I am a seasoned investment professional with over a decade of private equity and cross-border M&A experience, most recently as a Sloan Fellow at MIT. I am now pursuing a U.S.-focused traditional search fund, seeking to acquire and operate a high-quality, privately held business with strong fundamentals and growth potential. With a global perspective, operational expertise, and a hands-on leadership style, I offer business owners a trusted succession path and a commitment to preserving legacy while driving sustainable growth.
Ferdinand Chan founded Carmine Partners alongside experienced investors and operators with the goal of reconnecting with his passion for small business. Ferdinand developed a strong appreciation for the relationship development, community involvement and positive, tangible impacts that come with working alongside smaller enterprises during his involvement with his immigrant family’s restaurant business. Prior to founding Carmine Partners, Ferdinand was at Onex, a leading private equity firm where he worked closely with management teams to execute on growth initiatives, optimize capital…
Caitlin Bolnick is an individual investor 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.
Experienced operator and entrepreneur seeking to acquire and scale a supply chain business in the Midwest or Southeast. My focus is on founder-led, labor-driven companies in logistics, light manufacturing, or industrial services. I previously co-founded and scaled SecurSpace, a marketplace for freight storage, from concept to $100M+ GMV in less than five years, including two exits. In partnership with Novastone Capital Advisors, I'm now focused on acquiring a business with $2–5M EBITDA and $10-30M in revenue, leveraging my experience to create value and accelerate growth.
Withrow Park Growth is a entrepreneurial investment fund formed by Dave Ritchie to identify, acquire and operate an existing private company within North America. WPG's goals is to find exceptional companies and provide owners an exit opportunity to entrust their business to the next generation. WPG is looking to make long-term commitments and for our Principal to take on an operating role as a day-to-day leader. The fund's focus is to preserve an entrepreneur's legacy and write the next chapter of success for the business.Withrow Park Growth has both committed capital and a robust set of…
Rising Tide Ventures LLC 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.
NYC-based investor seeking small metro-area business to acquire. I've been investing in emerging technologies and funds for 25 years and am interested in owning and operating (to some extent) a smaller cash-flowing business, rather than a raw startup.
For business owners who want to preserve their LegacyLegacy Pursuit was founded to help you craft your succession plan and transition to your next chapter while ensuring your business, people, and customers remain in good hands.
Radazon Capital is an entrepreneurial & private investment fund that was formed with the financial backing and support of a select team of highly accomplished operators, entrepreneurs and distinguished investors with a passion for operating and growing lower middle-market companies.
Beacon Legacy Partners was founded by an entrepreneur looking to identify and acquire one great business to grow for the long term. We are looking for a business owner planning for the next stage in life - we want to partner with and provide them with flexibility, transparency, and peace of mind as they sell their business and ensure their legacy continues.Albert Soulier is a values-based leader and entrepreneur - he founded Beacon Legacy Partners, to acquire, lead, and grow one business for the long term. Albert has a decade of experience across business development, investing, strategy…
Experienced investor with a strong track record in private equity and structured credit, managing $70MM+ portfolios and executing $15MM+ deals. Targeting lower middle-market opportunities ($2M-30M revenue, $1M+ EBITDA) in CPG, Services, Industrials, and Warehousing for acquisition, backed by substantial capital.
I’m a hands-on operator and former corporate leader actively seeking to acquire a B2B product-based business in the Kansas City metro area. My ideal partner is a founder who’s ready to transition their company to a trustworthy, capable successor who will protect their legacy and scale it with care.I bring deep experience in engineering, technical sales, and operations—combined with a track record of leading teams, improving systems, and driving growth. My focus post-acquisition is simple: modernize the digital presence, expand the product line, and increase profitability through…
I run a self-funded search fund that is looking to buy and hold one Connecticut-based business. I'm looking for a business with EBITDA between $1-3 mm.
I'm looking for an Enduringly Profitable business, either a Manufacturing or a Service business with strong sales but needing Operational Excellence, generating between 200-700k SDE, within the greater Cincinnati area.
I am an industry agnostic self funded searcher looking to acquire a local business in Charlotte, North Carolina (or able to be operated from CLT). Ideal size is $500k - $1.5mm in EBITDA. My past experience is in private equity as well as credit investing, have served on the board of several small companies.
I am in the acquisition phase of my company. It is fully formed, and I am in the process of identifying and acquiring the right venture. Kemry will be focused on development, remodeling, and the construction business across both commercial and residential properties. I have several key partners across various markets in the Southwest region, including Texas, and I am actively seeking the right opportunity to own and operate a business with the eventual goal of owning a portfolio of businesses.What's noteworthy is that my corporate mandate includes strategies that are anchored to both goods…
Hi, I’m Drew. I came to the U.S. from Indiawhen I was seven and grew up in Allentown,Pennsylvania. Like many first-generationimmigrants, I was raised to value education,hard work, and stability — and that’s exactlywhat I pursued for over a decade in thecorporate world.But I’ve always been surrounded byentrepreneurship. My parents, in-laws, andnow my wife have all run businesses — fromhotels and laundromats to restaurants anddental practices. That influence stuck with me,and today I’ve stepped away from corporatelife to follow that same path.My wife and I now live in Tampa, close…
Bowen Falls Capital is an investment firm focused on acquiring best-in-class arbor care businesses and investing in their long-term growth and development.
Adelanta Management GroupThe Next Chapter Starts HereWhat Sets Adelanta ApartI bring Fortune 500 systems and discipline with a small business heart. Unlike typical buyers planning a 3-5 year exit, I'm built for legacy—dedicated to moving your business forward with long-term stewardship and commitment to your community, employees, and customers.*Adelanta combines "Atlanta" (where I'm currently based) with "adelante" (Spanish for "forward")—reflecting our commitment to progress.About PeteI'm Pete Clarke, and I believe great businesses deserve great next chapters. With an MBA from Stanford…
The Nakani Fund aims to buy a company in Canada, to grow it further and to create jobs for Canadians.Nakani was founded by Ali Malik, a global entrepreneur with experience helping promising companies reach their full potential globally. Over the past decade, Ali was engaged in leading projects and people to come with products and ways to solve problems for companies in finance, telecom, digital services, healthcare, transportation, food production, government services, and tech.Ali is skilled in management, business development, lean growth strategies, and agile product ownership. He is an…
