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Bhu Srinivasan

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Our company works with technology-based companies on a principal basis. Working with entrepreneurs or founding teams, our group develops media and gaming properties for transactions with VCs, private equity, and strategic partners. Our group has experiencing developing media properties and technologies focused on gaming, online poker, sports, community newspapers, magazine publishing, financial content, news aggregation, and advertising networks.

5 Star

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

5 Star is a platform company seeking to acquire product and service based small businesses in New England. Nick Fay's background is in private equity real estate. He has participated in the execution of over 40 investments, including 30 successful exits, totaling over $1 billion in value. His business partner, Matt Brockman, is the co-owner of Downeast Cider. Downeast has grown in every year of its existence since it was started in 2011 with a recent 5-year CAGR of approximately 25%. Downeast currently employs > 120 people and projects 2023 revenue of > $40mm.

Growth Focus Consulting

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

We help portfolio companies source strategic acquisitions and provide due diligence services. Our services range from sourcing strategies, investment thesis, due diligence and equity financing. We focus on bolt-on, platform and strategic acquistions.

Gateway X

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Gateway X is a venture studio and holding company founded by serial entrepreneur Jesse Pujji, based in Saint Louis, MO. The company specializes in conceiving, bootstrapping, and scaling innovative ventures at the forefront of digital marketing. Gateway X focuses on both direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands and business-to-business (B2B) enterprises that serve marketers globally. With a team of experienced operators, the company leverages its expertise in growth marketing and customer acquisition to collaborate with promising co-founders. Gateway X is known for its strategic approach to digital…

Parker Capital Group

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Investor who has built a career around acquisition entrepreneurship—buying and operating companies. Run an independent sponsor firm, focused on lower middle market acquisitions in the $10M–$50M range. Model is deal-by-deal capital

Brownstone Specialty

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

This industry description should include:2-3 sentences on your investment thesis for the sector2-3 sentences on your investing/operating experience in the sector1-2 sentences on your firm background

Helium Capital

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Helium Capital is a buyout independent sponsor in Houston, Tx. We invest across industries in MRO Facilities & Industrial Field Services Companies with varying degrees of institutional infrastructure in place. The Helium team brings an average of 20 years per Managing Partner across disciplines of Finance, Operations, Talent, and Capital Raising.  The team collectively have invested $400M+ across Venture, PE, and Real Estate encompassing 60+ operating companies. Helium Capital strives to create value through implementing, optimizing, and scaling the institutional infrastructure…

GT Investment Management

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

We specialize in providing investment management services to businesses, individuals and families. At our firm, we understand that each client has unique financial goals and needs, and we strive to create customized strategies that align with their specific objectives.Our team of experienced advisors has a deep understanding of the financial markets and a proven track record of success. We are committed to helping our clients achieve their financial goals by providing expert guidance and ongoing support. Our investment philosophy is based on the principles of diversification, risk…

Reserv Equity Partners

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Reserv Equity Partners is a self-funded investment group that provides equity capital to allow the transition of small business owners into retirement and carry forward their business legacy. In 2021, we rolled out the logistics brand, HTL Freight, which provides the operating platform and expertise to partner with small business owners and management teams with a history of success but have reached an inflection point where they are unable to achieve the same growth targets as in the past. The objective for our portfolio companies is to increase operating cash flows through a focused growth…

Paint Creek Industries LLC

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Paint Creek Industries LLC is a Texas-based private investment firm that specializes in partnering with founder and family-owned manufacturing, distribution, industrial, and infrastructure services companies across the United States. With a strong operational focus, the firm leverages the resources of a prominent Houston-based family office, bringing decades of experience in the industrial, infrastructure, and construction services sectors. Paint Creek Industries aims to support and grow businesses by providing strategic guidance and capital, fostering long-term partnerships that enhance…

Garland Capital Group

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Garland Capital Group is a private investment company investing its own capital and partner capital into minority and control investments focused on the business and consumer services industries. We look for opportunities where we can leverage our experience scaling businesses through investing in developing IP and business infrastructure.

NewKind Ventures

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Faith-driven private equity firm,with 4 co-founders, partnering with founders to acquire, scale, and sustain lower middle market businesses through operational excellence and long-term value creation.

Hughes Asset Management

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Owners and partners have previously acquired half a dozen businesses, and posses a wide variety of business acumen. Located in the intermountain west, but with many ties to the US Southeast and various parts of Latinamerica. Having recently exited from prior holdings, investors are now in search of another business to add to their portfolio. Industry agnostic.

Saks Asset Management

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Aquisition partnership opporunity. Aquire a fleet of natural gas power plants with steady returns. Company has gwoth upside potential with new ownership. Equity is backed by high value physical assets.

Stone Mill Capital LLC

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Stone Mill Capital LLC (SMC) seeks to make control investments in manufacturing businesses located in New England. SMC seeks business with a history of strong profitability, a defendable franchise (some competitive edge), and strong relations with customers, employees, suppliers and their communities. Upon making an acquisition, SMC intends to be a good steward of these attributes and will have a long-term outlook. In addition, SMC will engage in management of the acquired business at the board level, but in order to qualify as an investment candidate the target company will need to…

JCDR Investments, LLC

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

JCDR has been established to source, evaluate, and purchase an individual company, with plans to become a holding company. The firm aims to leverage management's knowledge of financial evaluation to build, grow, and potentially exit target companies. To date, the company has purchased only hard real estate.

Bearing Interests

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Acquire majority stake in profitable subcontractor(s) with crews, relationships, and a long-term owner-operator; execute a buy-and-build strategy across highly fragmented construction trades to create a scaled, institutional-grade company.Target EBITDA at entry: $1–3MMTarget exit: $10–20MM+ EBITDA platformI bring 20+ years across development, general contracting, legal, and operations, with long-standing relationships among GCs, subcontractors, owners, and labor in DFW.Former GC President, Developer Principal, Parent-Company COO, and General Counsel

Stone Growth Capital

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Stone Growth Capital provides structured growth capital to profitable, founder-led businesses underserved by traditional banks and private equity. We invest across the capital structure — from debt to equity — offering tailored solutions for expansion, growth, and recapitalizations.We built the firm to solve a clear problem: strong companies often outgrow bank lending limits, yet don’t want to sell control to institutional investors. Our approach combines the discipline of credit with the upside of equity — delivering founder-aligned capital that fuels growth while preserving…

Pastora Ventures

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Private investment group focused on acquiring and operating founder-led businesses with $3M–$30M in annual revenue. We partner with owners on a deal-by-deal basis and take a hands-on approach to diligence, operations, and strategic decision-making. Our background includes sourcing, acquiring, and operating lower middle-market companies across multiple industries.

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