East Holdings is a Texas-based private investment firm that specializes in acquiring and operating founder-owned businesses. The company is dedicated to preserving the legacies of these businesses while building for future growth. Founded by Van and Abbey East, East Holdings focuses on strategic acquisitions that align with their mission of maintaining the heritage of the businesses they acquire. The firm is well-equipped to manage and nurture the growth of its portfolio companies, ensuring a sustainable future for each entity under its management.
Ideally, the business operates in a fragmented industry with recurring revenue, low customer concentration, and stable historical cash flow. I’m particularly interested in sectors like home services, B2B services, or healthcare-adjacent operations where strong local or operational moats exist but tech enablement or growth strategy is underdeveloped. I bring both capital and hands-on operating experience, with a long-term commitment to steward the company and its people.
HealthGuard is a Canadian company specializing in the production of bed protection products and pillows, with a focus on allergen protection. Established in 1991, HealthGuard is committed to enhancing sleep comfort and reducing allergy and asthma symptoms through its innovative product lines. The company offers a range of products including mattress protectors, pillows, pillow protectors, and mattress encasements, all designed to provide a comfortable, breathable, and allergen-free sleep environment. HealthGuard operates under Bay Street Manufacturing and is dedicated to delivering…
Learner Ltd 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. While we prefer opportunities in South Central USA, we do have a global mandate. Our principals are successful entrepreneurs who have founded and sold businesses valued at over $100m.Wole Oluwole-Rotimi is an investment banking professional with a progressive career across equity capital markets, M&A, and leveraged…
Bridlewood Partners is a private investment platform dedicated to partnering with management teams to drive sustainable growth and create lasting enterprise value. We focus on acquiring founder- and family-owned businesses when ownership is ready to transition or exit, providing not just capital, but acting as a trusted partner to steward the company into its next phase of growth and preserve the legacy of the founding families.
Integrated Partners focuses on partnering with executives to acquire and operate companies in the executives industry of interest. Integrated Partners will provide strategic support and identify add on acquisitions while allowing the executive to focus on operational excellence and organic growth.
Owl Bayou is seeking to acquire a lower middle-market company located around Texas. Our founder is a recent Rice University MBA graduate with 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and project management at a Fortune 500 company focused on sustainable energy solutions. Post acquisition, he plans to work closely with the business to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
West Elk Partners is an independent sponsor focusing on controlling acquisitions in the industrial manufacturing/distribution and business services segments. Our firm creates value through a people-first approach to driving sustainable growth alongside like-minded entrepreneurs. Our partners bring 40+ years of M&A advisory and operational leadership to the table, in addition to deep relationships with capital partners, operating partners and industry-focused advisors.Investment typesRecapitalizationFamily successionFull buyoutAreas of focusFood and beverageLight / specialty…
Our investment group is focused on acquiring and operating small to mid-sized businesses with strong fundamentals and stable cash flows. We are particularly interested in companies with $300K–$5M in EBITDA across industries such as insurance, B2B services, specialty contracting, and light manufacturing. Our sourcing entity is privately capitalized and led by operators with deep experience in process automation, risk management, and scaling teams post-acquisition.
Trident Equity Group is a private equity firm that specializes in crafting tailored transition plans for business owners. With a focus on enduring value and a flexible, owner-friendly culture, Trident Equity Group is backed by committed capital and experienced operators. The firm is dedicated to ensuring long-term business growth and success for its clients. Trident Equity Group operates with a strategic approach, managing a portfolio of 10 companies, and is known for its emphasis on aligning with the values and priorities of business owners during transitions.
Search fund sponsor backed by HNW, family office, and search fund of funds investors. Differentiated with speed and certainty of execution. Focused on US-based opportunities with a general mandate across geographic and industry-scope, though there is a preference for B2B opportunities in the government services, medical, software, and F&B (logistics, distribution, production, packing, and wholesaling) spaces given operational expertise in these fields. Opportunities must generate a minimum of $1.25M of pre-tax earnings annually. Although the current portfolio consists of minority stakes,…
N3 Capital Management is a private investment firm based in Chicago, IL. We focus on acquiring or investing flexible capital solutions into lower middle-market businesses in the United States.We partner with entrepreneurs, families, other investors and management teams to transition and scale companies in the industrial/manufacturing, consumer, and business services sectors.Within real estate, we partner with asset owners, developers, and lenders who are seeking creative and flexible non-control capital solutions.When acquiring a majority stake in a company, we bring a hands-on, long-term…
I'm Matt Rothberg, an independent sponsor and experienced operator backed by committed investors and creditors ready to fund acquisitions up to $35 million. At AVC, my goal is to personally operate and strategically build a platform business. With $5M in SBA financing pre-approved and the remaining capital stack at the ready, I can close efficiently and confidently. I value collaboration with advisors and brokers who can connect me with the right foundational business that fits this strategy. If you represent sellers interested in a well-capitalized partner dedicated to a successful exit, I'd…
I am an independent sponsor planning to acquire and operate a company using a mix of loans, personal capital, and a preferred equity raise. I have six years of M&A experience through Investment Banking and Private Equity, most recently as a Senior Associate at Gauge Capital. I led M&A transactions and provided operational support across the healthcare and business services industries for our $2.5B AUM fund. On the sell-side, I worked at Cowen Partners providing M&A advisory services in the consumer industry, with a specialization in pet products and services.I left Gauge in 2021…
Credentia Ventures is an independent sponsor dedicated to enhancing the quality of continuing professional education across the United States. The company specializes in acquiring businesses within the finance, healthcare, and law sectors, aiming to hold a significant equity stake ranging from 70-100%. Led by Sterling Wilson, Credentia Ventures collaborates closely with existing management and ownership to drive growth and innovation. Their strategic focus is on businesses that align with their investment criteria, ensuring a robust partnership that leverages their expertise in education,…
Family office backed sponsor, seeking opportunities in the waste equipment and logistics space as well as the behavioral healthcare industry, where we have extensive operating partner support and expertise.
Northern Legacy is an independent sponsor investment firm dedicated to acquiring established Minnesota-based services businesses and building upon their legacy. Luke Musech is the leading principal and has prior CEO and private equity investing experience. Northern Legacy is financially backed by a concentrated group of high-net worth individuals and family capital. The senior advisory board includes veteran CEOs and private equity professionals.
Mind Enterprises is a family-owned business that operates in the beverage distribution sector. It serves multiple states across the U.S., providing a range of beverage products to various markets. The company is known for its commitment to quality and customer service, ensuring that clients receive the best products available. With a focus on expanding its reach and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and customers, Mind Enterprises continues to grow and adapt in the competitive beverage distribution industry.
We are small family office that is seeking to deploy our own capital in the lower middle market. We seek to do majority and minority investments. We typically seek earnings of $500,000 or greater in the Western, Southwestern US.
VeriQuest Investors is a private equity investment firm focused on investing in middle market companies. We focus primarily on control investments in businesses with $2-$25+ million in EBITDA and then actively work with management to help each business achieve its potential and to maximize stakeholder valueWe target investments in middle market businesses in the Consumer, Industrial/Materials, Business Services and Technology sectors as well as other unique or complex situations where we believe we can add value.
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