JCB LLC is looking to acquire and operate a small business in the Chicagoland area. John Barrett is a Chicago native, who is motivated to establish long-term relationships that would build upon and fortify the life’s work of a current owner-operator. John is a well-rounded, natural entrepreneur with a STEM education that gave him a passion for experimenting and learning new things. He spent many years in the finance world, learning both soft and hard skills such as financial analysis, equity research, budgeting, operations improvement, mentoring and customer service. John has…
4.0 Growth Management is a search fund financed by a family office focused on acquiring lower middle-market companies within the manufactured products, services, or healthcare sectors.
Operated by an M&A veteran, Sportsmanship Capital Holdings, LLC ("SCH") invests in high-quality, family-owned and/or entrepreneur-owned businesses. Buy-and-build is a popular phrase these days. Our belief, however, is that many investment firms have become too carried away with buying and have lost focus on building. In their rush to add scale/footprint and consolidate the backoffice, too often customers are neglected and great employees are turned wayward. This creates opportunities for patient investors with a long-term view, such as SCH, to capture share in local and regional markets and…
Chicago Booth Entrepreneurship through Acquisition (Booth ETA) is a suite of programs and resources designed to provide graduating students and alumni access to the education, capital, mentorship, and resources necessary to acquire and grow small businesses.These offerings include: a credit-bearing course on the ETA process; an annual conference on ETA co-hosted with the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University; a first-of-its kind Investor Summit, where carefully-screened search fund entrepreneurs present to top investors from across the nation; an active student group focused…
Target Company Characteristics: Location: Northern Arizona (e.g. Sedona, Cottonwood, Flagstaff, Prescott, Verde Valley, etc.) Revenue: $1M - $5M EBITDA: $250k - $2M Min 5 year track record w/ established customer base. Specifically *not* interested in food service, tourist retail & art galleries. Particularly interested in commercial and residential building services (trades, technical, professional, other) or light manufacturing. Open to other business ideas aside from those mentioned in #5 above.Employees: Ideally 5+. I am willing to have an operating role in the business.
My name is Nick Storozynski. I'm an entrepreneur looking for a company to buy and run.I began my career in technology sales at Oracle, treating my position as an Account Manager as its own small business within a larger enterprise. My job ran the gamut from stewarding decades old relationships to negotiating large, multi-year contracts.I'm here because I see the impact businesses have on our communities and I want to channel that in a positive way. You built something great, and you've taken care of your people. Let's keep that going as we set your business and legacy up for their next…
Herleven Capital is a private investment firm focused on acquiring a small to medium-sized business. We would like to partner with an exceptional company seeking the next stage of growth. Post-acquisition, we work closely with the company to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.We have advised or led 20+ turnarounds in the middle market space in the past decade. Industries range from manufacturing to distribution to technology and sizes range from $5.0 million to $200 million in revenue.We believe it is vital to use these skills so companies approaching a mature stage of life can…
Executive Summary3 Pillar Investments, LLC, led by Ray Calderon, aims to acquire, optimize, and scale a servicebasedbusiness with strong growth potential. The strategy focuses on modernizing operations,enhancing sales, implementing lean management, and pursuing roll-up acquisitions to maximizevalue. The initial 1–3 years will prioritize organic growth, followed by strategic acquisitions todrive scale. The target exit is a sale within 7–10 years, delivering substantial returns to investorsthrough a disciplined value-creation approach.Buyer BackgroundRay Calderon, a self-funded searcher,…
At Cedar Oak, we follow a search fund model, focusing on a single, high-potential acquisition that we can grow and optimize over the long term. By working closely with management, we strive to drive meaningful, sustainable improvements that create lasting value. When it comes to our services, we stand by the quality of our work with a Pay What You Want model. There are no upfront fees, and we don’t require any payment information—no credit cards, no strings attached. We encourage you to only pay if you are 100% satisfied with the work. If you find our research, financial models,…
White Dove Equity is a search vehicle with the purpose of acquiring and operating a business for long-term, family ownership. We love to work with sellers who are retiring and interested in a family-to-family transaction with a desire to preserve their legacy through a buyer with an employee-first and customer-first approach. We are specifically focused on businesses in the manufacturing and services sectors, between $0.5-$2.0M in EBITDA, and located in Illinois or Wisconsin. We have over a decade of experience partnering with management teams to accomplish a wide variety goals through our…
An entrepreneurial venture looking to acquire high growth industrials & manufacturing businesses in the Midwest. Searchfund looking for motivated college students to assist in due diligence and financial modeling!
