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Slack Water Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 17 Total Closed Deals
Slack Water Capital makes minority and control equity investments in small and medium-sized businesses. The Firm's primary focus is providing equity capital to acquisition entrepreneurs. 
Most Recent Transactions
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Feb 2025
invested in
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Jan 2025
acquired
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May 2024
invested in
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Feb 2024
invested in

Peak Rock Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 17 Total Closed Deals
We make equity and debt investments in companies in North America and Europe. Peak Rock’s equity investment platform focuses on opportunities where it can support senior management to drive rapid growth and profit improvement, with expertise in corporate carve-outs and partnering with families and founders seeking first-time institutional capital. Peak Rock’s credit platform focuses on providing bespoke primary financings and making investments in secondary loans for corporate debt and commercial real estate. Peak Rock’s principals have deep expertise in complex situations and…
Most Recent Transactions
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Apr 2019
acquired
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Oct 2018
acquired
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Oct 2018
acquired
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Sep 2018
acquired

Granite Creek Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 16 Total Closed Deals
Chicago-based Granite Creek Capital Partners, L.L.C. is an active manager of lower middle market debt and equity investments in Business Services, Niche Manufacturing, Food & Agribusiness, Healthcare and value-added Distribution. Granite Creek invests in high-performing businesses to support rock star entrepreneurs, the next phase of growth or a transitional event that is driving the need for additional liquidity. Granite Creek brings decades of experience in private equity, lending, strategy and operations across 80+ deals over the course of 30+ years. The Granite Creek investment team, led…
Most Recent Transactions
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Jul 2023
acquired
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Feb 2023
acquired
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Feb 2023
acquired
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Aug 2022
acquired

Hadley Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 15 Total Closed Deals
We work with founders/owners, families and management teams in need of ownership transition, management succession, and / or growth support. We primarily focus on companies with revenue between $5 million and $50 million, and a cash flow between $1 million and $5 million. We consider a wide range of industries and look for companies with potential to build on past successes and open to new ideas.
Most Recent Transactions
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Sep 2014
acquired
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Sep 2013
acquired
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Dec 2012
acquired
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Sep 2012
acquired

SBJ Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 15 Total Closed Deals
SBJ Capital is a multi-strategy private investment firm with $600mm under management that provides flexible capital solutions to founder and family-owned businesses. SBJ offers companies control and non-control investment solutions, including debt and equity, across the consumer, healthcare, technology and business services industries. SBJ provides operational resources, strategic advice, and a partnership-oriented approach to help businesses achieve their full potential. SBJ was founded by an experienced team of professionals with a track record of helping grow companies as…
Most Recent Transactions
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Feb 2023
acquired
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Jan 2023
acquired
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Feb 2022
acquired
Investor
Dec 2020
acquired

Solis Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 14 Total Closed Deals
Solis Capital Partners is a leading lower middle-market private equity firm located in Southern California. The firm was founded in 2002 and employs a disciplined, fundamentals-based investment strategy that emphasizes partnership with exceptional leadership to pursue enterprise improvement, organizational transformation and growth. Solis generally targets software, business services, light manufacturing and value-added distribution opportunities in the Western United States. The firm will generally seek to invest $5 to $20 million in lower middle-market companies with enterprise values from…
Most Recent Transactions
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Jun 2023
acquired
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Jul 2021
acquired
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Jan 2020
acquired
Investor
Jan 2018
acquired

Centerfield Equity Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 11 Total Closed Deals
Centerfield Equity collaborates with like-minded owners and management teams seeking a change of control transaction to accelerate business transformation. We focus on lower middle market businesses generating greater than $1.5M in EBITDA that are based in the Midwest. Centerfield Equity invests across a variety of industry verticals, including business services, healthcare, consumer, niche manufacturing, and distribution. We do not invest in oil & gas, financial services, real estate, retail, early stage, or distressed situations.
Most Recent Transactions
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Nov 2024
acquired
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Jun 2024
acquired
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Mar 2018
acquired
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Jul 2017
acquired

Northern Lakes Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 11 Total Closed Deals
Northern Lakes Capital makes control equity investments in leading family owned private companies with revenues typically ranging from $15 million to $150 million and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) between $3 million and $20 million. We will look at smaller companies as add-on acquisitions.
Most Recent Transactions
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May 2024
acquired
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Apr 2024
acquired
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Jan 2024
acquired
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Dec 2023
acquired

Catalus Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 11 Total Closed Deals
Catalus Capital is a multi-strategy private equity firm founded in early 2011. The flexibility of the firm’s investment mandates sets it apart from its peers. The firm invests out of two strategies: Catalus Growth Partners, a buyout fund focused on acquiring majority stakes in growing middle market companies, and Catalus Special Opportunities, a fund focused on finding deep value in corporate, real estate, and esoteric assets.
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Sep 2023
acquired
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Jun 2023
acquired
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Feb 2023
acquired
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Dec 2022
acquired

Banyan Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 11 Total Closed Deals
We are a Canadian based private equity firm that makes control equity investments in mid-sized private and public companies throughout North America. We provide full or partial liquidity to existing owners or partner with owners seeking capital for organic or acquisition-driven growth. With over 50 years of private equity, investment banking and operating experience collectively, we have developed a strong franchise. Our success is based on our experience, relationships and our reputation for honesty, respect and integrity. Since inception, Banyan has acquired equity interests in 20…
Most Recent Transactions
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Dec 2021
acquired
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Sep 2017
acquired
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Jun 2014
acquired
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Sep 2013
acquired

