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Chicago Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 12 Total Closed Deals
Chicago Capital Partners is a private equity firm which primarily makes control investments in lower middle-market companies with $2-10 million of EBITDA in the following industries: business services, consumer products, distribution, food and beverage, and niche manufacturing. Our fund structure and investment mindset promote building business partnerships and creating value over the long-term.Operational Perspective: Managed by founders and operators, our team understands small and family business dynamics;Partnership Focused: We partner with strong management teams, provide…
Most Recent Transactions
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Apr 2025
acquired
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Feb 2022
acquired
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Jun 2021
acquired
Investor
Dec 2020
acquired

PennSpring Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 10 Total Closed Deals
Investment OverviewPennSpring Capital is actively seeking acquisitions of lower-middle-market businesses where founders are looking for a trusted partner to ensure long-term continuity, professionalize operations, and support the next stage of growth. We move quickly, close reliably, and customize structures to meet seller goals.We have a strong track record across compliance-oriented software, environmental services, B2B services, and niche recurring-revenue businesses.Target CriteriaIndustry Focus (any of the following):Environmental services (asbestos, mold,…
Most Recent Transactions
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired

Sleeping Giant Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
When a business owner wants to exit, but lacks a succession plan, their legacy is in jeopardy. Who can be trusted to preserve and grow their business? Sleeping Giant Capital is a Kalamazoo based firm that exists to solve this dilemma. We invest in West Michigan by acquiring small businesses and growing them over the long term. To do so, we develop the next generation of business owners, back them with capital, and surround them operating resources and expertise.  
Most Recent Transactions
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Apr 2025
acquired
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Mar 2025
acquired
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Mar 2024
acquired
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Apr 2023
acquired

The Sterling Group

Private Equity Fund
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 35 Total Closed Deals
Founded in 1982, The Sterling Group is a private equity investment firm defined by its focused expertise, depth of experience, operational strategy, and approach to partnering with management.Focused expertiseWe specialize in what we know best: acquiring and increasing the value of middle-market operating businesses in the fields of basic manufacturing, industrial services, and distribution.Depth of experienceOur Partners have a combined 90 years at Sterling. Their business experience encompasses management, operations, public accounting, commercial and investment banking, and securities…
Most Recent Transactions
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Dec 2024
acquired
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Oct 2010
acquired
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Oct 2010
acquired
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Oct 2010
acquired

Alvarez & Marsal Securities

Private Equity Fund
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 12 Total Closed Deals
Alvarez & Marsal Capital (“AMC”) is a multi-strategy private equity investment firm with over $3 billion in assets under management across four funds and three investment strategies. Our firm is led by a highly experienced investment team, which is augmented by our strategic association with Alvarez & Marsal (“A&M”), one of the largest operationally focused advisory firms in the world. AMC combines a focus on middle-market private equity investing, with deep operational expertise, industry knowledge, and global corporate relationships of A&M, making us an attractive partner to…
Most Recent Transactions
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Aug 2023
invested in
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
invested in
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Aug 2023
invested in

Ninth Street Capital Partners

Private Equity Fund
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 9 Total Closed Deals
Ninth Street Capital Partners is a private investment partnership that specializes in acquiring, developing and managing established businesses. With a focus on executing deals with the highest degree of integrity, we make long-term controlling investments in growth-oriented, privately held businesses with revenues ranging from $5 to $50 million. Our flexible approach allows us to tailor our investments to help entrepreneurs and business owners achieve their personal and financial goals.
Most Recent Transactions
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Sep 2019
acquired
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Jun 2015
invested in
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Mar 2014
invested in
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May 2013
acquired

Gemini Investors Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 136 Total Closed Deals
Founded in 1993, Gemini Investors is a Massachusetts-based private equity firm that provides capital and strategic resources to lower middle market companies. Since its inception, we have invested approximately $1 Billion in more than 185 companies throughout the U.S., typically investing $3 – $8 million per transaction in either control or minority positions. Gemini offers a flexible investment approach. We provide a wide range of financing structures, which include subordinated debt with warrants, preferred stock, and common equity. We have extensive experience leading transactions, as…
Most Recent Transactions
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Sep 2025
acquired
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May 2025
acquired
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May 2025
acquired
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Feb 2025
acquired

