Virtual Verticals, LLC is established as a management consulting and acquisition sourcing company. Primarily acting as a Self-Funded Search, but may also act as an Individual Accredited Investor, we are primarily searching for B2B service companies, consumer home services companies, or B2B niche SaaS companies that are located in or can be operated from Texas. We would also be interested in minority equity investments and/or sponsoring other search funds.
As an experienced entrepreneur, I am actively seeking a business acquisition to expand my portfolio and drive long-term growth. My focus is on identifying a well-established company with strong potential for scalability, operational efficiency, and market relevance. Ideally, the target business operates in a stable industry such as manufacturing, technology, or services, with a proven track record of consistent revenue and a loyal customer base. I am open to businesses with annual revenues ranging from $1 million to $10 million, though I prioritize value over size.My acquisition strategy…
OverviewKirkmar is an investment vehicle formed by Cory Prott for the purposes of acquiring and operating a small- or mid-sized business for the long-term. Kirkmar is a funded vehicle, with committed capital from its sponsor, that has the resources in place to close on a transaction quickly. Kirkmar's sponsor has closed 18 transactions in the past seven years with entrepreneurs like Cory. Investment CriteriaKirkmar's investment criteria are:Revenue of $5M to $30MEBITDA / owner earnings of $1M to $4MBroad base of repeat customersA track record of growth and profitabilityAsset-light B2B…
Valley Legacy LLC is formed to buy and operate a great business. Ideal candidates are: services and maintenance, asset light manufacturing, or GovCon set-asides with prime past performance.Austin brings a well-rounded perspective informed by entrepreneurship, sales, coaching, marketing, real estate, military special operations, recreational services, consulting, venture capital, and enterprise SaaS.
Acqueren 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.
John S. Kim is a former Wayfair executive looking to acquire and manage an e-commerce firm in the $1-$2M EBITDA range. During his 9 years at Wayfair, John launched and scaled the Wayfair Canada business; built the Pricing, Competitive Intelligence, and Algorithms functions; and oversaw the Business Intelligence and Algorithms teams.
HamptonBarkley is a search fund 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.
Preon Ventures LLC is a private investment firm focused on acquiring a small to medium sized business. The principals are seasoned operators with a history of driving impact for all stakeholders.
Elm Lake provides liquidity & succession for business owners.Elm Lake is a search fund. Every search fund has two goals:Provide liquidity to business owners by finding and buying a great businessProvide succession by transitioning the fund founder into the business as CEOBut beyond that - Elm Lake is just an extension of me. It’s a vehicle through which I can provide a seamless transition for business owners looking to move onto their next chapter. I’m not a private equity firm or one of your competitors. My goal is the long-term growth and extension of the company you’ve worked hard to…
We offer a long-term home for your business.We're in this for the long haul, meaning we are not looking to sell your business again in 5 years to someone else. Rather, we intend on working with you on a smooth transition, conservatively investing for growth, and ultimately owning your business for the decades to come. It's important to us that we continue your legacy and treat your employees as family.
My partner (Pedro Timo) and I are friends from Darden School of Business. We are conducting a self funded search for a business in the $5mm-15mm EV range. I currently work for JP Morgan in Strategic Finance and Pedro is an Operating Partner at a Private Equity company. We also have experience in entrepreneurship (having founded a ~$100k SDE online business), procurement, M&A (at Deutsche), financial due diligence and B2B sales experience. We are currently focused on Business Services, Home Services, Franchisors, and Franchisees - but open to considering other industries as well
Investment firm led by experienced executive with an extensive track record of rapidly growing e-commerce and technology businesses. Seeking to acquire, own, and operate a lower middle market DTC consumer product or distribution company with significant growth potential, that's currently generating at least $100k of EBITDA in or near Los Angeles.
Luckenbach Ventures LLC is a search fund looking to acquire businesses with $1m to $5m in EBITDA. We seek to be sector-agnostic and look for businesses with durable sources of profitability like recurring/repeat revenue, high customer switching costs, and low/manageable levels of capital intensity.. We intend to finance the transaction through a mixture of SBA debt, seller financing, 3rd party equity investors, and the majority of our personal net worth.
I formed Wolf Run Capital with the purpose of buying and growing a single business in the U.S. I am passionate about working with great people and committed to building enduring organizations.I am fortunate to be backed by an incredible group of investors & entrepreneurs who are excited to help me grow an established business for years to come. If you are a business owner who wants to preserve entrepreneurial ownership, you have come to the right place.
ZMC Advisory LLC is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We are looking for exceptional companies that we can operate and grow.
Lotus Valley Holdings is an investment firm seeking to acquire a small, founder-owned business between 750K and 2M of EBITDA. We are long-term holding company and are focused on helping founders transition their business into the next generation. Lotus Valley is solely owned and managed by founder Ed Zhang.Lotus Valley intends to fund acquisitions through SBA 7(a) loans and sponsor equity
John Kennedy is a search fund 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.
We are a search fund that aims to identify a single company to buy and build. Mark Wang and Benedikt Westrick, the founders of Kindly Light, intend to leverage their 30+ years of combined experience in sales, operations, and technology to build the company into a technology-enhanced business that provides steady positive cash flows while operating in a fair and responsible manner towards all of its stakeholders.
Redwoods Equity is a self-funded search focused on purchasing a profitable small business to preserve, operate and grow for the long term. Louis Lo, the founder of Redwoods Equity, is advised by entrepreneurs, executives, and investors who have bought, operated, and grown businesses in several industries. ) Louis led teams of software engineers, designers, and data scientists to build and optimize several businesses. At Target Corp he managed the supply chain for the $200m digital camera businesses.
Big Sky Companies is a single member search fund looking to acquire and grow a business. The principal has experience managing multi-million dollar SMB and is looking to leverage this experience in another opportunity. He also believes it’s important to build upon the foundation laid by the founder(s) for future growth.
