WestGate Partners is an independent sponsor and investment platform focused on control-oriented, long-term investing, particularly in the home services sector. The firm leverages deep experience in off-market deal sourcing, diligence, and execution to identify and acquire high-quality small to middle-market businesses. WestGate emphasizes hands-on partnership with management teams, disciplined underwriting, and strategic value creation post-close. The firm’s approach blends traditional private equity rigor with flexible sponsor economics, enabling opportunistic investments without a…
4 Pillars Group is an investment group that partners with exceptional operators to identify, acquire, and grow great businesses across the country, creating long-term value through aligned ownership and vision.
Phill Madden seeks to partner with established businesses where hands-on operational involvement can accelerate value creation and drive long-term success. The focus is on acquiring a controlling ownership position in companies with enterprise values between $2–20 million (excluding real estate).The ideal partner is an owner-operator who has taken the business as far as their expertise, time, or personal risk tolerance allows and is seeking a partner to help lead the next stage of growth. Continued owner involvement is welcomed and often preferred, with the opportunity for a retained…
AD Capital is a privately held entrepreneurial investment firm that aims to own and operate small-to medium-sized businesses for the long-term. We are growth-minded entrepreneurs with backgrounds in private equity and investment banking. We take pride in continuing and growing the legacy of our businesses.We focus our time, energy, and capital into partnering with transitioning business owners to operate and own businesses for years to come. We focus on businesses with $5 - $50M of revenue and a history of profitability. We invest in majority stakes, enter the day to day operations of the…
Zensure Partners is a long-term investment and operating platform focused on acquiring profitable small and medium-sized businesses from owners seeking a thoughtful succession or growth partner.Investment Criteria:Cash flowing, lower middle market businesses valued between $10-50MFocus sectors: consumer products/CPG, skilled trade services, healthcare services, tech-enabled servicesOpportunities where contemporary marketing and operational improvements can drive value creation and in specific cases, lead to roll-up opportunitiesGeographic focus: North AmericaStrategy:Target businesses that…
Inspira Fund is a private investment studio and family office that focuses on building creative businesses. Operating as a venture studio, it provides shared services to its portfolio companies, including finance, HR, brand development, technology, and reputation management. This approach supports the rapid growth of its investments, fostering innovation and connection within its business ecosystem.
RBI Partners is an Edmonton-based independent sponsor acquiring founder-owned businesses in Western Canada with $2–5M EBITDA across industrial supply, industrial services, business services, and recurring revenue sectors. I step in as operator post-close — no management team install. My background is a decade as operating CFO across a software exit and industrial distribution. We structure deals through a GP/LP vehicle with Alberta family office and HNW capital. We close what we say we will.
YGLS Holdings is a holding Company that invests in small and medium sized businesses.The company employs a thematic investment approach, seeking to invest and buildexceptional businesses that can compound value over long periods of time. YGLS ismanaged by Yotam Stanger, a seasoned investor with over a decade of experience inprivate equity and financial services.
I’m Molly McFadden, founding partner of Bold North Capital, a Minnesota-based independent investment firm backed by local family office capital (boldnorthcap.com). We focus on acquiring and operating durable, overlooked businesses in essential industries across the Midwest, with a particular interest in services and software companies generating under $10M of EBITDA. I have spent my career partnering with bootstrapped, founder-led companies during critical stages of growth. Before launching Bold North, I was an investor at Arthur Ventures in Minneapolis, where I played a pivotal role…
About Eighteen GroveEighteen Grove is a private investment firm focused on partnering with family and founder-owned businesses across Facility Services, Residential Services, Business Services, Insurance Services Specialty Distribution, Health & Fitness, and Multi-Site Franchisees. We target companies generating between $1 million and $10 million in EBITDA — businesses with strong foundations, committed teams, loyal customers, and meaningful growth potential.We believe that the best businesses are often built quietly, over decades, by owners who prioritize their people and their craft.…
Originating in real estate, our journey extended into investment partnerships with two of our tenants from our real estate portfolio. Additionally, we've diversified our portfolio with equity investments in HVAC and lumber companies, while also having stakes in a couple of nursing homes. Our strategic approach spans various sectors, reflecting our commitment to a well-rounded and dynamic investment portfolio.
