Iron Bond Search Partners is an investment fund founded by Dru Nkansah and Phil Dontje, both former U.S. Army Rangers turned entrepreneurs. The firm is dedicated to acquiring and growing high-quality businesses with long-term potential. With a focus on strategic investments, Iron Bond aims to build upon the enduring legacy of the businesses it acquires as day-to-day operators. The company is driven by a commitment to excellence and seeks opportunities that align with its vision of long-term growth and sustainability.
Sintra Partners 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.
Outsider Capital is a Toronto-based entrepreneurial investment firm that is looking to acquire, actively manage, and grow a small to medium-sized business. We are focused on GTA-based businesses with $5M - $15M of revenue operating in the manufacturing, distribution, or business services space. We are looking to make a change of control investment and are excited to partner with an owner who is committed to making a seamless transition. We are passionately Canadian and we believe that the key to economic growth in our country is helping Canadian businesses tap into their technological…
Gaviota Capital Partners is a search fund focused on acquiring and operating small businesses in the United States. They seek businesses with strong recurring revenue and a diversified customer base. Their goal is to ensure continuity, culture, and legacy for retiring founders.
I've raised committed capital from Pacific Lake and Peterson (two $2B investors) to acquire and grow a business service or software company. I spent a decade building companies internationally including developing data science capabilities for clients like GE.
I’m an operator and former PE-backed CEO who built, scaled, and exited a light manufacturing business.I also advise growth-stage businesses as a partner at TechCXO, helping CEOs drive operational efficiency, margin expansion, and leadership alignment.Now acquiring a company in the Southeast with:$500K–$1M SDE$1.5M–$3.5M priceAsset deals (SBA + seller note)Focus areas:B2B services, home services, light manufacturingRecurring revenue, essential services, strong marginsSuccession or owner-operator transitionsBased in Greenville, SC — Open to NC/GA/SC for high-quality opportunities.I…
Vesalius Partners is a newly launched search fund led by Kayvon Soheili and Cassidy Driscoll, two operators and investors with deep, complementary roots in healthcare and life sciences. We are seeking to acquire and operate one exceptional lower middle market business where we can serve as active, long-term owner-operators and build on the foundation a founder has spent years creating.Kayvon, brings seven years of operating experience embedded inside some of healthcare's most complex environments. He has led revenue cycle transformations, redesigned clinical operations, and driven patient…
Midway Legacy Partners is dedicated to acquiring, leading, and expanding a distinguished home care business within the $0.5M - $3M EBITDA/SDE range. The company is committed to preserving the unique aspects of the businesses they acquire while providing strong leadership for future growth. Their mission is to offer a seamless transition for business owners, ensuring the continuation of their legacy with a robust financial reward. Midway Legacy Partners focuses on acquiring a majority stake in businesses, though they remain open to business owners retaining equity, demonstrating flexibility in…
We are two brothers backed by an experienced group of entrepreneurs and investors, with the capital and resources to deploy up to $100 million. We are looking to acquire and personally operate our first business, targeting companies with $2 million to $10 million in EBITDA.
Lynwood is made up of a single hands-on, dedicated entrepreneur looking to offer a succession option to a promising business in Canada or the US. Lynwood is funded by a diverse team of entrepreneur-investors, with extensive experience buying and successfully growing small-to-medium enterprises over the long term.We are not here to manage an investment portfolio or run a satellite division. We are here to roll up our sleeves, and live and breathe your business. Our primary goal is to protect what you have worked hard to create, but we’ll also bring our skills and dedication to help it…
Location: Middle TN, Greater Nashville area. EBIT: $500K to $1.5M with margins near industry norms, or clear room for improvement through operational focus.• Succession-Ready LeadershipI am particularly interested in businesses where the current owner is preparing for retirement and is open to a structured, collaborative transition. Companies with capable management teams already in place are also a strong fit.• Growth PotentialI value businesses with opportunities for expansion—whether through additional sales channels, operational efficiencies, or better utilization of existing…
Amesbury Holdings is a private investment holding company formed to acquire, operate, and grow an exceptional lower middle-market business at a time. The firm pairs institutional private equity execution with hands-on operations, led by a team that completed platform acquisitions at Kingswood Capital and Staple Street Capital and held executive roles inside portfolio companies.
Elytra Holdings is an operator-led acquisition firm founded by two experienced business leaders who are committed to buying and running a single great business for the long term. We bring a complementary blend of finance, operations, technology, and consulting expertise, and we plan to step into the day-to-day leadership of the company we acquire.Our backgrounds include leading finance organizations, building scalable operating systems, driving digital transformation, and guiding companies through growth and complexity. Collectively, we’ve managed teams, overseen product and technology…
We're looking to buy profitable companies in the $10M+ range, with a focus on mental health, addiction recovery, and elder care.We have committed capital for the right opportunity. Our team has a combined 80+ years of business leadership experience, with vast knowledge and referral relationships in the mental health field.What we're looking for:EBITDA: $2 million+EBITDA Margin: 40%+Location: East coast
Worked for a Toronto-based mid-market private equity fund, where I led 17 acquisitions of small to medium-sized businesses. Post-close, I supported them through transition planning and operational initiatives to drive growth and improved profitability. Following this, I worked in a C-level role for a PE-backed company, which I recently left to focus full-time on finding a business to acquire and operate for the long run.
Riverside Impact Capital LLC is a search-based investment platform targeting businesses with impactful products or servicesWe are primarily focused on the following industries: Non-profit & government servicesEducation & workforce developmentHealthcare servicesWater & environmental servicesClean energy / decarbonizationRecycling & waste managementOur investment criteria: Impactful product or service At least five years of historyRevenue of $5-25mThree or more years of $750k - $5m+ EBITDASignificant portion of revenue is recurring (contractual or otherwise)An established team (ideally >5…
Jodabit Partners 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.
Fairview Succession LP is an entrepreneurial investment firm focused on water and waste related services. Fairview acquired CatchAll Environmental in 2023 to establish a platform for future growth and acquisitions in water-related services. CatchAll Environmental provides stormwater management solutions in the US Pacific Northwest. Fairview Succession is backed by entrepreneurs who have taken part in building over 200 businesses, including JetBlue, Asurion, Vivint, Allbirds, and Bonobos. Some of them have sold for large valuations, and others have even gone public. But they all started as…
Bloom Two Partners is dedicated to acquiring and operating one great small-to-medium sized business. Our team takes a hands-on approach, committed to honoring the seller’s legacy and working alongside employees as stewards for the next chapter of the business.We are a team based in Austin, Texas, with a shared commitment to building enduring businesses. Our professional backgrounds span private equity, corporate finance, technology, and design, and our partnership is grounded in strong values and an entrepreneurial mindset.
I’m a Southern California–based investor with a background in M&A and financial due diligence. My focus is on acquiring and operating a single business in a recurring-revenue, compliance-driven services sector - particularly Fire & Life Safety, testing, and inspection services. I bring strong transaction execution experience, operational discipline, and a long-term mindset focused on sustainable growth and employee continuity.
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