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Pine Forest Capital, LLC

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Pine Forest Capital, LLC ("Pine Forest") focuses on creating value for its investors through strategic acquisitions by utilizing a customized, creative investment approach designed to generate attractive risk adjusted returns. With its Principals having over 60 years of combined experience spanning over $5 billion, Pine Forest’s team has deep & diverse experience across multiple industries. Direct investments are made through various verticals designed to optimize returns along the risk spectrum. 

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Mill Street Holdings

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Independent sponsor looking for LMM deals. Primary industry focuses are industrials and business services. Prior experience includes investing and operating businesses across these sectors. Currently looking to source and close my first acquisition.

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Pennington Creek Capital LLC

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Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Pennington Creek Capital, LLC (“Pennington Creek”) is a private capital investment firm focused on both control acquisitions of lower middle market companies and non-control, structured equity investments. Pennington Creek’s capital provider is the Chickasaw Nation, a proud and accomplished Native American nation based in Ada, Oklahoma with over 80,000 citizens and tribal lands in south-central Oklahoma. We strive to be a compelling alternative to institutional private equity firms by: Maintaining a long hold-period for the businesses we…

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Viridian Pacific Capital Partners

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Viridian Pacific Capital Partners is a private investment firm based in El Segundo, California, specializing in the acquisition of family and founder-owned businesses within the lower middle market. The firm operates independently, raising capital on a deal-by-deal basis, and is not a registered fund. With a strong focus on Southern California, Viridian Pacific leverages its deep understanding of the local regulatory, political, and relationship landscape to effectively manage and grow its portfolio, which includes approximately 20 companies. The firm's strategic approach is tailored to meet…

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JK Ventures, LLC

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Looking for good cashflow business with atleast $500K+ to $2M in EBIDTA, Well established, Mgm team in place and/or Key ppl can step upScalable BusinessWith some possible Real estate in placeOpen for ideas - SEO, Multi unit Franchise, IT Consulting/Development, Healthcare, Multi unit apartments, Hospitality, Chidcare etc.

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Swell Capital Partners

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Swell Capital is an investment firm founded in 2025 by a seasoned team of professionals with deep investment, operational and industry specific experience. The firm was purpose-build to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns by investing in lower middle market companies across industries including Health & Wellness, and Education. Swell SBIC I, LP represents our inaugural fund. Investment Strategy: 70% credit oriented instruments / 30% equityTarget investments: 10 - 20 companies with ticket sizes of $5 - $15mm and up to $25mm. Sector focus: Health & Wellness; Education;…

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Kilroy Partners, LLC

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Kilroy Partners is a private equity firm that specializes in investments within the lower middle market, particularly focusing on entrepreneurial and family-owned businesses. The firm is committed to providing equity capital to companies across various industries, including manufacturing, value added distribution and aerospace and defense. Kilroy leverages its industry expertise and network of operating partners to support and grow its portfolio companies.

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Via Rising Capital

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Via Rising Capital acquires and builds enduring, founder-led businesses across the Northeast.We target $2-10M in EBITDA, $8-100M in Enterprise Value, across manufacturing, distribution, and business services - excluding cannabis, pre-revenue, and resource-based companies. Led by a founder with CPA, CMA and MBA (Chicago Booth) credentials, and co-sponsored by an experienced investor with seven acquisitions and more than a decade of experiences across $5-300M transactions.We move efficiently, close reliably, and prioritize continuity for employees and management teams post-transaction. For the…

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Barracuda Capital Partners

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Barracuda Capital Partners is a private investment office dedicated to acquiring and expanding profitable companies in essential services and enterprise software sectors. With a strategic focus on growth-oriented businesses, Barracuda Capital Partners seeks to enhance the value of its investments by leveraging its expertise in these industries. The firm is committed to fostering the development of its portfolio companies, ensuring they achieve their full potential in the market.