ZS Fund Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 11 Total Closed Deals
We are a private equity firm engaged in making long-term investments in successful middle-market companies. Since 1985, we have focused on transactions that provide liquidity to business owners while enabling them to maintain a significant ownership stake and keep their company independent. Our strengths are understanding the objectives of business owners, structuring transactions that respond to those objectives, and being constructive partners to help increase the value of the businesses in which we invest.We look for a handful of important characteristics in a potential investment…
Most Recent Transactions
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Aug 2023
acquired
Investor
Dec 2016
acquired
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Jul 2016
acquired
Investor
Dec 2012
invested in

Cyprium Investment Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 10 Total Closed Deals
Cyprium Partners (Cyprium) is a private investment firm that makes non-control investments in profitable middle-market companies, allowing company owners and their management teams to retain controlling interest in their business after we invest. Cyprium can provide any combination of equity or subordinated debt giving us non-traditional flexibility in structuring transactions as well as increasing our certainty of close.Cyprium, through the experience of its partners as well as through its Advisory Council members, strives to be a value-added investor that supports the growth, acquisition,…
Most Recent Transactions
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Aug 2024
invested in
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Dec 2023
invested in
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Dec 2023
invested in
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Dec 2023
acquired

Metalmark Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 10 Total Closed Deals
Metalmark targets middle-market companies, seeking to build long-term value through active and collaborative partnerships with business owners, founders and executives.We invest primarily in privately held companies with a significant strategic footprint and growth objective in the North American market.Metalmark is a patient and diligent partner intent on building long-term enterprises.
Most Recent Transactions
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Aug 2023
acquired
Investor
Aug 2019
acquired
Investor
Jul 2015
acquired
Investor
Oct 2010
acquired

Star Mountain Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 10 Total Closed Deals
Star Mountain Capital, founded in 2010 by Brett Hickey, is an asset management platform focused exclusively on the U.S. Lower Middle-Market. Leveraging its unique and differentiated "Collaborative Ecosystem" of partner fund managers and senior advisers across the United States, Star Mountain is a value-added capital provider to small businesses. Supported by some of the world's most sophisticated individual and institutional investors, Star Mountain looks to work with established small and medium-sized businesses unable to access the capital markets for their capital needs.Star Mountain…
Most Recent Transactions
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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

San Francisco Equity Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 7 Total Closed Deals
San Francisco Equity Partners is a private equity firm focused exclusively on consumer growth companies. We partner with companies that have reached an inflection point in their development, where consumer and retailer adoption are proven and a hands-on partner is desired for the next phase of growth. To each of our partner companies, we provide not only financial capital but also extensive operating experience and a broad network of relationships across the consumer landscape.
Most Recent Transactions
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Jan 2019
acquired
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Jul 2018
acquired
Investor
Nov 2017
acquired
Investor
Jan 2017
acquired

Victor Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 6 Total Closed Deals
Victor Capital Partners provides equity and resources to middle-market businesses with valuable brands and growth opportunities in the consumer, industrial, and business services sectors.
Most Recent Transactions
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Jan 2024
acquired
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Oct 2021
acquired
Investor
Dec 2020
acquired
Investor
Oct 2019
acquired

Sagemoore Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
Sagemoore is a private equity firm focused on making investments in the lower middle-market. We utilize an evergreen fund structure with committed capital from family office investors resulting in a patient capital base.This structure offers a flexible investment horizon designed to maximize stakeholder alignment by focusing on true long-term value creation. Sagemoore’s investment principals each have more than 15 years of professional investing and healthcare operating experience.We seek to cultivate deep partnerships with entrepreneurs and experienced operating teams for the benefit of…
Most Recent Transactions
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Aug 2024
secured investment from
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Jan 2017
acquired
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Mar 2014
invested in
Investor
Apr 2011
acquired

Exaltare Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 4 Total Closed Deals
About ExaltareExaltare Capital Partners, based in Boston, MA, is a private equity firm that invests in owner-managed, family-controlled businesses and corporate divestitures via management buyout. We look for businesses with EBITDA of greater than $3 million that appreciate a value-added partner helping contribute to its future growth and success.The word Exaltare means "to elevate" in Latin and it informs our investment approach in at least two ways: We look for investments in superior businesses operated with strong management teams. Superior businesses did not become niche-leaders by…
Most Recent Transactions
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Aug 2023
invested in
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May 2023
acquired
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Mar 2023
acquired
Investor
Jan 2013
acquired

Kinzie Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 4 Total Closed Deals
Kinzie invests in lower middle market companies amidst transition in the manufactured products, consumer and business services industries. Whether a company is experiencing a generational shift, period of high growth or changes in business cycles, we seek opportunities to create lasting change in today’s disruptive environment by leveraging technology and a strong operational focus to eliminate inefficiencies and unlock new business opportunities.
Most Recent Transactions
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Feb 2024
acquired
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Jan 2023
acquired
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Sep 2020
acquired
Investor
Nov 2019
acquired

CM (Canada) Asset Management Co., Ltd. Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
CM Partners is a leading private equity firm that invests in profitable, well-managed, small to medium-sized businesses in Canada and the US.  Since our founding in 2017, we have invested over $150 million of equity capital.  CM Partners is currently investing its second fund with over $200 million of committed capital. We provide buyout as well as growth equity to help our partners achieve next-level growth. We look for opportunities in five sectors: Business Services, Consumer, Industrial, Technology, and Leisure & Real Estate. In addition to capital, we bring operating…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Oct 2021
acquired
Investor
Aug 2018
acquired
Investor
Jul 2017
acquired

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