We are an acquisition partnership formed by experienced executives with backgrounds in strategy consulting, financial services, real estate, and analytics. We seek to acquire and grow lower middle market businesses serving construction, infrastructure, industrial, and essential service markets. Our approach emphasizes long term ownership, professional management, operational improvement, and disciplined growth while preserving the culture and legacy established by business owners. We are actively evaluating businesses with enterprise values between $3 million and $10 million.
Legacy Transition Partners is an independent investment firm that specializes in partnering with founder-owned and entrepreneur-led businesses during critical transition periods. The firm is dedicated to supporting companies in the lower middle market, providing strategic investment and guidance to facilitate growth and development. With a focus on businesses at key transition points, Legacy Transition Partners leverages its expertise to help these companies navigate changes and achieve their long-term objectives.
Creative Management Company is a full-service real estate firm specializing in the management of condominiums, townhouses, and single-family communities. Established in 1978 and based in Houston, Texas, the company provides comprehensive association management services tailored to the unique needs of each community. With a team of over 100 employees, Creative Management Company offers expertise in transitioning associations from developer-owned to homeowner-controlled, financial planning, preventative maintenance, and collections. Their commitment to personalized service and professional…
Fifty Door Partners is a private acquisition and holding company founded in 2007. We acquire, operate, and hold established businesses for the long term. We are not a fund — no exit clock, no mandate to flip.Investment criteria: manufacturing, wholesale distribution, industrial and essential services, and building products. $10M–$50M revenue, $1.5M–$5M EBITDA, $8M–$35M enterprise value. Northeast focus: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and New England. Majority recapitalizations, full buyouts, and owner transitions. Real estate purchased or leased at the seller's…
Learner Ltd 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. While we prefer opportunities in South Central USA, we do have a global mandate. Our principals are successful entrepreneurs who have founded and sold businesses valued at over $100m.Wole Oluwole-Rotimi is an investment banking professional with a progressive career across equity capital markets, M&A, and leveraged…
ValuePath Capital is a growth-oriented private equity firm focused on control investments in technology-enabled services companies. We partner with founders and management teams to build scalable, profitable businesses by combining hands-on operational support with practical technology and AI-driven improvements.We focus on outsourced services businesses that manage complex, mission-critical workflows across revenue cycle management, compliance, revenue administration, risk management, data, reporting, and specialized operations.Our sectors of interest include outsourced healthcare services,…
Bridlewood Partners is a private investment platform dedicated to partnering with management teams to drive sustainable growth and create lasting enterprise value. We focus on acquiring founder- and family-owned businesses when ownership is ready to transition or exit, providing not just capital, but acting as a trusted partner to steward the company into its next phase of growth and preserve the legacy of the founding families.
We acquire mission-critical vertical software businesses from founders and operators.What we buy:$15-75M revenue85%+ gross retention20%+ EBITDA marginsSystems of record with high switching costsOur BackingWe're partnered with a $4.4 billion investing platform with a track record of building investment theses alongside operators from inception.Our CEO previously launched a $600M venture studio that incubated over 130 software businesses. That experience shapes how we think about building businesses for the long term.Capital structure: No fund timeline. No forced exits. We underwrite to current…
Integrated Partners focuses on partnering with executives to acquire and operate companies in the executives industry of interest. Integrated Partners will provide strategic support and identify add on acquisitions while allowing the executive to focus on operational excellence and organic growth.
