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Hillstar Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Closed Deals via Axial
  • 28 Total Closed Deals
Hillstar Capital is focused on partnering with business owners and management teams to build durable business value over time. We also provide capital to companies with owners who desire liquidity or asset diversification, including full ownership transition. We tailor our investments to meet the specific needs of business owners and can offer flexible and creative solutions for various liquidity alternatives. We realize that growing small businesses requires focused efforts, expertise and nurturing. Upon transaction closing, we are intensely focused on supporting our portfolio companies with…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
May 2018
invested in
Investor
Sep 2017
invested in
Investor
Aug 2017
acquired
Investor
Sep 2016
acquired

Cascata Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 6 Total Closed Deals
Overviewo  Cascata Capital, LLC (“Cascata”) is a Dallas, TX based alternative investment firm focused on private equity platform investments o  Funding is provided in partnership with leading Institutional Investors and family offices through special purpose entities created for each platformo  Principals and operating partners with over 50 years of combined financial and investment experience o  Ability to source and originate proprietary private equity funding opportunities with superior risk adjusted returns for our investment…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jun 2025
acquired
Investor
Feb 2024
acquired
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired
Investor
Aug 2022
acquired

Marigny Investments LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Marigny Investments is a Denver-based private equity firm that looks to partner with entrepreneurs seeking to transition their business into the next stage of growth. Marigny Investments targets overlooked opportunities in the B2B Services and Light Manufacturing sectors with $1-5mm of EBITDA.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
May 2022
acquired
Investor
Dec 2021
acquired

Graylight Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 30 Total Closed Deals
Graylight Partners, LLC provides capital and support to emerging middle-market companies for the purpose of creating long-term value. We are approachable and collaborative investment partners with a different perspective. Our goal is to achieve growth through business model refinement and sustainable value creation, not financial engineering.As such, we seek out opportunities in unique business niches to find companies that are doing things differently. We look for innovators and groundbreakers that need a true partner to take their business to the next level. We then work closely with these…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Nov 2022
acquired
Investor
Mar 2022
acquired
Investor
Mar 2021
acquired
Investor
Mar 2019
acquired

Strength Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 24 Total Closed Deals
Strength Capital Partners (SCP) is a Birmingham, Michigan-based private equity firm that specializes in acquiring traditional businesses, primarily throughout the greater Midwest and Central United States.We seek to invest in businesses with $4 million to $20 million in EBITDA. We pursue investments in a wide range of industries, including consumer products, manufacturing, distribution, industrial and financial services, energy, transportation, and infrastructure. We are particularly interested in "buy and build" opportunities, where we can grow and diversify our platform companies through a…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Apr 2023
acquired
Advisor
Jan 2023
was acquired by
Investor
Apr 2022
invested in
Investor
Jun 2021
invested in

Great River Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 9 Total Closed Deals
Great River Capital Partners (GRCP) is a private equity investment firm with a narrow focus on acquiring mid-sized Industrial Technology and Services companies. That is all we do. Leveraging 30 years of collective investing experience, we partner with business owners to create long-term value both through organic growth initiatives and strategic add-on acquisitions.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Nov 2023
invested in
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired

Vion Investments Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 9 Total Closed Deals
VION Investments, headquartered in Atlanta is global advisory provider of receivable investment services to businesses managing consumer and commercial receivables. VION provides a single, comprehensive source of expertise in receivable purchasing, consulting, and valuation.VION’s industry leading management team can help any business owner, turnaround manager, or lending institution facing issues of liquidity, covenant restrictions, and compliance. We also have solutions available to deal with the unique requirements affecting specialized industries, such as specialty finance, medical,…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jun 2017
acquired
Investor
Jul 2016
acquired
Investor
Nov 2013
acquired
Investor
Oct 2013
acquired

Grovecourt Capital Partners LLC. Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
Grovecourt Capital Partners LLC. is a private investment firm focused on making long-term investments in growing companies with attractive fundamentals in exciting industries. Grovecourt strives to work with founders and management teams to drive growth and unlock potential.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
May 2024
acquired
Investor
Feb 2024
acquired
Investor
Feb 2024
acquired
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired

Panther Equity Group Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Panther Equity Group ("Panther") is a private investment firm focused on providing capital, strategic support, and resources to healthy & well-positioned companies in the lower middle market. Panther generally invests equity in companies with $3 million to $12 million of EBITDA, experienced management teams, and in industries where Panther has deep relationships with operating partners, industry executives, and channel relationships. While we remain agile in criteria, Panther typically focuses on companies with the following characteristics:Industries: IT Services, Tech-Enabled Services…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jul 2025
invested in
Investor
Oct 2023
acquired

Tread Ventures Actively Sourcing Deals

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

I am an acquisition entrepreneur buying businesses with $500K - $1.5M EBITDA in and around Colorado Springs, Colorado. With 10 years of experience leading teams, managing multi-site operations, and executing multi-million-dollar contractual deliverables, I am prepared and excited to be a business owner in my local community.

