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Weave Growth Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Closed Deals via Axial
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
At Weave Growth Partners, we are pioneering a technology-led approach to operational transformation of middle-market businesses. Specifically, we bring the power of data and analytics to strengthen and unlock value within lower middle market businesses.FLEXIBLE & FAIR DEAL TERMS. We seek to pay a fair price for your business and intend to work closely with you to structure the transaction to best meet your financial and personal objectives, including consideration of the owner’s tax planning and lifestyle interestsCONFIDENCE & CAPITAL. You can be confident that we will…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Dec 2021
acquired
Investor
Dec 2021
invested in

Willistown Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 7 Total Closed Deals
Willistown Capital is a Texas-based private investment firm started in 2014 to partner with, and to invest in small businesses. We operate as an independent sponsor with committed capital from a family office and high-net worth individuals. Our acquisitions strategy is focused on identifying high quality businesses and owners/management teams, where our capital, as well as resources and relationships, can have a direct and positive impact on the business, its employees and its customers. Our ownership period is indefinite although our focus is on businesses where we can help double revenue…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Oct 2023
acquired
Investor
Oct 2023
acquired
Investor
Jul 2021
invested in
Investor
Jun 2021
invested in

Thesis Capital Partners LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 6 Total Closed Deals
Thesis Capital Partners, LLC is an independent sponsor that invests in family-owned companies in the United States. We partner with exceptional entrepreneurs to grow these businesses for the next generation in a hands-on way.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Dec 2024
secured investment from
Investor
Dec 2024
acquired
Investor
Aug 2024
acquired
Investor
May 2023
acquired

Hound Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Hound Capital is a Texas-based investor in smaller middle market private companies. Our principals have invested over $1.4 billion in 50 private transactions across the globe. We generally partner with our investor network who control over $1.0 billion of committed capital to consummate investments. This network provides us flexibility in the amount of capital we can bring into a transaction and allows us flexibility to participate in both control and minority situations. Hound offers a flexible investment approach and seeks to accommodate our partners’ and counterparties’ wishes through…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Oct 2023
acquired

Osgood Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
Private equity firm that is focused on facilitating accelerated growth while achieving sustainable competitive advantages for small and middle market companies preferably in partnership with management but can bring new resources if required. Investors primarily include owners and managers who have successfully grown businesses in past and are interested in providing their expertise when relevant to our investments . Transaction experience includes doing over 25 acquisitions with combined total transaction value well over a billions of dollars.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jul 2019
acquired
Investor
Aug 2018
acquired
Investor
Apr 2010
acquired

Bluestar Holdings Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Bluestar Holdings, LLC (“Bluestar”) is a private investment firm founded to identify and invest in private lower middle-market growth-oriented companies and real estate assets. We seek to partner with privately held companies to address capital requirements, succession plans, and liquidity/diversification needs. Our goal is to bring our experience as operators and investment professionals to management teams and provide executive guidance to realize a combined vision. Our founding members have over 70 years of combined management, ownership, and private equity experience.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Mar 2024
invested in
Investor
Mar 2024
invested in

Forge Equity Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Forge Equity Partners is a private investment firm founded by two experienced executives who share a common vision for growing companies and complimentary experience investing in and operating businesses. Forge pursues platform investments in companies that range in size from $2-6M of EBITDA, and draws on the partners' operational and leadership experience to grow businesses through investment in people, processes, technology, systems, expanded operations, and strategic acquisitions. Forge takes a long-term view in building businesses with the intent to hold and grow businesses for 10+…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jan 2024
acquired
Investor
Mar 2022
acquired

The Morris Capital Group, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
The Morris Capital Group, LLC will be the investment vehicle of choice for investors looking to maximize their return above market rates and business owners looking to complete their exit plans with dignity, honesty, and professionalism. We will seek a single business on a deal-by-deal basis to grow and operate while opening the opportunity to create value in that company to investors.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Sep 2018
acquired

The Kimberton Group LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

The Kimberton Group is an independent sponsor focused on acquiring businesses with $0.5k-5M of EBITDA. The Kimberton Group's investors include family offices and a number of high net worth investors who have started, bought, and built highly successful businesses across the United States.

Owl Bayou Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

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.

Table Rock Group, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Table Rock Group, 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. 

CrestPoint Holdings LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

CrestPoint Holdings 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.

BA Growth Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

I am a business owner who is looking to diversify away from my current vertical with my first acquisition. I am beginning the search process for myself and my partners. Search Criteria Small market deal $500k SDE - $1.5M EBITDA 3-5x multiple Deal size: $1.5M to 7.5M Semi-Absentee business “Boring” or slow changing industry “Safe” and “Solid” business and deal that “just runs

Crossroads Strategic Advisors Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Based in Houston, Crossroads Strategic Advisors provides advice on recapitalization and restructuring strategies for middle market companies. As turnaround operators with an investor’s perspective, Crossroads provides valuable insights and creative solutions for operators, investors, creditors and other stakeholders. Amid volatility and uncertainty, clients hire Crossroads to navigate out-of-court workouts, distressed M&A and bankruptcy reorganizations. Crossroads provides support and guidance throughout the restructuring process as financial advisor, turnaround consultant or interim…

Meridian Holdings Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

We are a private single family office with a long-term investment horizon, actively seeking to acquire and operate businesses within the lower-middle market. Our focus is on partnering with founders and owners to ensure a smooth transition while preserving legacy and accelerating growth through strategic, hands-on support.

Green Heron Partners, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Green Heron Partners is a Houston, Texas-based lower middle market private equity firm focused on services and specialty manufacturing businesses. The firm takes a collaborative approach to partnering with family- and founder-owned businesses, working alongside management to execute on long-term growth and value creation initiatives.

SMG Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

SMG Partners seeks to acquire a platform company having evaluated several businesses across food & beverage, wellness, commercial services, and home services industries. We lean on our prior experience in private equity and as an operating partners to bring capital into small businesses. 

Junction Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Junction Capital Partners invests in infrastructure assets across industries, with a primary focus on control-oriented growth investments.​The team has 100+ years of investment experience, with a skillset of asset development, understanding of commodity flows and an ability to commercialize assets to create long term value.​Junction makes equity investments, with a target size of less than $150 million.

McCarty Home Services Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Home services roll up fund, HVAC/plumbing/electric, central Texas. Currently McCarty Home Services LLC owns Deane Electric and Air Conditioning in Killeen, TX and is looking to acquire a strategic bolt on HVAC/electric/plumbing company in the central Texas region. Preferably looking for a business that has existing membership agreements.

SOC Capital LLC

Independent Sponsor
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
SOC Capital ("SOC") is an operating partner and independent sponsor for lower middle market businesses, with a particular focus on those in the following sectors: (i) Construction / Building Products (ii) Energy & Environmental Services and (iii) Infrastructure & Utility Services.SOC seeks both buy-out and recap (majority and minority) opportunities, as well as those involving SOC serving in a contracted operating partner capacity to help grow the company with existing management / ownership.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jan 2023
secured investment from

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