VSS Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 66 Total Closed Deals
VSS is a leading private equity investment firm that invests in the healthcare, business services and education industries.• 30+ years of experience and have managed over $4B in aggregate capital commitments across 8 funds• Investments in 102 portfolio companies, with over 600 add-on acquisitions• VSS invests in businesses that are well-positioned for sustainable growth• Flexible capital solutions, from debt to equity, for a wide range of corporate and shareholder uses• Assists company management teams, boards and financial sponsors in effective strategic initiatives• Leverages…
Most Recent Transactions
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Oct 2025
acquired
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Dec 2024
acquired
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Oct 2024
invested in
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Oct 2024
acquired

Arcapita Group Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 66 Total Closed Deals
Arcapita is a global investment firm focused on middle-market private equity and real estate transactions, with offices in Atlanta, Bahrain, London, and Singapore.Over the past 20 years, Arcapita has completed over 70 investments in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.Our flexible investment mandate and hold period allow for creative structuring solutions and the ability to partner with founders, executives, family offices, fundless sponsors, and institutional investors.
Most Recent Transactions
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Jan 2022
acquired
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Dec 2019
acquired
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Dec 2017
acquired
Investor
Oct 2010
acquired

Gen Cap America Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 57 Total Closed Deals
Gen Cap America (GCA) is a private equity firm headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee that specializes in leveraged buyouts of privately held lower-middle market businesses. Investment Criteria: Revenue: $5M - $100MEBITDA: $1.5M - $10M Geography: United States & CanadaTransaction Types: Family SuccessionManagement BuyoutDivisional Spin-offRecapitalizationsMost transactions are management buyouts or buyouts of one or multiple retiring owners. GCA target investments typically have a long history of successful operations and cash flow, and quality managers who wish to be part of the…
Most Recent Transactions
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Feb 2022
acquired
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Sep 2021
invested in
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Jan 2021
acquired
Investor
Sep 2020
acquired

CIVC Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 55 Total Closed Deals
CIVC Partners is a Chicago-based private equity firm investing in high growth middle market companies in business services sectors. Since 1989, the team has invested over $1.9 billion and currently invests from CIVC Partners Fund VII. More information on CIVC Partners and its portfolio companies can be found at www.civc.com.
Most Recent Transactions
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Aug 2024
acquired
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Feb 2024
acquired
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Jan 2024
acquired
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Jan 2024
acquired

Clearview Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 45 Total Closed Deals
We are a private investment firm specializing in control and non-control investments of North American companies with operating profits of $4 - $20 million.Since the firm’s founding in 1999 by Jim Andersen, Calvin Neider and Pete Doolittle, Clearview has single-mindedly remained dedicated to investing in and supporting the development of lower middle market companies. Working collaboratively with our portfolio company management teams, we provide targeted strategic and operational assistance, as well as capital, to fuel organic and acquisition growth initiatives.Since inception, the…
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Jan 2025
acquired
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Dec 2023
acquired
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May 2023
acquired
Investor
Apr 2023
acquired

Hammond Kennedy Whitney & Company Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 44 Total Closed Deals
HKW is evolving with clarity and purpose, while honoring the vision of the firm’s founders and our 100 plus year history. We focus on specific sectors in which we can utilize our skills and perspective, leveraging technology as part of a data-driven methodology to power our “Four Pillar” structure. HKW has developed processes that support our strategy to find, create, and sustain value in our companies while trusting and appreciating that our approach is what sets us apart.
Most Recent Transactions
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Jan 2023
acquired
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Dec 2022
acquired
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Sep 2022
acquired
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Mar 2022
invested in

Stonehenge Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 42 Total Closed Deals
Stonehenge Partners ("Stonehenge" or the "Firm") is a middle-market private equity firm with a highly successful 25+ year track record. The Firm directs the investment activities for approximately $1 billion in capital commitments. Stonehenge's investment professionals have extensive experience executing a broad range of transactions including:Management and leveraged buyoutsAcquisitionsRecapitalizationsGrowth capital investmentsStonehenge Partners has the flexibility to invest in a variety of structures including common equity, preferred equity and subordinated debt (or combinations…
Most Recent Transactions
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Jun 2019
invested in
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Apr 2019
invested in
Investor
Jan 2019
acquired
Investor
Sep 2018
acquired