Crossroads Strategic Advisors Actively Sourcing Deals

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

Based in Houston, Crossroads Strategic Advisors provides advice on recapitalization and restructuring strategies for middle market companies. As turnaround operators with an investor’s perspective, Crossroads provides valuable insights and creative solutions for operators, investors, creditors and other stakeholders. Amid volatility and uncertainty, clients hire Crossroads to navigate out-of-court workouts, distressed M&A and bankruptcy reorganizations. Crossroads provides support and guidance throughout the restructuring process as financial advisor, turnaround consultant or interim…

Post Road Holdings Actively Sourcing Deals

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

Post Road Holdings is an emerging, independent sponsor focused on lower middle-market opportunities in the northeastern United States. Post Road strives to acquire, invest in, build, and partner with best-in-class businesses.  Post Road has a flexible investment mandate and brings a creative and collaborate approach to transactions. While Post Road typically seeks control investments, it is willing to participate in partnerships and to acquire non-controlling interests. Post Road is a generalist investor, but it avoids overly complex and speculative businesses. The firm derives its…

S&E Business Management Inc. Actively Sourcing Deals

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

Fully funded investor focused on acquiring a great residential or industrial service business with direct sales, marketing, and technology effort needed as the driver for growth, generating between $600-2M in EBITDA, located-in Florida.Favored Industries: Large Tree MaintenanceIrrigation SystemsPest ControlFence Installation & MaintenanceGutter Installation and Cleaning ServiceSeptic Tank Installation and MaintenanceAir FiltrationWater FiltrationGarage Door Installation & Maintenance Home Generator Installation, Maintenance and RentalFire & Safety Inspection and SupplyFire &…

Darby Creek Consulting Actively Sourcing Deals

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

Based in Nashville, TN we apply a people-focused approach to deploying capital.Long-Term Focus: Building a sustainable long-term businessStrong Cash Flow: We look for companies with over $1 million in cash flow and greater than 10% margins.Darby Creek has been consulting for small businesses and investment firms for over 10 years. Their experience includes:·    Managed private equity transactions, working with sellers to deeply understand the business. This process allowed investors to address company risks and operational issues in the transaction, including HR processes…

Moraga Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

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

Moraga Capital is a private investment firm focused on change-of-control equity transactions in the Mid-Atlantic. Moraga is industry agnostic and utilizes strategic capital and operational expertise to enhance value creation for the long-term.We target companies with revenues of $5 to $50 million and annual pre-tax earnings greater than $2 million. Moraga invests alongside a longstanding cadre of family offices, high net worth individuals and industry experts.

Bold North Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

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

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…

Neos Equity Group Actively Sourcing Deals

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

We are a specialty investment business, building high cash flow portfolio companies in growth markets to achieve above-market returns.Neos Equity Group is founded on core values of trust and transparency.We formed with the purpose of prudently investing and building success through a synergistic portfolio of strong cash flow businesses, creating a shared economy of resources and greater collective value, leading to a measurably higher equivalent of liquidity. Neos Equity Group has a disciplined acquisition evaluation criteria, and over 100 years of cumulative finance, legal, technology,…

Ridge Capital Partners, LLC

Independent Sponsor
  • 9 Total Closed Deals
Ridge Capital Partners, L.L.C. is a private equity investment firm focused on partnering with outstanding managers to pursue platform build-ups and growth investments in companies in the smaller end of the middle market. Together since 1992, the partners of RCP collectively have over 49 years of private equity experience and have made over 55 investments in middle-market companies.Based outside of Washington, D.C., Ridge currently manages over $50 million of equity capital in industries including niche manufacturing, value-added design/assembly, business services, consumer products, and…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jun 2000
invested in
Investor
Sep 1999
invested in
Investor
Jul 1997
acquired
Investor
May 1997
acquired

Loyal Companies

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Loyal Companies is a PE company. We focus on strategic partnerships, acquisitions and opportunities. We help founders unlock the growth potential of their companies. We focus on providing a strong management team, and operation expertise that help our companies reach untapped potential. With our deep technology experience, we are able to provide and help with the ideal customer experience, product management and the people with in the business.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Oct 2022
secured debt financing from
Investor
May 2020
secured debt financing from

Group of Telecom

Independent Sponsor
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Group of Telecom is a Miami-based independent sponsor that focuses on lower middle market telecommunications and utility opportunities. Our strategy combines our three bases, General, Operating, and Entrepreneurial Partners, to create growth and value for our investors.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
May 2021
acquired

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