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…
Willcrest Partners (www.willcrest.com) is a team of entrepreneurs backed by a family office to provide equity investments and operational support to differentiated b2b service and product companies with $1-5 million in EBITDA.
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…
Rhino Ventures LLC is a single family office that was confidentially formed in 2016 via the sale of Curaspan Health to Cardinal Health, approximately a $230m transaction. 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…
Boring Tech is a long-term holding company dedicated to buying and building beautiful businesses and stewarding them with exceptional, values-driven leadership.
Founded in 2013, Dunes Point Capital, LLC ("DPC") is a private investment firm, pursuing control investments in companies operating in the industrial and business services sectors. DPC targets companies with enterprise values of up to $1 billion.
NorthCurrent Partners is a private equity firm that partners with and grows American businesses through majority investments and acquisitions. As the extension of a family office, we bring certainty, flexibility, and speed to our transactions and investment partnerships. Our long-term investment horizon means we make decisions best suited for growth and value creation, including continued investments in the business. Alongside years of experience executing transactions and working with company leaders, we are supported by seasoned operators and successful entrepreneurs.
Now in its third generation, Elmore Companies was built on the ability to recognize and pursue business opportunity. Dating back to the late 70’s, Dave Elmore started by purchasing travel companies that were headed toward bankruptcy, taking them over and building them up. This repetition became muscle memory as he began to understand an industry and acquire several more businesses within that space, starting the legacy of Elmore Companies.As Dave’s conglomerate of businesses continued to grow, his son, DG Elmore took over Gant Travel at a critical juncture in the company’s history.…
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…
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.
Ocho Capital is an investment firm that hires powerful leaders and provides them with personal growth and business learning opportunities to become highly effective CEOs. We then invest our own capital as they find, acquire, and operate high-quality businesses that Ocho will own forever.
Hall Capital Holdings was founded in 2001 by our managing member, Bill Hood, with the goal of providing support to the family office. Over the past two decades, Hall Capital Holdings has expanded into its current position; a multi-faceted, private investment office backed by patient, long-term, family capital. We are not only capital providers, but a team of operators who look for businesses we understand and can add value to. Being a family office gives us the opportunity to invest without the obligation to fulfill limited partners investment needs, allowing for a “no-rush” investment…
The Applied Value Group combines Management Consulting, Private Equity, and Social Impact. The company was founded as the internal change agent for a Swedish conglomerate to challenge boards, drive operational improvements, and change the culture.Today, Applied Value is an independent adviser to dozens of Fortune 500 clients and a recognized Private Investor. We advise our corporate clients across industries on issues around Strategy and Cost and Capital Efficiency. The firm prides itself on its ROI-driven, Practical, and Hands-on in all areas.Our Private investments portfolio of ~25…
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.
The Arnold Companies (TAC), is a Dallas, TX-based family investment management and services firm. Established in 1964 in Texarkana, Texas as a wholesale refinedpetroleum products distributor it has grown to lead in many different industries includingreal estate, retail, banking, aviation, technology and many varied sectors. TAC focusesinvestments on high-value companies that support their employees and communitieswhile maintaining the values of integrity, leadership, efficiency and a passion for greatservice. The almost 60-year legacy and traditions set the standards to allow innovationand…
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…
Obelysk is a family office with a long history of investing in, operating and growing businesses in North America.We seek to acquire high-quality businesses and grow their cash flow through a combination of organic growth, operational improvements and M&A.Our focus is on acquiring lower middle market companies in the following industries: business / industrial services, light manufacturing / processing, infrastructure services, and home services.
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…
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"…
Fourshore Partners is a Miami-based private equity firm that focuses on lower middle market buyouts in the U.S. and Caribbean. Fourshore targets companies generating between $2m and $15m of EBITDA with enterprise values between $10m and $75m.Business Types/Situations:• Family-owned businesses • Management buyouts • Secondary buyouts • Corporate carve-outs/divestitures • Complex situations/turnaroundsIndustries • Marine Services • Financial Services • Agribusiness • Transportation & Logistics• Distribution • Business Services • Niche Manufacturing • Consumer…
