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Somers Investment Partners

Independent Sponsor
  • 6 Total Closed Deals
Somers Investment Partners is a private investment firm based in Palm Beach, FL, New York and London. We are focused investors specializing in enterprise software and business services companies in the middle market.  Our heritage is in traditional private equity but we are not portfolio managers. We are engaged owner-operators that proactively build better businesses. We are highly focused and devote considerable attention and support to our investments. We have no constraints on our investment horizon or stage of maturity. We have invested in middle market business services and…
Most Recent Transactions
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Oct 2010
acquired
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Oct 2010
acquired
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Oct 2010
acquired
Investor
Oct 2010
acquired

Acorn Capital Partners

Independent Sponsor
  • 6 Total Closed Deals
Investment firm founded by seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and operator with extensive experience turning around underperforming businesses. Has experience in both North and South America.
Most Recent Transactions
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Aug 2024
invested in
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May 2024
invested in
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Sep 2023
invested in
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May 2023
invested in

Stallion Finance

Independent Sponsor
  • 6 Total Closed Deals
Stallion Finance ("Horses not Unicorns") is a private equity firm that invests in and acquires small businesses with the goal of growing them through predefined strategic improvement initiatives. Our team of professional entrepreneurs utilize both private equity investment and hands-on operating expertise, to design and implement our proven operating playbook. We target tenured (no start-ups) companies generating between $0.5mm to $5mm of EBITDA. While we are industry agnostic, we have a particular focus on internet based, software or technology companies that are generating…
Most Recent Transactions
Advisor
May 2019
secured investment from
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Nov 2018
invested in
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May 2014
invested in
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Apr 2010
invested in

Lake Street Capital Partners, LP

Independent Sponsor
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
Lake Street Capital Partners is a private equity fund focused on making direct control, large minority, and co-investments in lower middle market companies across North America (with a primary focus on the U.S.). We specifically focus on identifying attractive founder and family-owned companies poised for growth. Our mission is to provide these underserved companies and their owners with access to differentiated capital in order to facilitate transactions of various types, such as control investments, recapitalizations, management buyouts, or strategic growth investments.
Most Recent Transactions
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Jun 2025
acquired
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Jun 2025
acquired
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Aug 2024
acquired
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Aug 2024
acquired

Proviso Capital

Independent Sponsor
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
Founded in 2014, Proviso seeks to provide capital and strategic resources to lower middle market companies. Our goal is to partner with leaders that want to take the firm to the next level.We seek established businesses with experienced management teams and a solid operating history with hyper growth potential. Our target portfolio companies have been operating for at least 3 years and have positive earnings. They have revenue between $5mm and $50mm. Proviso is industry agnostic.
Most Recent Transactions
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Feb 2025
acquired
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Dec 2021
acquired
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May 2021
acquired
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Nov 2018
acquired

Kairos Capital Group

Independent Sponsor
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
About:Kairos Companies is a firm established in 2018 dedicated to owning and operating family-owned businesses across the United States. At Kairos, we take pride in providing creative solutions for business owners in need of a transition. Beyond the initial transaction, Kairos constantly strives to provide the best home for our businesses. With an indefinite investment horizon, Kairos acts as a family for our companies: nurturing growth, mentoring managers, and maintaining the outstanding legacy of the founding family.The Greeks had two words for time: “chronos” and…
Most Recent Transactions
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Aug 2019
acquired
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Jun 2019
acquired
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May 2019
acquired
Investor
Mar 2019
acquired

Circe Capital

Independent Sponsor
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
Circe Capital is a Boston-based holding company focused small to medium sized service-oriented businesses. We partner with founders and owner-operators, and care deeply about the companies they have built.
Most Recent Transactions
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Apr 2023
acquired
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Feb 2023
acquired
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Sep 2022
acquired
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Jun 2022
acquired

Chelsea Square Partners

Independent Sponsor
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
We are a fundless sponsor based out of New York City that invests in services, distribution and manufacturing businesses below $10 million in transaction value. We are open to owner operator transactions, partnership deals, or deals requiring full management replacements (which we accomplish by placing operators from our proprietary network). To date, we have closed 4 transactions and look to close 2-3 a year going forward. Our main talents are institutionalizing people, processes and systems and focusing on areas for longer term growth as we look to build out solid organizations to scale.
Most Recent Transactions
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Jan 2025
acquired
Investor
Jan 2023
acquired
Investor
Jan 2022
acquired

Scooter Partners LLC

Independent Sponsor
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
Founded in 2022, Scooter Partners LLC (SCOOTER) is an investment and advisory firm primarily focused on helping U.S. based start-ups and lower middle market companies succeed and grow. SCOOTER has the experience, expertise, creativity, and resources to provide sound guidance, help solve problems, and furnish smart solutions for opportunities that other investors may deem unappealing due to their smaller size, complexity, or difficulty. We are flexible in our approach to making an investment, providing advice, or helping raise capital so that it best fits the needs of all parties involved. 
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Jan 2025
acquired
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Dec 2024
acquired
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May 2024
acquired

