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Zachary Fund

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

At Zachary Fund, we leverage our profound experience and sharp industry insights to invest in diverse sectors including software, logistics, renewable energy, construction, health care, etc. Our commitment extends to investing our capital globally, where we mentor and guide businesses toward successful IPOs in the US. Our seasoned team is not merely a provider of capital but a strategic ally in the journey of transformative change, ensuring that companies in our portfolio can realize their full potential, innovate, and ascend to leadership positions in their field.

XMF Capital

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

XMF Capital is a global investment business investing capital on behalf of pension funds, large institutions and individuals. Our mission is to create long-term value for our investors through the careful stewardship of their capital. We invest in private equity, growth equity, credit and hedge funds. Our efforts and capital aims to grow hundreds of companies and support local economies.

On Course Partners

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

On Course Partners is an independent sponsor and a premier M&A Advisor, providing best-in-class buy-side, sell-side and strategy advisory services to the lower middle-market.

Great Circle

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Michael Wexler and Damon Tassone are executives and entrepreneurs with 20+ years of leadership experience building, scaling, and operating start-ups and Fortune 500 organizations.Start-ups. Most recently Michael was COO and CFO of Affera, a venture backed medical device company which he helped sell to Medtronic in 2022 for $925MM. Prior to that, he was founder + CEO of HiWired (sold to Radialpoint) and ANSWR. Damon is a three-time founder + president of Site59 (sold to Travelocity), Intent, and Black Crow AI. He helped lead the first two to >$100MM in gross sales, and the third from $0 to…

Occur Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

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

Occur Capital is an investment firm led by entrepreneurs focused on acquiring, operating and continuing the legacy of SMBs with up to $10M in annual revenue

Ostrom Capital Partners

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Emily Bergstrom is a Booth MBA with over 18 years of leadership experience looking for a small company to acquire and operate for the long term. She spent 12 years at McMaster-Carr Supply Co, a privately held industrial supplies distributor much loved and respected by makers worldwide. During her career there, she was exposed to every aspect of the business from product management to operations to sales and accounting.  Emily’s time at McMaster-Carr taught her the importance of listening – to customers, to business partners, and to employees.  She believes that employee-owned…

Corbett Ventures

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Corbett Ventures is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders. 

The Midway Companies

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

We seek to be unconventional not only in name but in everything we do. We are long-term, disciplined partners who care about your business, legacy, and employees. We have a different mindset from traditional private equity, and we believe financial sponsors and corporate America drastically miss the mark. We are patient and we want to build for decades. We put stakeholders, especially management, first. We love businesses that are enduring and have sustainable value. Our goal is for you and your business to find your forever home within The Midway Companies.Our partnership philosophy is in…

Westbourne HoldCo Actively Sourcing Deals

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

Granite Cove Capital is an investment firm founded by seasoned entrepreneurs with a passion for building successful businesses. With a shared vision to acquire and nurture high-quality companies, the founders bring together their extensive experience, industry insights, and a deep understanding of what it takes to survive and thrive. Drawing on their own entrepreneurial backgrounds, the founders of Granite Cove Capital possess a unique perspective that allows them to identify and grow promising businesses. 

TGO Group

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

TGO Group was founded by real estate private equity veterans with over $2B in transaction volume over the last ten years. The company will focus on businesses that provide products and services to the real estate industry.

Inkwood Partners

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Inkwood Partners is a private investment firm focused on small to medium-sized acquisitions. We buy and build smaller, niche businesses that other professional investors typically overlook. We are not bound by conventional investment wisdom or any "cookie cutter" private equity approach. Inkwood gladly partners with small, unique businesses, provides solutions to issues of an owner or family transition, and assists management needs with direct involvement.Giorgio Garrido, the founder of Inkwood Partners, is a seasoned investment professional who has been involved in over 10 transactions…

ThreeHill Capital Partners

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

ThreeHill Capital Partners is a Boston-based holding company actively seeking to acquire a small to medium sized company operating in the “core services” space. ThreeHill defines a core services company as one which provides a critical or essential product or service within a specific market in the broader economy (i.e., logistics, freight, distribution, manufacturing, construction, among others). Launched by John M. Yanchek and Tucker P. Donahoe, CAIA, two experienced investor/entrepreneurs with significant transactional and operational expertise, the partners are looking to operate and…

Ayucus

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Ayucus is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

Journey Legacy Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

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

Journey Legacy Partners is a private equity firm that emphasizes operational excellence and sustainable value creation. With a focus on acquiring and managing legacy brands and assets, the company is dedicated to scaling businesses profitably by addressing real-world challenges through the fundamentals of people, process, and technology. Founded by veteran executive operators Jeff Journey and Joshua Alcorn, Journey Legacy Partners targets U.S.-based B2B companies with revenues between $10-50 million and EBITDA of $3-12 million, particularly in highly-engineered product and service companies…

Boring Business Fund Actively Sourcing Deals

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

The Boring Business Fund is a private equity fund providing equity capital to independent sponsors for acquisitions of small, essential, cash flowing businesses. Our partners have a 10+ year track record of funding and partnering with independent sponsors, and are now expanding our impact through a fund. If you're looking for equity capital for your deal, please reach out.

Connected Deals LLC

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

AIConnected.vc is an investment firm specializing in artificial intelligence technologies. The company is dedicated to generating real income through strategic investments in innovative AI-driven ventures. With a focus on fostering growth and development in the AI sector, AIConnected.vc aims to support companies that are building cutting-edge AI solutions. As of 2025, the firm has successfully invested in 12 portfolio companies, showcasing its commitment to advancing the field of artificial intelligence.

Chambers Capital Ventures, Inc. Actively Sourcing Deals

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

Chambers Capital Ventures, Inc. is a strategic market research and development firm that assists business leaders, founders, and entrepreneurs in navigating the competitive landscape of the post-AI era. The company is led by a visionary leadership team with over 20 years of experience in driving revenue and executing growth strategies. They focus on strategic investments in sectors such as AI, data science, cybersecurity, SaaS, quantum computing, and real estate development. Chambers Capital Ventures collaborates with leading business schools and technology institutions to make…

Abaco

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Abaco is a lower middle market private investment firm with a focus on acquiring profitable, emerging businesses and under-performing real estate properties throughout North America. With a proven track record of success, Abaco specializes in identifying and investing in opportunities that promise growth and profitability. The firm is dedicated to creative and high-impact capital investments, aiming to transform and enhance the value of its acquisitions. Abaco's strategic approach is centered on leveraging its expertise to foster the development of its portfolio companies, ensuring…

Rivet growth partners Actively Sourcing Deals

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

Rivet Growth Partners is a modern holding company that builds and acquires small, scalable businesses with untapped potential. We accelerate growth by modernizing sales, marketing, and lead generation through intelligent automation and digital tools.

Lunchline Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

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

Lunchline Partners is an investment firm dedicated to fostering enduring businesses in attractive but potentially overlooked markets in the lower middle market through a disciplined, hands-on approach.

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