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DFM Operating Partners

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DFM Operating Partners is an operator-led acquisition and management platform focused on lower middle-market businesses. The firm specializes in identifying companies where operational complexity may obscure underlying value and works closely with management teams to enhance performance and drive long-term value creation. With more than 25 years of experience leading private equity-backed businesses as a CEO and Executive Chairman, Founder & Managing Partner Daniel Muth focuses on acquiring and leading industrial, manufacturing, business services, andand select consumer companies…

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• May 2023 Invested in FB Solutions Group
• Jun 2021 Invested in T-Bev
• Feb 2017 Invested in Van Law Food Products
• Jun 2004 Invested in International Fiber Corporation

FCAP Investors Pte. Ltd.

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Focused on M&A and equity investments across manufacturing and software sectors, with particular emphasis on global opportunities in the data center and power equipment value chains. Experienced in privatizations, long-term equity investments, corporate acquisitions, and group carve-outs, with a strong understanding of complex deal structures and long-term industrial value creation.

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• Feb 2026 Acquired iSoftStone
• Feb 2026 Acquired JST Power Equipment
• Feb 2026 Acquired LuxVisions
• Feb 2026 Acquired Kingsoft Cloud

Snowdaay

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Snowdaay is a team of investor-operators specializing in the acquisition and transformation of consumer brands, consumer tech, and eCommerce businesses. Our focus is on turning these entities into profitable ventures, leveraging our expertise in the lower middle market of private equity. With a strategic approach, Snowdaay aims to enhance the value and performance of the businesses we invest in, positioning them for sustainable growth and success in the competitive market.

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• Feb 2025 Invested in Confidential Company
• Mar 2023 Invested in Confidential Company
• Feb 2023 Invested in Confidential Company
• Jan 2023 Invested in Confidential Company

Waterbear Group

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Midwest operator acquiring B2B manufacturing and distribution businesses. Owner-operator succession situations. Indefinite hold periods. Second-time buyer. First platform: three integrated bolt-ons, 12x MOIC exit. What makes us different: Strong capital network – Established relationships with family offices and permanent capital investors; no fundraising delaysNo predetermined exits – Not a fund; indefinite hold periods unless selling creates better outcomes for the business long termStandalone underwriting – Each deal is evaluated on its own merits, not portfolio diversification…

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• Jul 2025 Acquired Portraits Plus
• Jun 2025 Acquired Picture This Photography
• Jul 2023 Acquired Image Group Photography
• Jan 2020 Acquired Empire Photography

Blue Ridge Construction Capital

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Blue Ridge Construction Capital is a building products focused private equity firm investing in family and founder owned businesses that are seeking a collaborative, experienced partner to empower growth.

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• Jun 2024 Acquired Banko Overhead Doors, Inc
• Aug 2023 Acquired Euro-Wall, LLC
• Nov 2022 Acquired Artistic Paver Manufacturing, Inc
• Aug 2022 Acquired Matthews-Edge Sand

Rise Run Capital

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Rise Run Capital (“Rise Run”) is a Dallas, Texas based private equity firm which invests capital in middle market companies with the following characteristics:Trailing EBITDA of $2 to $10 millionStrong management teamProfitable operationsAttractive and defensible market positionMinimal customer and supplier concentrationsRise Run focuses on manufacturing, healthcare, consumer products, distribution and logistics, and service companies.

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• Nov 2024 Acquired Insurance Claim Adjuster Company
• Jun 2023 Acquired Technology-Enabled Literacy Fundraising Company Serving K-12 Schools
• Nov 2022 Acquired Organic Dairy – Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly Food Production
• Dec 2021 Acquired Industrial Manufacturing and Services Company

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Sea Pine Equity Partners

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Sea Pine invests in lower middle market companies in the service sector. We take controlling positions in our investments and prefer to partner with founders or management teams that are currently in place. Our goal is to provide the capital and other resources necessary to accelerate growth while maintaining the successful culture created by existing management.