Monroe Street Partners

Independent Sponsor
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
Based in Chicago, IL, MSP is an operationally focused investment firm formed to acquire family and founder-runbusinesses across the business services, niche manufacturing, and industrial sectors with EBITDAbetween $2MM-$10MM. Since its inception in 2022, MSP has completed seven acquisitions (three platforms and fouradd-on investments) across various of our target industries.
Most Recent Transactions
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Jun 2024
acquired
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired
Investor
Feb 2023
acquired

Dark Alpha Capital LLC

Independent Sponsor
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
At Dark Alpha, our investment strategy revolves around acquiring and enhancing cash-generating companies within select sectors. As a nascent entity, we prioritize industries with significant growth potential including manufacturing, business services, health care, aerospace & defense, and industrial services.Thesis-Driven Investment StrategyOur in-house industry advisors identify industries poised for disruptive growth by studying macroeconomic factors, technological advancements, and regulatory changes. The selected thesis is further substantiated by examining industry reports,…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
May 2021
acquired
Investor
Nov 2020
acquired
Investor
May 2020
acquired

Fox River Capital LLC

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Fox River Capital is led by Jason Salisbury, Managing Partner and a seasoned business leader with a proven track record of success in engineering sales, industrial services, and business ownership. Jason’s extensive experience includes founding, growing, and successfully exiting a company, as well as managing operations and sales for high-performing industrial businesses. His hands-on approach and strategic vision drive Fox River Capital’s mission to create lasting value for all stakeholders.Backed by a group of established business leaders who own and manage substantial companies, we…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Aug 2025
acquired
Investor
Dec 2024
acquired

Fourth Exit

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
After spending 15 years in enabling small to medium sizes businesses in revenue generation, Fourth Exit is now venturing into SaaS enterprise acquisitions. Looking to acquire a SaaS business with $1M-$5M acquisition cost.
Most Recent Transactions
Advisor
Jul 2021
was acquired by
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Jun 2018
was acquired by

Dekos Capital

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Dekos Capital Management LLC is a privately held Texas-based investment firm. The firm’s founders have significant experience as private equity, investment banking and operating executives and are partnered with institutional investors to invest in strategically viable middle-market businesses.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Mar 2024
acquired
Investor
Jan 2024
acquired

Paisley Capital

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Paisley Capital is a private investment partnership between two experienced operating and finance professionals. Paisley invests in small- to medium-sized businesses located in the upper Midwest.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Dec 2020
acquired
Investor
Jan 2011
invested in

Zera Investment Group

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Zera Investment Group is an independent sponsor firm that specializes in buying and building small businesses. Our mission: Make good profits, do good always.
Most Recent Transactions
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Apr 2024
acquired
Investor
Dec 2023
acquired

EGB Capital Inc.

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
As Managing Partner of EGB Capital Inc. I lead the acquisition of manufacturing and distribution companies. EGB Capital focuses on identifying strategic opportunities, driving operational excellence, and creating long-term value with newly acquired companies.With dual master's degrees—Master of Global Management and MBA—and a Governance Essentials certification from the University of Toronto, I bring a unique blend of global business acumen and governance expertise. My leadership journey spans diverse industries and regions, including Canada, the Caribbean, and Europe, equipping me with…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
May 2025
acquired
Investor
Feb 2024
acquired

Park Lane Capital

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Park Lane Capital is an alternative investment manager looking to acquire businesses in Texas and California. Our focus is on delivering strong investment performance and creating measurable value for all stakeholders.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Aug 2023
secured debt financing from
Investor
Aug 2023
secured debt financing from

Forge Equity Partners

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Forge Equity Partners is a private investment firm founded by two experienced executives who share a common vision for growing companies and complimentary experience investing in and operating businesses. Forge pursues platform investments in companies that range in size from $2-6M of EBITDA, and draws on the partners' operational and leadership experience to grow businesses through investment in people, processes, technology, systems, expanded operations, and strategic acquisitions. Forge takes a long-term view in building businesses with the intent to hold and grow businesses for 10+…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jan 2024
acquired
Investor
Mar 2022
acquired

Morpho Capital Partners

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
We are a Pledge Fund (backed by family offices) that invests in scalable and purpose-driven companies in the United States.The founding partners have each over ten years of private equity experience. Our team, operating partners, and pledge fund investors have substantial experience in investing, creating, growing, operating, and selling businesses.We invest in proven businesses with strong management teams within our core sectors: (i) financial services, (ii) business services, and (iii) specialized services and products.We make, both controlling and non-controlling stakes, investments in…
Most Recent Transactions
Advisor
Feb 2024
secured investment from
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired

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