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Kingswood Capital Management LP Actively Sourcing Deals

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

Kingswood Capital is a private investment firm primarily focused on businesses that are undergoing varying degrees of operational, financial or market-driven change. In addition to access to capital, we bring relevant industry relationships and a broad network of internal and external operating resources that can strengthen the business and enhance value. Based in Los Angeles, we are a cohesive team of senior professionals from industry leading private equity firms with a history of success. We have extensive experience with complex transactions and difficult situations, where we provide…

Antarctica Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

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

Antarctica Capital, LLC, an international private equity firm headquartered in New York. Antarctica’s investment focus is on private markets, infrastructure and real assets within our target sectors and the creation of permanent capital vehicles to leverage this investment focus. Antarctica’s long-term capital and sourcing model, in conjunction with its vertically integrated asset management and investment platforms, uniquely positions the firm to structure transactions that maximize long-term value for both investors and portfolio companies.

Forest Road Company Actively Sourcing Deals

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

The Forest Road Company is an operator-led specialty finance platform based in LA with extensive experience across 3 verticals (media & entertainment, web3, renewables). We have two portfolio companies (Vertical and TPC) and have made investments in other notable brands (Levain Bakery, Dame). We have raised funds across the 3 verticals mentioned above and are actively seeking opportunities in renewables and consumer.

Granite Street Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

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

Granite Street Partners is a private equity firm that invests in lowermiddle market manufacturing businesses. Our differentiated approach is hands-on, partnering with owners and management teams to systematically assess and identify underlying value and opportunities to create exceptional enterprise value and returns.We employ our simple but effective tools, called the GSP Process, to quickly identify opportunities of underlying value, plot the path for success with resources, and guide the team in an execution plan where all are aligned.

Stirling Heights Actively Sourcing Deals

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

Stirling Heights is a holding company that acquires exceptional businesses and builds them to withstand the test of time. ​We care deeply about the companies we partner with and commit to preserve and advance their legacy, values, and people. Our structure enables us to nurture and grow our companies indefinitely, unfettered by short-term constraints.​We have an experienced team with a proven track record of building businesses, and we are supported by committed capital from a select group of families and institutions who share our long-term vison. ​We are a lasting partner armed with…

LTV Fund Actively Sourcing Deals

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

LTV SaaS Fund is a U.S. investment fund with over $100 AUM, focused on SaaS and softwareinvestments in privately held businesses.Investments focus on a broad portfolio of profitable SaaS businesses and marketplace apps.

Sara Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

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

Sara Capital Partners is an investment group focused on acquiring Midwest firms that are too small for traditional private equity (typically <$5m in EBITDA). We are operational focused and particularly interested in industries that qualify for QSBS tax treatment.

Author Capital Partners, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

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

Author Capital is a private equity firm that empowers highly entrepreneurial family- and founder-led businesses with flexible capital, strategic advice, and long-term partnership.

Syntagma Capital Management SA Actively Sourcing Deals

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

Established in 2009 and based in Brussels, Syntagma invests in companies that can benefit from our hands-on operational expertise to accelerate growth and improve performance for the benefits of their employees, customers, suppliers and shareholders.Syntagma’s Partners have deployed €1.1 billion in over 40 companies with revenues in excess of €4 billion and employing over 11,000 people worldwide. Our team has successfully carved-out businesses from public and private companies, among others, Solvay, Tessenderlo, Ashland, Clariant, Tyco International, Smurfit Kappa, ADT and Getronics.As…

Nautic Partners

Private Equity Firm
  • 46 Total Closed Deals
Founded in 1986, Nautic Partners is a middle-market focused private equity firm and has managed over $2.5 billion of assets over its 28-year history. Nautic primarily targets equity investments of $25 million to $75 million for majority ownership, with a focus on companies with $5 million to $40 million in EBITDA in the business services, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors. Examples of focus sub-sectors for business services and manufacturing include specialty chemicals, specialty coatings, energy services, building products, petrochemical services, petrochemical infrastructure, aerospace…
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Dec 2016
acquired
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Sep 2016
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Jun 2016
acquired
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Apr 2016
acquired

Azalea Capital

Private Equity Firm
  • 21 Total Closed Deals
Azalea Capital partners with entrepreneurs, management teams, and family-owned companies with revenues of at least $10 million. We provide growth capital, operating expertise, and industry experience to significantly enhance the long-term value of our investments. Azalea is a pro-active investor with a defined value creation strategy. In every investment, we partner with a proven industry executive to enhance our operationally focused approach. We invest in manufacturing, distribution, and business services companies in a variety of industries with a particular interest in the following…
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Nov 2017
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May 2016
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Mar 2016
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Apr 2015
invested in

Lafayette Capital Partners

Private Equity Firm
  • 20 Total Closed Deals
Lafayette Mittelstand Capital is a privately held investment firm backed by its Partners and Institutions. Lafayette looks to make majority investments in companies in turnaround, restructuring and other special situations.We focus on companies with industry-leading market positions, strong brands or other unique, differentiating factors. Lafayette engages with private and family-owned businesses, subsidiaries of larger corporates and publicly listed companies. We like to look into acquiring companies with the following criteria - Sales between EUR 10 - 150m - Headquartered in Germany,…
Most Recent Transactions
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Jun 2024
acquired
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Mar 2023
acquired
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Feb 2023
invested in
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Dec 2021
acquired

