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Bozzino Capital

Independent Sponsor
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
Multi-strategy Private Investment firm offering capital connections, deal proficiency and exceptional operational background, augmented by its relationship with global transformational consulting firm Bozzino & Company (“B&Co.”). We invest across a range of industry verticals and geographies, as Independent Sponsor, with a bias for high-growth, North American-based businesses. $7Bn of deals assessed and $100M of transactions executed.Profile: Buy-side/Sell-side M&A Buyout / Acquisitions Growth Capital / Capital RaiseTurnaround/Performance GrowthStrategy and Management…
Most Recent Transactions
Advisor
Sep 2023
secured investment from
Investor
Aug 2023
secured investment from
Advisor
Apr 2021
was acquired by

Loyal Companies

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Loyal Companies is a PE company. We focus on strategic partnerships, acquisitions and opportunities. We help founders unlock the growth potential of their companies. We focus on providing a strong management team, and operation expertise that help our companies reach untapped potential. With our deep technology experience, we are able to provide and help with the ideal customer experience, product management and the people with in the business.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Oct 2022
secured debt financing from
Investor
May 2020
secured debt financing from

Worthwhile Partners

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Worthwhile Partners was founded by Jason Young and Matthew Smith in 2021. Our firm seeks to identify and acquire an established operating business. We intend to manage the acquired target in a way that reflects our business ethos and enhances the existing culture, duration, efficiency and growth of the enterprise. Our core values of integrity, honesty and transparency underpin our approach. We are open to partnering with existing management. Young and Smith have over 40 years of combined institutional investment and entrepreneurial experience across public and private investments, spanning 8…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jun 2021
invested in
Investor
May 2021
invested in

Green Stride

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Green Stride works with cashflow-positive businesses with established teams of 2-20 employees generating $1M-$5M in annual revenue. We focus on B2B services businesses with at least 25% contractually recurring revenue that can materially benefit from improvement in sales and operations. We look for 1-20% annual growth and strong customer retention.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Dec 2023
acquired
Investor
Nov 2023
acquired

Paradise Capital

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Browndale Capital is the investment arm of our family office - Paradise Capital. https://www.paradisecapital.biz/ We advise business owners on how to exit their business both personally and financially-strong. In cases where the owners do not wish to run a formal "process" we will invest our own capital to help the owner with an alternative path to transitioning out of the business. With 4 platform investments, we are looking for strategic add-ons to bolster our portfolio.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jan 2024
secured investment from
Advisor
Dec 2023
was acquired by

GCI Funding

Independent Sponsor
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Global Concepts Funding has strategic partnerships with major financing companies within the United States. These alliances have provided us with a resource base of funds that exceed a billion dollars. Global Concepts Funding takes pride in its team of seasoned financial and marketing professionals who contribute, to a great extent, to Global Concepts Funding’s continued success.Global Concepts Funding was founded with the mission of assisting business enterprises attain their growth and profitability goals.We help a large consumer base to reach personal goals, start new businesses, send…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jan 2016
secured investment from

Optimal Investment Group

Independent Sponsor
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Optimal Investment Group (OIG) is a private investment firm focused on investing in lower middle market business acquisitions throughout North America. OIG invests in companies we believe show potential for growth and increased profitability.OIG is flexible and growth-minded, utilizing our vast experience to help portfolio companies reach their full potential. Our investment process allows us to analyze and close transactions quickly, frequently within 30-60 days.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jan 2018
invested in

True Vines LLC

Independent Sponsor
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
True Vines is helping finance businesses positively impacting the world in the midst of what we consider a massive shift. Our focus is particularly on businesses empowering the global digital transformation. We have mandates in the US and Africa with public and private sector stakeholders.
Most Recent Transactions
Advisor
Dec 2021
secured debt financing from

Nima Asset Management, LLC

Independent Sponsor
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Nima Asset Management LLC was formed in 2008 to identify and purse direct special situation investments.  The Founder of Nima has extensive experience across a range of industries and financing types.  We have several active projects underway.  We actively seek value added co-investors.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Feb 2017
invested in

5 Star Service Partners

Independent Sponsor
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Builders with a Passion for Providing Excellent Service to Small Businesses and Their OwnersSignificant acquisition, management, and operational experience across a variety of services industries 35+ successfully closed acquisitions and sales processes for over $5Bn Exclusively focused on working with entrepreneurs to scale small businesses 
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jul 2020
acquired

