I am an individual investor (search fund) with extensive experience managing growth and operations with businesses in industrials (HVAC) and ecommerce. I have an MBA from Harvard Business School and great financial backing from experiences and sophisticated investors.
Karma Search Capital Partners is actively seeking to acquire small to medium-sized businesses with the intention of integrating with your existing management team and operating them for the long term. Our efforts are bolstered by the support of accomplished entrepreneurs and world-class investors who possess extensive experience in investing in, nurturing, and running successful companies.If you are a business owner who is considering life beyond your company, it is crucial to have a reliable partner who can safeguard what you have built. At Karma Search Capital Partners, we are dedicated to…
Alex Ovshey 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.
Shore Valley Capital 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.
Balance Rock Partners is a search fund founded by Kelsey Holland, a recent Harvard MBA graduate. The fund is focused on acquiring a single business, which Kelsey intends to operate as CEO. More information can be found at www.balancerockpartners.com
Wilkinson Capital is a UK-based private investment firm specializing in the SME sector. We would like to partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post-acquisition, we plan to work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.Our key target sectors are Engineering, Manufacturing, and Healthcare. We are interested in acquiring businesses in the UK and North America with EBITDA between $1m to $10m.We pride ourselves on our ability to build bespoke acquisition packages for target companies that are not only financially generous…
Hillcreek Capital is a private investment firm formed to identify, acquire, and operate a single company. We offer business owners a very different succession option from private equity firms and strategic competitors. With our focus solely on the long-term growth and success of the acquired business, owners can exit with the comfort of knowing that the business and its employees are in the capable hands of a motivated team that will continue to build on the previous owner's accomplishments.Austin Yates is the founder and managing partner of Hillcreek Capital. Growing up working in small…
We are a group of investors, operators, and partners who call Tampa home. As transplants who have fallen in love with this community and put down roots here, we want to help established Tampa Bay businesses reach their full potential. Our team brings decades of combined experience running, advising, and growing successful service companies. We understand the opportunities and challenges that come with taking a business to the next stage. Now we aim to partner with current owners to provide the capital, expertise, and mentorship needed to professionalize operations, expand offerings, and…
NCA SF066 LLC is a pioneering search fund in the United States within the scope of the ETA program run by Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA). NCA SF066 has the mandate to identify, acquire and operate an existing privately held small to medium sized enterprise in the chemical sector.
Everblue LLC is located in Atlanta, GA. We are currently seeking our 1st small business acquisition. We are specifically interested in family owned businesses with a long history of success, stable profits, and sustained growth. We hope to build upon the success of the previous owner and discover new pathways for growth.
KDSA is an investment partnership focused on founder-led and family-owned businesses in the food & beverage industry.Co-Founders David Knopf and Andrew Souza created KDSA to acquire and grow businesses with long-term capital by leveraging their deep operational and investing experience, industry relationships and network of experienced operating partners
Search entity for part-time, self-funded search. The goal of Drystone Group is to identify and acquire a small business in the next 24 months. We operate out of Chicago, IL.
Pinco Holdings LLC 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 will step in as full time owner-operators of the company to continue the sellers legacy and drive measurable value for all stakeholders.Pinco Holdings is led by Patrick Pinder, an engineer by profession who later transitioned into a finance and operations professional. Pat was most recently with Amazon. Prior to Amazon, he worked with Pepsi Co, Hatch, MYY Group, and Northstar Downhole Specialists. Pat completed his MBA…
Lotus Valley Holdings is an investment firm seeking to acquire a small, founder-owned business between 750K and 2M of EBITDA. We are long-term holding company and are focused on helping founders transition their business into the next generation. Lotus Valley is solely owned and managed by founder Ed Zhang.Lotus Valley intends to fund acquisitions through SBA 7(a) loans and sponsor equity
Luckenbach Ventures LLC is a search fund looking to acquire businesses with $1m to $5m in EBITDA. We seek to be sector-agnostic and look for businesses with durable sources of profitability like recurring/repeat revenue, high customer switching costs, and low/manageable levels of capital intensity.. We intend to finance the transaction through a mixture of SBA debt, seller financing, 3rd party equity investors, and the majority of our personal net worth.
NCA’s unique Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Program offers exceptional, mid-career professionals the unrivaled opportunity to find, buy, and become CEO of an established company with the full support of NCA and its investors. NCA supports the Entrepreneurs at all stages of their journey. The investor relations team drives fundraising, facilitates relationships between the Entrepreneurs and NCA’s network of investors, and manages the Entrepreneurs’ capitalization (cap) tables. The Entrepreneur Success team accelerates the search fund’s launch. The Data, Digital, and Operations…
We’re passionate about the extraordinary potential that small and medium sized businesses have to leave a lasting impact on their communities, clients, and employees. By providing a unique combination of executive leadership and growth capital, we help accomplished business owners like you enable succession on your terms, realize the value you’ve built, and preserve your legacy. We have a strong location preference for the greater Washington DC area, but are eager to have a conversation about any opportunity within ~150 miles of the Nations Capital.
Oceanside Partners is search fund focused on acquiring and operating one great company in the Southeastern US, ideally in Nashville, TN. Unlike private equity firms or large strategic buyers, our approach is uniquely flexible and personalized. We are not restricted to any specific industry; instead, our focus is on identifying one great business. The key attributes I look for in include: -Good Bones: A solid foundational structure in terms of operations, customer relationships, and market position. A business that is well-established and respected in its industry. -Growth Potential:…
Triple Ace Capital was founded in 2023 with the intent of finding a small to medium sized private businesses in an excellent market with room for growth, and a history of strong cash flows to acquire and operate. The founder is a US Military Veteran and is passionate about business and leadership. He was inspired to acquire his own company after attending MBA programs at the University of California at Los Angeles. Triple Ace Capital is focused on acquiring firms in Southwest & Central regions including states such as California, Arizona, Utah, and Texas.
My partner (Pedro Timo) and I are friends from Darden School of Business. We are conducting a self funded search for a business in the $5mm-15mm EV range. I currently work for JP Morgan in Strategic Finance and Pedro is an Operating Partner at a Private Equity company. We also have experience in entrepreneurship (having founded a ~$100k SDE online business), procurement, M&A (at Deutsche), financial due diligence and B2B sales experience. We are currently focused on Business Services, Home Services, Franchisors, and Franchisees - but open to considering other industries as well
