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Callaghan Enterprises

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Callaghan Enterprises ("CE") is a private equity investment firm that seeks to acquire majority interests in lower middle market Family/Founder owned businesses based in the USA. CE seeks to acquire private businesses that have demonstrated a history of revenue growth, healthy margins, and positive cash flow. CE invests in businesses with earnings growth potential and a clear path to the creation of shareholder value. CE invests with a view toward partnering with existing management to build and grow the business and take it to its next stage of development.

Acquisitions Pursuits

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Acquisition Pursuit is a relationship-driven investment firm helping business owners exit their companies and keep their legacies alive in the United States and Canada.We are a firm of operation professionals, with a decade of experince in creating sustainable brands. We want to connect and build relationships with business owners who are motivated to sell, helping them exit and truly “retire” without watching their legacies diminish.

5 Star

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

5 Star is a platform company seeking to acquire product and service based small businesses in New England. Nick Fay's background is in private equity real estate. He has participated in the execution of over 40 investments, including 30 successful exits, totaling over $1 billion in value. His business partner, Matt Brockman, is the co-owner of Downeast Cider. Downeast has grown in every year of its existence since it was started in 2011 with a recent 5-year CAGR of approximately 25%. Downeast currently employs > 120 people and projects 2023 revenue of > $40mm.

Brownstone Specialty

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

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BHS Capital Group

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

As an independent sponsor in the lower middle market, we specialize in acquiring positive cash flow businesses led by families or founders. We understand the unique needs of these owners and see ourselves as partners in extending their legacy during their transition out of the business. Our team leverages deep expertise in banking and management consulting, with one partner boasting experience in corporate finance at portcos of major PE firms and the other a proven track record at BCG and Oliver Wyman.

Sand River Capital Advisors LLC

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Sand River Capital Advisors is an independent advisory firm providing corporate finance and strategic consulting services to corporations, private equity firms, financial institutions and institutional investors. Sand River strives to serve as an advocate and critical long-term partner to its clients through a partnership approach and a commitment to exceptional performance and uncompromising integrity. Sand River can assist management teams by identifying value-enhancement corporate finance opportunities and developing a comprehensive and executable plan with respect to the articulation of…

Bozzino & Co.

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Transformational services, deal proficiency and connections.Corporate Finance: Buy-side/Sell-side M&AVC, Buyout / AcquisitionsGrowth Capital / Capital RaiseTurnaround/Performance GrowthStrategy and Management ConsultingOperations and RiskConsumer, Tech and Real Estate

Braxos Capital

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Braxos Capital is seeking to acquire and operate one privately-held enterprise in the Midwestern United States. Once Braxos acquires an enterprise, our focus is to hold the business for the long-term, carry forward the previous owner's legacy, and create long-term value for the entire organization, including every employee and stakeholder. Resources Braxos Capital is the ideal solution for a business and owner in need of succession planning or an exit event. In order to provide value to the business and its owner, Braxos is able to provide the following resources: Hard-working, principled…

Baton Valley

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

We do 100% vendor finance, or we buy the majority, and the seller keeps a minority position and some vendor finance in the transaction.Baton Valley is a disabled-veteran-owned business. Baton Valley, founded in 2023 by University of Pennsylvania alumni, positions itself as a diversified investment group. Baton Valley's founders, with diverse expertise in aerospace, government contracting, education, security, logistics, family office, real estate, and international banking, bring a wealth of experience to the table. Baton Valley focuses on mature companies within construction, home services,…

Calidant Capital, LLC

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

We have founded, acquired, invested in, and operated companies both large and small across diverse industries.  Based in Dallas and Austin, TX and founded in 2010, actively investing since 2016Investment team consisting of 2-5 principal / operating partners with senior-level experienceGoal of complete alignment across operating, financial, and strategic interestsStrong generalist and industry-specific experience across various sectors​We live by our mission to relentlessly focus on building superior companies for all stakeholders in our partnerships through true alignment and a culture of…

Sago Capital

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Sago is an independent, Texas-based firm working to create the strongest long-term investments for, and relationships with, our partners.We are seeking to be our partners’ first and best resource for compelling, stable, and high-yield opportunities in all markets and categories of real property assets. Sago principals have extensive experience in both real estate investments and transactions as well as operating company management. This deep and diverse background allows us to evaluate both real property investments and tenants with every transaction. We personally conduct extensive due…

Clay Ridge Capital

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Clay Ridge Capital is a Boston-area investment firm that was founded to acquire and operate small manufacturing and industrial companies in New England. We are focused on profitable companies with established operating histories, sustainable competitive advantages, and a strong base of talent.We are focused on companies which operate in mission-critical industries, such as Aerospace, Defense, Energy, Infrastructure, and Transportation.Our team brings decades of experience in Engineering, Production, and Management in Aerospace & Manufacturing companies with world-class education in…

Dorn Group

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Dorn Group is a private investment firm focused on high-growth manufacturers across the industrial sector. We seek out opportunities where we are able to closely partner with management teams to create value through operational and commercial insight, and strategic growth capital.

Brookwood Holdings LLC

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Brookwood Holdings LLC 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.

Streamside Ventures LLC

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

For over 20 years, our principals have been involved with small and middle-market businesses, having done everything from startup to restart to turnaround to successful sale of companies across a broad range of industries.We’ve done consulting engagements that include interim executive engagements, M&A advisory, and technology advisory and implementation for Financial, Agri-business, Aviation, Energy, Medical, Manufacturing, Contracting, and many others that don’t immediately spring to mind.Our current interest is in finding small and mid-market companies where we can take an ownership…

Grove Mountain Partners

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Based in Atlanta, GA and founded in 2020, Grove Mountain Partners is a private equity firm investing in lower middle market home service companies and specialty business service companies, generally with annual revenues between $15-200 million. We are long-term and relationship-focused, possess deep sector domain expertise, and are comprised of operators rather than financiers. Our primary mission is to build great companies.

Flatrock Management

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Flatrock provides patient capital to ambitious and growing small businesses, with preferred equity, mezzanine debt and second lien notes. Raise on your own terms. Harness equity or debt capital over a 5-10 year period. Stay in complete control of your business - and prepare for a successful exit.

Upside Capital

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Founded in 2022, Upside Capital was born as the result of the effort of investors who decided to integrate their knowledge through Private Equity. Its founding partners and managers have been in the consulting industry for more than 20 years and have experience in company transformations in the most successful industries: healthcare, banking, utilities, fuels, and retail among others. The combination of Consulting and M&A experience gives Upside Capital an edge in company transformation and the ability to understand the possible drivers of valuation and the key levers to scale. Upside Capital…

CsuiteIQ

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

CsuiteIQ’s mission is to be your trusted partner and share our collective knowledge to accelerate your company’s growth and transferable value. Our unified team of senior professionals brings a diverse range of knowledge and experiences to our clients. Throughout their careers, some of our principals have started, scaled and sold companies, while others have held top positions in billion-dollar companies.

Scalewerks Holdings, LLC

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

The ScaleWerks Holdings Model represents a radical departure from the “Traditional Private Equity Model” - it represents a new way of enhancing generational wealth through Long-Term Sustainable Value and Profit Creation for a Select Group of LP’s.Our strategy is to make control investments in middle market companies through acquisitions, special situations, corporate carve outs and turnarounds. We work with management to subsequently enhance enterprise value through operational/strategic initiatives and add-on acquisitions.ScaleWerks Holding's purpose is to provide sustainable…

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