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…
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.
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…
Driven by strong core values and a passion for enhancing companies, Permont Capital focuses on investing in outstanding family-owned and privately held businesses operating within niche segments. We target established companies with up to $3m in operating profits, aiming to build stronger businesses positioned for long-term success. With permanent capital, we can hold our platform investments for generations, avoiding the short-term horizons typical of most private equity funds. What We Look For:Enduringly profitable businesses with a reliable client base, recurring revenue…
I recently sold Altrac, a business I helped co-found, and I am looking for a new SMB to acquire or invest in and operate. Grew up in Billings, MT. Graduated college from Wharton School of Business at University of Pennsylvania. Moved to San Francisco and joined Flurry (acquired by Yahoo for $240M). Joined Juicero (dead). Co-founded Altrac (acquired by Semios in 2021). Recently finished my 2 year lockup at Semios and would like to put my chips back on the table through Acorn Acquisition Group search fund.
Herleven 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 work closely with the company to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.We have advised or led 20+ turnarounds in the middle market space in the past decade. Industries range from manufacturing to distribution to technology and sizes range from $5.0 million to $200 million in revenue.We believe it is vital to use these skills so companies approaching a mature stage of life can…
At Frisco Capital, we acquire small businesses with a vision for continuity and growth. Our philosophy revolves around preserving the legacy of retiring owners while injecting innovation for sustainable success. We believe in transparent, collaborative partnerships that honor the unique identity of each business, ensuring a seamless transition and long-term prosperity.
As a partner with ACapitalFund, I am looking for a business in which I can use my 14 years of c-level experience to build on the legacy of an owner who is ready to make a transition. I have led teams who have sold businesses to Berkshire Hathaway, tripled EBITDA in three years, and stabilized businesses in challenging financial conditions. We achieved those things by attracting and/or retaining great talent, focusing on delighting our customers, professionalizing and standardizing our processes, and tracking metrics that monitored all of the above.ACapitalFund is managed by a team…
