We have known each other for over twenty years. This deep connection is embodied in our name; Valpo is short for “Valparaiso,” the street where we met one another and grew up. We’re not the traditional investor group that has probably been knocking on your door. For starters, we use our own capital. Here’s how else we’re different:
Line 5 Capital is an independent sponsor partnering with owner operated small businesses and elite veterans to preserve legacies, protect jobs and grow companies.
Newflow Partners 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.
White Stone is an LLC serving as an acquiring independent sponsor. To date, the entity has made one acquisition in the commercial services vertical. Most recently, we have exited the first business with a sale to a partner and are looking for another deal with more size and scale, preferably in the industrials space. White Stone’s members are experienced and highly skilled in M&A and have a tried and true deal process - from origination through close. We look forward to joining the Axial platform.
Socium Capital is a Toronto-based private investment firm built on the foundation of partnership, integrity and trust.We’re focused on investing into exceptional private businesses across North America. We use our capital, operational expertise and extensive networks to accelerate growth and drive value over the long-term.We are committed to the continued success of the business, culture, well-being of employees and safeguarding the legacy that has been crafted over the years.We acquire businesses with an EBITDA of $1 - $10 million.
Autokatalyst is a New York-based digital transformation and technology enablement firm, focused on making control investments in digitally-native businesses (SaaS, tech-enabled services, business process automation firms) and businesses in traditionally non-digital industries where it has identified opportunities for specialized process automation technologies to generate significant value creation and growth acceleration.Uniquely situated as value-add investors, we combine capital investment with a bottom-up approach of applying transformative technologies across a firm. Our experience spans…
This is a fundless sponsor / independent sponsor. We are targeting profitable businesses that could form the platform business of a bolt on accretive acquisition strategy. We are a newly formed entity. I have experience delivering LOIs and have relationships with the investment banking and financing community, in addition to legal counsel relationships that could paper a transaction. We have colleagues and personal relationships that have deep experience in private equity and search funds. My partner has worked in the consumer space in e-commerce retail, as well as in large, global…
We partner with owners who are planning for their future. Whether an owner is interested in retiring and selling their business outright or spending less time in their day to day role while seeking a liquidity event – to anywhere in between – we are flexible in our approach. What we are committed to is continuing the owner's legacy and helping the business they started continue to grow.Our team has significant experience as both operators and investors. We have successfully founded multiple companies, bought businesses, and sold businesses. We have worked across industries as CEOs,…
Buildacious builds innovative technology businesses with audacious goals. The firm was founded and is led by James Spare, a strategic market-facing leader with expertise in transforming emerging technology businesses into successful companies having led the growth of multiple businesses through scale and exit. The firm primarily focuses on businesses that fall within the following three themes: * The Future of Work - Businesses that apply advanced technology, such as Artificial Intelligence, to improve the way we work and business gets done. * Learning and Society - Businesses that use…
NextStage Capital is an independent sponsor of lower middle market deals in the $1-5mm EBITDA range. We focus on full change of control situations, growth between +/- 25% annually, corporate entities within North America, teams that can be fully remote, and business models that are fully digital.
Josh leads the Oceans Equity investment committee and oversees operations at the firm. Collaborating with key stakeholders, executives, and board members, Josh formulates growth strategies and objectives for each investment.With nearly 20 years of investing and M&A advisory experience, Josh has developed the ability to foresee challenges that small businesses face as they progress along their growth trajectory. He leverages his expertise to optimize capital structures, allocate resources, recruit executives, and establish efficient organizational infrastructures. Josh also possesses a core…
Brown Street Capital is a private investment firm focused on lower middle-market opportunities in the U.S. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth.
Viento Capital is a lower middle market, operationally focused independent sponsor firm.We are focused on investing in established businesses with demonstrable expertise and sustainable competitive positions in the Consumer, Retail, Manufacturing, Specialty Distribution and Business Services sectors.Our preferred strategy is to make control investments in the lower segment of the middle market ($1M to $10M of EBITDA) with an emphasis in improving margins through the application of transformational technologies, product or service enhancements, geographic expansion and/or accretive…
FF Strategic Holdings is an independent sponsor focused on lower middle marketcompanies between $50k-$500k EBITDA. We are targeting owners looking for full exitliquidity
Indian Wells Partners 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.
ThirdEye Capital was formed as an investment and advisory vehicle to operating real estate projects and middle market companies located within the United States. The entire team is comprised of seasoned private equity professionals, investment bankers, and hedge fund investors globally. As a private family office, we look to invest our own capital in partnership with various family offices globally with whom we have strong relationships. Our goal is to find companies before institutional capital is interested and take an active role to help them streamline operations and grow to a point where…
Experienced real estate developer, designer, and consultant with a particular emphasis in luxury residential multi-family development. Particular expertise in operations, strategy, and execution.
Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) is a Swiss company, founded by a consortium of Single Family Offices, that runs an Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition program.Our ETA program is a highly specialized process that connects investors with talented entrepreneurs who are looking to locate, acquire, manage, and grow a privately held company.We focus on mutual benefit, profit, and growth for all of our stakeholders.Our program carefully selects talented individuals who are capable of operating andgrowing a company through a proprietary Talent Identification and Selection Process. We also partner…
Crescere Holdings is a long-term oriented holding company focused on acquiring and building anenduring family of businesses.We are a differentiated capital and strategic partner for business owners that want to continuegrowing their companies or transition away from them while ensuring their business, employeesand customers continue to thrive.
We're not your typical Micro Private Equity firm. We're a family force to be reckoned with, fiercely committed to catapulting main street businesses to dizzying heights. The Ironwood squad, marries deep-rooted expertise in technology, marketing, sales, and operations with a relentless drive for success.
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