Sunbird Capital partners with growing businesses to drive their long-term success, particularly in the commercial facilities services industries and retail.Brian Kelly, the founder of Sunbird Capital, recently left his job on the investment team at a $2.5B long/short equity hedge fund in order to acquire a business in the micro-cap/LMM space. He spent the first several years of his career acquiring & selling businesses in the middle market for a holding company and then for a private equity fund, primarily focused on business services.
We have founded, acquired, invested in, and operated companies both large and small across diverse industries. Based in Dallas and Austin, TX and founded in 2010, actively investing since 2016Investment team consisting of 2-5 principal / operating partners with senior-level experienceGoal of complete alignment across operating, financial, and strategic interestsStrong generalist and industry-specific experience across various sectorsWe live by our mission to relentlessly focus on building superior companies for all stakeholders in our partnerships through true alignment and a culture of…
Based in Atlanta, GA and founded in 2020, Grove Mountain Partners is a private equity firm investing in lower middle market home service companies and specialty business service companies, generally with annual revenues between $15-200 million. We are long-term and relationship-focused, possess deep sector domain expertise, and are comprised of operators rather than financiers. Our primary mission is to build great companies.
CapitalPad is a minority equity investor and deal-by-deal private equity platform that invests directly alongside independent sponsors and self-funded searchers. It also operates a curated co-investment marketplace for accredited investors, family offices, and small institutions (at no cost to sponsors).CapitalPad is an equity-only capital provider that deploys check sizes between $1M - $2.5M per transaction for independent sponsor deals, and can invest as little as $500k for self-funded search and ETA entrepreneurship-through-acquisition deals that meet our criteria. CapitalPad does not…
Zeitgeber Equity Partners is an independent sponsor firm specializing in the acquisition and transformation of lower middle market companies. With a focus on partnering with founder or family-run businesses, we bring decades of expertise in finance, treasury management, and operational leadership to drive value creation and sustainable growth.
We focus on control-oriented investments in professional and advisory services
businesses with strong fundamentals and growth potential. We take a
disciplined approach to investing, seeking professional service businesses that
demonstrate stable cash flows, recurring revenue models, and opportunities
for operational enhancement and strategic growth. We believe in the power of
active ownership and operational involvement.
Strigidae Ventures LLC was founded to drive innovation in Consumer and Industrial products through a mix of acquisitions and greenfield starts. This dual focus maximizes value creation by selectively “building” or “buying” desirable product lines or competencies on a case-by-case basis. Strigidae Ventures LLC is on the hunt for established, thriving enterprises where seasoned owner-operators are looking to pass the torch and retire. Generally looking to make a permanent capital injection where there is a team, IP, relationships, equipment, etc. that we can build off as a…
The ScaleWerks Holdings Model represents a radical departure from the “Traditional Private Equity Model” - it represents a new way of enhancing generational wealth through Long-Term Sustainable Value and Profit Creation for a Select Group of LP’s.Our strategy is to make control investments in middle market companies through acquisitions, special situations, corporate carve outs and turnarounds. We work with management to subsequently enhance enterprise value through operational/strategic initiatives and add-on acquisitions.ScaleWerks Holding's purpose is to provide sustainable…
Coda Equity is looking to purchase companies in the low to mid market. We are opportunistic acquirers with a preference for businesses in law, tech and consumer services. We have expertise in SaaS, sales and talent. We believe in understanding the owner experience and helping owners reach their goals for the future. Our network of high net worth individuals are experienced and savvy investors that will become a private equity firm in 2026.
Real Value Capital is a US-based investment company dedicated to delivering top-tier services in public listings and strategic development planning. The firm specializes in mergers and acquisitions and offers corporate financial advisory services tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises. With a strong presence in major cities such as Los Angeles, New York, Boston, and Hong Kong, Real Value Capital is well-positioned to support businesses in achieving their financial and strategic objectives. The company employs approximately 150 professionals, ensuring a robust capability to manage…
Day By Day Digital is a deal origination and acquisition advisory firm focused on B2B services, manufacturing, and tech-enabled businesses in the $500K–$5M EBITDA range across North America. We partner with capital partners on a deal-by-deal basis to acquire and modernize legacy operators with strong fundamentals but underinvested technology infrastructure. Our thesis centers on identifying businesses with durable cash flows, low owner dependency, and clear paths to operational and digital modernization that drive margin expansion and multiple uplift at exit.
Cannon Capital Partners is a multidisciplinary financial advisory and investment firm that specializes in project finance, structured finance, development finance, and capital advisory. With a strategic focus on providing comprehensive financial solutions, the firm operates as a strategic financial advisory entity, offering tailored investment services to meet the diverse needs of its clients. Cannon Capital Partners is committed to delivering expert guidance and innovative financial strategies to support the growth and development of its clients' projects and businesses.
I’m looking to acquire a manufacturing or distribution business in the construction or building-products sector within about an hour of Kalamazoo, MI. The ideal company has $250K–$1M in EBITDA, steady recurring demand, and a strong reputation, where I can take a hands-on role to drive operational excellence and data-driven growth.
Serra Street Holdings is a permanent capital group focused on supply-constrained real estate and operating businesses with strong demand profiles. Our hold period is indefinite in order to provide a final home for high-performing businesses.
Brown & Buckley is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions in media and entertainment. 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.
Finance and operational leader with a track record of transforming operations, increasing profitability, and scaling businesses. Skilled in leading multi-entity organizations, optimizing cash flow, and building strong, data-driven teams. Hands-on, highly collaborative operator who implements systems and processes to improve accountability and growth. Successfully launched new business lines, expanded into new markets, and improved operational efficiency. Ready to lead as CEO, bringing strategic execution and financial discipline to unlock long-term value. Targeting a business with a solid…
Amber Hill Capital is an independent sponsor focused on control equity investments in the middle market (targeting $50m-250m eq check). We have a group of >30 families across the US and Europe that engage on our transactions and close relationships with private credit lenders who can provide comfort letters as needed for large transactions. We are sector agnostic but have deep experience in consumer, TMT, business services, industrials, automotive, aerospace, logistics, and manufacturing. We are not interested in regulated financials or regulated healthcare and biotech. We are looking…
Oryx Horn provides growth capital to companies with $1-5mm in EBITDA to support management teams, founders and families in accelerating their business growth.
Post Road Holdings is an emerging, independent sponsor focused on lower middle-market opportunities in the northeastern United States. Post Road strives to acquire, invest in, build, and partner with best-in-class businesses. Post Road has a flexible investment mandate and brings a creative and collaborate approach to transactions. While Post Road typically seeks control investments, it is willing to participate in partnerships and to acquire non-controlling interests. Post Road is a generalist investor, but it avoids overly complex and speculative businesses. The firm derives its…
We are an independent sponsor with broad focus around finance/financials - inclusive of commodity marketing and financing, insurance, financial services, payments and all associated sales and marketing. Founded by former co-founder of a global investment bank and family office investor.
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