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D2 Equity Capital, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 10 Total Closed Deals
D2 Equity Capital is executing a focused, private equity investment strategy which leverages significant transactional, financial and operating experience. The strategy targets investments in lower-middle market businesses as more fully described below.D2 is led by Dennis Dunn, a former Managing Director of Carlisle Enterprises, LLC, a highly successful private equity firm based in San Diego, California. During Dunn’s tenure from 1992 to 2012, Carlisle invested in over 30 platform companies, with aggregate annual sales in excess of $5.0 billion, operating in a wide variety of industrial…
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Pursuant Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 10 Total Closed Deals
We buy and grow Florida-based companies. We work with business owners to transition their legacies to a permanent home. After a business joins the Pursuant family, we invest in its people and operations so we can grow together for the next generation and beyond.
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Jun 2022
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Jun 2022
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Jan 2022
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Jan 2022
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GraceCap Investors Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 10 Total Closed Deals
GraceCap acquires and invests in small family or proprietor owned businesses. These businesses usually have no more than $10 million of EBITDA. While we do not have industry preferences, we do typically favor businesses with the following characteristics:Favorable industry dynamicsScaleabilityExploitable operating leverageNon-cyclicalA consumable product or serviceGrowth potentialIn the past, the principals of GraceCap have invested in the following industries/sectors:DistributionBuilding ProductsCapital EquipmentPromotional ProductsHealthcare Equipment & ServicesBusiness ServicesEnergy…
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Rebus Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 10 Total Closed Deals
Rebus Capital, LLC is a private equity company historically focused on commercial real estate with over $85,000,000 in assets under management, headquartered in Lubbock, Texas. The company has in-house capabilities in acquisitions, financing, and asset management. Currently seeking Biz acquisitions in and around West Texas and Eastern New Mexico.
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Sep 2021
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Jan 2021
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Dec 2019
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Dec 2018
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Socius Capital, llc Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 9 Total Closed Deals
Socius Capital provides financing to closely-held middle market companies seeking a partner to replace an outgoing equity holder or to fund an acquisition strategy. From offices in San Francisco, Tampa and Ketchum, Idaho, Socius works with companies throughout the western and southern United States. Over the course of extensive careers managing and investing in closely-held address the needs of selling shareholders of closely-held businesses and then becoming the new partner that remaining owner/managers desire and deserve. We work hard to help drive significant increases in equity value for…
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Dec 2014
acquired

