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Benford Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 17 Total Closed Deals
BCP partners with founders, family owners and managers to grow smaller companies over time. As engaged stewards and partners, we seek to build businesses and invest in people while preserving each company’s legacy and culture.
Most Recent Transactions
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Dec 2020
acquired
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Nov 2019
acquired
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Oct 2019
acquired
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Mar 2019
acquired

Slack Water Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 17 Total Closed Deals
Slack Water Capital makes minority and control equity investments in small and medium-sized businesses. The Firm's primary focus is providing equity capital to acquisition entrepreneurs. 
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Feb 2025
invested in
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Jan 2025
acquired
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May 2024
invested in
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Feb 2024
invested in

MiddleGround Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 16 Total Closed Deals
MiddleGround Capital is a private equity firm that invests in B2B companies in the industrial and specialty distribution sectors in the lower middle market in North America. We are differentiated as true operators who have experience working in and managing businesses that range from the lower middle market to Fortune 500 companies.We make control equity investments in businesses that can benefit from the hands-on operational expertise we bring to the table. We partner and align ourselves with management teams to execute a customized value creation program that drives equity value back to our…
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Jul 2023
acquired
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Jan 2023
acquired
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Dec 2022
acquired
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Nov 2022
acquired

Traction Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 15 Total Closed Deals
Traction Capital is a Minnesota-based private equity firm focused on acquiring and scaling businesses located in the Upper Midwest.Traction seeks buyouts in essential industries with strong, defensible market positions, target control investments in lower middle market companies with $1–3.5M of EBITDA, Traction is also very interested in ecommerce, product, and SaaS opportunities.Traction prioritizes industries with recurring demand, low cyclicality, and meaningful barriers to entry, enabling sustainable value creation and attractive exit optionality.
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Jun 2025
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Jun 2025
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Feb 2025
acquired
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Dec 2024
invested in

Hadley Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 15 Total Closed Deals
We work with founders/owners, families and management teams in need of ownership transition, management succession, and / or growth support. We primarily focus on companies with revenue between $5 million and $50 million, and a cash flow between $1 million and $5 million. We consider a wide range of industries and look for companies with potential to build on past successes and open to new ideas.
Most Recent Transactions
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Sep 2014
acquired
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Sep 2013
acquired
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Dec 2012
acquired
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Sep 2012
acquired

Presidio Investors Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 15 Total Closed Deals
Presidio Investors, a private equity firm based in Austin, TX, and Oakland, CA, was founded in 2007 to pursue exceptional lower and middle-market investments. The firm’s experienced investment professionals specialize in growth-oriented buyouts in the technology, media and financial services industries. The entire Presidio Investors team also has substantial operating experience and works side-by-side with management teams to help achieve the best possible outcome for all stakeholders.
Most Recent Transactions
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Aug 2021
acquired
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Apr 2021
acquired
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Aug 2019
acquired
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Mar 2019
acquired

Blue Sage Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 15 Total Closed Deals
Blue Sage Capital is an Austin, Texas-based private equity firm that has been investing in profitable, growing, lower middle-market companies since 2002. Blue Sage currently has over $400 million of assets under management and seeks to partner with founders, families, and management teams as the first round of institutional capital for businesses that enjoy leadership positions in niche manufacturing, environmental solutions, or specialty services industries. Blue Sage typically invests $20 million to $40 million in control buyout investments and recapitalizations of companies with $20…
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Apr 2023
invested in
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Jan 2023
invested in
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Jul 2022
invested in
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Apr 2021
acquired

SBJ Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 15 Total Closed Deals
SBJ Capital is a multi-strategy private investment firm with $600mm under management that provides flexible capital solutions to founder and family-owned businesses. SBJ offers companies control and non-control investment solutions, including debt and equity, across the consumer, healthcare, technology and business services industries. SBJ provides operational resources, strategic advice, and a partnership-oriented approach to help businesses achieve their full potential. SBJ was founded by an experienced team of professionals with a track record of helping grow companies as…
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Feb 2023
acquired
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Jan 2023
acquired
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Feb 2022
acquired
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Dec 2020
acquired

Solis Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 14 Total Closed Deals
Solis Capital Partners is a leading lower middle-market private equity firm located in Southern California. The firm was founded in 2002 and employs a disciplined, fundamentals-based investment strategy that emphasizes partnership with exceptional leadership to pursue enterprise improvement, organizational transformation and growth. Solis generally targets software, business services, light manufacturing and value-added distribution opportunities in the Western United States. The firm will generally seek to invest $5 to $20 million in lower middle-market companies with enterprise values from…
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Jun 2023
acquired
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Jul 2021
acquired
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Jan 2020
acquired
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Jan 2018
acquired

The Brydon Group Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 14 Total Closed Deals
The Brydon Group is a veteran-led $270M private equity fund focused on acquiring recurring revenue small businesses with $1-$5M EBITDA. To date we've closed 24 deals (16 platforms, 8 tuck-ins). We are an ideal solution for owners looking to transition their legacy to the next generation of small business owner as we bring in one of our industry-focused entrepreneurs-in-residence as CEO.We have a focus on software and B2B, government, & healthcare services.Investor team consists of Alex Mears (two decades in large cap private equity at Blackstone and Carlyle and five years…
Most Recent Transactions
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Apr 2025
acquired
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Feb 2025
acquired
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Nov 2024
acquired
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Nov 2024
acquired

