Search entity for part-time, self-funded search. The goal of Drystone Group is to identify and acquire a small business in the next 24 months. We operate out of Chicago, IL.
Leadgion Group, LLC is a holding company supporting the owner's search to acquire a company in the behavioral health- substance use disorder and mental health industry. The owner is a fully funded search entrepreneur with an investment team supporting his acquisition of a company in the substance use disorder and mental health industry with a target revenue range: $5.0M - $100.0M andEBITDA range: $1.0M - $50.0MMeet the OwnerNate has over 20 years of leadership experience. He started his career as a Combat Army Infantry Officer. After he completed his service obligation, Nate began…
First-time buyer exploring the purchase of a stable, well-run small business with consistent cash flow and a straightforward transition. Open to a range of industries and focused on long-term ownership and continuity for employees and customers.
Gladhaven Capital is focused on providing a flexible, friendly transition for a business owner who wants to preserve the company, employees, customers, and legacy they've built. Gladhaven's founder is committed to giving the transitioning owner peace of mind that the company will continue to be managed with care over the long term.Jamie Gallagher (Founder) has 20+ years experience in general management, B2C and B2B marketing, corporate strategy, and management consulting. Previously, Jamie led the global Specialty Oils & Butters business for Hallstar (B2B cosmetic ingredients…
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.
Am looking for investment opportunities through acquisition of small/mid sized operating business in sand/gravel/stone aggregate production (i.e. quarry, mine), manufacturing (e.g. processing of minerals or metals), b2b service (e.g. contract service like hauling/crushing or IT/digital related to mining/metals or relevant manufacturing). My primary location of interest is Great Lakes but am open to consider other location also.
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…
Radar Holdings was formed with the purpose of identifying, acquiring, and growing high potential companies. We believe that great companies are driven by great employees, and great employees are motivated by and attracted to great cultures. Our stakeholders have a proud history of building best-in-class cultures that have generated considerable value for both shareholders and employees and our captive capital base allows us to invest in long- term growth.
Karwande Holdings is a privately-held investment firm focused on acquiring and operating U.S.-based manufacturing, industrial services, and B2B distribution companies. We bring 25+ years of hands-on operational leadership in global manufacturing environments, with deep experience in lean transformation, supply chain optimization, and growth execution. We target healthy, profitable companies with $1M–$5M in EBITDA and strong teams we can support for long-term success. Our acquisition approach is grounded in transparency, accountability, and trust-building with sellers and employees alike.
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.
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