Global Digital Group (GDG) is a holding company that acquires and scales profitable, founder-led digital service firms in IT services, Cybersecurity, AI services and Digital Transformation. We focus on businesses with €5-50 million in revenue and €1-5+ million in EBITDA.Our leadership team has completed 300+ transactions and 6 public listings across 11 countries, giving us a proven playbook for integrating services businesses without diluting their culture. GDG is building a diversified group aiming to compound into a $1 billion holding company within five years.If you run a strong firm…
Pacific Aspen Partners is an operator-led investment firm that acquires and builds small to medium-sized businesses in the industrial and B2B services sectors in North America. We are looking to make majority investments and take active roles in stable, profitable companies with annual revenues of $10 to $50 million and EBITDA of $2 to $10 million. Pacific Aspen Partners approaches every investment as a long-term partnership focused on continuity and value creation. We are seasoned operators committed to operating with integrity and honesty to protect owner legacies. We take an active role…
Entrepreneur and M&A principal based in Miami. I have built tools for both sides of the deal table, have deep roots in family-owned healthcare and pharmacy exits, and carry a wide network across the M&A ecosystem from advisors and capital partners to operators and owners. I understand what sellers are actually going through because I have been close to those transitions, and I know what it takes on the buy side to get a deal done without unnecessary friction. When I am in a deal I am not just a check. I am an active participant who knows the process, respects what was built, and is…
Brian C. Zollar is Managing Partner at Go To Retail, where he focuses on acquiring, building, and scaling consumer products and retail-oriented businesses. With more than 25 years of executive leadership experience, Brian has worked across large corporate enterprises, early and growth-stage companies, private equity-backed businesses, and entrepreneurial ventures.Most recently, Brian served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Timilon Corporation, a technology and advanced materials company. Throughout his career, he has built and led high-performing teams, developed commercial growth…
Owl Bayou is seeking to acquire a lower middle-market company located around Texas. Our founder is a recent Rice University MBA graduate with 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and project management at a Fortune 500 company focused on sustainable energy solutions. Post acquisition, he plans to work closely with the business to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
Harbor Canyon Capital acquires and operates profitable businesses in California, Arizona, Nevada, as well as businesses that can be operated remotely.We seek founder- or family-owned companies with recurring revenue, strong customer relationships, and proven operating histories. We are flexible regarding management continuity and will work with existing teams or implement new leadership when appropriate to support the long-term success of the business.Our team brings transaction and financing expertise, and we partner with management to provide the operational support best suited to each…
Bluffton Capital is an independent sponsor investment firm dedicated to acquiring established services businesses across North and South Carolina. With a focus on the Carolinas, Bluffton Capital seeks to invest in and grow businesses within this region, leveraging its expertise and resources to enhance operational efficiencies and drive growth. The firm operates as a private equity entity, providing strategic guidance and capital to its portfolio companies. Bluffton Capital's commitment to the local market and its strategic investment approach make it a significant player in the regional…
West Elk Partners is an independent sponsor focusing on controlling acquisitions in the industrial manufacturing/distribution and business services segments. Our firm creates value through a people-first approach to driving sustainable growth alongside like-minded entrepreneurs. Our partners bring 40+ years of M&A advisory and operational leadership to the table, in addition to deep relationships with capital partners, operating partners and industry-focused advisors.Investment typesRecapitalizationFamily successionFull buyoutAreas of focusFood and beverageLight / specialty…
Milan Park Partners is an M&A firm led by experienced founders and operators. We identify, evaluate, acquire, and operate lower-middle-market businesses and we invest our own capital alongside the businesses and founders we believe in.Our team has founded, scaled, and exited businesses firsthand, which means we approach every transaction with the instincts of an operator, not just a financial advisor. Having sat on both sides of the table, we know what operators actually need from their partners. Whether we show up as owners, investors, or board members, we roll up our sleeves and drive…
Orimar Capital works with business owners to provide them a seamless transition to exit, often one which enables them to remain in the company in some capacity.This means business owners can be a part of the growth without being the one shouldering all the responsibility.We always have growth in mind for the businesses we acquire, as we look to honor the legacy of the business and we look to make them reach their highest potential in the industry.
Trident Equity Group is a private equity firm that specializes in crafting tailored transition plans for business owners. With a focus on enduring value and a flexible, owner-friendly culture, Trident Equity Group is backed by committed capital and experienced operators. The firm is dedicated to ensuring long-term business growth and success for its clients. Trident Equity Group operates with a strategic approach, managing a portfolio of 10 companies, and is known for its emphasis on aligning with the values and priorities of business owners during transitions.
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