Council Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 13 Total Closed Deals
Our goal is to ensure every investment we make is on the right side of change in healthcare – supporting companies that improve the healthcare system and who will help accelerate the shift from volume of service to value. While change is often slow and unpredictable, we seek investments that perform well in the current environment and will thrive as the pace of change accelerates.We invest in companies positioned for rapid growth that operate in excellent markets within healthcare. Our focused approach targets companies that will benefit most from our relationships and expertise.Within the…
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Nov 2022
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Jul 2022
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Dec 2021
invested in
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Feb 2021
invested in

Centerfield Equity Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 11 Total Closed Deals
Centerfield Equity collaborates with like-minded owners and management teams seeking a change of control transaction to accelerate business transformation. We focus on lower middle market businesses generating greater than $1.5M in EBITDA that are based in the Midwest. Centerfield Equity invests across a variety of industry verticals, including business services, healthcare, consumer, niche manufacturing, and distribution. We do not invest in oil & gas, financial services, real estate, retail, early stage, or distressed situations.
Most Recent Transactions
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Nov 2024
acquired
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Jun 2024
acquired
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Mar 2018
acquired
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Jul 2017
acquired

Third Century Management, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 11 Total Closed Deals
Third Century Investment Associates, LP ("TCIA") manages private equity capital for significant investments in small businesses. We invest actively in partnership with operating companies and carefully selected management teams located in the United States. Our team targets proven businesses in specialized sectors where we work to become advantaged investors through existing or acquired expertise. We are a disciplined, process-driven partnership, focused on long-term fundamentals. Our mission is to build sustainable business value, earn a superior return and develop a best-in-class reputation…
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Oct 2024
acquired
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Sep 2023
acquired
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Oct 2022
invested in
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Aug 2022
acquired

Banyan Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 11 Total Closed Deals
We are a Canadian based private equity firm that makes control equity investments in mid-sized private and public companies throughout North America. We provide full or partial liquidity to existing owners or partner with owners seeking capital for organic or acquisition-driven growth. With over 50 years of private equity, investment banking and operating experience collectively, we have developed a strong franchise. Our success is based on our experience, relationships and our reputation for honesty, respect and integrity. Since inception, Banyan has acquired equity interests in 20…
Most Recent Transactions
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Dec 2021
acquired
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Sep 2017
acquired
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Jun 2014
acquired
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Sep 2013
acquired

ZS Fund Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 11 Total Closed Deals
We are a private equity firm engaged in making long-term investments in successful middle-market companies. Since 1985, we have focused on transactions that provide liquidity to business owners while enabling them to maintain a significant ownership stake and keep their company independent. Our strengths are understanding the objectives of business owners, structuring transactions that respond to those objectives, and being constructive partners to help increase the value of the businesses in which we invest.We look for a handful of important characteristics in a potential investment…
Most Recent Transactions
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Aug 2023
acquired
Investor
Dec 2016
acquired
Investor
Jul 2016
acquired
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Dec 2012
invested in

Cyprium Investment Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 10 Total Closed Deals
Cyprium Partners (Cyprium) is a private investment firm that makes non-control investments in profitable middle-market companies, allowing company owners and their management teams to retain controlling interest in their business after we invest. Cyprium can provide any combination of equity or subordinated debt giving us non-traditional flexibility in structuring transactions as well as increasing our certainty of close.Cyprium, through the experience of its partners as well as through its Advisory Council members, strives to be a value-added investor that supports the growth, acquisition,…
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Aug 2024
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Dec 2023
invested in
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Dec 2023
invested in
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Dec 2023
acquired

Trinity Private Equity Group Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 10 Total Closed Deals
Trinity Private Equity Group is a private equity firm founded by entrepreneurs who have started, grown, and sold multiple companies. As such, we invest in entrepreneurial businesses with strong operations and growth potential. Entrepreneurs that partner with Trinity benefit from a board of experts who help expand the management team and add financial capital.Trinity has an especially robust background helping businesses expand their sales and marketing efforts, with significant experience in a wide variety of industries.Trinity’s current portfolio exceeds $2.2 billion in value and consists…
Most Recent Transactions
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Feb 2022
acquired
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Dec 2020
acquired
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Dec 2020
acquired
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Oct 2020
acquired

Star Mountain Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 10 Total Closed Deals
Star Mountain Capital, founded in 2010 by Brett Hickey, is an asset management platform focused exclusively on the U.S. Lower Middle-Market. Leveraging its unique and differentiated "Collaborative Ecosystem" of partner fund managers and senior advisers across the United States, Star Mountain is a value-added capital provider to small businesses. Supported by some of the world's most sophisticated individual and institutional investors, Star Mountain looks to work with established small and medium-sized businesses unable to access the capital markets for their capital needs.Star Mountain…
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired

Princeton Equity Group, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 10 Total Closed Deals
Princeton Equity Group is a highly experienced franchise and multi-unit investor that has sponsored investments in growth-oriented brands in the consumer, healthcare, and business services industries. Our focus on franchise and multi-unit business models allows us to speak the same language as the management teams with which we partner and add significant value.
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Aug 2023
invested in
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
invested in
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Aug 2023
acquired

West Lane Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 9 Total Closed Deals
West Lane Capital Partners is a private investment firm that partners with entrepreneurs and management teams to invest in lower middle-market companies. In addition to providing capital, we are actively engaged partners across the strategy, operations and finance functions within our portfolio businesses.We focus on control investments in the logistics, consumer, food & beverage, broader manufacturing and the financial and business services sectors and our experience allows us to invest in both successful growing businesses as well as more difficult and complex situations. We also know that…
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired

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