Ad Astra Business Ventures ("AABV") is a Kansas City-based investment firm focused on acquiring and accelerating the growth of established businesses within the Midwest. Our team's diverse skillset, encompassing engineering, sales, construction, IT, finance, and consulting, empowers us to add tangible value across multiple operational areas. We seek established businesses within a max 100-mile radius of Kansas City, generating high six-figure cashflows, and prioritize maintaining a strong culture centered on employee and customer well-being.
— I’m a hands-on operator and acquirer with a background in building and growing companies across construction services, tech-enabled ops, and professional services. I’ve led teams, streamlined operations, and scaled businesses — and now I’m looking to acquire one great business to run and grow for the long term.Over the past several years, I’ve operated in roles spanning general management, process design, and financial structuring, including helping small businesses optimize back-office systems, implement software, and increase cash flow. I’ve worked directly with…
Entrepreneurial operator with unique and deep experience scaling a 65-year-old family business to significant revenue and leading tech companies through growth, acquisition, and IPO. Seeking lower middle-market businesses with strong fundamentals and growth potential. Industry-agnostic with a hands-on, flexible approach. Backed by patient, well-capitalized partners. Committed to a fast, confidential, and founder-friendly process.
Apogee Capital is a syndication business that specializes in multifamily real estate investing, particularly in medium-sized B and C class properties. The company empowers clients by providing opportunities for passive investment in commercial real estate, focusing on multifamily properties. Apogee Capital caters to accredited or sophisticated investors, offering them a chance to diversify their portfolios with strong alternative asset classes. With a team of around 20 employees, Apogee Capital manages at least two portfolio companies, including Sierra Condos and The Park, although the exact…
Mila Ridge is a partnership between two longtime entrepreneurs and friends – James Burgess and Andrew Noh. We founded Mila Ridge with 15 years of shared personal and professional experiences as cofounders, teammates, classmates, and business-owners. After successfully exiting our last venture, we are focused on investing our own capital by purchasing a privately-held business.
In addition to running a blockchain infrastructure fund, Al Shalom heads investments for a medium-sized family office out of New York City. We are looking to analyze and acquire companies with strong growth potential mainly in the tech space. We are primarily interested in SaaS companies with strong ARR but are open to other spaces as well.
I’m a Westchester-based operator and Wharton MBA with a background in investment banking and senior finance roles at private equity-backed businesses. I’ve also founded and operated businesses in e-commerce and healthcare services. Most recently, I led finance and strategy for a global manufacturing company, with a focus on M&A and operational improvement.I’m now focused on acquiring a small-to-medium sized business in the Northeast where I can be hands-on, preserve the seller’s legacy, and build long-term value through team development and thoughtful, sustainable growth.
A self-funded search entrepreneur with a background in investment banking and private equity, I am seeking to acquire, operate, and scale a business generating ~$750k-$3.0m in annual cash flow. Based on the East Coast, I am focused on opportunities in the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and Southeast regions, but remain open to compelling businesses nationwide.
Entrepreneur acquiring a business located in TX - ideally in San Antonio or Austin Metro AreasPreviously in tech based product businesses now working in physical businesses within critical infrastructure
I’m a finance leader in the CPG industry with hands-on experience supporting PE ownership, including margin expansion, cost modeling, working capital management, and operational decision-making. I spend most of my time deep in P&Ls, balance sheets, and cash flow, partnering closely with operators and leadership teams to turn strategy into execution.As a side investor, I’m interested in deal-by-deal opportunities in lower-middle-market businesses where fundamentals matter more than hype. I gravitate toward simple, cash-flow-positive companies—particularly in CPG, food, manufacturing,…
Seasoned sales and operations executive with 20+ years of experience in enterprise technology and recurring-revenue business models. Adept at process improvement, scaling teams, and developing systems to improve profitability. Focused on businesses where existing staff can remain in place and continuity of operations can be maintained.Seeking to acquire and actively manage a company that can deliver predictable cash flow, community impact, and long-term value creation. The ideal business will have stable historical performance, a clear growth path, and the ability to leverage technology or…
LEW Capital is a search fund holding company. I am using it for the purpose of acquiring a company with at least $750k in EBITDA. I am also looking to invest in other search funds.
Mick Denner is the Founder and Managing Partner of MODE Growth Partners. An experienced military and commercial leader, Mick brings 12 years of leadership, commercial excellence, and operations experience to MODE. He now aims to acquire, operate, and grow one high quality business.
Backed by a team of seasoned operators and investors, Adom Capital Partners (ACP) was founded with the objective to acquire and build one great company. Post-close, Paul will join the management team of the acquired company and dedicate all of her energy to building upon the legacy you created. ACP seeks business with revenues between $5-$50million, $2-$20 million in EBITDA and margins above 15%.
Experienced serial founder looking to acquire and grow an existing business. Previous companies started include Casper (IPO, Acquired) and Tomorrow Health - both backed by top-tier venture capital firms.
Seabreeze Equity is searching for a lower middle market business to acquire & operate. Its principal, Peter deBaptiste, began his career as a lower middle market lender at Commercial Bank where he managed and grew a loan portfolio of $100mm. He then went on to serve as VP of Finance and President of Delivery Dudes, a restaurant delivery service. At Delivery Dudes Peter supported three rounds of capital raises, built an executive team, and ultimately led the sale process for a $23mm exit.
I own two marketing agencies that primarily work with video, personal brand and digital marketing. I specialize in acquiring customers through facebook and google ads. I also specialize in growing organic social media channels on instagram, tiktok and youtube. www.darngoodads.com and www.trendvideo.io
I am a highly technical business development lead looking to acquire a manufacturing business in Northern New Jersey. I graduated from Princeton with a degree in Computer Science Engineering and a minor in Finance. After a career in banking I pivoted to small business where I ran an electronics manufacturer focused on the Department of Defense and was employee #1 at a VC backed startup. I have also owned a general contracting company and have been active in the residential construction industry for over 10 years.
WHERE WE’RE GOINGIn 5–10 years, we see a portfolio of businesses operating independently but united by shared values: purpose, growth, employee-ownership, and good energy. We will exit progressively — through internal transitions, ESOP models, or equity pathways that reward all stakeholders.We are Eric and Laura Marzec—partners in marriage, family, and now in building a new kind of business legacy. Our journey began in Venezuela, where Eric was playing professional baseball and Laura was advancing her medical career. We married in 2016, became parents to Eva (2018) and Zoe (2022), and…
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