Granite Street Partners is a private equity firm that invests in lowermiddle market manufacturing businesses. Our differentiated approach is hands-on, partnering with owners and management teams to systematically assess and identify underlying value and opportunities to create exceptional enterprise value and returns.We employ our simple but effective tools, called the GSP Process, to quickly identify opportunities of underlying value, plot the path for success with resources, and guide the team in an execution plan where all are aligned.
We are fellow entrepreneurs and impact capitalists working on creating a better financial future for under-represented business owners.We do this by providing equity investments and management support to folks who want to acquire and run existing small businesses. We believe this is a sustainable path to reduce wealth disparities in our society and is a path that can naturally lead us to an evolving ecosystem that has a lasting impact on our communities.
Degen Capital is a private equity 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.
Kingswood Capital is a private investment firm primarily focused on businesses that are undergoing varying degrees of operational, financial or market-driven change. In addition to access to capital, we bring relevant industry relationships and a broad network of internal and external operating resources that can strengthen the business and enhance value. Based in Los Angeles, we are a cohesive team of senior professionals from industry leading private equity firms with a history of success. We have extensive experience with complex transactions and difficult situations, where we provide…
We are entrepreneur investors who grew up together, went to school together and built Garnett Station Partners together. At GSP, we invest in growing businesses at attractive entry points. Although focused on safety of principal, GSP invests for growth.During our first year at business school, we acquired 23 struggling Burger Kings based in Henderson, North Carolina. We turned the franchises around, empowered a management team with strategic counsel and a rigorous capital allocation program and built Carolina Quality, Inc. into one of the largest and fastest growing franchise companies in the…
Pennington Creek Capital LLC is a private equity 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 Forest Road Company is an operator-led specialty finance platform based in LA with extensive experience across 3 verticals (media & entertainment, web3, renewables). We have two portfolio companies (Vertical and TPC) and have made investments in other notable brands (Levain Bakery, Dame). We have raised funds across the 3 verticals mentioned above and are actively seeking opportunities in renewables and consumer.
Sandkey Capital's affiliated investment vehicles have impressive long term track records, committed capital under management, and extensive operational, strategic, and financial expertise across a number of different industry verticals. Industries of interest, deal size range / check size per transaction, and approach vary among our various funds.Our lower middle market focus are in the consumer products, retail, manufacturing and business services industries. Our approach is to back businesses in transition- entrepreneur-led businesses (succession issues, growth challenged, growth oriented),…
We are a new firm looking to make strategic acquisitions in the middle market space.We've raised capital from investors that typically invest in venture capital.
WELLSPRING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, founded in 1995, is a middle-market private equity firm that has approximately $3 billion of private equity capital under management. The firm’s objective is to bring partnership, experience and value creation to each investment. By teaming up with strong management, Wellspring is able to unlock underlying value and pursue new growth opportunities through strategic initiatives, operating improvements and add-on acquisitions. The firm functions as a strategic rather than tactical partner, providing management teams with top-line support, M&A experience and…
Founded in 1982, The Sterling Group is a private equity investment firm defined by its focused expertise, depth of experience, operational strategy, and approach to partnering with management.Focused expertiseWe specialize in what we know best: acquiring and increasing the value of middle-market operating businesses in the fields of basic manufacturing, industrial services, and distribution.Depth of experienceOur Partners have a combined 90 years at Sterling. Their business experience encompasses management, operations, public accounting, commercial and investment banking, and securities…
Azalea Capital partners with entrepreneurs, management teams, and family-owned companies with revenues of at least $10 million. We provide growth capital, operating expertise, and industry experience to significantly enhance the long-term value of our investments. Azalea is a pro-active investor with a defined value creation strategy. In every investment, we partner with a proven industry executive to enhance our operationally focused approach. We invest in manufacturing, distribution, and business services companies in a variety of industries with a particular interest in the following…
Peterson Partners is an independent private investment firm based in Salt Lake City, Utah with funds dedicated to private equity, venture capital, and search. Our private equity team invests in lower middle market companies and seeks to back entrepreneurs with a growth focus. We have invested in over 200 companies, primarily in the US. Our typical transactions include both minority and majority investments with businesses that have $10M - $100M of revenue and $2M - $20M of EBITDA.We were founded by Joel Peterson, a teacher of entrepreneurs, a long-time backer of entrepreneurs, and an…
Endeavour invests in exceptional companies committed to building long-term value. We provide capital, expertise and support to privately-owned mid-market businesses headquartered in the American West.
Transom Capital Group is a Los Angeles-based private equity firm with an operational focus to private equity investing in the middle-market. The Transom Capital team has a track record of investing and guiding the growth of lower-middle-market businesses. Key to this success is our unique hands-on approach to partnership that provides operational involvement and support to each portfolio company without overwhelming the management team. As investors, we view our role as critical, but not sufficient, to generating forward thrust, momentum and, if needed, a change in direction.
Consumer Growth Partners has a long and successful track record as a result of our private investment and public market experience in the specialty retail and non-perishable branded consumer products sectors. Collectively, we have worked with more than 35 management teams and owners to help them achieve their financial objectives through numerous IPO and M&A transactions totaling in excess of $2 billion. Consumer Growth Partners was formed in 2005 by three partners with decades of experience adding value to retail and consumer companies. Our experience came through private equity investing,…
Brighton Partners is a private equity firm targeting small businesses with $10 to $30 million of revenue. We make control equity investments in profitable companies with significant potential for long-term growth.
Oroco Capital is a private equity investment firm. Our strategy is to buy great businesses in our target industries and build value through both internal growth and acquisitions, resulting in excellent returns for our investors. The team at Oroco has completed over 50 deals totaling over $5.0B. We developed a unique capital structure and have capital commitments from family offices, wealthy individuals and small institutions. In addition, Oroco has formed a strategic alliance with a private investment firm that allows Oroco to partner on investments that vary in size and type. Our strategy is…
Zabel Companies ("Zabel") is a private investment firm dedicated to partnering with management teams to invest in and build private companies over the long-term (5 to 15 years). Whether through a buyout, recapitalization or injection of growth capital, Zabel's strategy is to work closely with management to steadily grow businesses and to build value for all parties involved.Zabel does not limit its activity by industry or geography, but rather focuses on the fit with management and the opportunities to grow a business.The Zabel team has a hands-on and collaborative style built through years…
Acasta Capital is a boutique merchant bank and advisory firm formed to bring together individuals with unique experiences and track records to create greater value for clients and partners based on inventive and do-able ideas. Being free of the conflicts and limitations too common in the advisory sector, our business model is founded on the principle of aligned interests with clients and partners. We provide advice on transformational change, mergers and acquisitions, financial restructurings, capital structure, investor activism and strategy.
