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WJ Partners, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 6 Total Closed Deals
WJ Partners is a private investment firm dedicated to growing companies and creating long-term value. Since we only invest our own capital and not other people’s money, WJ Partners approaches each opportunity as a long-term collaboration with no mandated timeline to exit our investments. As active investors in our portfolio companies, we seek to strengthen current management by providing critical financial, strategic, and operational expertise, resources delivered with respect and reliability.
Most Recent Transactions
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May 2022
acquired
Investor
Mar 2019
acquired
Investor
Mar 2018
acquired
Investor
Aug 2013
acquired

Civitas Growth Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 6 Total Closed Deals
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,…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Dec 2024
invested in
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Jan 2022
invested in
Investor
Dec 2021
invested in
Investor
Mar 2018
invested in

Falx Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 6 Total Closed Deals
Falx Capital is a private investment firm focused on Healthcare, B2B Services and Niche Manufacturing in the lower middle market. We partner with existing management teams or bring in new management to build upon the legacy of a business and provide flexible capital solutions to its owners. By leveraging our professional experience and established industry network, we are able to provide differentiated insights and best practices to create long-term value for all stakeholders.
Most Recent Transactions
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Apr 2025
acquired
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Mar 2025
acquired
Investor
Aug 2024
acquired
Investor
Jul 2023
acquired

Crux Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 6 Total Closed Deals
Crux Capital is the ideal partner for owners seeking liquidity, generational transition, capital for growth or recapitalization. The firm is committed to preserving the legacy of the companies we invest in, recognizing that people and culture are the key determinants of long-term success. In addition to providing capital, we leverage the expertise of our team and limited partner investors to support management teams in reaching their growth objectives. While we do not participate in the day-to-day management of our companies, we do serve as active advisers and provide additional…
Most Recent Transactions
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Apr 2025
acquired
Investor
Dec 2023
acquired
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Jan 2023
invested in
Investor
Mar 2022
acquired

Grovecourt Capital Partners LLC. Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
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.
Most Recent Transactions
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May 2024
acquired
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Feb 2024
acquired
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Feb 2024
acquired
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired

Glass Lake Holdings, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
Glass Lake Holdings partners with exceptional privately-held businesses. Having previously acquired, grown and exited two businesses (Richmond Alarm Company and RRS Medical), we have deep operational and investment backgrounds specifically focused on family and founder-owned businesses.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Oct 2023
acquired
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired
Investor
Jan 2018
acquired

Proviso Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
Founded in 2014, Proviso seeks to provide capital and strategic resources to lower middle market companies. Our goal is to partner with leaders that want to take the firm to the next level.We seek established businesses with experienced management teams and a solid operating history with hyper growth potential. Our target portfolio companies have been operating for at least 3 years and have positive earnings. They have revenue between $5mm and $50mm. Proviso is industry agnostic.
Most Recent Transactions
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Feb 2025
acquired
Investor
Dec 2021
acquired
Investor
May 2021
acquired
Investor
Nov 2018
acquired

DoubleBlue Capital Management, L.P. Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
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…
Most Recent Transactions
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Mar 2024
acquired
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Jan 2023
acquired
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Jun 2022
acquired
Investor
Oct 2021
acquired

Kairos Capital Group Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
About:Kairos Companies is a firm established in 2018 dedicated to owning and operating family-owned businesses across the United States. At Kairos, we take pride in providing creative solutions for business owners in need of a transition. Beyond the initial transaction, Kairos constantly strives to provide the best home for our businesses. With an indefinite investment horizon, Kairos acts as a family for our companies: nurturing growth, mentoring managers, and maintaining the outstanding legacy of the founding family.The Greeks had two words for time: “chronos” and…
Most Recent Transactions
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Aug 2019
acquired
Investor
Jun 2019
acquired
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May 2019
acquired
Investor
Mar 2019
acquired

SPUR Acquisitions Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 4 Total Closed Deals
SPUR is accelerating the succession process for business owners by bringing capital and proven leadership to every portfolio company we acquire. SPUR's unique model focuses on hiring outstanding CEOs and enabling them to select, acquire, and grow great businesses in a simple and fair transaction process.Each of SPUR's Operating Partners is seeking to acquire a business, transition into the role of CEO, and execute the growth plan. To find out more about our Operating Partners and their areas of focus, see the active projects in our profile.At its core, SPUR is in the business of building…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Dec 2021
acquired
Investor
Jul 2021
acquired
Investor
Dec 2020
acquired
Investor
Sep 2020
acquired

Blue Ridge Construction Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 4 Total Closed Deals
Blue Ridge Construction Capital is a building products focused private equity firm investing in family and founder owned businesses that are seeking a collaborative, experienced partner to empower growth.
Most Recent Transactions
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Jun 2024
acquired
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired
Investor
Nov 2022
acquired
Investor
Aug 2022
acquired

Galaxi Group Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 4 Total Closed Deals
Galaxi Group is a family office backed independent sponsor focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We consider ourselves entrepreneurial capital partnering with management teams and entrepreneurs to achieve next level success.
Most Recent Transactions
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Aug 2021
invested in
Investor
Jul 2017
acquired
Investor
Dec 2016
acquired
Investor
Oct 2016
acquired

Rise Run Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 4 Total Closed Deals
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.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Nov 2024
acquired
Investor
Jun 2023
acquired
Investor
Nov 2022
acquired
Investor
Dec 2021
acquired

Bearing Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 4 Total Closed Deals
Bearing Partners is an independent financial sponsor that invests in lower middle-market companies. We seek to invest in businesses $1M to $8M of EBITDA with a strong management team and the potential for significant growth. We prefer to partner with the management team or founder(s) in control investments in industries including consumer products and services, business services, oil & gas, technology, industrial & manufacturing, etc. We have a low leverage approach in structuring transactions and no required hold period which allows for flexibility for each specific situation.
Most Recent Transactions
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Oct 2024
invested in
Investor
Nov 2023
acquired
Investor
Nov 2022
acquired
Investor
Nov 2021
acquired

Eigen Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
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.
Most Recent Transactions
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Sep 2012
invested in
Investor
Oct 2011
invested in
Investor
Apr 2011
invested in

Jupiter Holdings Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
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.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Feb 2018
acquired
Investor
Apr 2017
acquired
Investor
Jan 2004
acquired

Chelsea Square Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
We are a fundless sponsor based out of New York City that invests in services, distribution and manufacturing businesses below $10 million in transaction value. We are open to owner operator transactions, partnership deals, or deals requiring full management replacements (which we accomplish by placing operators from our proprietary network). To date, we have closed 4 transactions and look to close 2-3 a year going forward. Our main talents are institutionalizing people, processes and systems and focusing on areas for longer term growth as we look to build out solid organizations to scale.
Most Recent Transactions
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Jan 2025
acquired
Investor
Jan 2023
acquired
Investor
Jan 2022
acquired

The January 23rd Company Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
The January 23rd Company acquires great companies to operate them for the long-run. We also consult owners who want to sell more and operate more efficiently. We are focused on acquiring on technology, B2B services, and tech-enabled businesses. We partner with leading executives, family offices, and investment firms as limited partners on case-by-case investments, based on who is best-suited from an experience and commitment standpoint.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Apr 2019
acquired
Investor
Apr 2019
acquired
Investor
Apr 2019
acquired

Madison Lake Capital LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
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…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jan 2025
acquired
Investor
Aug 2024
acquired
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired

Concorde Equity Partners LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
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.
Most Recent Transactions
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Dec 2024
secured debt financing from
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Nov 2024
secured investment from
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Sep 2024
secured investment from

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