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LP First Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 3 Closed Deals via Axial
  • 57 Total Closed Deals
LP First Capital is a private investment firm focused on commercial, consumer, education, and healthcare services businesses. We seek to acquire leading, high performing services businesses that are primed for organic and acquisitive growth. We utilize our strong operational backgrounds to help our management teams create a focused value creation plan and growth strategy. Our passion is partnering with founder-led and family-owned businesses to generate long term value for all business stakeholders.
Most Recent Transactions
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Feb 2025
acquired
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Oct 2024
acquired
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Sep 2024
acquired
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Sep 2024
acquired

Black Lake Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 3 Closed Deals via Axial
  • 6 Total Closed Deals
Black Lake Capital is a Colorado-based private investment firm partnering with technology and innovation-enabled businesses generating $2-12M in annual cash flow. From 100% buyouts to equity recapitalizations with majority or substantial minority positions, Black Lake has the flexibility to meet the needs of growing businesses and has completed 15 transactions in its 11-year history. Please visit the firm’s website, www.blacklakecap.com, for more information.
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May 2023
acquired
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Mar 2021
acquired
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Aug 2019
invested in
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Dec 2015
invested in

Amalgam Capital, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 3 Closed Deals via Axial
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
Amalgam Capital, LLC is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We are a team of seasoned operators who plan to work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.We acquire and sustainably grow underrated businesses as independent sponsors.Our multidisciplinary team of investors, entrepreneurs, and operators, has created substantial value for others.Our Investment SweetspotRevenue GeneratingWe invest in business generating between $20M to $100M in revenue annuallyHistory of ProfitabilityBusinesses…
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Oct 2024
acquired
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Sep 2021
acquired
Investor
Aug 2021
acquired

Broadwing Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 3 Closed Deals via Axial
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
Broadwing is a Dallas-based private equity firm that actively partners with management teams to build industrial, services and niche manufacturing companies while investing in their people and communities.
Most Recent Transactions
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Oct 2024
acquired
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Sep 2024
acquired
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Nov 2023
acquired

Alaris Equity Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Closed Deals via Axial
  • 32 Total Closed Deals
Founded in 2004, Alaris Equity Partners is a private equity firm based in Calgary, Alberta. The firm targets traditional majority recap/control sale mandates and structures the investments in a non-control manner via perpetual preferred equity. Throughout the company's 17 year history, the preferred MBO solution has proven to create full liquidity events for the exiting majority shareholders while simultaneously providing an attractive option for high quality management teams to increase their post transaction common equity ownership to 100% where they can control the business moving forward…
Most Recent Transactions
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Jun 2020
invested in
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Nov 2019
invested in
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Jan 2019
invested in
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Nov 2018
acquired

Blackbern Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Closed Deals via Axial
  • 19 Total Closed Deals
BlackBern Partners LLC invests in mature operating companies in the lower middle market, partnering with management teams that have a proven track record of success and providing capital to realize organic growth and acquisition opportunities. BlackBern is industry agnostic and focuses on situations where it can see specific opportunities to add value. A flexible mandate allows BlackBern to tailor investments for companies with a wide range of capital needs.Beyond the aforementioned criteria, interest in any investment is situation-specific. The Partnership engages in both time-sensitive and…
Most Recent Transactions
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Oct 2019
acquired
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May 2019
acquired
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May 2019
acquired
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Mar 2019
acquired

Thornblade Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Closed Deals via Axial
  • 12 Total Closed Deals
Thornblade Capital is a private equity investment and advisory firm passionate about small business—specifically those with sales revenues of $3 to $50 million. Our motto is short-term investments and advisory for a long-term return. And with a team that has managed over $3 billion in private equity transactions, we have a strong track record of helping companies reach their potential.
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

Columbia River Partners LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Closed Deals via Axial
  • 10 Total Closed Deals
Columbia River Partners (CRP) is a private investment firm integrating private equity, technology and special situations. CRP seeks to partner with management teams to invest in businesses going through transition or expansion with patient long-term capital. We focus on situations where we can bring technology and our network to drive change. We are not afraid of complexity. We are not afraid of introducing technology to traditional business sectors. We are passionate about investing in people. Learn more about why we may be the right partner for you and your company.
Most Recent Transactions
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Dec 2023
acquired
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Nov 2023
acquired
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Nov 2023
acquired
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Oct 2023
acquired

Silver Peak Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Closed Deals via Axial
  • 10 Total Closed Deals
Silver Peak Partners, based in Denver, Colorado, is a private equity firm focused on small companies with $2 million to $15 million of EBITDA. We will consider smaller transactions as well if they are a strong fit with our industries of interest. We seek to partner with current company owners and managers to build investment value through operational improvements, strategic acquisitions, and pursuit of new growth opportunities.Our principals have extensive backgrounds in acquiring and working with small companies. We have a network of operating advisors with over 150 years of combined…
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Sep 2020
acquired
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May 2019
invested in
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Mar 2019
invested in
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Nov 2018
invested in

Kuzari Group LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Closed Deals via Axial
  • 9 Total Closed Deals
Kuzari Group is a private investment firm managing a portfolio of equity and debt investments on behalf of its partners and investors. Please contact us if you represent a potential investment opportunity or would like to discuss becoming a capital, strategic or operating partner. We primarily sponsor acquisitions of Companies with enterprise values from $5 million to $50 million and EBITDA of $1 million to $10 million.
Most Recent Transactions
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Apr 2016
acquired
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Oct 2014
invested in
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Jan 2014
provided debt financing to
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Sep 2013
acquired

