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4th Street Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

4th Street Capital (“4SC”) was created to fill a gap in the market – it is difficult to find competent and patient transition capital for founders looking to retire. Together, we want to help others transition their life’s work in a sustainable way, to a skilled team that will work alongside existing staff to carry on the legacy that’s been created. 4SC is looking for lower middle-market companies that have founder(s) that are planning for retirement. Because owner-managed businesses cannot be transitioned overnight, 4SC is looking to invest and work alongside the founder(s) to…

Segula Capital Partners LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Segula Capital Partners ("SCP") is a dynamic middle-market sponsor group and family office that primarily targets opportunities in the government services and insurance sectors. By leveraging deep industry expertise and a comprehensive understanding of market trends, SCP delivers exceptional value to its portfolio companies. While maintaining a strong focus on these core sectors, the firm remains open to exploring new verticals to capitalize on emerging growth opportunities. SCP is committed to fostering sustainable growth and innovation, while building lasting relationships with its partners…

Backer North Investments

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    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Having successfully completed a multi-year, institutional-quality search to acquire primary Canadian operating companies, Backer North Investments is now a private investment and advisory firm. Our current focus is on providing M&A advisory services for select clients and evaluating unique, long-term investment opportunities.Find out more about us at https://backernorth.com/

McArdle Companies Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

I’ve spent the last 10 years of my career acquiring software companies across two different portfolios. In that time I have acquired over 50 businesses. I am now turning my attention to acquiring a private portfolio of companies with an emphasis on non-technical businesses

Axion Ventures LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Axion Ventures LLC 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.

Continuation Holdings Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Main Street Legacy Partners is an operator-led investment firm seeking to acquire and grow an existing company with annual revenues ranging from $5 to $50 million. We are focused on Healthcare, B2B Services and Software that can benefit from our sales, marketing, and operational expertise. We do not seek to drive value through cost-cutting measures. We are operators focused on growth, taking care of employees, and promoting great culture.

AVG Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

AVG Capital is a consumer-focused investment group targeting majority acquisitions of lower mid-market businesses with $2–5M EBITDA across the US. We focus on founder-led or succession-driven companies where we can add strategic and operational value. Backed by a strong investor network, we take a hands-on approach to scaling consumer brands. Previous deals include Chew Brew and Cape Drinks.

Trigran Ventures Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Trigran Ventures is a long-term oriented private investment firm focused on partnering with profitable and growing businesses led by passionate management teams. Our team brings decades of experience backing leading private and public market companies, offering strategic insight, operational support, and permanent capital offerings to drive long-term sustainable value. Target Transaction: EBITDA: $1–5 million; EBITDA Margin: 10–30%+. Transaction Type: Majority Recap, Mgmt Buyout, Succession

Kolos Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Kolos Partners is an investor in and operator of healthcare businesses in the lower middle market. Within healthcare, we concentrate on the highest growth subsectors of outsourced provider, payor, employer and pharma services. We seek to apply emerging machine learning technology to automate business processes and unlock transformative growth for our portfolio companies. Our principals have decades of experience across private equity, healthcare, and AI / ML.

KenKay Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

KenKay Capital was formed to build upon the varied investment and operating experiences of its partners. Our purposeful approach to investing is for a 3-5 year period of time. The focus is on creating enduring, regional market-leading businesses.

CUBIC INC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

CUBIC is a dynamic, boutique private fund that focuses on unlocking the potential within the technology, healthcare, commercial realestates, and consumer retail sectors. Our mission is to drive transformative growth and value creation through strategic investments in innovative and forward-thinking companies within these vital industries. With a commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of market dynamics, CUBIC is positioned to capitalize on the evolving trends and opportunities that define these sectors​CUBIC brings more than just capital to the table. We leverage our deep…

Gromax Equity Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Actively seeking established businesses with consistent and reliable cash flows, a strong track record of operational performance, and an EBITDA of $750K or higher. I am particularly interested in companies with clear growth opportunities and scalable operations. Preferred industries include, but are not limited to: Home Services, B2B Services, Healthcare Services, Light Manufacturing, Construction and Remodeling Services, MedSpas, and Cosmetic/Aesthetic Practices. Open to both majority and full acquisitions, with a hands-on approach to long-term value creation and operational excellence.

Heron Partners LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Direct investment operating platform focused on controlling acquisition of NE-based manufacturing & specialized distribution firms with $1-3M EBITDA. 25+ years of industrial manufacturing experience, plus sell/buy-side investing. Independent Sponsor model, but with direct operating responsibility post-close.

Swords Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Connor Swords is the founder of Swords Capital, a private investment firm focused on acquiring and scaling small to mid-sized businesses across diverse industries. With a proven track record of structuring creative deals, managing multi-million dollar operations, and delivering consistent returns, Swords Capital has successfully led acquisitions in sectors like food service, construction, and real estate. Backed by hands-on experience and a growing portfolio, the firm is built on transparency, strategic growth, and long-term partnerships.

Lockhart Nelson Equity Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Lockhart Nelson Equity 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. 

Moraga Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Moraga Capital is a private investment firm focused on change-of-control equity transactions in the Mid-Atlantic. Moraga is industry agnostic and utilizes strategic capital and operational expertise to enhance value creation for the long-term.We target companies with revenues of $5 to $50 million and annual pre-tax earnings greater than $2 million. Moraga invests alongside a longstanding cadre of family offices, high net worth individuals and industry experts.

Saturn Five Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Saturn Five Capital acquires good businesses and focuses on these areas to make them great:Brand and Reputation EnhancementCreating World Class Customer ExperiencesModern Digital Marketing and SEOCreating efficient, documented, streamlined processes and proceduresAlliances and Partnerships to expand market reachEffective sales process that drives resultsPrograms to engage and enhance employee performance and retention

Aquila Equity Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Based in Michigan, Aquila Equity Partners is a private investment firm with deep entrepreneurial roots and a focus on partnering with families, business owners and management teams. We work with our partners to help take companies to new levels of success by building upon the organization’s foundation, concentrating on prudent growth, investing in human capital, processes and systems and enhancing sustainable competitive differentiation. We don’t operate with the constraints and strategy of a typical private equity fund. Rather, we partner with a small group of companies so that we…

ALEC Capital, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

ALEC Capital, LLC is a family investment firm focused on acquiring and operating lower middle-market businesses throughout North America. We also specialize in minority or structured investments that provide bespoke solutions to sellers and/or existing owners. We've invested in healthcare providers and services, real estate, consumer goods, and many other industries. We have a large amount of dry powder and are able to close transactions quickly without financing.

Taggart Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Taggart Capital invests in small to mid-sized private companies, partnering with management teams to accelerate growth. With over a decade of investing experience, our proven team brings more than just capital to sellers. We are long-term investors, focused on creating sustainable value. We build companies, both organically and through add-on acquisitions, with a goal of becoming market leaders in their respective niches or geographies.

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