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Northwoods Partners

3 Closed Deals via Axial 4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Northwoods Partners was built in 2022 out of the success the founding partners had at their previous company, ImageFIRST – a healthcare linen company started by the Berstein Family.Over the years, the investment team worked together in a variety of capacities, each played a role in transforming ImageFIRST from a local, one-plant business to the nation's leading provider of healthcare linen services.When the Berstein Family sold ImageFIRST to a private equity firm, the group found themselves eager for a new challenge. They knew together they could positively impact other companies and…

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• May 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
• Mar 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
• May 2023 Acquired Confidential Company
• Apr 2023 Acquired Confidential Company

SouthWorth Capital

2 Closed Deals via Axial 113 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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SouthWorth Capital Management, LLC is a family office looking to invest in and grow businesses that have the following characteristics: - Fragmented industry and a deep target market - Experienced management in place where we can provide financial incentives to create a stake for management - Enhanced returns that can be achieved through scale - Circumstances which allow our experience to be value additive to the growth of the investment SouthWorth Capital Management, LLC invests in multiple industries. Our current portfolio includes retail, advertising, logistics, imports, business services…

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• Aug 2026 Acquired Visionscapes via Charter Vista Holdings
• Jun 2026 Acquired A-Team Construction via Tejado Holdings
• May 2026 Acquired Start to Finish Landscaping LLC via Charter Vista Holdings
• Apr 2026 Acquired Legacy Roofing and Contracting via Tejado Holdings

West Edge Partners

2 Closed Deals via Axial 2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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OverviewWest Edge Partners is a team of entrepreneurial investors dedicated to investing in and accelerating the growth of a privately-held business through a hands-on approach.The West Edge AdvantageFlexibleAble to maneuver more opportunistically than traditional investment firms given that we are unconstrained by formal timelines and investment mandates. We are able to customize a transition plan depending on whether management desires to continue operating the business, gradually transition over time or exit fully.FocusedCommitted to the successful investment, operations and growth of a…

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• Nov 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
• Oct 2022 Acquired Confidential Company

Coughlin Capital

1 Closed Deal via Axial 6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Coughlin Capital is a family owned and operated investment firm dedicated to working with small and lower middle-market expansion stage companies to help unlock their true potential. Our goal is simple: grow businesses. Coughlin Capital has grown out of over 60 years of family owned and operated businesses originally located in Detroit, Michigan. In 2007 Coughlin Capital was established to leverage this experience by investing in small and lower middle-market companies with growth potential. The team includes MBAs, JDs, CPAs and entrepreneurs with extensive real-world experience running…

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• Aug 2023 Acquired TRT Intermodal, Inc.
• Aug 2023 Acquired TRIGO Global Quality Solutions
• Aug 2023 Acquired GoBeyond Lightning
• Aug 2023 Acquired ITS Logistics

Cranbrook Partners

1 Closed Deal via Axial 5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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We are a private company creating value through active ownership of businesses and advisory engagements.We utilize creative management practices, productivity gains and growth as our primary drivers to create value. We are disciplined in our analysis, strategy and execution.

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• Mar 2026 Acquired Roman Stone
• Mar 2026 Acquired Ritner Steel
• Mar 2026 Acquired FireCatt
• Mar 2026 Acquired Iwerk

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Big7Ventures

1 Closed Deal via Axial 3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Big7Ventures 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.

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• Mar 2025 Acquired Confidential Company
• Jan 2024 Acquired Bowtex LLC
• Nov 2023 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company

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Brandsma Asset Management

1 Closed Deal via Axial 1 Total Closed Deal Actively Sourcing Deals

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Brandsma Asset Management is a Single Family Office founded in 2018 after the sale of our family business. To date we have made 15+ investments ranging from passive minority positions to full change of control acquisitions. We are looking to further our investment in high-quality operating businesses throughout the United States. 

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• Jul 2025 Acquired Confidential Company

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Rhino Ventures LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial 1 Total Closed Deal

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Rhino Ventures LLC is a single family office that was formed in 2016.We are seeking mid to late-stage business opportunities in the infrastructure, specialty trades, asset-heavy construction and materials sectors as our experience and network lends well to these sectors - we believe strongly in the durability and growth prospects in these businesses over the next 30 years. Our thesis targets “always-needed” infrastructure related services and business in growth markets (mostly Texas). [email protected] parametersSize: Between $500k - $3M in…

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• Jun 2024 Acquired Confidential Company

Boring Tech

1 Closed Deal via Axial 1 Total Closed Deal

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Boring Tech is a long-term holding company dedicated to buying and building beautiful businesses and stewarding them with exceptional, values-driven leadership.

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• Oct 2023 Acquired Confidential Company

Critical Services Group

54 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Critical Services Group is a long-term holding company focused on industrial services and telecommunications. We invest out of a $100mm committed evergreen fund. CSG is backed by the principals/GPs behind four of the world's largest private equity funds.

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• Jul 2024 Acquired Certificate of Service
• Sep 2023 Acquired SysTrends
• Dec 2021 Acquired Alpaca Capital
• Oct 2021 Acquired Sylmar Group

Rosewood Private Investments

20 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Rosewood Private Investments is the private equity arm of The Rosewood Corporation, a prominent family-owned company with diverse worldwide operations and investments. Rosewood is wholly owned by the Caroline Hunt Trust Estate and has grown over generations by developing and acquiring businesses that are leaders in their respective industries. Our structure and history enable us to be a unique resource and flexible investment partner. As an evergreen entity, Rosewood is continually seeking to invest capital in companies that share our commitment to entrepreneurism, integrity, and sound…

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• Jan 2016 Acquired Ferco Aerospace Group
• Dec 2015 Acquired ESNA
• Mar 2015 Acquired ExtraTech
• Jan 2015 Acquired John Hassall, Inc.