InfraNext Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 9 Total Closed Deals
InfraNext Partners is a team of seasoned investors who have created a differentiated strategy to achieve attractive risk-adjusted returns. We seek to actively collaborate with management teams and financial sponsors to provide them with bespoke capital solutions tailored to their needs and objectives.Investments range between $25-150mm, and can be structured as debt, equity, or something in between. Our focus is on finding the best risk-adjusted returns for our investors, rather than executing on a narrow mandate.Target companies must conform to ESG frameworks, and societal impact comprises…
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Great River Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • 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.
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Nov 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Credo Private Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 9 Total Closed Deals
Credo Private Capital was formed to provide small business owners and management teams access to an investment partner that does not have the constraints associated with traditional private equity. For example, there are no pre-determined investment timelines when working with Credo; we think the best opportunities are situations where companies are operated based on what is best for the business and its customers.We are not business operators. We seek opportunities in lower-middle market companies where we can complement management’s existing skillset with our ability to identify and…
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Centerfire Capital LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 9 Total Closed Deals
Centerfire Capital as an investment and advisory company focusing on venture and private equity in consumer businesses and businesses that enable consumer led businesses to perform at their best.We invest in control and minority positions in companies that can create value through:Increasing TransparencyWe invest in companies that increase transparency to consumers of what they are buying; through ingredients, consumer ratings, and/or sustainable practicesImproving ValueWe invest in companies that can dramatically improve the consumer value proposition of a product or service versus the next…
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Kinsale Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 8 Total Closed Deals
Kinsale Capital Partners is a Relationship Based Merchant Bank focused on providing equity solutions to middle market companies located primarily in the U.S.Kinsale invests its own capital, along with co-investment capital provided by Kinsale's proprietary network of co-investors.Rather than limiting its investment focus to a few specific industries, Kinsale focuses on investment situations having one or more of the following critical investment characteristics:The capital need is for growth, restructuring, ownership transition or special situationsThe Company serves a market that is growing,…
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Lapa Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 8 Total Closed Deals
Lapa Capital is an investment adviser headquartered in New York. We provide an alternative approach to wealth creation for our partners, investing at the two ends of the risk spectrum: acquiring stakes in growing companies and originating/managing credit collateralized by real assets. We look for established solutions (i.e. tested and deployed) and businesses facing an inflexion point on its growth trajectory. ‍ We leverage our relationships globally to help our partners expand their network globally. ‍ We focused mainly on companies operating at or near financial profitability
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Jan 2024
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Sep 2023
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Sep 2022
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Jul 2022
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Q-Bank Group Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 8 Total Closed Deals
About Q-Bank GroupQ-Bank is an independent private equity sponsor focused on acquiring lower-middle market companies. We collaborate with management to increase valuation through a combination of M&A and technology-enabled business improvements.What we doOur approach involves identifying entrepreneurial companies with unique business propositions, but lacking the capital, operational, or other resources to fully exploit the opportunity. We then deploy the necessary capital and collaborate with management and our ecosystem of technologists, financial, and operational resources to help our…
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Jan 2022
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Jan 2022
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Jan 2022
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Jan 2019
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Batten Hall Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 8 Total Closed Deals
We are an independent investment firm dedicated exclusively to building platform partnerships in the lower-middle-market, with a focus on companies providing mission-critical business services.Batten Hall Partners and the platform partnership approach were conceived with the aim to provide founder-owners a tailored growth and/or succession plan that preserves the entrepreneur’s vision while unleashing the power of scale. Our capital and expertise serve as catalysts to bring outstanding businesses run by exceptional entrepreneurs together into scaled platform partnerships—and significantly…
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Jan 2024
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Oct 2023
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Sep 2023
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May 2023
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Woodlawn Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 7 Total Closed Deals
Woodlawn Partners is a Chicago-based private equity firm that is focused on people, not transactions. Our primary responsibility is to provide stability for employees and customers. Rather than simply replacing a business owner with a new manager, we first become directly involved with a business to educate ourselves and to earn the trust of its people. We then work collaboratively to build a team that can drive self-sustaining growth. We help a business owner to tailor a succession strategy around their personal and financial needs. We take a hands-on approach to shepherding a business…
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Jul 2022
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Jan 2021
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May 2018
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Jun 2017
acquired

Confluence Healthcare Partners, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 7 Total Closed Deals
Confluence Healthcare Partners is a growth equity group focused exclusively on the healthcare services market with an emphasis on middle market companies. Our goal is to partner with leading providers and companies in sectors of healthcare services where we can provide a combination of operational expertise and financial backing to accelerate growth. We help our partner companies expand into new geographies and service lines and grow through strategic collaboration and acquisitions. In many cases, we will be the transitional capital and partner that allows these companies to grow to such…
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Mar 2023
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Tyrian Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 7 Total Closed Deals
Tyrian Capital is a private equity firm investing in companies and management teams throughout the United States. Our unique network of capital sources, industry experts and strategic professionals help build great businesses for the benefit of all stakeholders.
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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DAGR Holdings Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 7 Total Closed Deals
DAGR Holdings is my personal investment company that operates as a fundless sponsor. My day job is as a Principal in the Private Equity strategy of MSD Partners, a $30Bn AUM alternative asset manager. Formerly worked for Searchlight Capital Partners and Hellman & Friedman.
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Jul 2021
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Jan 2021
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May 2020
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Feb 2018
acquired

Acquisto Financial Advisory LLP Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 6 Total Closed Deals
Acquisto is a Boston based private investment firm committed to a buy and build strategy in the middle market. We focus on investments in growing companies, mostly in fragmented industries. We are particularly interested in Healthcare, Software, Tech-Enabled Services, and Industrial companies. Our team has extensive Global Capital Markets experience and we work with capital partners to create long term value for our portfolio companies.Experience:Acquisto's operating members have decades of experience in global capital markets, as well operational experience gained at multi-billion-dollar…
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Apr 2024
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Sep 2019
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Sep 2018
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Cascata Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 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…
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2022
acquired

Epic Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 6 Total Closed Deals
Epic Partners is a merchant banking firm focused on making private equity investments in companies involved in education and training related businesses, broadly defined. Founded in 2001, Epic Partners provides capital and strategic resources to middle market and lower middle market companies in education and training related businesses, broadly defined. We bring extensive experience co-investing with other private equity firms. We seek established businesses with experienced management teams and a solid operating history with growth potential. Although, with our industry focus, we are also…
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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