Top Search Funds in Missouri - Axial

Parkland Group Industries is based in St. Louis, Missouri and focused exclusively on purchasing and operating small "business to business" companies in the U.S. with earnings less than $3 million.Before founding Parkland Group, John led corporate development at ASPEQ Holdings, Inc., a privately-owned, manufacturing holding company.  Before joining ASPEQ, John was a Financial Analyst at Goldman Sachs & Co. John advised family offices and large private businesses on fixed income and public & private equity investments.   John has a bachelor’s degree in Finance…

I am a self funded searcher with my own capital to invest up to $350,000. I have committed capital, if needed, on a larger deal up to 5,000,000 in EBITDA.

Aventine Ridge is a traditionally funded search fund backed by institutional capital (Pacific Lake Partners & WSC and Co.) in addition to a number of family offices (Miramar Holdings). We are two operators that have scaled business units, traded commodities around the world & led Marines in combat action. We are looking in a number of verticals, primarily specialty/value-added distribution and the skilled trades.

I am focused on purchasing a single business to manage and own for the long-term. I am looking at a wide variety of industries and prefer to look at businesses in the midwest though would consider any business located in the US.

I’m an investment professional actively seeking to acquire and operate a small to medium-sized business. I bring a strong background in private equity with a passion for building and growing companies, not just buying them.My experience includes sourcing and executing acquisitions, leading due diligence, financial modeling, portfolio management, and partnering with management teams to drive operational improvements and long-term value creation.Over my career, I’ve worked across industries including infrastructure, renewable energy, distribution, and business and consumer services. I have…

OverviewGolden Spike Capital (GSC) is a private investment firm that specializes in the acquisition and management of a private middle market business located in the United States. We focus on profitable businesses with growth potential, typically with revenues between $3 and $20 million.GSC is different than traditional strategic or private equity buyers. Golden Spike Capital takes an active role in the day-to-day operations of the acquired company. After an acquisition GSC's Managing Partner will relocate to the business and assume a full-time management position working with the current…

8C Services, LLC is a Search fund 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.

We purchase small businesses in the St. Louis Missouri region, enabling sellers to move on to other pursuits in their lives. Our primary focus is on manufacturing and services companies with EBITDA (Earnings Before Taxes Depreciation and Amortization) between $1-2M annually. We offer confidential discussions with sellers to keep a potential sale out of the public eye.

JDE Capital is an individual, hands-on, seasoned investor and operator looking to offer executive excellence and investment capital to a promising business. JDE is funded by high-caliber institutional investors and experienced executives who have an extensive track record of growing small-to-medium-sized businesses.

Sherman Barracks Capital, LLC is a Delaware registered LLC with the sole purpose of finding and acquiring a privately held, lower-middle market business