At Nexus

Independent Sponsor
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
AT Nexus The defining link between Today's & Tomorrow's Healthcare Specializing in sourcing, acquiring and growing investments in lower middle market healthcare service companies ranging from $2M-$10M EBITDA.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Dec 2023
secured debt financing from

Gabriel Stacy

Independent Sponsor
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
About:Gabriel Stacy operates a young firm dedicated to owning and operating family-owned businesses across the United States. Mr. Stacy takes pride in providing creative solutions for business owners in need of a transition. Beyond the initial transaction, Mr. Stacy constantly strives to provide the best home for your business. With an indefinite investment horizon, Mr. Stacy is seeking to build a family of companies: nurturing growth, mentoring managers, and maintaining the outstanding legacy of the founder.Mr. Stacy seeks to add value to companies in the following areas:Strong track…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jul 2019
acquired

C9 Partners, LLC

Independent Sponsor
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
C9 Partners LLC is private investment firm focused on identifying niche opportunities at the intersection of specialty lending and financial, legal, and healthcare business services.We are industry experts leveraging over 50 years of institutional lower-middle market corporate finance experience and over $3.0 billion in completed corporate finance transactionsWe have a track record of creating realized equity value as both professional investors and CEOs and CFOs of high growth businesses.Given our directly relevant experience, we seek to establish non-intermediated relationships with…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Mar 2021
secured debt financing from

7 Lakes Partners, LLC

Independent Sponsor
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
7 Lakes Partners is a local investing group dedicated to purchasing manufacturing, distribution, and service-based businesses located in the upper Midwest. Our approach is local, long term, and hinges on positive long-term relationships. We have a specific interenst in engineering / technical manufacturing and distrubution companies.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jan 2010
invested in

Ruby Management LLC

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Ruby Management LLC is looking for source capital to fund multi million dollar acquisitions across diversified industries within the continental United States, to obtain capital to acquire businesses with solid cash flow and established history. If you are a private equity lender or venture capital concern and wish to partner with an acquisition firm, please contact us right away.

Flying Point Capital

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Flying Point Capital, LLC is a consumer-oriented lower middle market private investment firm that selectively invests in profitable companies, with competitive products and/or services, doing business in growing markets that are principally located in the United States. Flying Point Capital's "Building for Scale" mentoring program is anchored by a highly practical business management system that has been successfully applied by hundreds of small and mid-sized businesses for almost a decade.Our Principals have significant success as business builders, board members and investors. Our Focus We…

Digital Foundry Ventures, LLC

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Digital Foundry Ventures, LLC is a NY based venture, growth and buyout equity firm that focuses on investing in great businesses that are on the cusp of accelerated growth. Our objective is to create exponential value by establishing digital leaders in sector that benefit disproportionately from advanced technology. We look beyond transactional investing and focus on transformational investing.

Calidant Capital, LLC

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

We have founded, acquired, invested in, and operated companies both large and small across diverse industries.  Based in Dallas and Austin, TX and founded in 2010, actively investing since 2016Investment team consisting of 2-5 principal / operating partners with senior-level experienceGoal of complete alignment across operating, financial, and strategic interestsStrong generalist and industry-specific experience across various sectors​We live by our mission to relentlessly focus on building superior companies for all stakeholders in our partnerships through true alignment and a culture of…

The Midway Companies

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

We seek to be unconventional not only in name but in everything we do. We are long-term, disciplined partners who care about your business, legacy, and employees. We have a different mindset from traditional private equity, and we believe financial sponsors and corporate America drastically miss the mark. We are patient and we want to build for decades. We put stakeholders, especially management, first. We love businesses that are enduring and have sustainable value. Our goal is for you and your business to find your forever home within The Midway Companies.Our partnership philosophy is in…

Great Circle

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Michael Wexler and Damon Tassone are executives and entrepreneurs with 20+ years of leadership experience building, scaling, and operating start-ups and Fortune 500 organizations.Start-ups. Most recently Michael was COO and CFO of Affera, a venture backed medical device company which he helped sell to Medtronic in 2022 for $925MM. Prior to that, he was founder + CEO of HiWired (sold to Radialpoint) and ANSWR. Damon is a three-time founder + president of Site59 (sold to Travelocity), Intent, and Black Crow AI. He helped lead the first two to >$100MM in gross sales, and the third from $0 to…

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