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Pine Investments

4 Total Closed Deals

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Pine Investments 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.

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• Jul 2017 Invested in Georgia Behavioral Health Professionals
• Jan 2013 Acquired Anxiety and Stress Management Institute
• Mar 2007 Invested in Smyrna Pscychietry
• Oct 2005 Acquired Personal Recovery Network

Chelsea Square Partners

3 Total Closed Deals

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We are a fundless sponsor based out of New York City that invests in services, distribution and manufacturing businesses below $10 million in transaction value. We are open to owner operator transactions, partnership deals, or deals requiring full management replacements (which we accomplish by placing operators from our proprietary network). To date, we have closed 4 transactions and look to close 2-3 a year going forward. Our main talents are institutionalizing people, processes and systems and focusing on areas for longer term growth as we look to build out solid organizations to scale.

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• Jan 2025 Acquired Rescue Cesspool & Drain
• Jan 2023 Acquired US Restoration
• Jan 2022 Acquired Peliguard

Lighthouse Equity Partners

3 Total Closed Deals

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Lighthouse Equity Partners is a venture founded by Penn alum and ex-Bridgewater Associates operating executive George Nanos. George brings 20 years of expertise in technology, product development, financial services, and capital markets along with deep venture capital, private equity, and debt networks. Currently targeting industries where technology can differentiate product or optimize operations, Lighthouse Equity Partners is seeking to source and close on a deal in the next 9-12 months.

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• Aug 2023 Acquired Cannabis Cultivator
• Aug 2023 Acquired Stamford Real Estate Portfolio
• Aug 2023 Acquired High End Clothing Boutique

Monroe Street Partners

3 Total Closed Deals

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Based in Chicago, IL, MSP is an operationally focused investment firm formed to acquire family and founder-runbusinesses across the business services, niche manufacturing, and industrial sectors with EBITDAbetween $2MM-$10MM. Since its inception in 2022, MSP has completed seven acquisitions (three platforms and fouradd-on investments) across various of our target industries.

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• Jun 2024 Acquired American Roadway Logistics
• Aug 2023 Acquired Brandito
• Feb 2023 Acquired Vigilnet

Dark Alpha Capital LLC

3 Total Closed Deals

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At Dark Alpha, our investment strategy revolves around acquiring and enhancing cash-generating companies within select sectors. As a nascent entity, we prioritize industries with significant growth potential including manufacturing, business services, health care, aerospace & defense, and industrial services.Thesis-Driven Investment StrategyOur in-house industry advisors identify industries poised for disruptive growth by studying macroeconomic factors, technological advancements, and regulatory changes. The selected thesis is further substantiated by examining industry reports,…

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• May 2021 Acquired Confidential Company
• Nov 2020 Acquired Confidential Company
• May 2020 Acquired Blackbox Systems and Technologies LLC

Thoroughbred

3 Total Closed Deals

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Thoroughbred is a Denver-based private equity sponsor providing capital and creativity to support relentlessly driven management teams. We partner with lower middle market companies, offering operational expertise, strategic insight, and valuable relationships to build enduring businesses. We leverage our experience as both operators and investors to be effective partners, knowing when to step up and when to step back, empowering management to create exceptional value.

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• Aug 2022 Invested in Oxbow Crush
• Sep 2020 Invested in Redeux Energy
• Aug 2020 Invested in Willow Glen Terminal

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Fox River Capital LLC

2 Total Closed Deals

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Fox River Capital is led by Jason Salisbury, Managing Partner and a seasoned business leader with a proven track record of success in engineering sales, industrial services, and business ownership. Jason’s extensive experience includes founding, growing, and successfully exiting a company, as well as managing operations and sales for high-performing industrial businesses. His hands-on approach and strategic vision drive Fox River Capital’s mission to create lasting value for all stakeholders.Backed by a group of established business leaders who own and manage substantial companies, we…

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• Aug 2025 Acquired Dehumidifier Corporation of America
• Dec 2024 Acquired Becker Boiler

Fourth Exit

2 Total Closed Deals

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After spending 15 years in enabling small to medium sizes businesses in revenue generation, Fourth Exit is now venturing into SaaS enterprise acquisitions. Looking to acquire a SaaS business with $1M-$5M acquisition cost.

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• Jul 2021 Advised Afterpay in its sale to Block
• Jun 2018 Advised Magento in its sale to Adobe Systems Inc.

Dekos Capital

2 Total Closed Deals

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Dekos Capital Management LLC is a privately held Texas-based investment firm. The firm’s founders have significant experience as private equity, investment banking and operating executives and are partnered with institutional investors to invest in strategically viable middle-market businesses.

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• Mar 2024 Acquired Achieve Accreditation
• Jan 2024 Acquired Shear Drive Group

Paisley Capital

2 Total Closed Deals

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Paisley Capital is a private investment partnership between two experienced operating and finance professionals. Paisley invests in small- to medium-sized businesses located in the upper Midwest.

