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RunTide Capital

Independent Sponsor
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
RunTide looks to invest in companies where our capital can be used as a catalyst for growth at a transformational point in a company’s development. RunTide partners with management to build businesses with sustainable value. We bring experience and resources to our investments to support management teams through business and economic cycles and coach them through the challenges of rapid growth.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Feb 2018
invested in
Investor
Nov 2017
acquired
Investor
Feb 2017
acquired

Capficiency Private Equity

Independent Sponsor
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Toronto, Capficiency is an emerging private equity firm that partners with founders and management teams to fuel growth. ​At Capficiency we help companies navigate change, tackle challenges, and capitalize on new opportunities to build stronger, more valuable businesses.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jan 2023
acquired
Investor
Nov 2021
acquired
Investor
Feb 2018
invested in

KLV Capital

Independent Sponsor
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
At KLV, our investment goes beyond capital. We provide companies with an unmatched level of real-world operations experience and proven value-add resources that drive success. Our team leverages its decades of hands-on experience building and leading businesses to help companies streamline operations, invest in human capital, instill a lasting culture, and accelerate growth. We are a partner you can trust to lead your company in the right direction.Our core mission is simple. We will only partner with companies where we have authentic knowledge, we will always focus on developing…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Mar 2020
acquired
Investor
Dec 2019
acquired
Investor
Aug 2019
acquired

Dark Alpha Capital LLC

Independent Sponsor
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
At Dark Alpha, our investment strategy revolves around acquiring and enhancing cash-generating companies within select sectors. As a nascent entity, we prioritize industries with significant growth potential including manufacturing, business services, health care, aerospace & defense, and industrial services.Thesis-Driven Investment StrategyOur in-house industry advisors identify industries poised for disruptive growth by studying macroeconomic factors, technological advancements, and regulatory changes. The selected thesis is further substantiated by examining industry reports,…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
May 2021
acquired
Investor
Nov 2020
acquired
Investor
May 2020
acquired

Bridgefield Capital

Independent Sponsor
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
Bridgefield provides simplified, one-stop shop capital solutions to middle market companies. Through both debt and equity capital solutions, we help entrepreneurs, business owners and management teams accomplish their goals—whether their goals are to achieve liquidity, to diversify their personal wealth, facilitate management buyouts and/or pursue growth and acquisition financing.Since 2006, we are proud to have facilitated more than 100 transactions (credit and equity) representing more than $1 billion in transaction value across industries including manufacturing, technology, consumer…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Aug 2022
acquired
Investor
Mar 2022
acquired
Investor
Feb 2020
acquired

Tushar

Independent Sponsor
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
TM Holdings is a private investment firm that seeks investment opportunities alongside great management teams. Our goal is to invest in companies with competitive dynamics that drive long-term value.While markets change and the universe of investment opportunities continually evolves, our investment criteria remains the same. We target equity investments in privately-held businesses that are ripe for disruption. We prefer to invest alongside management teams who want to maintain an active role, or who are open to a succession plan. While every investment requires a significant amount of…
Most Recent Transactions
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Dec 2022
invested in
Investor
Nov 2021
invested in
Investor
Jun 2021
acquired

Thoroughbred

Independent Sponsor
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
Thoroughbred is a Denver-based private equity sponsor providing capital and creativity to support relentlessly driven management teams. We partner with lower middle market companies, offering operational expertise, strategic insight, and valuable relationships to build enduring businesses. We leverage our experience as both operators and investors to be effective partners, knowing when to step up and when to step back, empowering management to create exceptional value.
Most Recent Transactions
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Aug 2022
invested in
Investor
Sep 2020
invested in
Investor
Aug 2020
invested in

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

Compass Partners

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Compass Partners Capital (www.compasspartners.com) is a private investment firm focused on helping companies seize 21st century opportunities. Compass invests in high-priority aerospace, defense, and industrial platforms to create value for investors through active management. The Compass team’s multi-disciplinary backgrounds of deep investment and industry experience, complements a core ethos centered on trust and collaboration, passion for excellence, and an enduring belief in humility and adaptability. As patriotic investors, Compass partners with owners, investors, and management teams…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Mar 2020
acquired
Investor
Jul 2019
acquired

