We are experienced investors and operators acquiring a business to operate and grow. We bring deep business and industry expertise, patient investors, a plan for growth, and humility as custodians of your business and legacy.
My name is Michael Haden and I launched, Vandalia Ventures in March 2024. By way of background, I am a former CFO with significant M&A experience / capital formation experience. I am seeking to acquire and operate a service business between $500k-$2.0mm of EBITDA. My geographic focus area is Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio.
MSNG Capital LLC 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.
Arnell Capital is a non-traditional investment fund that aims to facilitate ownership transitions by investing, operating, and growing businesses in the United States for the long-term. We focus on creating value, not capturing value. Our mission is to provide small-to-medium businesses a tailored succession opportunity that will ensure long term value creation for owners, employees, and clients. Arnell Capital’s investors and unique investing approach allow us to pursue our mission with “no strings attached”.
Windsor Path is looking to acquire a series of small businesses in the same industry sector and pursue a micro-cap aggregation strategy. We are looking to integrate these businesses into a larger platform. We believe that our team’s background as both investor and operator is a differentiator in pursuit of this strategy.
TriplePoint Equity 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.
Mainstream Capital is a boutique wealth management firm that seeks to grow and preserve wealth by designing customized investment programs for a select community of individuals, businesses and families.
Orchid Capital is a New York based private equity firm focused on buyouts of privately held, owner-operated companies in the US lower middle market. We are industry focused and actively manage the businesses that we acquire. We invest in US lower middle market businesses within the following industries: Information Technology, SAAS, Business Professional Services, Sales & Marketing, Media and Logistics. Prime targets have strong free cash flows, and opportunities for follow-on acquisitions. We look for opportunities to assist owner-operators in their succession planning, opportunities to…
Steve Curtin 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.
Golden Bear Capital is seeking one small business in the pacific United States to acquire, own and operate. Our model is to partner closely with the current owner for a smooth transition to new operational leadership that will preserve the company's legacy.
Yosemite Group is a search fund that works with Search Investment Group (SIG), an equity-backing partner, for the purpose of acquiring and operating a small-to-medium business. Yosemite Group is targeting recurring revenue businesses with $750K - $3M in cash flow, ideally in the Business Services, Home Services, Healthcare Services, or low CapEx manufacturing / distribution sectors.
Search fund founded by former Private Equity investors. We have a pocket of committed capital and are trying to acquire 100% of a legacy business within software or business services.
Fairacres Capital is an acquisition fund based in New Jersey concentrating on investments in the Tristate area and Mountain states. We are industry agnostic, focusing on acquiring and scaling businesses generating $500K - $3M in annual EBITDA.
Locke River is a searchfund dedicated to finding one SMB to buy and operate. The searchis geographically focused on Texas and Illinois. The criteria for size is up to $7MM inenterprise value with a minimum EBITDA of $300k. My background is in investmentbanking, private equity, and private credit where I have executed numerous transactions.
Ullus Investors 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.
Laasi Company LLC is a self-funded search focused on acquiring a product or services company in southwest or southeast USA with EBITDA in the range of $0.5-$1.5MM within the next 6 months. Deal to be funded using SBA funds and investor equity.
I am searching for one business to buy and operate long-term. I am a unique solution for a business owner who wants to retire or step back from daily operations. I am not a private equity fund or investment firm. I am a normal guy with experience running (and selling) a small business. Before beginning my search, I spent a decade in management at both a Fortune 5OO company and my own small business (which I recently sold).
Century Creek is a self-funded search entity formed to source, acquire, and lead an existing private company with an enterprise value of $3 - $15M in the Central United States. Century Creek will focus on assets that provide Testing, Inspection, Compliance, and Certification (TICC) services to companies across multiple industries such as Industrials, Environmental, and Utilities.
Founded by Birmingham natives, Pine Mill Partners was formed with the intention of acquiring and operating a single business in Birmingham or surrounding areas where the owner is ready to transition out. We strive to offer partnership, structured in a way that meets all of your goals in transitioning the business you have successfully built.