Hilltop Growth Partners is a best-in-class "operator-serving-operator" bespoke private investment company. Our Partners are made up of various senior operators either from Fortune C-Suites or Serial Entrepreneurs with nearly 200+ years of combined experience across both transaction and operating experiences. We have HALO (health, active, lifestyle, and outdoor) focused across the entire value chain - services, manufacturing, products, and consumers. In the process of exploring our first fundraise and have currently resourced meaningful co-investment groups to service key transactions while we…
Looking to partner with companies in business services, BPO, tech-enabled businesses, HVAC, Waste management, cleaning services, IT services / Managed service provider, healthcare IT. Currently focused on opportunities in IT services / MSP space. The company should have at least $1M EBITDA, minimal revenue concentration, recurring revenue and strong customer retention
Saddle Ridge Partners is a thematically oriented private equity firm investing in the consumer product supply chain. We target supply-chain oriented companies serving consumer product brands and legacy consumer brands themselves. Saddle Ridge Partners employs an Investor-Operator approach to accelerate the growth of innovation, efficiency, and sustainability within its partner companies. The firm generally invests in companies with $3 million to $15 million of EBITDA and targets equity investments ranging from $10 million to $50 million. Saddle Ridge is located in Boulder, CO.
Our fund primarily invests in government-subsidized housing, primarily in the Chicago market. We believe we are able to achieve outsized market returns for our fund and LPs while maintaining limited risk exposure due to the nature of guaranteed rent payments. We are currently looking to make acquisitions in alternate verticals in the B2B space.Josh Marass, GP at Dane Equity, has over 7 years experience of in purchasing, managing, and owning Section 8 rental properties in Chicago and achieving outsized market returns. He built a team of local experts in the Chicago market to handle all aspects…
Independent sponsor focused on acquiring high-quality, asset-light service businesses in the U.S. with durable, recurring or highly repeat revenue. Targeting companies with $3–10M of EBITDA in niche, non-cyclical industries where operational discipline and thoughtful growth can drive strong risk-adjusted returns.Primary areas of interest include recurring service models such as pest control, fire and life safety, HVAC services, environmental testing, and other mission-critical B2B or B2G services. Preference for businesses with strong customer retention, clean financials, and a capable…
Established in 2019, Open Equity Partners is a boutique private equity firm based in Vancouver, Canada. We began by looking to purchase a business from an owner seeking to retire and sell their entire stake or a portion of it. In 2021, OEP made its first investment by acquiring Northern Computer - one of the largest independent IT Managed Service Partners (MSPs) in Western Canada. Open Equity Partners puts a tremendous amount of value on getting to know the people who make the businesses we evaluate successful. In addition to looking for strong teams, OEP uses a variety of other criteria to…
Areté Capital Partners is an investment firm which seeks to partner with founder-owned companies from $2-10M of EBITDA looking to continue building the founder's legacy to become a leading brand within a particular industry.
Harbor Legacy Group is a small business investment firm focused on acquiring and operating one exceptional, owner-led company for the long term. We partner directly with business owners who care deeply about their employees, customers, and community and are seeking a thoughtful transition rather than a quick exit.Our focus is on stable, essential service businesses with strong fundamentals, recurring demand, and opportunities for steady, sustainable growth. Post-acquisition, we prioritize continuity, preserving company culture, and investing in people, systems, and customer relationships to…
USBC Capital LLC is a Florida-based family office and investment group actively acquiring and financing lower middle-market businesses. We focus on revenue-generating companies with strong fundamentals across sectors like B2B services, logistics, manufacturing, e-commerce, and healthcare. Our team has deep experience in capital structuring, investor relations, and deal origination. We offer both acquisition and flexible debt capital solutions, with recent activity across Florida and the Southeast.
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