I am an experienced board member, business consultant, and private investor with corporate and start-up exposure. With an MBA from Arizona State University and multiple financial licenses/designations, I bring a strong academic viewpoint in combination with real world experience starting and scaling businesses. My current full time role is within sales leadership in the financial sector. The company was recently acquired by a large venture capitalist firm in an eight figure deal.
At ACG, our mission is simple yet impactful: to acquire, operate, and grow a single exceptional business. Our team, comprised of experienced professionals, brings a unique blend of strategic insights and operational prowess. We offer business owners a flexible succession alternative, ensuring their legacy lives on while infusing their company with new energy. Backed by a robust network of seasoned investors and operators, we focus on creating long-term value for all stakeholders.
Valley Cove Capital is a search fund 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. Matt Bucklin, the founder of Valley Cove Capital, has extensive management and operational experience. He is passionate about building companies in consumer healthcare, wellness, and digital therapeutics. Matt is currently the interim CEO at Sense Relief, an antiemetic digital therapeutic software for smartwatches. He…
We work hard to achieve lasting relationships based on mutual growth with all our stakeholders, including investors, employees and communities which we serve.We are motivated by innovation and efficiency to take advantage of reliable investment opportunities and create value.
Michael is a seasoned CEO and operator with experience across industries, geographies, and company stages, having built and scaled businesses from launch to billions in revenue, including establishing Uber's business across 11 countries in Latin America. White Oak Partners is Michael's vehicle for acquiring and operating a lower middle market B2B business in the greater Minneapolis metro with between $1.5M and $4M in adjusted EBITDA.
Dubbs Capital Inc. is a private investment firm focused on acquiring small to medium-sized businesses. More specifically, Dubbs is focused on the technology sector. We plan to work closely with the company to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.Criteria: Preferred if SBA approved. Preferred if SaaS. Preferred if in apparel manufacturing.
Laminar Group was formed to purchase and operate small businesses in the Indianapolis area with the priority of continuing the legacy of current owners and their businesses. Trevor is passionate about carrying on an owner’s legacy and committing to excellence over the next generation. Being a private, single-owner company, Laminar Group can prioritize excellence for its customers and support for the employees instead of giving into the pressures from investors. Preference given to B2B services while considering opportunities for niche light manufacturing. Service areas of focus…
I am a self-funded searcher (and JD/MBA) with over a decade in corporate finance in firms ranging from >$500M to <$30M (topline). Today, I serve in a strategy role that provides direct insight into the challenges and opportunities owners face. As a former college football player, I approach deals with the same grit, teamwork, and persistence that defined my playing days—qualities I hope resonate with sellers who want their legacy carried forward.My goal is to acquire and personally lead a business for the long term, bringing both financial discipline and operational stewardship to the…
Birch Heritage is not a private equity fund or a buy-out shop. We are two individuals looking to acquire and operate one single business and will devote all of our time, energy, expertise, and resources to its long-term growth and success.Birch Heritage is managed by Michael Simms and Richard Si. Michael and Richard met while pursuing their M.B.A. degrees at the Kellogg School of Management, and recently decided to pursue their entrepreneurial passion as business partners in a search fund. Michael has spent several years working in consulting and Richard has several years of experience…
TriPell Partners is a Westchester-based owner-operator group acquiring one recession-resistant business in the Tri-State (NY/NJ/CT). We’re not PE—we buy to run the company long-term and protect the team, customers, and legacy.Team & credibility:Lucas Gabow (operator/brand & growth). Partners include Carl Wolf (former COO, LanzaTech; former CCO/COO, Newlab) and Joe Garvey (multi-unit services/healthcare operator; founder of Protocol Health). Seller and lender references available.What we buy:• SDE/EBITDA: $750K–$2M (TTM, normalized)• Model: recurring or contract-driven…
Fifty-Seven Capital looking to acquire a value-add product distributor, specialty manufacturer or service provider with a $2 to $10 Million EBITDA. Selling to B2B industrial type clients. Ideally in Texas or surrounding states.Max Koutny is a serial entrepreneur with over 25 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing and distribution. A 2 X founder, 2 X exit and has bought and sold over 8 businesses.Fifty-Seven Capital has partnered with a group of family offices that has completed 21 acquisitions with a ~$380 million value in the past 24 months.
Down Harbor Partners (DHP) is a private investment firm, aiming to acquire and operate one lower-middle-market business in the Northeast / Mid-Atlantic. Specializing in light manufacturing, consumer products, value-added distribution, and supply chain/logistics sectors, DHP targets businesses characterized by closely held ownership structures and principals approaching retirement. With a foundation built on a 15+ year friendship, the DHP team brings together a unique blend of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) / finance experience and premier supply chain / operations capabilities.
Win is a self-funded searcher seeking a business to acquire and operate in DFW. He is a seasoned M&A professional with access to significant capital and appropriate financing, allowing him to move swiftly through the deal process.
Apex Acquisition Co. is a private investment firm focused acquiring a small to medium sized business. We'd like to partner with an exceptional company seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we plan to work closely with the business to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
I am a self-funded searcher, or fundless sponsor, seeking to acquire businesses. I have acquired SMEs in the past in a personal capacity. In addition, I have worked in the private equity industry for over 10 years and participation in transactions valued in the billions of dollars. You can see in my profile on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-kassen/) that I worked for Sam Zell for approximately 10 years and subsequently was at Blackstone.
Corey Williams is a New Mexico–based operator‑investor with 25+ years leading at high‑growth B2B technology businesses, including several $25M-$600M cybersecurity companies. Backed by $300 k in personal equity, >$1.5 M in liquid assets, and pre‑qualified SBA‑7(a) lending partners, Corey is prepared to close a transaction within 4-6 months. Post‑acquisition he will step in as CEO, retain/develop the existing team, modernize sales & marketing, optimize pricing, and pursue strategic tuck‑ins.
I am a entrepreneur looking for a small business to own and operate. I am currently in software sales with management experience but am looking to pivot into small business ownership. I am focused on IT managed service businesses as well as home care/home healthcare businesses, but have an open mind for the right opportunity!
Camden Park was formed to acquire and operate one small business for the long term. Our founder, Matt, offers business owners an opportunity to step back from day-to-day operations, secure their legacy, and ensure their business is in capable hands.Reading Moneyball as a teenager opened Matt's eyes to the potential for data and technology to help underdogs win. As he started my career, he looked to bring this insight to life, spending nearly a decade helping scale software products at Google and as a strategy consultant at McKinsey. Through these experiences, he became convinced that one of…
I am a former CEO of a 9-figure marketplace business with relevant experience in sales, marketing, e-commerce operations and business management from the service, retail and online marketplace industries. I lead this business through acquisition and integration. Together with my business partner, who is a successful CTO and STR entrepreneur, and has built technology for over 30 years, we are looking for a business that has strong fundamentals and potential, but may benefit from improvement in marketing, sales, and/or back office technology and process.Both of us are entrepreneurs in our own…