Balmoral Funds, LLC

Private Equity Firm
  • 13 Total Closed Deals
Balmoral is experienced in pursuing investment opportunities involving complex operational or financial challenges. We understand the significant commitment of time, resources, and professional turnaround experience required to unlock value within non-core, under-performing or distressed businesses. Accordingly, Balmoral helps creditors, workout groups, corporations with non-core assets, management teams seeking to buy businesses, ESOP trustees, receivers, company advisors and business-owners by providing equity infusions, acquiring non-core or challenged businesses, and/or recapitalizing…
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Aug 2020
invested in
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May 2019
invested in
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Mar 2019
invested in
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Mar 2019
invested in

Gridiron Capital

Private Equity Firm
  • 12 Total Closed Deals
Gridiron Capital is an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams and creating value by building middle-market companies into industry-leaders in branded consumer, B2B and B2C services, and niche industrial segments in the United States and Canada. We help transform growing companies by winning together through hard work, partnerships grounded in shared values, and a unique culture that comes from hands-on experience building and running businesses. As a team led by former operators and entrepreneurs, we know what it takes to run successful…
Most Recent Transactions
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May 2016
acquired
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Apr 2014
acquired
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Apr 2013
acquired
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Mar 2013
acquired

Stone-Goff Partners

Private Equity Firm
  • 12 Total Closed Deals
Stone-Goff Partners invests in lower middle market service companies* EBITDA of $3-10 million* Founder owned businesses and corporate carve outs* First institutional capital in a companyStone-Goff is investing out of Stone-Goff Partners III, LP and has completed two initial platform investments out of the fund
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Jan 2020
invested in
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Aug 2019
invested in
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Sep 2018
invested in
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Aug 2018
invested in

CapitalWorks

Private Equity Firm
  • 12 Total Closed Deals
CapitalWorks is a family-focused private equity firm that encourages knowledgeable investors to partner with us in finding, vetting and owning companies. We acquire lower middle-market companies with earnings of $3 - $9 million in EBITDA and are east of the Rockies. Our investors are primarily successful entrepreneurs and executives who want to contribute to our investment process.
Most Recent Transactions
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Sep 2018
acquired
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Jun 2018
acquired
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Dec 2017
acquired
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Feb 2014
acquired

Long Point Capital

Private Equity Firm
  • 11 Total Closed Deals
Long Point Capital is a private equity fund with offices in Michigan and New York. With $315 million of capital under management, we focus on partnering with successful entrepreneurs of middle market businesses to help them achieve their financial goals, such as achieving liquidity, accessing growth capital, or accommodating generational change. Our leading investor is Masco Corporation, a publicly traded, Fortune 300 Company. Our strategic relationship with Masco differentiates us from other private equity investors in that our portfolio companies have access to certain Masco corporate…
Most Recent Transactions
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Aug 2013
invested in
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Jul 2013
invested in
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Jan 2013
acquired
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Sep 2011
acquired

Peterson Partners

Private Equity Firm
  • 11 Total Closed Deals
Peterson Partners is an independent private investment firm based in Salt Lake City, Utah with funds dedicated to private equity, venture capital, and search. Our private equity team invests in lower middle market companies and seeks to back entrepreneurs with a growth focus. We have invested in over 200 companies, primarily in the US. Our typical transactions include both minority and majority investments with businesses that have $10M - $100M of revenue and $2M - $20M of EBITDA.We were founded by Joel Peterson, a teacher of entrepreneurs, a long-time backer of entrepreneurs, and an…
Most Recent Transactions
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Aug 2023
invested in
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Aug 2023
invested in
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Aug 2023
invested in
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Aug 2023
invested in

Inverness Graham

Private Equity Firm
  • 11 Total Closed Deals
Headquartered in Newtown Square, PA, Inverness Graham is an operationally focused private investment firm that has raised over $1 billion of capital since its inception. Inverness Graham acquires innovative tech-enabled manufacturing, service and software companies.Our approach is as unique as our heritage. Founded by senior executives of the Graham Group, an alliance of independent operating businesses, investment firms and philanthropic entities, we bring unparalleled resources developed over a 50-year operating history to support our portfolio companies.Inverness Graham partners with…
Most Recent Transactions
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Mar 2023
acquired
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Jan 2023
acquired
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Aug 2022
acquired
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Feb 2022
acquired

New Harbor Capital

Private Equity Firm
  • 10 Total Closed Deals
At New Harbor Capital, we forge lasting partnerships that transform businesses and unlock untapped potential.Specializing in lower middle-market private equity, our team works in close collaboration with founders of growth-oriented companies who see their potential but are hesitant to go it alone — providing the camaraderie, expertise and resources to tackle any challenge together.New Harbor Capital was founded on the premise that exceptional ideas are fostered through a culture of mutual respect, coupled with a methodical, research-driven approach. We seek to create a culture of…
Most Recent Transactions
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Jan 2023
acquired
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Apr 2022
acquired
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Dec 2021
acquired
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Nov 2021
acquired

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