over time.We partner with owners who value long-term outcomes — whether that involves expansion, succession planning, or preparing the business for a future exit.
We are a team of serial entrepreneurs with a refreshing perspective on business. We ditched the suits and ties and prefer to think outside the box. Expect board meetings to be replaced with chairlift meetings and mundane TPS reports with creative executive collaboration.
Fortunesse, a structuring company, specializes in developing financial products, including investment products such as debt and equity. The company manages private credit funds and has a private equity arm.
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