Rox Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Closed Deals via Axial
  • 7 Total Closed Deals
We invest in and acquire Lower Middle Market businesses. We seek established, profitable companies, with cash-flow between $1.5mm and $3.0mm annually. Our structures include majority equity and complete acquisitions.
Most Recent Transactions
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Jul 2023
acquired
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Jul 2022
acquired
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Sep 2021
acquired
Advisor
May 2021
was acquired by

Pillar49 Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Closed Deals via Axial
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
Pillar49 Capital provides liquidity, succession solutions and growth capital to owners of small and medium-sized businesses, while preserving and building on the factors that made them great – culture and people.We partner with North American businesses with $1 to $10 million+ of EBITDA / cash flow, with a long growth runway and attractive industry characteristics.At Pillar49, we take a different approach than most investors by “rolling up our sleeves” as active managers, providing our partners with the operational and financial resources to support and drive long-term growth. With over…
Most Recent Transactions
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May 2024
acquired
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May 2023
acquired
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May 2022
acquired

Obsidian Point Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Closed Deals via Axial
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Obsidian Point Partners LLC is a New York City-based private investment firm focused on the lower middle market with a bias for North American-based, cash flow generative businesses.
Most Recent Transactions
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Nov 2018
acquired
Investor
Oct 2018
acquired

Clavis Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 19 Total Closed Deals
Clavis Capital Partners is a unique private equity firm focused on control investments in the manufacturing and industrial services sectors. Clavis was founded and is staffed entirely by experienced operating professionals who have previously held senior operating roles (CEO/President/GM/COO) for industrial companies and possess deep domain expertise and contacts across a broad range of industrial and industrial services business.We focus on investments in under-resourced, lower middle-market businesses with a minimum of $3m in EBITDA and a capability for substantial growth. Since 1994, our…
Most Recent Transactions
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2022
acquired
Investor
Aug 2021
acquired
Investor
Aug 2020
acquired

Auricle Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 12 Total Closed Deals
Auricle Capital Partners, LLC was founded to invest in high quality US-based family and founder-owned businesses. Our principals have over 35 years of experience as investors in, advisors to, and operators of middle market businesses. We pursue investments in a wide range of industries, with particular expertise in medical products and manufacturing.
Most Recent Transactions
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Apr 2024
acquired
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Jun 2021
acquired
Investor
Jan 2019
acquired
Investor
Jun 2013
acquired

Chicago Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 12 Total Closed Deals
Chicago Capital Partners is a private equity firm which primarily makes control investments in lower middle-market companies with $2-10 million of EBITDA in the following industries: business services, consumer products, distribution, food and beverage, and niche manufacturing. Our fund structure and investment mindset promote building business partnerships and creating value over the long-term.Operational Perspective: Managed by founders and operators, our team understands small and family business dynamics;Partnership Focused: We partner with strong management teams, provide…
Most Recent Transactions
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Apr 2025
acquired
Investor
Feb 2022
acquired
Investor
Jun 2021
acquired
Investor
Dec 2020
acquired

Pursuant Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 11 Total Closed Deals
We buy and grow Florida-based companies. We work with business owners to transition their legacies to a permanent home. After a business joins the Pursuant family, we invest in its people and operations so we can grow together for the next generation and beyond.
Most Recent Transactions
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Jul 2024
acquired
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Jun 2022
acquired
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Jun 2022
acquired
Investor
Jan 2022
acquired

GraceCap Investors Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 11 Total Closed Deals
GraceCap acquires and invests in small family or proprietor owned businesses. These businesses usually have no more than $10 million of EBITDA. While we do not have industry preferences, we do typically favor businesses with the following characteristics:Favorable industry dynamicsScaleabilityExploitable operating leverageNon-cyclicalA consumable product or serviceGrowth potentialIn the past, the principals of GraceCap have invested in the following industries/sectors:DistributionBuilding ProductsCapital EquipmentPromotional ProductsHealthcare Equipment & ServicesBusiness ServicesEnergy…
Most Recent Transactions
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired

Evolution Strategy Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 11 Total Closed Deals
Evolution Strategy Partners is a differentiated, principled private equity firm with a unique approach to conducting business.We consider our portfolio companies as true partners, not merely investments. Evolution values and respects the people with whom we work and believes its value-added involvement is only beginning at the time a transaction closes. We stay engaged and empower company leaders to accelerate the maximum potential of their businesses.Evolution's' primary focus is on entrepreneur-owned businesses but we remain flexible to explore other opportunities where our knowledge and…
Most Recent Transactions
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Sep 2024
acquired
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Mar 2024
acquired
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Feb 2024
acquired
Investor
Jan 2024
acquired

SIG Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 10 Total Closed Deals
SIG is an investment firm that has acquired 18 companies in the last 4 years. What makes SIG special is our team of highly qualified Operators we bring into our firm and place as CEO or GM in the companies we acquire. This allows ownership to transition out successfully within 30-45 days. SIG brings 90% to 100% cash to close. SIG is a high-probability-to-close-buyer. SIG is always committed to preserving the legacy, brand names, and existing employee pool of all of the companies we acquire. If you go to www.sigpartners.com/companies, you'll see 18 companies still operating under the…
Most Recent Transactions
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Nov 2023
acquired
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Feb 2021
acquired
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Jan 2020
acquired
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Jan 2020
acquired

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