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.
Desrosier Capital Partners is a private investment firm that invests in and acquires successful, middle market companies in partnership with management in the niche industrial and business services sectors.Our principals bring over 40 years of disciplined investing experience in the lower middle market, having completed 14 platform transactions (excluding add-on acquisitions) across a variety of industries and subsectors.
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…
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…
Focused on M&A and equity investments across manufacturing and software sectors, with particular emphasis on global opportunities in the data center and power equipment value chains. Experienced in privatizations, long-term equity investments, corporate acquisitions, and group carve-outs, with a strong understanding of complex deal structures and long-term industrial value creation.
Confluence Healthcare Partners is a growth equity group focused exclusively on the healthcare services market with an emphasis on lower middle market companies. Our goal is to partner with leading providers and companies in sectors of healthcare services where we can provide a combination of operational expertise and financial backing to accelerate growth. We help our partner companies expand into new geographies and service lines and grow through strategic collaboration and acquisitions. In many cases, we will be the transitional capital and partner that allows these companies to grow…
Kili Capital 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. Our key operating sectors are currently tech-enabled services, enterprise software, and consumer. Kili Capital is now expanding to the North American Lower Middle Market Buyouts space across consumer goods/services and industrial.
Gordon Equities is an independent private equity investment firm in Texas focused on partnering with lower middle-market and founder-led businesses across industrial manufacturing, equipment rental, multi-family development and media. Established in 1985, the firm was founded to manage the investments of the Roberts and McHaney families. The company is led by Stephen McHaney who has years of experience on both the buy and sell side. We pride ourselves on negotiating fair transactions and not losing sight of the fact that the seller and management are often our partners after…
Exonas Capital is a private investment firm focused on investing in high-quality businesses that have reached strategic, operational, or financial inflection points and stand to benefit from our proven value creation playbook irrespective of the prevailing economic environment. We are focused on four key sectors, including the niche consumer, business services (including SaaS and DaaS), industrials, and non-reimbursement-based healthcare services sectors. Our mandate is flexible and we can invest in a wide variety of transactions, including founder and family-owned companies, corporate…
Midwest-based operator acquiring privately-owned businesses with indefinite hold periods. Not a fund. Hands-on partner with strong capital network. Flexible structures, conservative leverage. Industry-agnostic with a focus on B2B and institutional businesses, especially owner-operator succession opportunities.What makes us different: Strong capital network – Established relationships with family offices and permanent capital investors; no fundraising delaysConservative leverage – 50-70% LTV structures prioritize business health over financial engineering returnsNo predetermined exits –…
Mehshah Capital is an independent sponsor primarily focused on healthcare services, digital health, healthcare IT, pharma services and business services investments. The firm was founded by a seasoned healthcare services investor with nearly a decade of healthcare investing experience and over an additional decade of healthcare investment banking experience.
Imagine Ventures is a multi-stage boutique investment firm specializing in lower-middle market mergers and acquisitions (M&A), credit lending, and direct secondaries. The firm is dedicated to delivering customized capital and operational support, leveraging its extensive industry experience to structure deals, manage risk, and drive growth for its partners. By focusing on the unique needs of the lower-middle market, Imagine Ventures positions itself as a strategic partner for businesses seeking tailored financial solutions and expert guidance in navigating complex transactions.
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.
Circe Capital is a Boston-based holding company focused on acquiring and actively managing lower middle market, service-oriented businesses including B2B services, skilled trades services, consumer goods & services, and franchising.We know how hard it is to build and grow a business because we have done it ourselves. This is all we do and what we love to do.
Pine Investments is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We plan to work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
Kirra Capital is an investment firm dedicated to owning and growing mission-critical software companies. We invest with a long term perspective and aim to develop market leading businesses that are built to last.
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.
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2Northside Group is an independent sponsor, led by seasoned technology entrepreneurs and operators, focused on acquiring and personally operating exceptional private companies. Unlike traditional investors, we provide more than just capital; we bring deep, hands-on experience in leveraging technology to modernize operations, unlock new revenue streams, and build enduring value. Our principals have spent their careers in the trenches as CTOs, technical founders, and operational leaders for companies ranging from startups to established market leaders. Their expertise lies in executing the…
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.
Hemingway Capital is an operationally oriented investment firm that specializes in growing lower middle-market industrial companies. We offer creative, flexible capital and deep operating experience to optimize and grow our partner companies. We invest in fundamentally sound businesses possessing a competitive advantage, recurring demand for products or services, and favorable macro trends. We stand beside management teams, family businesses, and business owners as a preferred investor in lower middle market industrial businesses that adds value beyond capital.
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