William Kearns is a corporation 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.
I'm an 2x b2b and b2c software co-founder with one exit and one planned. Looking to buy a SMB with healthy cashflow that can be scaled with systems upgrades or sales engineering. Any acquistion would be self-funded or, given the size, I would bring on my partner as an investor.Â
STARCO’s ability to identify whitespace is vital to our business - and we don’t do it alone. There is power in partnership…and family. Our sister company, The Starco Group, provides us with a portfolio of innovative formulas and commercial manufacturing facilities that span 10 CPG categories and over 3,000 products. This expansive infrastructure equips us with vivid insight into the industry while enabling us to innovate, tinker, test, and excel. With this system, success becomes the standard as we hone in on trends across a vast spectrum of categories, identify the right product and…
PL Programs is an Operations consulting firm. We help companies deliver critical supply chain projects and improve performance. Our industry experience is in Food and Beverage distribution and manufacturing, 3PL, and CPG.
We are worldwide distributors of beef, pork, poultry, lamb, veal, provisions, seafood, deli and packaged meats.As one of the top distributors on the East Coast, we have the resources, the professional staff, and the knowledge of world markets to procure the best quality meat products at the best market prices and deliver them swiftly, safely and reliably.For over 60 years, Porky has been committed to satisfying our customers by providing the highest level of quality service with the utmost integrity.
What began as a family-owned moving & storage company in the early 2000’s, has grown into a multi-faceted, ever-changing partnership of entities and vertical offerings. Over the following years, the vision of delivering fully integrated logistics services in a customer centered operation continued to grow as more customers were drawn to the company’s commitment to quality service.Warehouse capacity, skilled workforce, additional locations, technology systems and installation crews were added. As a result, iWest companies has become an award winning agent for Atlas Van Lines serving…
I have two companies: Blinds & More is a drapery retail store and LuXout is a drapery manufacturing company. The former has been around since 2007 and the latter has been around in some form since the 1940s but was incorporated in the 70s. I've acquired them both and one other small business that added to LuXout's manufacturing in the last 3 and a half years. So far it's worked out. I want to see what else is out there.
Based in Houston, Crossroads Strategic Advisors provides advice on recapitalization and restructuring strategies for middle market companies. As turnaround operators with an investor’s perspective, Crossroads provides valuable insights and creative solutions for operators, investors, creditors and other stakeholders. Amid volatility and uncertainty, clients hire Crossroads to navigate out-of-court workouts, distressed M&A and bankruptcy reorganizations. Crossroads provides support and guidance throughout the restructuring process as financial advisor, turnaround consultant or interim…
The Enox Corporation is proud to provide high-performance tribological additives to manufacturers of greases, industrial lubricants, metalworking and drilling fluids. Since 1998 our additives have outperformed conventional EP/AW/AF products such as sulfur, phosphorous and MoS2. They have also contributed to enhanced service life, and delivered cost savings, in critical applications where extreme pressure, wear and friction are constant conditions. This enhanced performance is the result of our unique, proprietary metalloid sulfur-phosphorous composite formulations. Our product line consist…
wTe is a technology-driven, value-added recycler of metals and plastics with a commitment to pioneering innovation in the field. For close to 30 years, wTe has invested in transformational technologies for recycling processes for metals and plastics, resulting in a positive, long-term impact to our environment.wTe’s vision is to be the leading technology-driven, value-added recycler of metals and plastics in the world.
Gage Investment Group is a private investment firm 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.Â
GBS is a leading technology, marketing, and print manufacturing and services provider. GBS has successfully executed over 20 acquisitions and joint venture partnerships. Since 2005, the company's year-over-year increase in the company's stock price is 23.5% per year.GBS develops innovative software and technology solutions, combined with strategic partnerships with some of the world’s most established brand names and forward-thinking organizations. Across every one of our diverse product and service platforms, we create customized software, IT, print, and marketing solutions that drive…
We are retail and wholesale experts passionate about creating innovative ecommerce solutions to scale our clients’ business. We conceptualize inspired and brand-friendly websites, powerful direct response tactics and ingenious marketing methods. Utilizing proven strategies, we help our clients reach audiences and boost conversions, enhancing growth, brand positioning, and profitability.
Gamani Group inc. is a Canadian-based consulting firm that provides advisory and management consulting services worldwide. We specialize in working with small to midsize companies and all levels of government to provide strategy and management consulting services to meet our clients' needs.
Operator with investor backing seeking acquisition or controlling interest in specialty retail concept. Concept should be proven by successful unit profits in a minimum of 3 locations in at least one US city. Willing to explore owner/operator continuation plan subject to purchase terms and conditions. Businesses with unique customer proposition and dynamic culture and opportunity.
Kim’s Convenience Stores was founded in 1985 and is a chain of 25+ convenience stores located in Texas and Oklahoma. These locations include former SmithTex, TexStop and several other small independently owned stores. Other convenience store brands they operate include Shop N Hop and Elkhart Food Center.Many locations offer Chevron, Conoco, Exxon, Phillips 66, Shell, and unbranded gasoline. Most locations also feature Fried Food, BBQ, or Kim’s Pizza.In 2008 the company acquired the TexStop stores located in Athens, Texas and in 2009, the company acquired SmithTex convenience stores in…
LaserGifts is the premier souvenir and gift company in the United States today. For 30 years, it has manufactured superior, high-quality and high-profit products, specializing in name programs. Products can be found in many prominent locations such as nationally recognized attractions and popular gift and souvenir stores. Some of the best-selling name programs revolve around David Mudrick’s patented method of providing personalized souvenirs including a solar powered souvenir. In additon, LaserGifts wood items like the Multi-Wood Pen, Rosewood Key Ring, and Multi-Purpose Tool have become…
MSRplans enhances the professionalism of your business plan and financing structure to increase investor demand, maximize valuation and secure capital expeditiously. Depending on the amount and type of work required, we provide our services on an hourly basis or for a fixed project fee. Before we give you a quote for business plan review services, you’ll get a complimentary critique of your plan. Our consultants have decades of Wall Street experience predicting investors’ critical questions to answer them before they are asked.
XPandAir was designed to emerge as the product of choice that can help users around the world BREATHE BETTER and GET MORE AIR! Attributes and points of differentiation include “EASE OF USE,” “VERSATILITY,” “DESIGN” and “FUNCTION” as well as being one of the only external “ADJUSTABLE”, “REPOSITIONABLE” and “ANTI-GLARE” patented products. Users will experience increased nasal airflow during sleep, find relief for cold and allergy symptoms and discover enhanced nasal breathing in sports-related activities and 100’s of other uses.XPandAir addresses the growing need…
US Patriot is a military and law enforcement retailer. USP has 16 brick and mortar locations in 9 states with an internet and government sales distribution center located in Columbia SC.