Paradise Capital

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Browndale Capital is the investment arm of our family office - Paradise Capital. https://www.paradisecapital.biz/ We advise business owners on how to exit their business both personally and financially-strong. In cases where the owners do not wish to run a formal "process" we will invest our own capital to help the owner with an alternative path to transitioning out of the business. With 4 platform investments, we are looking for strategic add-ons to bolster our portfolio.
Most Recent Transactions
Advisor
Jan 2024
secured investment from
Advisor
Dec 2023
was acquired by

Prisma Group

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Prisma Group is an experienced Independent Sponsor located in Raleigh, North Carolina. We work with business owners, managers and investors to create and grow Enterprise Value within small and medium-sized private companies. We accomplish this through our:· investment activities which marry ownership transition opportunities with the right set of capital to enable existing companies to reach their next level of performance,· suite of commercial business development services targeted at growing revenues in core and adjacent markets, international expansion as well as…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jun 2016
acquired
Investor
Dec 2012
acquired

Park Lane Capital

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Park Lane Capital is an alternative investment manager looking to acquire businesses in Texas and California. Our focus is on delivering strong investment performance and creating measurable value for all stakeholders.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Aug 2023
secured debt financing from
Investor
Aug 2023
secured debt financing from

CTA Financial LLC

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
CTA Financial LLC is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions of founder or family owned businesses. We seek exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders. Investment criteria: EBITDA minimum $3 MN, EBITDA margin 10%+, no minimum EBITDA for add-onsIndustries of interest: Consumer and business services, industrials, multi location models, automotive aftermarketGeographic interest: USA and Canada (majority of sales)
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Feb 2018
acquired
Investor
Jul 2015
acquired

Green Stride

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Green Stride works with cashflow-positive businesses with established teams of 2-20 employees generating $1M-$5M in annual revenue. We focus on B2B services businesses with at least 25% contractually recurring revenue that can materially benefit from improvement in sales and operations. We look for 1-20% annual growth and strong customer retention.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Dec 2023
acquired
Investor
Nov 2023
acquired

Bellview Capital Partners

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Bellview Capital Partners is a privately held LLC focused on acquiring and operating enterprises in the industrial and business services sector. We offer liquidity to business owners who are looking to retire and hand over the stressful life of operating a business.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired

Mar Equity

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Mar Equity partners and operates businesses where advancements in technology enhance efficiency and unlock new value within the real estate sector. We buy businesses that are solid, and make them great. Sean Daly is the founder of Mar Equity. Prior to Mar Equity, he was the CEO of Expetitle Inc (now One Real Title, Inc), a fast-growing national tech-powered title company with operations in 11 states. In January 2022, Expetitle was acquired by The Real Brokerage Inc. (NASDAQ: REAX). Prior to Expetitle, Sean worked at different startup and VC-backed companies, including Glia Technologies,…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Mar 2022
invested in
Investor
Mar 2022
invested in

Worthwhile Partners

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Worthwhile Partners was founded by Jason Young and Matthew Smith in 2021. Our firm seeks to identify and acquire an established operating business. We intend to manage the acquired target in a way that reflects our business ethos and enhances the existing culture, duration, efficiency and growth of the enterprise. Our core values of integrity, honesty and transparency underpin our approach. We are open to partnering with existing management. Young and Smith have over 40 years of combined institutional investment and entrepreneurial experience across public and private investments, spanning 8…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jun 2021
invested in
Investor
May 2021
invested in

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

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

V Capital

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
V Capital is building a lower middle market acquisition platform around a philosophy similar to that of companies like Danaher and Roper, focusing on complex manufacturing, engineered products, and healthcare.V Capital partners with long-term investors on individual transactions for direct investments, where V Capital will handle sourcing deals, executing transactions, and managing the companies.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Oct 2020
secured debt financing from
Investor
Oct 2020
secured debt financing from

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