Rockwood Equity Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 41 Total Closed Deals
Rockwood Equity Partners:B2B manufacturing, service providers, distribution in industrials and regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, aerospace & defense, environmental, waste, rail, water, others)Transaction types: First institutional capital partner, majority, minority, growth, independent sponsor and operator partners, management buyout, corporate divestitureTarget company size: $10-$75 million in revenues and $2-$7 million EBITDA, add-ons of any size.Private equity investment firm for lower middle market companies, with a track record spanning 25+ years.Approach:Focused on growing…
Most Recent Transactions
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Dec 2025
acquired
Investor
Dec 2025
acquired
Investor
Nov 2025
acquired
Investor
Sep 2024
acquired

The Brydon Group Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 38 Total Closed Deals
The Brydon Group is a veteran-led $500M+ private equity fund focused on acquiring recurring revenue small businesses with $1-$5M EBITDA. To date we've closed 39 transactions. We are an ideal solution for owners looking to transition their legacy to the next generation of small business owner as we bring in one of our industry-focused entrepreneurs-in-residence as CEO.We have a focus on software and B2B, government, & healthcare services.Investor team consists of Alex Mears (two decades in large cap private equity at Blackstone and Carlyle and five years in Special…
Most Recent Transactions
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Jan 2026
acquired
Investor
Dec 2025
acquired
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Dec 2025
acquired
Investor
Dec 2025
acquired

Renovus Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 36 Total Closed Deals
Founded in 2010, Renovus Capital Partners is a private equity firm specializing in the Knowledge and Talent industries. Renovus, based in the Philadelphia area, manages over $1 billion across three sector focused PE funds and one generalist strategy (RCap). The firm’s current portfolio includes over 25 U.S. based businesses specializing in education and training, B2B healthcare services, technology services and professional services. Renovus typically partners with founder-led businesses, leveraging its industry expertise and access to debt and equity capital to make operational…
Most Recent Transactions
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Jul 2023
acquired
Investor
Jun 2023
acquired

Garnett Station Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 35 Total Closed Deals
We are entrepreneur investors who grew up together, went to school together and built Garnett Station Partners together. At GSP, we invest in growing businesses at attractive entry points. Although focused on safety of principal, GSP invests for growth.During our first year at business school, we acquired 23 struggling Burger Kings based in Henderson, North Carolina. We turned the franchises around, empowered a management team with strategic counsel and a rigorous capital allocation program and built Carolina Quality, Inc. into one of the largest and fastest growing franchise companies in the…
Most Recent Transactions
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Dec 2025
acquired
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Dec 2025
acquired
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Dec 2025
acquired
Investor
Dec 2025
acquired

Argosy PE Investments, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 32 Total Closed Deals
Founded in 1990, Argosy Capital invests entrepreneurial capital with experienced business partners in two asset classes, lower middle market operating companies and real estate. Our focus is on creating value with our business partners by investing in inefficient markets where creativity, hard work and disciplined risk taking can generate exceptional returns for the benefit of all stakeholders. As partners with our investors, co-investors, operating company management teams and real estate operating partners, we are dedicated to creating value by building upon the strengths of the people,…
Most Recent Transactions
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Aug 2023
acquired
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May 2023
acquired
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Apr 2023
acquired
Investor
Nov 2022
acquired

Highview Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 30 Total Closed Deals
Highview Capital is a family-office backed private equity fund in Los Angeles with an evergreen fund structure (patient capital with ability to hold longer) and flexible, opportunistic investment mandate that has deployed nearly $700mm of equity capital through 2024.We look for companies poised to undergo a transformation. We drive value through a strategic and operational approach coupled with patient capital and an extremely flexible mandate.We invest in middle market businesses that are facing a critical inflection point and are ready for transformation, whether that is executing…
Most Recent Transactions
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Sep 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
invested in
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Jun 2023
invested in
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Sep 2022
acquired

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