Etna Industrial is an investor focused exclusively on lower-middle market investments in the food, beverage, and related industries. We target control investments in entrepreneurial and family-owned companies with stable cash flows and significant growth opportunities. We are hyper-focused on a handful of companies at a time and support our partner companies with our deep industry knowledge, networks, and operating experience. Our flexible investment approach enables us to approach our holding periods in decades rather than a typical 5-year holding period.
Francis MuralidharanFounder & Managing PrincipalFrancis Muralidharan is an accomplished entrepreneur and seasoned investor with deep expertise in acquiring, scaling, and optimizing profitable businesses across diverse sectors. With over 15 years of experience as a founder, educator, and business consultant, Francis leverages strategic financing techniques—including asset-based lending, seller financing, and consulting-for-equity deals—to structure creative acquisitions and facilitate seamless ownership transitions.As the founder of Tutors for Charity LLC and Avocado Brand, Francis has…
Walnut Bay Partners is holding company that acquires and operates small businesses in the U.S. for the long term. Modeled after Berkshire Hathaway, we focus on buying high-quality, cash-flowing companies — or distressed assets with turnaround potential — and holding them indefinitely. We specialize in smooth succession for retiring owners, preserving legacies while improving operations and driving growth. Our structure allows investors to own shares in the HoldCo, with no fund lifecycles or forced exits. We don’t flip businesses — we steward them, optimize them, and grow them for…
Socium Capital is a Toronto-based private investment firm built on the foundation of partnership, integrity and trust.We’re focused on investing into exceptional private businesses across North America. We use our capital, operational expertise and extensive networks to accelerate growth and drive value over the long-term.We are committed to the continued success of the business, culture, well-being of employees and safeguarding the legacy that has been crafted over the years.We acquire businesses with an EBITDA of $1 - $10 million.
Lozynski Advisory is a founder-led firm focused on acquiring and operating a high-quality small business in the lower middle market. We target companies with recurring revenue, strong margins, and long-term growth potential—particularly in accounting, financial services, or B2B verticals. Led by a CPA, CFA, and Booth MBA with experience scaling finance functions and providing Fractional CFO services, we bring hands-on operational expertise, disciplined execution, and a long-term commitment to stewardship.
This is a fundless sponsor / independent sponsor. We are targeting profitable businesses that could form the platform business of a bolt on accretive acquisition strategy. We are a newly formed entity. I have experience delivering LOIs and have relationships with the investment banking and financing community, in addition to legal counsel relationships that could paper a transaction. We have colleagues and personal relationships that have deep experience in private equity and search funds. My partner has worked in the consumer space in e-commerce retail, as well as in large, global…
Pioneer a strategy focused on long-term value creation by committing to high-quality companies with robust management teams and actively fostering their development and expansion. We are committed to delivering superior results for investors, shareholders, partners, and operators, all while prioritizing risk management and capital preservation.
The Bedford Falls Group is a search fund seeking to buy a single exceptional business and guide this business through its next chapter. The Bedford Falls Group is led by Zach Blatt who brings experience as the founder of the software company RightBid which has produced over 250 custom internet research reports to assist leading consulting and private equity firms on M&A diligence. The Bedford Falls Group is targeting software, professional services, financial services, and real estate related businesses with up to $5mm in EBITDA with a preference for businesses in New England. Learn more…
An entrepreneurial lower middle market private equity firm investing in growing companies in dynamic industries. Fifth Ocean was founded on the belief that people are the driving force behind value creation. We are a relationship-driven investment firm focused on partnering with entrepreneurs, families, and ownership-minded management teams to invest in exceptional companies at growth inflection points where additional resources, expertise, and capital can be leveraged to cultivate long term value for all stakeholders. Our firm is differentiated by the combination of an experienced…
AGP is a team of investor-operators based in Northern California. We each spent the past decade in financial services, including investment banking and private equity at a $4B+ AUM investment fund. At AGP, we’re applying the same growth strategies we developed as investors to small and mid-sized businesses. We target investments in services and industrial companies with $1M+ of EBITDA. AGP Website: https://american-gp.com/
Mechanot is a boutique private equity firm for over 13 years that has been investing in people who are passionate about their businesses and are leading operators within their fields. We drive success through a keen focus on financial performance driven by exceptional cultures - no jerks allowed. The investment activities of the firm are led by our two Managing Partners, Sean Larkin, MBA CPA and Kristin Baker, PhD MPH. Sean is a global corporate executive in the industrial manufacturing industry and currently the CEO of a multinational technology hardware company. Kristin is a global…
Realty Interests is a private investment firm focused on acquiring a small to medium sized business. We plan to keep existing management and team in place after the transaction and focusing on growth opportunities.
