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Keeler Lane LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

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

Keeler Lane LLC is a private investment firm focused on acquiring, operating, and growing select small to lower-middle-market businesses.We invest out of personal funds which, when necessary, can be supplemented with institutional or individual capital from a network of partners.Keeler Lane takes a hands-on approach to drive growth and value creation through the institutionalization of operational processes, strategic planning, and financial management. We also seek to drive growth and scale efficiencies through add-on acquisitions where appropriate. We target established businesses with a…

Skyline Global Partners LLC

Independent Sponsor
  • 14 Total Closed Deals
Skyline Global Partners LLC is a lower middle market private equity firm based in Chicago, Illinois. We focus on buyouts and growth equity investments in the United States and Canada. Skyline targets companies in the healthcare, manufacturing, distribution, business services, software/SaaS and eCommerce, consumer products, and food/beverage/agriculture sectors.Transaction StructuresSkyline focuses on buyouts and growth equity investments. We make investments on both a control and minority ownership basis. We provide flexible transaction structures that meet the needs of owners and management…
Most Recent Transactions
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Aug 2024
acquired
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Jun 2024
invested in
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Dec 2023
acquired
Investor
Aug 2021
acquired

Middleton Partners

Independent Sponsor
  • 12 Total Closed Deals
Middleton Partners PG Group is a Chicago-based private investment firm that invests in lower middle market manufacturing, distribution, and service companies across the United States. The Middleton PG Group is a unique arm of Middleton Partners. Unlike traditional private equity firms, Middleton is not a fund and does not have a fixed investment mandate or time horizon. We have a strong investor base with the ability to perform due diligence and deploy capital quickly. The Middleton team leverages its significant banking, marketing, manufacturing, supply chain and distribution experience…
Most Recent Transactions
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Aug 2023
acquired
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired

One Park Place Ventures

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
One Park Place Ventures LLC ("OPPV") is a pre-IPO Emerging Growth Company. At the current stage the company is operating as fundless sponsor for early stage event driven actively managed macro strategies in Real Estate and Longevity Mortality Risk based investments and is putting together other investments and investing strategies in diversified select industries, including a SPAC (Special Purpose Acquisition Company). Long/Short Strategies and Managed Futures. Subsidiary of Pre Fi Group Companies. -- Risk Management, Financial Solutions Structuring and Integration. Asset Management,…
Most Recent Transactions
Advisor
Mar 2008
was acquired by
Investor
Sep 2005
acquired

Tightrope Capital

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Tightrope Capital’s team consists of professionals with more than 50 years of combined operating and investment experience. We have broad experience investing in, managing, and operating more than 25 companies across a diverse array of industry sectors. Furthermore, we have successfully operated through multiple economic cycles.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Apr 2022
acquired
Investor
Dec 2021
acquired

E-Commerce Holdings

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Independent sponsor with a focus on high growth direct to consumer e-commerce Beauty brands. We will consider equity, debt or convertible debt structure.

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.

Aaron Allen Capital Partners

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Aaron Allen Capital Partners (AACP) is an investment group focused on funding the future of foodservice™. A consortium of esteemed restaurant industry executives, investors, and family offices, we are combining resources to solve some of the biggest pain-points for the foodservice industry globally. We back high-growth-potential restaurant companies and innovative foodservice technology companies across the globe. AACP funds transactions through a combination of internal capital and an expansive network of third-party investors using a deal-by-deal approach to maximize value creation…

Braxos Capital

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Braxos Capital is seeking to acquire and operate one privately-held enterprise in the Midwestern United States. Once Braxos acquires an enterprise, our focus is to hold the business for the long-term, carry forward the previous owner's legacy, and create long-term value for the entire organization, including every employee and stakeholder. Resources Braxos Capital is the ideal solution for a business and owner in need of succession planning or an exit event. In order to provide value to the business and its owner, Braxos is able to provide the following resources: Hard-working, principled…

Dorn Group

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Dorn Group is a private investment firm focused on high-growth manufacturers across the industrial sector. We seek out opportunities where we are able to closely partner with management teams to create value through operational and commercial insight, and strategic growth capital.

Flatrock Management

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Flatrock provides patient capital to ambitious and growing small businesses, with preferred equity, mezzanine debt and second lien notes. Raise on your own terms. Harness equity or debt capital over a 5-10 year period. Stay in complete control of your business - and prepare for a successful exit.

Equity Visions

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Equity Visions is a private investment firm focused on partnering with middle-market business owners and entrepreneurs seeking the next stage of growth. Equity Visions is focused on North American opportunities and seeks to partner with talented management teams.

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…

Apex Growth Capital

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Apex Growth Capital is passionate about building & growing great healthcare companies.With a unique set of perspectives derived from medicine, private equity investing, entrepreneurship, & consulting, Apex is well-positioned to support lower middle market companies in their next phase of growth.

Acuity Capital Partners

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Acuity Capital Partners is a unique private investment firm. Our goal is simple: to create extraordinary shareholder value by making investments in carefully chosen companies in the lower middle market in which we can leverage our strengths in strategy, operations and corporate finance with Management’s execution capabilities.We invest our own capital in every deal and also invest on behalf of a small group of private individuals. Because we don't maintain a captive fund, we enjoy tremendous flexibility and latitude. We are able to pursue opportunities that are well beyond the scope and…

Kevin Coe

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Turn River Strategies is a consulting and investment firm led by a seasoned technology and operations executive. Currently sourcing a first acquisition in professional services, tech-enabled services, or healthcare support businesses. The focus is on U.S.-based companies with $1M to $4M in EBITDA, selectively open to larger opportunities with strong fundamentals and valuation. Capital strategy includes SBA financing, seller notes, and equity partners as appropriate to the deal.

Fundless Sponsor

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Entrepreneurial Healthcare CEO with a track record of revenue growth. Visionary and strategic leader with deep experience in healthcare product manufacturing and distribution. Consistently builds high-performing teams that focus on customer service and deliver outsized results. Ready to apply technology, manufacturing, and general management background to acquire and grow a well-established business while embracing and respecting its legacy.

Tin Goose Partners

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Tin Goose Partners is an investment firm focused on growth capital investments in the healthcare, transportation, and financial services industries.We acquire and partner with middle market businesses with clear value creation plans through acquisition and operational improvement.

Monroe Street Partners

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Based in Chicago, IL, MSP is an operationally focused investment firm formed to acquire family and founder-runbusinesses across the business services, niche manufacturing, and industrial sectors with EBITDAbetween $2MM-$10MM. Since its inception in 2022, MSP has completed seven acquisitions (three platforms and fouradd-on investments) across various of our target industries.

Avra Properties, LLC

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Avra Properties, LLC is a privately held investment company that targets investment opportunities in the following industries: 1)  Food manufacturers showing strong sales and distribution growth, regardless of size. 2)  Experiential industries that have been hit particularly hard by the Covid-19 shut down, including but not limited to: ·     Location-based leisure, amusement, recreation, and entertainment businesses.·     Concert venues ·     Fitness…

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