We are a group of investors, operators, and partners who call Tampa home. As transplants who have fallen in love with this community and put down roots here, we want to help established Tampa Bay businesses reach their full potential. Our team brings decades of combined experience running, advising, and growing successful service companies. We understand the opportunities and challenges that come with taking a business to the next stage. Now we aim to partner with current owners to provide the capital, expertise, and mentorship needed to professionalize operations, expand offerings, and…
Berm Ventures | Operator Buyer | Puget Sound | SBA-Backed + Huntington Bank LetterI'm a full-time buyer acquiring one business to personally own and operate in the Puget Sound region. Financing is in place: personal equity committed and SBA-backed with a bank support letter from Huntington Bank. I can sign NDAs same-day and move to LOI within two weeks of receiving financials. I have a full advisory team in place and intend to close on a deal in under 90 days post-LOI.Background: 14 years in supply chain and finance leadership at Target, most recently running reverse logistics operations at…
Stonebriar Capital is an entrepreneurial partnership created by Paul Gillette to search for, acquire and build one exceptional SaaS or tech-enabled services company over the next decade with the support of a curated group of investors. The partnership is searching for a business owner or shareholder group seeking liquidity and prefers an alternative to a private equity fund, venture capital investor or strategic acquirer.At acquisition, Paul will assume the CEO/President position and work with the exiting seller(s) through a transition period, preserving the legacy of the seller(s), investing…
Karma Search Capital Partners is actively seeking to acquire small to medium-sized businesses with the intention of integrating with your existing management team and operating them for the long term. Our efforts are bolstered by the support of accomplished entrepreneurs and world-class investors who possess extensive experience in investing in, nurturing, and running successful companies.If you are a business owner who is considering life beyond your company, it is crucial to have a reliable partner who can safeguard what you have built. At Karma Search Capital Partners, we are dedicated to…
Salem Oak Holdings is a holding company focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We like to partner with exceptional businesses that are seeking their next stage of growth. Since our inception last year, we have acquired one company, InchBug.com, and we plan to make 1-2 subsequent acquisitions per year. We have committed personal capital as well as relationships with other investors.
Hula Global 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.
I'm looking to acquire a business to run full time. I'm currently the general manager for a $43MM/yr PE-backed home services company. Previously, I was a consultant at McKinsey, an oilfield engineer, and Special Forces (Green Beret) officer with multiple overseas deployments during GWOT.
Down Harbor Partners (DHP) is a private investment firm, aiming to acquire and operate one lower-middle-market business in the Northeast / Mid-Atlantic. Specializing in light manufacturing, consumer products, value-added distribution, and supply chain/logistics sectors, DHP targets businesses characterized by closely held ownership structures and principals approaching retirement. With a foundation built on a 15+ year friendship, the DHP team brings together a unique blend of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) / finance experience and premier supply chain / operations capabilities.
NCA SF098, LP is an Operator-Led Buyout Fund focused on acquiring a profitable industrial business with $10–50 million in revenue, operating in a fragmented market and potentially facing succession or ownership transition challenges.Our targets are industrial manufacturers, distributors of industrial and building products, and MRO service providers, located primarily in Ontario, with flexibility to pursue attractive opportunities across Canada.The fund is sponsored by Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA), a global firm that has partnered with 70+ searchers, completed 24 acquisitions, and…
Maple Point Capital is a traditional search fund with commitments from established capital partners (Trilogy, TTCER, M2O, Maven, Sage) with the goal to acquire and operate a single outstanding business. We are a group of experienced entrepreneurs with committed capital who want to partner with a business for the next stage of its growth. We seek businesses that provide mission critical services and have demonstrated a history of growth.
Bombadil Capital was founded by an entrepreneur with the purpose of investing in andgrowing one exceptional business.The founder, Omar Salomon, is a passionate and values-driven leader with meaningful experience. He understands the significance and importance of preserving a legacy.
Kenosha Capital, LLC is a private investment firm focused on acquiring a small to medium sized businesses. We partner with exceptional companies poised for their next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders and partner with employees to build the company together.
Hillside Succession is a privately held entrepreneurial-focused investment firm looking to acquire businesses requiring a successful exit and a stable succession for existing owners. Our firm has partnered with long-term focused, experienced investors. Hillside’s founder and entrepreneur, Mark Jarvie, will take an active role in leadership post-close.Mark is a seasoned operator and executive with two decades of hands-on, entrepreneurial and start-up experience. He is a strategic, innovative leader with a proven track record of growing and scaling high-growth businesses.
La Colina Equity is looking for one company to buy and operate for the long term. Everything we do is anchored in aligned incentives and fair dealing. We are looking for an owner who wants to collaborate.Your business will not be part of a portfolio. We are not a private equity fund. We are not a venture capital fund. We are backed by experienced advisors and former operators.
Maiden Lane LLC is an investment vehicle focused on acquiring small to medium sized businesses ($3-30m in sales, $0.5-5m in EBITDA). Our objective is to find stable businesses that can benefit from entrepreneurial ownership. Our goal is to find businesses that we can grow, not under-invest in to bleed it for cash flow. In terms of management, our preference would be to retain all your employees, not reduce headcount upon assuming ownership. We are looking for situations where a number of the following are present: having a motivated seller, concentrated ownership (we would prefer to…
Laminar Equity is a search fund formed to acquire and operate a single business. Laminar Equity will provide a smooth and orderly ownership transition for a retiring or exiting owner.Laminar Equity is interested in business with $250 thousand to $1 million in annual earnings or cash flow within the manufacturing, business services, or distribution industries. An ideal target will have an owner ready to retire, who is focused on maintaining the legacy of the business.
Kingswood Capital is seeking majority equity investments in healthy and profitable family-owned manufacturing, fabrication or service businesses, with EBITDA ranging from $0.6M to $2.0M. We intend on taking an active role in the daily operations of any business we acquire, providing owners with a credible succession plan and the ability to realize full value for their business.
AboutClelia Capital is a thesis-driven search fund focused on acquiring a profitable service-based business with $1M to $20M in EBITDA. We seek opportunities in fragmented industries with succession-driven sellers, strong local brands, and a long-term presence in the market.Our goal is to scale a dominant multi-city platform via a buy-and-build strategy by rolling up peer operators, bolting on complementary service lines, and driving operational excellence to create significant value.We are actively focused on industries where operational leverage and consolidation strategies can drive…
I created Cascade Equity, LLC to facilitate the acquisition of a small business in the Portland, Oregon area. I worked at Deloitte for over a decade and have experience in finance, strategy, and operations. Most recently, I was a member of Deloitte's corporate development group where I was responsible for executing over $450M worth of acquisitions and divestitures for Deloitte's US business. I decided to leave Deloitte to pursue a long-term career operating a small business. I’m a reliable and honest partner, dedicated to preserving an owner’s legacy and safeguarding the interests of…
I've built a few companies from the ground up. This time I'm buying one.Curo Ventures is backed by institutional investors with a track record of closing deals from $5M to $60M in enterprise value. I am actively pursuing my first platform acquisition in two verticals: ISO 17025 accredited calibration businesses and non-hazardous industrial wastewater hauling and treatment, both Midwest focused.I am not a financial buyer. I will be the operator. My background includes founding and leading an IoT company serving municipal and private water utilities, which means I know the industrial and…
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