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• Dec 2020 Acquired Intelligere, Inc.
• Jan 2011 Invested in Plastic Resource

EGB Capital Inc.

2 Total Closed Deals

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As Managing Partner of EGB Capital Inc. I lead the acquisition of manufacturing and distribution companies. EGB Capital focuses on identifying strategic opportunities, driving operational excellence, and creating long-term value with newly acquired companies.With dual master's degrees—Master of Global Management and MBA—and a Governance Essentials certification from the University of Toronto, I bring a unique blend of global business acumen and governance expertise. My leadership journey spans diverse industries and regions, including Canada, the Caribbean, and Europe, equipping me with…

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• May 2025 Acquired Urist Cosmetics Inc.
• Feb 2024 Acquired Central Valley Glass

Avita Holdings

2 Total Closed Deals

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Avita Holdings is a veteran-led micro family office that specializes in acquiring and nurturing small businesses. With a focus on operational excellence and long-term growth, Avita Holdings is dedicated to building a lasting legacy through purposeful ownership. The firm emphasizes honoring the founders of acquired businesses and aims to continue their legacy while also serving as a learning environment for the founder's children. Based in San Diego, California, Avita Holdings is committed to developing complementary ventures that align with its core values.

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• Jan 2026 Acquired Cue the Magic
• Jan 2026 Acquired The Event Vibe

Forge Equity Partners

2 Total Closed Deals

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Forge Equity Partners is a private investment firm founded by two experienced executives who share a common vision for growing companies and complimentary experience investing in and operating businesses. Forge pursues platform investments in companies that range in size from $2-6M of EBITDA, and draws on the partners' operational and leadership experience to grow businesses through investment in people, processes, technology, systems, expanded operations, and strategic acquisitions. Forge takes a long-term view in building businesses with the intent to hold and grow businesses for 10+…

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• Jan 2024 Acquired LocalSodFarm.com
• Mar 2022 Acquired STS Electronic Recycling

Morpho Capital Partners

2 Total Closed Deals

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We are a Pledge Fund (backed by family offices) that invests in scalable and purpose-driven companies in the United States.The founding partners have each over ten years of private equity experience. Our team, operating partners, and pledge fund investors have substantial experience in investing, creating, growing, operating, and selling businesses.We invest in proven businesses with strong management teams within our core sectors: (i) financial services, (ii) business services, and (iii) specialized services and products.We make, both controlling and non-controlling stakes, investments in…

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• Feb 2024 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
• Aug 2023 Acquired Confidential Company

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Mayfair

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Mayfair 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.  

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• Nov 2019 Acquired Oyster

Monarch Capital Partners

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• Feb 2012 Advised Funtastic Factory in its sale to Private Buyer

Newpark Ventures

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Newpark Capital is the private equity partner for impact-oriented management teams seeking growth capital. We help companies grow by investing our operating experience and impact-aligned capital, and help current owners achieve their liquidity objectives. Newpark Capital provides: * Increased equity value. We invest our operating experience to drive growth and bottom line performance, increasing the value of the enterprise – and of owner’s equity. * A clear path to liquidity. Patient, flexible capital experienced in mid-market investing provides liquidity up front, and then co-invests…

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• Aug 2015 Advised Wise Woman Herbals on an investment from Newpark Capital

Brones & Company LLC

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Brones & Company is the independent sponsor platform formed to partner with White Oak Enterprises, a family office with a long-standing commitment to sustainability and direct private equity investing. White Oak has designated Brones & Company as its channel for direct private equity investments and works with us deal by deal.We are focused on acquiring 3–5 platform businesses over the next several years. We intend to build long-term partnerships and revisit the optimal capital structure, whether permanent capital, a family office fundraise, or an evolved sponsor model. Our shared…

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• Dec 2024 Invested in Confidential Company

Trusspoint Equity Partners

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Trusspoint is a Toronto, Ontario, Canada based independent sponsor investing in Canadian SMEs with >$2m EBITDA. We invest in and partner with privately held Canadian companies seeking shareholder liquidity and/or ownership succession. Our combined 50+ years experience operating, advising and investing in small, entrepreneurial businesses allows us to uniquely support the teams we invest in. Our mandate is to ensure the foundation of what has been built is not only reinforced but strengthened to stand the test of time.

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• Jan 2022 Acquired JDI Cleaning

Wherewithal Partners Inc.

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Wherewithal Partners Inc. is a private investment firm focused on niche cash-generative businesses in out-of-favour, mis-understood and under-appreciated industries / sectors with a primary focus on opportunities in Canada, in addition to opportunities in the United States.

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• Dec 2015 Acquired Coreio Inc.