StoneCalibre, LLC

11 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Founded in 2012, StoneCalibre is an international private investment firm with offices located in Los Angeles, Paris and London. We are focused on corporate divestitures, buy & builds and special situations opportunities via control transactions. To date, we have acquired 36 companies throughout North America and Europe through 7 different investment platforms.Our investment approach is based upon creating value from deal origination through to monetization. Pre-acquisition, our process is focused on finding companies that possess certain characteristics which in our view can lead to…

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• May 2022 Acquired Serviquimia
• Sep 2016 Acquired Data 911
• Jun 2016 Acquired Amtel
• Dec 2015 Acquired XMedius

Matbridge Investments Ltd.

10 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Matbridge operates as a forward-thinking and nimble investment firm with a diversified portfolio, intent on supporting small businesses, acquiring established companies and cash flowing investment properties, and investing in real estate developments. In addition to providing financial support, Matbridge’s unique approach includes a focus on enhancing its business relationships through supportive value-added expertise and leadership support. 

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• Sep 2024 Acquired International Custom Products
• Jul 2024 Acquired Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery
• Jun 2024 Acquired Bez Industries Inc.
• Mar 2024 Invested in Subterra Renewables

Liberty Hill Equity Partners

7 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Liberty Hill Equity Partners is a family office investment firm looking to invest in lower middle market operating companies in the Midwest. We are interested in profitable business models and established management teams. Rather than being a private equity firm building your business to dispose of it, we aim to be trusted partners investing in the long-term success of the business model and your team.

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• Aug 2023 Acquired River Trading Refined Coal
• Aug 2023 Acquired FWL Surface Solutions
• Aug 2023 Acquired Precision Vehicle Logistics
• Aug 2023 Acquired Indian Creek Quarries

Treaty Oak Equity

6 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Treaty Oak is an Austin-based private investment firm with capital commitments from two Texas family offices.​We partner with privately held and family owned businesses to address funding needs, ownership transitions and succession planning issues while preserving legacy, existing culture and values. ​Our namesake, the Treaty Oak, is located in current-day downtown Austin. It is estimated to be over 500 years old and is a local symbol of Texas history and resilience. We seek to build long-term partnerships with our management teams. Our core values include conducting our business with…

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• Feb 2024 Acquired Touchstone II, LLC
• Dec 2022 Acquired PromoAdvantage
• Mar 2022 Acquired DJ's Boudain LLC
• Jun 2021 Acquired Boundless Network

Rising Ventures Group LLC

5 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Rising Ventures Group, established as a family-run business, came to fruition as a result of the family’s shared passion for Entrepreneurship, Value Creation, Leadership, Culture-building, Core Values, and Community.Both parents have been successful business owners since the mid-80’s and have spent their careers in CPG, Retail, Healthcare, Consulting, Manufacturing and Distribution. With savvy business acumen, multiple start-up companies were created and successfully exited, realizing extensive wealth.The younger generation of three adult children have experienced professional success and…

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• May 2018 Invested in CannaMD, LLC
• Jan 2017 Invested in Grassroots Cannabis
• Jan 2012 Invested in 7th Street Advisors
• Sep 2008 Advised Five Grapes, LLC. in its sale to Washington Capital Ventures, LLC

Caldicot Capital

4 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Caldicot Capital is a private equity firm serving lower middle market businesses. We view our investments as partnerships and take a hands-on approach in collaborating with business owners and management teams. We have a concentrated portfolio which enables us to focus our time and resources to closely support operators we invest in. When combining management's expertise with our own, we unlock significant value together. We focus on investing in businesses with $1 to $10 million of EBITDA and structure our transactions flexibly on a case-by-case basis with "patient capital"…

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• Sep 2023 Acquired John to Go
• Jan 2023 Acquired Pacific Surfacing
• Jul 2021 Invested in Pirawna
• Oct 2020 Acquired RC Maintenance

Forest Lane Capital

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Forest Lane Capital is a Pittsburgh-based family office focused on acquiring lower middle market companies that welcome an energetic partner who wants to help them accelerate growth. Our model is centered on leveraging what we have seen and learned from thousands of other lower middle market businesses we have evaluated to help you grow yours. From our experience, the right mix of capital and operational resources provides the greatest opportunity to build long-term equity value.

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• Feb 2025 Acquired ARS Recycling Systems
• Jun 2021 Acquired HTG Supply
• Jan 2019 Acquired Meritech Holdings, LLC

Carlin Capital Partners

3 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Carlin Capital Partners is a niche private equity firm focused on making control-oriented investments in mature, stable small businesses with untapped potential. Founded in 2009 by a father and son team, the firm exclusively seeks opportunities to invest in foundationally solid businesses that may not fit the traditional private equity model due to a lack of scale, stagnant growth, limited infrastructure or other limitations.We believe that Carlin Capital Partners brings an approach to private equity investing that is particularly well suited to the acquisition of smaller businesses. While…

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• Jul 2015 Acquired Rex Forge
• Apr 2013 Invested in Support of Excavation
• Oct 2010 Acquired Nuconic Packaging

Preservation Holdings LLC

2 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Preservation Holdings is a group of family offices based in Dallas/Fort Worth, who are seeking to deploy committed capital through multiple control investments. We primarily invest in B2B and B2C Services companies in the Lower Middle Market, as well as other compelling opportunities. We are seeking long-term investments as part of a broader portfolio of operating companies. There is no mandate to return capital to investors. Our focus is on long-term returns and cash flow generation. We have built, bought and sold businesses. We intimately understand the frustration that comes with a sale…

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• Jul 2022 Acquired Air Assurance Heating, Air Conditioning, and Plumbing
• Jan 2022 Acquired HomeTown Services