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Apollo Rock Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

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Apollo Rock Capital is an independent sponsor looking to acquire and partner with a high quality lower middle market business. I personally started out my career in the corporate world as an engineer and eventually worked at various investment firms in New York City focusing on services and technology companies across both public and private equity. I am looking at companies with up to $3m of EBITDA focused on sectors I have experience investing in (service and software businesses). I am investing my own capital alongside a dozen investors who have agreed to back me at Apollo Rock. These are…

Baden Capital LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

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Baden Capital is a private investment firm focused on control investing in profitable, timeless businesses. We focus on services oriented business but also invest in niche manufacturing and consumer. Our principals combine public and private institutional investing experience with gritty, hands-on operations experience within small businesses. We are based in California and prefer to partner with businesses near us where we can get engaged and help out actively. Historically, we have raised capital from SBICs and other mezzanine-focused firms who back independent sponsors. We have an…

Alcide Actively Sourcing Deals

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I manage several hypermarkets in France and have recently acquired a company specializing in food import and export in Canada. I am now looking to expand my activities into US I bring deep operational expertise in food / retail, distribution, and cross-border expansion, with a clear focus on acquiring and scaling profitable businesses in North America.

Pine Forest Capital, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

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Pine Forest Capital, LLC ("Pine Forest") focuses on creating value for its investors through strategic acquisitions by utilizing a customized, creative investment approach designed to generate attractive risk adjusted returns. With its Principals having over 60 years of combined experience spanning over $5 billion, Pine Forest’s team has deep & diverse experience across multiple industries. Direct investments are made through various verticals designed to optimize returns along the risk spectrum. 

Mill Street Holdings Actively Sourcing Deals

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Independent sponsor looking for LMM deals. Primary industry focuses are industrials and business services. Prior experience includes investing and operating businesses across these sectors. Currently looking to source and close my first acquisition.

Pennington Creek Capital LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

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Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Pennington Creek Capital, LLC (“Pennington Creek”) is a private capital investment firm focused on both control acquisitions of lower middle market companies and non-control, structured equity investments. Pennington Creek’s capital provider is the Chickasaw Nation, a proud and accomplished Native American nation based in Ada, Oklahoma with over 80,000 citizens and tribal lands in south-central Oklahoma. We strive to be a compelling alternative to institutional private equity firms by: Maintaining a long hold-period for the businesses we…

Viridian Pacific Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

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Viridian Pacific Capital Partners is a private investment firm based in El Segundo, California, specializing in the acquisition of family and founder-owned businesses within the lower middle market. The firm operates independently, raising capital on a deal-by-deal basis, and is not a registered fund. With a strong focus on Southern California, Viridian Pacific leverages its deep understanding of the local regulatory, political, and relationship landscape to effectively manage and grow its portfolio, which includes approximately 20 companies. The firm's strategic approach is tailored to meet…

Swell Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

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Swell Capital is an investment firm founded in 2025 by a seasoned team of professionals with deep investment, operational and industry specific experience. The firm was purpose-build to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns by investing in lower middle market companies across industries including Health & Wellness, and Education. Swell SBIC I, LP represents our inaugural fund. Investment Strategy: 70% credit oriented instruments / 30% equityTarget investments: 10 - 20 companies with ticket sizes of $5 - $15mm and up to $25mm. Sector focus: Health & Wellness; Education;…

Kilroy Partners, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

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Kilroy Partners is a private equity firm that specializes in investments within the lower middle market, particularly focusing on entrepreneurial and family-owned businesses. The firm is committed to providing equity capital to companies across various industries, including manufacturing, value added distribution and aerospace and defense. Kilroy leverages its industry expertise and network of operating partners to support and grow its portfolio companies.

Davis Strategic Holdings Actively Sourcing Deals

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Davis Strategic Holdings is an operator-led acquisition platform focused on acquiring and operating durable lower middle market businesses. We target companies generating $3.5–5M in EBITDA with strong customer relationships, diversified revenue, and stable cash flow.Led by Wayne Davis, a senior commercial executive with experience scaling global consumer and industrial brands.Our focus is on industrial services, value-added logistics/distribution, and select light manufacturing businesses. We prioritize companies with experienced teams and opportunities for long-term operational and…

Security Equity Group Actively Sourcing Deals

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Security Equity Group is a well-capitalized private equity company that acquires profitable, well-managed companies at fair prices. We focus on Small and Medium Businesses (SMB) in the $1M to $50M Value Range. We look at strategic acquisition, operational excellence, and scalable exit strategies. Whether through rollups, direct sales, or IPOs, our proven methods maximize business value and investor returns.