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• Jul 2026 Acquired Executive Exteriors
• Sep 2024 Acquired Hi-Tek Data
• May 2024 Acquired Concrete Conservation

Eigen Capital

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Eigen is a lower mid-market investment firm specialized in corporate carve-outs and complex situations. We focus on acquiring (i) non-core business units that no longer fit their corporate parent’s strategy or (ii) somewhat undermanaged private businesses - from breakeven/loss-making situations up to $20m EBITDA.

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• Sep 2012 Invested in EndoTool
• Oct 2011 Invested in SHARC
• Apr 2011 Invested in Plews Edelmann

Preserve Equity Partners

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Operator-led buyer seeking $2–$7M EBITDA consumer products, brands, and eCommerce/DTC businesses, including toys, collectibles, and select consumer-tech adjacencies. Led by a team that bootstrapped Medelita to $20M in revenue before a September 2022 exit to a PE-backed strategic, and now working again with the same management team that helped scale the business. Three closed transactions in the last three years. Control investments, quick diligence, clear IC, and reliable closes.

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• Oct 2025 Acquired Party Animal, Inc
• Sep 2023 Acquired Confidential Company
• Jun 2023 Acquired Confidential Company

Jupiter Holdings

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Jupiter Holdings LLC is a Newport Beach, California-based private investment firm specializing in alternative investments and the pursuit of superior absolute returns. Founded in 1997 by Edmond F. St. Geme, Jupiter is backed by more than $1 billion of discretionary institutional capital and is highly opportunistic in its pursuit of extraordinary risk-adjusted returns in three primary areas: real estate, private equity, and marketable securities.

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• Feb 2018 Acquired Juice It Up
• Apr 2017 Acquired Mountain Mike's Pizza
• Jan 2004 Acquired Burger King

Waypoint Acquisitions

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Waypoint Acquisitions is an investment group focused on majority investments in family-owned and founder-led businesses. Our principals and investors are current and former operators of privately-held and long-standing family businesses. We work with existing and/or new management to build upon the long-term success and legacy of enduringly profitable businesses.Target Investment CriteriaCompany Attributes10+ years in businessOwner seeking transitionDifferentiating & defensible qualitiesFinancials$1-$5M EBITDAStrong net operating marginsConsistent, positive cash flowSector FocusNiche…

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• Feb 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
• Jan 2026 Acquired All American Mitigation, Inc.
• Nov 2024 Acquired NW Boiler, Inc.

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Osgood Capital

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Private equity firm that is focused on facilitating accelerated growth while achieving sustainable competitive advantages for small and middle market companies preferably in partnership with management but can bring new resources if required. Investors primarily include owners and managers who have successfully grown businesses in past and are interested in providing their expertise when relevant to our investments . Transaction experience includes doing over 25 acquisitions with combined total transaction value well over a billions of dollars.

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• Jul 2019 Acquired Unlioy, Inc.
• Aug 2018 Acquired Additech, Inc.
• Apr 2010 Acquired HOOVER

The January 23rd Company

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The January 23rd Company acquires great companies to operate them for the long-run. We also consult owners who want to sell more and operate more efficiently. We are focused on acquiring on technology, B2B services, and tech-enabled businesses. We partner with leading executives, family offices, and investment firms as limited partners on case-by-case investments, based on who is best-suited from an experience and commitment standpoint.

