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Garland Capital Group

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Garland Capital Group is a private investment company investing its own capital and partner capital into minority and control investments focused on the business and consumer services industries. We look for opportunities where we can leverage our experience scaling businesses through investing in developing IP and business infrastructure.

Hughes Asset Management

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Owners and partners have previously acquired half a dozen businesses, and posses a wide variety of business acumen. Located in the intermountain west, but with many ties to the US Southeast and various parts of Latinamerica. Having recently exited from prior holdings, investors are now in search of another business to add to their portfolio. Industry agnostic.

BHS Capital Group

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

As an independent sponsor in the lower middle market, we specialize in acquiring positive cash flow businesses led by families or founders. We understand the unique needs of these owners and see ourselves as partners in extending their legacy during their transition out of the business. Our team leverages deep expertise in banking and management consulting, with one partner boasting experience in corporate finance at portcos of major PE firms and the other a proven track record at BCG and Oliver Wyman.

Valley Ventures

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Valley Ventures 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.

Baton Valley

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

We do 100% vendor finance, or we buy the majority, and the seller keeps a minority position and some vendor finance in the transaction.Baton Valley is a disabled-veteran-owned business. Baton Valley, founded in 2023 by University of Pennsylvania alumni, positions itself as a diversified investment group. Baton Valley's founders, with diverse expertise in aerospace, government contracting, education, security, logistics, family office, real estate, and international banking, bring a wealth of experience to the table. Baton Valley focuses on mature companies within construction, home services,…

Calidant Capital, LLC

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

We have founded, acquired, invested in, and operated companies both large and small across diverse industries.  Based in Dallas and Austin, TX and founded in 2010, actively investing since 2016Investment team consisting of 2-5 principal / operating partners with senior-level experienceGoal of complete alignment across operating, financial, and strategic interestsStrong generalist and industry-specific experience across various sectors​We live by our mission to relentlessly focus on building superior companies for all stakeholders in our partnerships through true alignment and a culture of…

Legacy Life Holdings Group

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Legacy Life Holdings Group LLC is a family-owned enterprise dedicated to acquiring family businesses spanning various industries. Our mission is to honor the hard work and dedication of previous owners while forging our path. With partners from diverse backgrounds, we emphasize product management and customer-centricity to adapt to evolving customer demands. Our ultimate goal is to set a positive example for future generations, inspiring them to create their own legacies. We are committed to preserving and growing businesses with a strong sense of purpose and tradition.

Delmare Capital

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Delmare Capital 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. 

CapitalPad

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

CapitalPad is one of the most widely used deal-by-deal private equity co-investment groups in the lower middle market, investing directly alongside independent sponsors and self-funded searchers. Accredited investors, family offices, and small institutions can co-invest through CapitalPad's curated network at no cost to sponsors.CapitalPad deploys check sizes between $1M and $2.5M per transaction for independent sponsor deals, and can invest as little as $500K for self-funded search and ETA deals that meet underwriting criteria. CapitalPad does not pursue control buyouts. All investments are…

Upside Capital

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Founded in 2022, Upside Capital was born as the result of the effort of investors who decided to integrate their knowledge through Private Equity. Its founding partners and managers have been in the consulting industry for more than 20 years and have experience in company transformations in the most successful industries: healthcare, banking, utilities, fuels, and retail among others. The combination of Consulting and M&A experience gives Upside Capital an edge in company transformation and the ability to understand the possible drivers of valuation and the key levers to scale. Upside Capital…

Zeitgeber Equity Partners LLC

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Zeitgeber Equity Partners is an independent sponsor firm specializing in the acquisition and transformation of lower middle market companies. With a focus on partnering with founder or family-run businesses, we bring decades of expertise in finance, treasury management, and operational leadership to drive value creation and sustainable growth.

Scalewerks Holdings, LLC

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

The ScaleWerks Holdings Model represents a radical departure from the “Traditional Private Equity Model” - it represents a new way of enhancing generational wealth through Long-Term Sustainable Value and Profit Creation for a Select Group of LP’s.Our strategy is to make control investments in middle market companies through acquisitions, special situations, corporate carve outs and turnarounds. We work with management to subsequently enhance enterprise value through operational/strategic initiatives and add-on acquisitions.ScaleWerks Holding's purpose is to provide sustainable…

Jagota Capital

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Jagota Capital (JRC) is a growth focused investment fund dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs.We partner with outstanding management teams to develop long-term strategies enabling growth and operational excellence. We are a value-added investor, leveraging our unique value creation process, resources, and vast network to help companies realize their full potential.

Vale Capital Partners

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Vale Capital Partners is an independent sponsor firm, established in 2023 and based in Toronto, Canada. Vale was created with a few core principles in mind: transparency, integrity, discipline, humility and learning. We strive to differentiate ourselves through our experience and relentless work ethic, while being open and honest partners every step of the way. Vale wants to partner with lower middle market businesses across a variety of sectors and focus on growth and value creation, with the firm's founders dedicating significant time to operations and working with management. The firm is…

ProfitSmith inc

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

We are a new firm looking to make strategic acquisitions in the middle market space.We've raised capital from investors that typically invest in venture capital.

Sergiwa Capital

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Sergiwa Capital is run by an entrepreneurial team that consults for other founder-operated businesses and offers buyout opportunities for select companies with sales of up to $60MM. We focus on identifying appropriate strategies and developing people, processes, and technologies for executing and delivering differentiated and innovative products and services with unique customer value propositions. We seek to honor the legacies of owners by building on and sustaining unique businesses for the 21st century.

Edenic Partners

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Founders of tech-enabled services businesses currently have minimal options when scaling their company from $1M to $10M+ of EBITDALower middle-market private equity firms will only engage if they can acquire full-controlVenture capital firms won't engage because the addressable market is not $1BN+As former founders, investors and advisors, we work with founders that want growth capital to execute on the "PE Playbook" without giving up full-control

Swingbridge LLC

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Swingbridge operates as a merchant bank, specializing in public equities, private equity, and debt solutions. Our investor network comprises over 60 families who participate in individual deals. Currently, we have nine active investments in the private sector, while on the public side, we maintain a long-only mindset with a portfolio of 15 selected names. With an industry-agnostic approach, we assess each opportunity by thoroughly analyzing returns on capital against the cost of capital.

Elevation Rock LLC

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Elevation Rock LLC is a family office 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.

Taylor Gentry

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

We are a small team of investors and operators that have a successful track record of building, investing in, and growing businesses in the Pacific Northwest. We focus on investing in small to medium sized companies where we can have an outsized impact on the organization in partnership with the management team. We invest in and partner with companies without intending to sell them which allows us to think and act like owners, not just investors. We facilitate ownership transitions and provide long-term homes for the continued development of companies and the employees, families and…

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