Fremont Street Partners is a private investment firm focused on middle market investment opportunities in the United States. We seek to identify, acquire, and operate an existing private company with EBITDA between $1.5 - $10.0 million. Fremont Street Partners was founded by two brothers, both Chicago Booth MBAs, and is based in Chicago, IL. The Managing Partners have extensive experience working in finance, investment banking, real estate, marketing and sales.
Legacy Quest Partners is a Chicago-based investment firm founded to acquire and grow one exceptional business for the long term. We offer fair and flexible succession opportunities for business owners ready to pursue their next adventure in life.
Valecrest Capital is a values-driven investment firm founded with one purpose: to continue the work of exceptional founders & owners by acquiring and operating a single, high-quality B2B services business. Isaac Stoll serves as Principal of Valecrest and will be responsible for day-to-day leadership post-acquisition. Capital base includes Principal's investment, alongside a small group of long-term partners.Isaac spent his early career in small and mid-sized businesses, including a leadership role in a family-owned B2B distributor. For the past eight years, he has been with Bain &…
Arnell Capital is a non-traditional investment fund that aims to facilitate ownership transitions by investing, operating, and growing businesses in the United States for the long-term. We focus on creating value, not capturing value. Our mission is to provide small-to-medium businesses a tailored succession opportunity that will ensure long term value creation for owners, employees, and clients. Arnell Capital’s investors and unique investing approach allow us to pursue our mission with “no strings attached”.
Yosemite Group is a search fund that works with Search Investment Group (SIG), an equity-backing partner, for the purpose of acquiring and operating a small-to-medium business. Yosemite Group is targeting recurring revenue businesses with $750K - $3M in cash flow, ideally in the Business Services, Home Services, Healthcare Services, or low CapEx manufacturing / distribution sectors.
Locke River is a searchfund dedicated to finding one SMB to buy and operate. The searchis geographically focused on Texas and Illinois. The criteria for size is up to $7MM inenterprise value with a minimum EBITDA of $300k. My background is in investmentbanking, private equity, and private credit where I have executed numerous transactions.
Our mission is to help small business owners seeking retirement transition out with peace of mind and their legacy intact. Our leadership team brings years of experience to bear on the greatest challenge of our time — helping small business owners transition. We’re results-driven, with a proven record of previous successes. With a combined 25+ years of professional management experience spanning various backgrounds and industries, we intend to take your business to the next level after you retire. As US veterans, we faithfully served our nation in times of war and peace. We stand to…
Next Partners LLC is focused on acquiring lower middle-market B2B or B2C operating businesses in Northern Illinois or Southeastern Wisconsin in the $500K-$1M EBITDA range.Elisabeth 'Lis' Settimi brings extensive operating experience to Next Partners LLC, having worked at Fortune 500 corporations as well as founding her own business through a successful exit. Lis's previous experience includes:The Clorox Company, Brand ManagerPeet's Coffee, Director of Retail Marketing for New StoresConsumer Oral Healthcare Start Up, Director of Sales & MarketingIn addition, Lis founded, owned and operated…
PARC Partners (“PARC”) is a search fund seeking to acquire and operate a single company, with the backing of committed capital from a small group of investors and entrepreneurs.PARC is primarily focused on B2B services and / or technology businesses with $1-10mm EBITDA, a recurring revenue model, a diverse client base and an established employee culture.We offer sellers the opportunity for a liquidity event and a flexible transition plan while ensuring continuity for their customers / employees and a commitment to the sustainable long-term growth of their business.
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