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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
Investor
Aug 2022
invested in
Investor
Sep 2020
invested in
Investor
Aug 2020
invested in

Fortunesse Financial Limited

Independent Sponsor
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
Fortunesse, a structuring company, specializes in developing financial products, including investment products such as debt and equity. The company manages private credit funds and has a private equity arm. 
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jan 2026
acquired
Investor
Dec 2025
acquired
Investor
Nov 2025
acquired

Fox River Capital LLC

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Fox River Capital is led by Jason Salisbury, Managing Partner and a seasoned business leader with a proven track record of success in engineering sales, industrial services, and business ownership. Jason’s extensive experience includes founding, growing, and successfully exiting a company, as well as managing operations and sales for high-performing industrial businesses. His hands-on approach and strategic vision drive Fox River Capital’s mission to create lasting value for all stakeholders.Backed by a group of established business leaders who own and manage substantial companies, we…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Aug 2025
acquired
Investor
Dec 2024
acquired

Dekos Capital

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Dekos Capital Management LLC is a privately held Texas-based investment firm. The firm’s founders have significant experience as private equity, investment banking and operating executives and are partnered with institutional investors to invest in strategically viable middle-market businesses.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Mar 2024
acquired
Investor
Jan 2024
acquired

Paisley Capital

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Paisley Capital is a private investment partnership between two experienced operating and finance professionals. Paisley invests in small- to medium-sized businesses located in the upper Midwest.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Dec 2020
acquired
Investor
Jan 2011
invested in

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

Mayfair

Independent Sponsor
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Mayfair is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We plan to work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.  
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Nov 2019
acquired

D.K. Smith & Co.

Independent Sponsor
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
D.K. Smith & Co. is a private equity independent sponsor focused on making control acquisitions and partnering with management teams to grow middle market companies.We seek platform investment targets with $5-$25 million in EBITDA and will go as low as $2 million in EBITDA for bolt-on investments. We work with business owners seeking a meaningful upfront cash payment for their business, an opportunity to rollover and retain a continued ownership position, and potentially remain involved in the management and growth of the business.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Aug 2009
acquired

Optimal Investment Group

Independent Sponsor
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Optimal Investment Group (OIG) is a private investment firm focused on investing in lower middle market business acquisitions throughout North America. OIG invests in companies we believe show potential for growth and increased profitability.OIG is flexible and growth-minded, utilizing our vast experience to help portfolio companies reach their full potential. Our investment process allows us to analyze and close transactions quickly, frequently within 30-60 days.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jan 2018
invested in

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

Brones & Company LLC

Independent Sponsor
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Brones & Company is the independent sponsor platform formed to partner with White Oak Enterprises, a family office with a long-standing commitment to sustainability and direct private equity investing. White Oak has designated Brones & Company as its channel for direct private equity investments and works with us deal by deal.We are focused on acquiring 3–5 platform businesses over the next several years. We intend to build long-term partnerships and revisit the optimal capital structure, whether permanent capital, a family office fundraise, or an evolved sponsor model. Our shared…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Dec 2024
invested in

Strive Equity Partners

Independent Sponsor
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Strive Equity Partners is a Toronto-based private equity firm that invests as an independent sponsor on a deal-by-deal basis. Strive was established in 2023 with a few core principles in mind: transparency, integrity, discipline and excellence.​We differentiate ourselves through our experience and relentless work ethic, while being open and honest partners every step of the way. When we partner with founders and management, we strive to achieve outcomes outside of existing boundaries. 
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Feb 2025
acquired

Winterford Capital

Independent Sponsor
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Winterford Capital is a Texas-based private equity firm that specializes in partnering with founder, family, or management-owned businesses to foster growth and development. With a focus on the industrial sector, the firm emphasizes stewardship, integrity, and family values in its investment approach. Winterford Capital is committed to accelerating growth for its portfolio companies, leveraging its experience and strategic insights to drive success.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Oct 2025
acquired

Wherewithal Partners Inc.

Independent Sponsor
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Wherewithal Partners Inc. is a private investment firm focused on niche cash-generative businesses in out-of-favour, mis-understood and under-appreciated industries / sectors with a primary focus on opportunities in Canada, in addition to opportunities in the United States.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Dec 2015
acquired

East Coast Ind. Sponsor (X)

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

East coast independent sponsor evaluating opportunities for acquisition in the mid-atlantic area. Target industries for acquisition include industrial, niche manufacturing and commercial business services.

Earth & Environment

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Earth & Environment 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.Puneet and Amit have combined experience of more than 40 years as strategic business leaders to solve complex business problems while managing multi-functional global teams. Having worked across the globe (SEA, MEA, NA), we have long-term global operational experience.

Wind River Investment Holdings LLC

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Wind River Capital Strategies is a specialized advisory, investment management, and consulting firm. We provide insight-driven, and expertise-based services exclusively to select endowment & foundation, pension and family office clients across the globe.

Black Sands Industries

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Black Sands is an investment firm that partners with small and medium-sized businesses in legacy industries with significant potential. We seek to drive growth through technology and aim to build high-performing and high-integrity teams with strong organizational cultures. 

Lozoya holdings LLC

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Our investment group is focused on acquiring and operating small to mid-sized businesses with strong fundamentals and stable cash flows. We are particularly interested in companies with $300K–$5M in EBITDA across industries such as insurance, B2B services, specialty contracting, and light manufacturing. Our sourcing entity is privately capitalized and led by operators with deep experience in process automation, risk management, and scaling teams post-acquisition.

Yucheng Miller

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

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