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• Apr 2019 Acquired Jacobs Marketing Group
• Apr 2019 Acquired Dealer121
• Apr 2019 Acquired Jacobs Marketing Group

Madison Lake Capital LLC

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Madison Lake Capital focuses on lower middle market companies that have a great history of stable cash flow generation. Based in Wisconsin, we are focused on unlocking value and attain growth organically by working with management teams to implement tailored best in class technology solutions and process systems irrespective of the sector. We prioritize and respect a company’s culture and take extra care in maintaining that through our transformation initiatives. We offer management teams interested in buying out business from the current owners capital and transaction support. Our…

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• Jan 2025 Acquired Milwaukee Cylinder
• Aug 2024 Acquired Gilman Precision
• Aug 2023 Acquired Scotts Industrial Coatings

ParkSouth Ventures

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ParkSouth Ventures is a growth-oriented private investment firm focused on investing in and partnering with founder and entrepreneur-owned businesses in the United States. We seek to invest alongside experienced and highly capable management teams, invest in both organic and acquisition-led growth initiatives and build great businesses that thrive well beyond our investment horizon. We are "hands-on" investors focused on creating long-term value. As such, we only invest in a limited number of businesses at any one time so that we can provide the resources, strategic support and focus…

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• Aug 2025 Acquired Infinite Global
• Aug 2022 Acquired Bear Group
• Jan 2020 Acquired The Purple Guys

Concorde Equity Partners LLC

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Concorde Equity Partners is a fundless sponsor that helps entrepreneurs source and acquire small businesses. We search for businesses that meet our Entrepreneur in Residences' criteria, conduct initial diligence and negotiations, and manage the close process including securing financing.

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• Dec 2024 Assisted Concorde Equity Partners LLC in securing debt financing from Confidential Company
• Nov 2024 Advised Concorde Equity Partners LLC on an investment from Confidential Company
• Sep 2024 Advised Concorde Equity Partners LLC on an investment from Confidential Company

iGOTHAM

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iGOTHAM is a holding company that built equity stakes in small and medium sized private companies with over $100M in annual sales. The firm operates through partnerships with private equity firms, family offices, and independent sponsors to identify and invest in proprietary deals. iGOTHAM is committed to driving strategic growth and expansion by uncovering lucrative acquisition opportunities and providing valuable insights to its portfolio companies. The firm is led by industry veterans with backgrounds from prestigious institutions such as NYU, Microsoft, and The Riverside Company, ensuring…

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• Jun 2022 Acquired Confidential Company
• Sep 2016 Acquired Confidential Company
• Sep 2012 Invested in Confidential Company

Altaline Capital

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Altaline Capital Management is a specialist private equity firm dedicated to transforming businesses within the technology, business services, and financial services sectors. With a focus on growth and transformation, Altaline targets middle market businesses, typically investing between $10 million and $50 million. The firm is committed to driving innovation and operational excellence in its portfolio companies, leveraging its expertise to foster significant value creation. Altaline's strategic approach is centered on partnering with management teams to enhance business performance and…

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• Jan 2026 Acquired Brazos Safety Systems
• Jan 2026 Acquired The CAM Collective
• Jan 2026 Acquired Saratoga Compliance Solutions

NB Group

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We invest $10 to 50 million in family or founder owned companies in the US or Canada with $3 to 15 million of EBITDA and attractive growth opportunities. Our preference is for majority ownership (51%+) or a significant minority stake, but we are highly flexible and will collaborate with a business owner to structure a win-win transaction. Unlike a traditional private equity firm that might have dozens of investments, we only focus on a handful of investments at a given time, which allows us to spend more time with our portfolio companies. While we typically plan…

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• Aug 2022 Acquired OnePeak Medical
• Mar 2020 Acquired Retail Services Rollup
• Apr 2018 Invested in CR Fitness

1819 Partners

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1819 Partners (“1819”) is a private investment firm based out of Memphis, TN formed to provide direct, private investment opportunities for high-net worth family investors. The firm looks to invest in lower-middle-market private companies with enduring industry tailwinds and partner with strong management teams. Compared to traditional private equity, we aim to provide "patient" capital, which allows for decisions to be made that are best for the long-term success of the business, not just short-term returns. We are looking for business owners who are looking for a financial "partner"…

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• Aug 2023 Acquired Highway Signing
• Mar 2023 Acquired Ecoserv
• Jul 2022 Acquired Crockett Partners Equipment Company