Mansfield Investment Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

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Mansfield Investment Partners is a thesis-driven independent sponsor specializing in the business services and industrials sectors. The firm is committed to partnering with exceptional operators to drive growth and success. With a focus on the lower middle market in the United States, Mansfield Investment Partners curates investment theses to identify and capitalize on promising opportunities. Their strategic approach and industry expertise enable them to effectively navigate and invest in these sectors, supporting the development and expansion of their portfolio companies.

EVK Asset Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

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A Southern California-based acquisition and investment group pursuing cash-flowing service businesses in the lower middle market. We operate as an investment partnership and syndication group with active relationships among high-net-worth individuals and family offices in Southern California.Our capital structure combines SBA 7(a) senior financing with equity co-investment from our HNW and family office network, allowing us to move efficiently and close with certainty on well-documented opportunities in the $1.5M–$4M range.

Gateway Legacy Holdings Holdings LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

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Gateway Legacy Holdings LLC is led by Devon Whittier, who spent over a decade managing multi-billion-dollar procurement portfolios across e-commerce, chemicals, automotive, and robotics industries, including at Amazon and Ecolab. That experience shaped a conviction that small, well-run industrial businesses are one of the most durable platforms for long-term compounding — and that they deserve to be owned by operators who take stewardship seriously.We acquire and operate established industrial distribution, light manufacturing, and facility-services businesses that serve essential…

North Country Holdings, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

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About BuyerNorth Country Holdings is a team of experienced investment professionals with a combined 25 years of investing experience across public and private equities.  We have experience in direct investments helping companies achieve their full potential through organic and inorganic growth.  In addition to the main principals, we have a team of seasoned operating partners with CEO experience that we utilize to help our companies grow.Acquisition ExperienceWe have a current company in our portfolio and extensive experience from prior roles at other firms with a particular…

Mossbridge Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

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Mossbridge Capital Partners strategically invests in a wide variety of alternative investments. From direct acquisitions, strategic partnerships and growth capital for operating companies, to financing third party needs and creative debt structures, Mossbridge Capital’s specialized expertise and opportunistic approach combined with their ability to source opportunities through an extensive network of industry professionals provide it with unrivaled opportunity within the Southeast.

Castor Key Partners Group L.L.C. Actively Sourcing Deals

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Castor Key is a long-duration holding company backed by committed capital and focused on acquiring and building infrastructure & industrial services businesses.The firm primarily targets control investments in the infrastructure & industrial services space with the following criteria: 3+ years of demonstrated profitability, long-standing customer relationships, and fragmented market.Castor Key is led by Greg Caso, who has a decade of experience in private equity investing at Carlyle and M&A advisory at Bank of America, and Andrew Aicher, who is an experienced COO, CFO, and…

Stafford Mangament Actively Sourcing Deals

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Former investment banker, entrepreneur, and business owner with experience evaluating, launching, and scaling consumer and service-based businesses. Strong background in financial analysis, valuation, strategic planning, and transaction execution, combined with hands-on operating experience in e-commerce, branded consumer products, and business growth initiatives.Actively evaluating acquisition across consumer products, services, specialty retail, food manufacturing, recurring-revenue businesses, and more. We bring a unique operator-investor perspective, focusing on scalable businesses with…

East Putnam Holdings Actively Sourcing Deals

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East Putnam Holdings is a holding company dedicated to acquiring and nurturing companies for long-term growth. With a people-first and legacy-focused approach, they partner with well-managed businesses across diverse industries. Their industry-agnostic strategy allows them to collaborate with a wide range of companies, ensuring sustainable growth and development.

Bridger Companies Actively Sourcing Deals

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Bridger Companies is a Dallas-based family office focused on real estate development and strategic business acquisitions across the Mountain West and Midwest. Through a proactive, relationship- and research-driven investment approach, the firm identifies high-quality real estate ventures and businesses in attractive sectors, generating proprietary and exclusive deal flow. Bridger Companies has built a reputation for partnering with entrepreneurs to provide strategic, operational, and financial expertise that drives growth and strengthens communities.

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