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Bluffton Capital

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Bluffton Capital is an independent sponsor investment firm dedicated to acquiring established services businesses across North and South Carolina. With a focus on the Carolinas, Bluffton Capital seeks to invest in and grow businesses within this region, leveraging its expertise and resources to enhance operational efficiencies and drive growth. The firm operates as a private equity entity, providing strategic guidance and capital to its portfolio companies. Bluffton Capital's commitment to the local market and its strategic investment approach make it a significant player in the regional…

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West Elk Partners, LLC

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West Elk Partners is an independent sponsor focusing on controlling acquisitions in the industrial manufacturing/distribution and business services segments. Our firm creates value through a people-first approach to driving sustainable growth alongside like-minded entrepreneurs. Our partners bring 40+ years of M&A advisory and operational leadership to the table, in addition to deep relationships with capital partners, operating partners and industry-focused advisors.Investment typesRecapitalizationFamily successionFull buyoutAreas of focusFood and beverageLight / specialty…

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MIlan Park Partners

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Milan Park Partners is an M&A firm led by experienced founders and operators. We identify, evaluate, acquire, and operate lower-middle-market businesses and we invest our own capital alongside the businesses and founders we believe in.Our team has founded, scaled, and exited businesses firsthand, which means we approach every transaction with the instincts of an operator, not just a financial advisor. Having sat on both sides of the table, we know what operators actually need from their partners. Whether we show up as owners, investors, or board members, we roll up our sleeves and drive…

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Trident Equity Group

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Trident Equity Group is a private equity firm that specializes in crafting tailored transition plans for business owners. With a focus on enduring value and a flexible, owner-friendly culture, Trident Equity Group is backed by committed capital and experienced operators. The firm is dedicated to ensuring long-term business growth and success for its clients. Trident Equity Group operates with a strategic approach, managing a portfolio of 10 companies, and is known for its emphasis on aligning with the values and priorities of business owners during transitions.

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Stone Pine Holdings

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Search fund sponsor backed by HNW, family office, and search fund of funds investors. Differentiated with speed and certainty of execution. Focused on US-based opportunities with a general mandate across geographic and industry-scope, though there is a preference for B2B opportunities in the government services, medical, software, and F&B (logistics, distribution, production, packing, and wholesaling) spaces given operational expertise in these fields. Opportunities must generate a minimum of $1.25M of pre-tax earnings annually. Although the current portfolio consists of minority stakes,…

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N3 Capital Management

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N3 Capital Management is a private investment firm based in Chicago, IL. We focus on acquiring or investing flexible capital solutions into lower middle-market businesses in the United States.We partner with entrepreneurs, families, other investors and management teams to transition and scale companies in the industrial/manufacturing, consumer, and business services sectors.Within real estate, we partner with asset owners, developers, and lenders who are seeking creative and flexible non-control capital solutions.When acquiring a majority stake in a company, we bring a hands-on, long-term…

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Tucker Equity Holdings, LLC

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We are a small group of private individual investors / sponsors. We have up to $2M (+/-) in deployable capital, excluding debt financing. We are headed up by Steve Tucker, a corporate attorney with over 25 years' experience in M&A, real estate, and finance. Steve is acting in a business (not legal) capacity with respect to this effort, and will be a co-investor in any acquisition.One of our capital investors has decades of experience in the flooring and industrial metals business.Another investor has decades of experience in real estate development, commercial leasing, and commercial…

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GrownOriginal LLC

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Looking for first business acquisition candidate. Broad and diverse set of skills. Able to optimize processes, streamline business activity, and automate to improve bottom line and set up for next sell.

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Montrose Legacy Partners LLC

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I'm Matt Rothberg, an independent sponsor and experienced operator backed by committed investors and creditors ready to fund acquisitions up to $35 million. At AVC, my goal is to personally operate and strategically build a platform business. With $5M in SBA financing pre-approved and the remaining capital stack at the ready, I can close efficiently and confidently. I value collaboration with advisors and brokers who can connect me with the right foundational business that fits this strategy. If you represent sellers interested in a well-capitalized partner dedicated to a successful exit, I'd…

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VML

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I am a first time business buyer, with more ambition than years experience as an owner, leader, and strategic growth lead in various Business development roles over the past 20 yrs. Why now - because i dont want to develop any more years of experience learning how other people operate their businesses. I want to develop the network that shares this passion with me and can offer the support that i am looking for, whether it be finding the right business, identifying different financing options, or resources to support the business through DD and operation. The journey starts now and I couldnt…

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Bretmoor Capital LLC

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I am an independent sponsor planning to acquire and operate a company using a mix of loans, personal capital, and a preferred equity raise. I have six years of M&A experience through Investment Banking and Private Equity, most recently as a Senior Associate at Gauge Capital. I led M&A transactions and provided operational support across the healthcare and business services industries for our $2.5B AUM fund. On the sell-side, I worked at Cowen Partners providing M&A advisory services in the consumer industry, with a specialization in pet products and services.I left Gauge in 2021…

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Caerus Capital

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Family office backed sponsor, seeking opportunities in the waste equipment and logistics space as well as the behavioral healthcare industry, where we have extensive operating partner support and expertise.

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Woodland Capital LLC

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Woodland Capital is an independent real estate investment firm that specializes in acquiring resource-rich land in the Southeastern United States. The company focuses on properties with current income potential, including those used for timber production, farming, citrus, mining, and mitigation opportunities. Leveraging a vast network of industry professionals and investment partners, Woodland Capital aims to capitalize on various value opportunities within the real estate market. The firm is committed to values such as integrity, resourcefulness, loyalty, accountability, and effective…

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Virtus Partners

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Virtus is a family office investment firm that acquires, manages, and builds market-leading companies. Being a family office, we do not have investors, which allows us tremendous flexibility, and an indefinite investment horizon.

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Sylvanite Capital, Inc.

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We are small family office that is seeking to deploy our own capital in the lower middle market. We seek to do majority and minority investments. We typically seek earnings of $500,000 or greater in the Western, Southwestern US.

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VeriQuest Investors

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VeriQuest Investors is a private equity investment firm focused on investing in middle market companies. We focus primarily on control investments in businesses with $2-$25+ million in EBITDA and then actively work with management to help each business achieve its potential and to maximize stakeholder valueWe target investments in middle market businesses in the Consumer, Industrial/Materials, Business Services and Technology sectors as well as other unique or complex situations where we believe we can add value.

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KASS Labs LLC

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KASS Labs focused on building and buying SMBs and digital businesses. Our team at KASS Labs has been building digital businesses since 2006 and launched a CPG brand in 2016. We bring extensive experience and professionalism to every company that is in our portfolio. Leveraging modern technology and marketing, we know how to create brands with a strong revenue and a focus on cash flow. 

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Expedition Capital Partners

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Expedition Capital Partners (“ECP”) is a private equity investment firm focused on partnering with experienced operators to acquire and grow businesses in the middle and lower middle markets. ECP seeks to acquire or invest in private businesses that have demonstrated a history of positive cash flow where it can employ its operating partners in senior management roles to implement a specific growth thesis tailored to each situation. Since inception, ECP has acquired 35 companies across six core platform investments.​The firm's primary goals are to:Partner with successful business…

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workpolar

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Holdco focused on building targeted roll-up platforms in the Lower-Middle Market. Previously secured financing for ~$250m of Independent Sponsor M&A bids - Across Senior Debt, Mezz, Alternative, and Sale-Leaseback financing.

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Elmwood Group

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I run a family office backed vehicle called The Elmwood Group, which provides growth capital to best-in-class consumer and services business to turbocharge growth and allow founders to take chips off the table if desired.

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