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Davis Strategic Holdings

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Davis Strategic Holdings is an operator-led acquisition platform focused on acquiring and operating durable lower middle market businesses. We target companies generating $3.5–5M in EBITDA with strong customer relationships, diversified revenue, and stable cash flow.Led by Wayne Davis, a senior commercial executive with experience scaling global consumer and industrial brands.Our focus is on industrial services, value-added logistics/distribution, and select light manufacturing businesses. We prioritize companies with experienced teams and opportunities for long-term operational and…

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Classic Lake

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Classic Lake is a mission-driven investment, development, and advisory firm with a track record of over $1 billion in transactions across community-centered real estate, capital structuring, and private finance. Our leadership team brings decades of experience and has collectively underwritten and executed over $10 billion in investments across sectors.We are now extending our operations beyond advisory and real estate development work into direct business ownership. We are actively seeking to acquire a lower middle-market operating business in the U.S. that aligns with our values of…

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Security Equity Group

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Security Equity Group is a well-capitalized private equity company that acquires profitable, well-managed companies at fair prices. We focus on Small and Medium Businesses (SMB) in the $1M to $50M Value Range. We look at strategic acquisition, operational excellence, and scalable exit strategies. Whether through rollups, direct sales, or IPOs, our proven methods maximize business value and investor returns.

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EVK Asset Partners

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A Southern California-based acquisition and investment group pursuing cash-flowing service businesses in the lower middle market. We operate as an investment partnership and syndication group with active relationships among high-net-worth individuals and family offices in Southern California.Our capital structure combines SBA 7(a) senior financing with equity co-investment from our HNW and family office network, allowing us to move efficiently and close with certainty on well-documented opportunities in the $1.5M–$4M range.

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Gateway Legacy Holdings Holdings LLC

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Gateway Legacy Holdings LLC is led by Devon Whittier, who spent over a decade managing multi-billion-dollar procurement portfolios across e-commerce, chemicals, automotive, and robotics industries, including at Amazon and Ecolab. That experience shaped a conviction that small, well-run industrial businesses are one of the most durable platforms for long-term compounding — and that they deserve to be owned by operators who take stewardship seriously.We acquire and operate established industrial distribution, light manufacturing, and facility-services businesses that serve essential…

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North Country Holdings, LLC

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About BuyerNorth Country Holdings is a team of experienced investment professionals with a combined 25 years of investing experience across public and private equities.  We have experience in direct investments helping companies achieve their full potential through organic and inorganic growth.  In addition to the main principals, we have a team of seasoned operating partners with CEO experience that we utilize to help our companies grow.Acquisition ExperienceWe have a current company in our portfolio and extensive experience from prior roles at other firms with a particular…

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Mossbridge Capital

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Mossbridge Capital Partners strategically invests in a wide variety of alternative investments. From direct acquisitions, strategic partnerships and growth capital for operating companies, to financing third party needs and creative debt structures, Mossbridge Capital’s specialized expertise and opportunistic approach combined with their ability to source opportunities through an extensive network of industry professionals provide it with unrivaled opportunity within the Southeast.

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Stafford Mangament

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Former investment banker, entrepreneur, and business owner with experience evaluating, launching, and scaling consumer and service-based businesses. Strong background in financial analysis, valuation, strategic planning, and transaction execution, combined with hands-on operating experience in e-commerce, branded consumer products, and business growth initiatives.Actively evaluating acquisition across consumer products, services, specialty retail, food manufacturing, recurring-revenue businesses, and more. We bring a unique operator-investor perspective, focusing on scalable businesses with…

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East Putnam Holdings

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East Putnam Holdings is a holding company dedicated to acquiring and nurturing companies for long-term growth. With a people-first and legacy-focused approach, they partner with well-managed businesses across diverse industries. Their industry-agnostic strategy allows them to collaborate with a wide range of companies, ensuring sustainable growth and development.

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Chambers Capital Ventures, Inc.

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Chambers Capital Ventures, Inc. is a strategic market research and development firm that assists business leaders, founders, and entrepreneurs in navigating the competitive landscape of the post-AI era. The company is led by a visionary leadership team with over 20 years of experience in driving revenue and executing growth strategies. They focus on strategic investments in sectors such as AI, data science, cybersecurity, SaaS, quantum computing, and real estate development. Chambers Capital Ventures collaborates with leading business schools and technology institutions to make…

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Bridger Companies

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Bridger Companies is a family-run firm focused on real estate development and strategic business acquisitions across the Mountain West and Midwest. Through a proactive, relationship- and research-driven investment approach, the firm identifies high-quality real estate ventures and businesses in attractive sectors, generating proprietary and exclusive deal flow. Bridger Companies has built a reputation for partnering with entrepreneurs to provide strategic, operational, and financial expertise that drives growth and strengthens communities.

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