Narrow River Capital is an independent sponsor focused on industrial and industrial services businesses in fragmented markets. We seek companies with recurring revenue, essential service models, and strong customer retention. Our founder brings over a decade of private equity experience at CVC Capital Partners and Apollo, with $5B+ in transaction value across complex buyouts and credit-led deals, including Petco, Anchor Glass, Associated Materials, Hornblower, Oxea Chemicals and more. We partner with management teams, families, and co-investors to support growth, professionalization, and…
Leveraged & Equity Investment Partners (L&EIP) is as a distinguished, award-winning independent advisory firm with strategic operations spanning Switzerland, the UK, and USA. We specialise in delivering transformative financial solutions and strategic guidance that empowers companies, projects, and emerging market economies to achieve unprecedented growth and capital efficiency.Two decades of proven excellenceBuilding on nearly two decades of operational excellence since 2005, L&EIP formally established its independence from Leveraged & Equity Global Capital S.A. (L&EGC)…
Previously been self funded on acquisition, looking to acquire larger deals $500k - $5M EBITDA on an independent sponsor basis. Also work as an intermediary for various deals as well (Separate venture from Masswell Holdings.)
Peak XV Realty Capital was founded in 2020 as a spinout of Everest Properties, LLC by David Lesser and Jory Lesser. David most recently served as the President and CEO of Everest Properties, LLC. At Everest David invested in excess of $200,000,000 in more than 650 limited partnerships holding multiple real estate asset types. In addition to Everest’s partnership investments, David had general oversight responsibility for Everest’s multifamily, retail and self-storage portfolios. David also developed and managed Everest’s fixed income investment program which exceeded $1 Billion. Under…
Williams Capital is 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.
Fully funded investor focused on acquiring a great residential or industrial service business with direct sales, marketing, and technology effort needed as the driver for growth, generating between $600-2M in EBITDA, located-in Florida.Favored Industries: Large Tree MaintenanceIrrigation SystemsPest ControlFence Installation & MaintenanceGutter Installation and Cleaning ServiceSeptic Tank Installation and MaintenanceAir FiltrationWater FiltrationGarage Door Installation & Maintenance Home Generator Installation, Maintenance and RentalFire & Safety Inspection and SupplyFire &…
I want to acquire a business and leverage my extensive technical background and network to apply AI automations to accelerate growth and reduce operational costs. My plan is to preserve existing employees and possibly even empower and offer ownership stakes to critical employees so that I can focus on growth and expansion. I have liquid assets of 300k in cash and over 300k in a 401k. Additionally, I can procure up to 2M in funding from other investors to pool towards a joint venture.
Based in Nashville, TN we apply a people-focused approach to deploying capital.Long-Term Focus: Building a sustainable long-term businessStrong Cash Flow: We look for companies with over $1 million in cash flow and greater than 10% margins.Darby Creek has been consulting for small businesses and investment firms for over 10 years. Their experience includes:· Managed private equity transactions, working with sellers to deeply understand the business. This process allowed investors to address company risks and operational issues in the transaction, including HR processes…
