My name is Josh Ahrens. I created Blue Dot Search with a single mission: to find a small business to own and operate permanently.I appreciate small businesses’ role in our society and communities. Moreover, I understand the desire to transfer ownership to someone who will steward your life’s work into the future. It would be a privilege to carry on the legacy of your small business and create lasting value for your employees, customers, and community.If you are a small business owner considering a transition, I’m eager to connect and learn about you and your business.
Mizar Health Capital is a search fund seeking to acquire and operate a single healthcare services business. Recently, Mizar Health Capital has partnered with Search Investment Group, a group with significant experience helping searchers source and acquire businesses. SIG also has extensive healthcare industry expertise, with two current portfolio companies in the home health and specialty pharmacy industries.
- REDD Success is a self-funded search entity seeking to acquire an SMB space in the $3-$10M revenue and $1M-$3M EBITDA range. Financial Services, Healthcare, and light Manufacturing are top targets however I am opportunistic for niche businesses with moats and high barrier to entry for new players. - Owner/Operator has 18 years of customer-facing experience as a former Financial Advisor, Consultant (IT & Strategy), and post-sales leader at a B2B SaaS startup. Experience with real estate and angel investing including debt/capital raises and closing deals. - Experience with large enterprise…
Flag Rock Equity is focused on investing in and operating small businesses. We are looking for businesses with a strong reputation and commitment to creating value for all stakeholders. We pride ourselves on our transparency, honesty, and respect for the accomplishments of our small business partners.
We are a search fund that consists of an ex-investment banker (Citi, Jeffries) and technology executives (Salesforce, Standard AI, IMO). We are looking to acquire and operate a small business for an indefinite period of time. We are generally looking at SMBs in the B2B space based on the West Coast of the U.S. Additional criteria include a minimum of 10 years of solid profits with a diversified base of repeat customers, a simple ownership structure (1-2 owners), sellers looking to retire, and operations in an industry that is unlikely to be disrupted by big tech.
Xestu Capital was founded with the mission to invest, operate and sustainability grow outstanding Canadian businesses.We seek to acquire a service-based business in Canada or the US. We're looking for a company that meets most of the following criteria.
Outlay Support, LLC has been focused on small and medium sized businesses toown/invest in/operate/consult for over 5 years. We are buyers and partners on companiesthat have founders who are ready to retire and want to see their life's work continue tosucceed. We invest with and manage/consult with founders looking to scale larger andambitious to develop the strategy.
Deadwood Capital is a private investment firm focused on acquiring a small to medium sized business. We would like to partner with an exceptional company seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we plan to work closely with the business to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
Founded by Managing Partner Craig Thompson, Bernal Ridge Partners (https://www.bernalridge.com/) is seeking to acquire and operate a software or services business based on the West Coast of the United States. Craig is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor and advisor to growing businesses. Previously Craig founded Prophet, a venture-backed software businesses. He is also a former investment banker at Goldman Sachs and private equity investor at KKR. Craig has an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
Chris Papp 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.
Target Company Characteristics: Location: Northern Arizona (e.g. Sedona, Cottonwood, Flagstaff, Prescott, Verde Valley, etc.) Revenue: $1M - $5M EBITDA: $250k - $2M Min 5 year track record w/ established customer base. Specifically *not* interested in food service, tourist retail & art galleries. Particularly interested in commercial and residential building services (trades, technical, professional, other) or light manufacturing. Open to other business ideas aside from those mentioned in #5 above.Employees: Ideally 5+. I am willing to have an operating role in the business.
Catalina Legacy is a search fund focused on acquiring a single enduring business to drive meaningful long-term growth. Drawing on success in fortune 500 corporate finance, middle market management consulting and a diverse group of advisors, we are well equipped to execute on a transaction and to create value in ownership. We strive to be strong stewards of the company we acquire, preserving community legacy and employee relationships to foster long-term success.
Shane and Brett are experienced and authentic professionals with complementary skills and a shared objective: Seek out and acquire a firm whose owner is ready to transition and an organization in need of operational and/or sales excellence.Our approach is compassionate and professional. We are dedicated to ensuring the owner's legacy is carried on and their customers, employees and stakeholders are cared for during and post transition.
Entrepreneur dedicated to buying one business from a founder/owner who is ready to move on and wants a successor they can trust to honor what they have built. Dedicated to preserving and growing prior owner’s legacy and team. Prior experience investing in and managing middle market businesses.
Single Investor Search Fund. Investor has $60M of committed capital and industry veteran. I have over a decade of experience scaling business service and healthcare companies across the globe.
Forest Circle is an operator-led firm seeking to partner with owners who wish to transition their businesses. Our focus is long-term growth and building upon the existing legacy of the business, which is why we offer highly flexible and creative acquisition structures. We leverage operating and investing experience to give business owners liquidity and alternative options, based on their needs and goals. Our entrepreneurial approach ensures a long-term vision of growth for the business, customers, and employees.Our flexibility allows us to move fast to find a solution that benefits everyone…
Long Horizon Partners is a private investment firm seeking to acquire and operate one business with $3M - $15M of annual EBITDA for the long run. Post close we plan to move locally to the business and serve as part of the C-suite of the company to improve operations and drive long-term growth. We have several high-net-worth investors that are committed to funding +$25M of equity in the deal.Zach Krumholz is the founder and managing partner of Long Horizon Partners LLC. He previously worked in private equity for 3 years as a vice president at Tamarix Capital Partners and as an associate at…
Torrent Capital Management is a lower/middle-market private equity firm focused on acquiring control positions in founder/family-owned businesses. We seek to work on one transaction/opportunity at a time and are willing to step into key executive and operating roles to the extent required. No matter the situation, a foremost priority for our firm is preserving and building upon the strong relationships, reputations and legacies previously built by the companies we acquire.Each of Torrent Capital Management's principals has extensive private equity experience collectively spanning >10 buyout…
Axethrow is a small software PE firm. We have an investor looking for us to run a search, we have commitments for up to 1M and are looking for a good SaaS or software enabled services business to acquire. https://axethrow.software outlines the basics of what we're hoping to achieve.
