Vanguard Industrial Holdings is a holding company acquiring businesses focused on manufacturing for aerospace, defense, and robotics. We're committed to transacting efficiently with integrity. We also take pride in our entrepreneurial ethos, lean and agile mindset, and our remarkable ability to acquire top talent in challenging situations.
Evermore Industries is a holding company that partners with business owners to help them establish a plan for the next generation of their business. We seek to acquire a majority interest in our partner businesses, though unlike other investors, we have no intention or need to ever sell an investment.
Who we areWe are an entrepreneurial team of HBS, GSB & McKinsey alums with complementary leadership strengths that are primed for continuing the legacy of your business. We welcome new challenges, are biased towards action, and constantly pursue improvement in ourselves and the organizations in which we belong. What we stand forAs stewards of growing business, we practice the following business tenets:Make sound decisions that balance the interests of customers, employees, and business healthRespect, value, and seek out differences of opinion and experienceAct always with accountability and…
Flower City Capital was founded in 2015 and manages over $300 million on behalf of HNW and UHNW families. It makes direct equity and credit investments through its dedicated private markets fund Allens Creek Partners, LP. with a focus on businesses in its geographic region (upstate New York) and the financial services vertical.
Mix Tape Ventures is a diversified management company whose companies are focused on industries including: commercial refrigeration parts and service, personalized gifting, and specialty food distribution. MTV oversees the operations of its companies, allocates resources among them, and helps to improve the performance of its operations.
Desai Companies is a diversified holding company that provides stability and opportunity unlike others that place profits over people. The way we do business will leave a lasting impression on everyone we touch. The Desai family immigrated to the United States in the early eighties from Gujarat, India in the pursuit of new opportunities. The family’s early business ventures included drive-in restaurants and motels. Later, the family expanded its hotel operations to multiple locations and states. Currently, the primary business is the acquisition and development of individual companies.
Vetrinox Capital 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.
Quinsig Capital 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.
Maize Holdings is a private fund seeking minority investments and acquisition opportunities in healthcare, B2B, and retail-focused enterprises. Ideal investments will have a strong track record of profitability, an experienced management team, and a defined plan for growth. Currently targeting opportunities in Colorado and the Mountain West. Financing for investments is intended to be a mix of debt and equity with a modest LTV. Patrick Burke has closed one minority equity investment and one growth capital investment in venture-stage companies. He sources and closes M&A deals in…
We are a privately held investment company, with both direct and indirect investments. Occasionally, we will accept an advisory assignment.When investing directly, we can be a principal investor, or act as an independent sponsor. Our investment activities are typically tied to our involvement as an active board member, operating partner, or senior advisor.We are internationally active with a diversified portfolio in farming, manufacturing, financial services and real estate development.
Most Recent Transactions
Advisor
Nov 2016
Growth Capital for Juniper Glass PLC (Ethiopia), a Roha Africa Holdings LLC company
secured investment from
Consol Glass Proprietary Limited (RSA), Development Bank of Ethiopia
Through strategic acquisitions, we build interconnected ecosystems around platform businesses, fostering synergies, technology and innovation to create a sustainable and transformative impact.
Altrius is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We plan to work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
Reddy Holdings and Enterprises is a privately held holding company based in Atlanta, Georgia. We acquire and operate small to mid-sized businesses with proven performance, simple operations, and long-term value potential. Our focus is on companies that deliver essential, customer-facing services that are not reliant on innovation or digital disruption but can benefit from operational and technological optimization.Investment Criteria:We are actively seeking opportunities that meet the following profile:Buyout size: $5–30 millionProfitability: Minimum $2 million in net income or seller’s…
We're seeking an essential service businesses generating $275K–$325K in SDE, priced between $750K–$1M at 2.5x–3.2x SDE multiples. Our focuses on boring, cash-flowing service businesses (healthcare, maintenance, staffing, niche services) with recurring customers, documented operations, and a small existing team. We are geographically flexible within the U.S. and expect a structured 3-month seller transition
The proposal is to erect and commission a Green Field Pharmaceutical products manufacturing and sales company in South India (Bangalore).The promoter of the company is an experienced hand in Pharmaceutical Operations and brings ethical and compliant ways of manufacturing and supply of pharmaceutical products.The company is attempting to solve one of the key risks that a global pharmaceutical company might encounter in space of manufacturing compliance and competitive pricing and yet being able to market their products for the unmet patient demand.The Indian Domestic Market is around $14.50…
Silverstone Capital is a privately held, entrepreneurial investment firm focused on acquiring and growing a single small to medium sized business in Canada or the US. We are looking to take a controlling stake in a stable business with a track record of profitability having EBITDA between $1 million to $5 million.We provide a compelling exit alternative for business owners who are considering retirement or taking a significantly reduced role in the day to day operations. We are different from traditional strategic or private equity buyers and offer a unique combination of capital, financial…
The Fayerweather Group, LLC is a boutique investment firm with holdings in real estate, healthcare, and industrial manufacturing. The firm is looking to expand their enterprise, seeking acquisitions in packaging, plastics, and pharmaceutical manufacturing $5-25m revenue.
The Pearl West Group (PWG) is a boutique family office that acquires small-to-medium sized businesses. PWG invests its own capital and has no pre-conceived investment time horizon. This allows the businesses we own and acquire to plan and execute strategies with a long-term focus and growth perspective. In addition to relying on our deep experience with mergers & acquisitions and with strategy development, we are specialists in online direct marketing channels. We believe tremendous scale and brand affiliation can be achieved online by many businesses.• PWG can move as swiftly as any…
WTV Capital is a holding company, currently with interest in a real estate development firm in Florida and miscellaneous other investments. Its principal has extensive experience in restructuring, private equity, real estate, and private credit.
Blue Skies Collective is a small team of entrepreneurs committed to improving the lives of small business owners and employees. We buy exceptional businesses from owners and operate them for the long haul. By investing in people and treating them right, we believe that better financial outcomes are achieved for employees and the business.
