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Stony Brook Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
Stony Brook Partners is a Boston-based holding company that acquires and builds lower middle market, service-oriented businesses. We partner with founders and operators preparing to transition or scale. We are entrepreneurs first, investors second. We have been owner-operators ourselves, so we structure deals around what matters to owners, move quickly, and close cleanly.If you are an owner thinking about what comes next, or an advisor to business owners considering a transition, we would welcome a conversation.
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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
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Grovecourt Capital Partners LLC. Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
Grovecourt Capital Partners LLC. is a private investment firm focused on making long-term investments in growing companies with attractive fundamentals in exciting industries. Grovecourt strives to work with founders and management teams to drive growth and unlock potential.
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May 2024
acquired
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Feb 2024
acquired
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Feb 2024
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Circe Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 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.
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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
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FCAP Investors Pte. Ltd. Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
Focused on M&A and equity investments across manufacturing and software sectors, with particular emphasis on global opportunities in the data center and power equipment value chains. Experienced in privatizations, long-term equity investments, corporate acquisitions, and group carve-outs, with a strong understanding of complex deal structures and long-term industrial value creation.
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Feb 2026
acquired
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Feb 2026
acquired
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Feb 2026
acquired
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Feb 2026
acquired
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Kili Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
Kili Capital 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. Our key operating sectors are currently tech-enabled services, enterprise software, and consumer. Kili Capital is now expanding to the North American Lower Middle Market Buyouts space across consumer goods/services and industrial.
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Oct 2019
invested in
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Apr 2019
invested in
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Nov 2018
invested in
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Sep 2018
invested in
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Waterbear Group Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 4 Total Closed Deals
Midwest operator acquiring B2B manufacturing and distribution businesses. Owner-operator succession situations. Indefinite hold periods. Second-time buyer. First platform: three integrated bolt-ons, 12x MOIC exit. What makes us different: Strong capital network – Established relationships with family offices and permanent capital investors; no fundraising delaysNo predetermined exits – Not a fund; indefinite hold periods unless selling creates better outcomes for the business long termStandalone underwriting – Each deal is evaluated on its own merits, not portfolio diversification…
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Jul 2025
acquired
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Jun 2025
acquired
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Jul 2023
acquired
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Jan 2020
acquired
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Rise Run Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 4 Total Closed Deals
Rise Run Capital (“Rise Run”) is a Dallas, Texas based private equity firm which invests capital in middle market companies with the following characteristics:Trailing EBITDA of $2 to $10 millionStrong management teamProfitable operationsAttractive and defensible market positionMinimal customer and supplier concentrationsRise Run focuses on manufacturing, healthcare, consumer products, distribution and logistics, and service companies.
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Nov 2024
acquired
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Jun 2023
acquired
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Nov 2022
acquired
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Dec 2021
acquired
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FNMPG Holdings Inc. Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
FNMPG is a global rights management platform that works directly and indirectly with the world’s most valuable music rights, creators and companies. Universal Music Group, Universal Music Publishing Group, PRS, EMI Music Publishing, BMG Music Publishing, Def Jam Recordings, MCA Records, Interscope Geffen A&M Records, McSpadden Smith Music, Current Media, Corus Entertainment, Zomba Music Publishing, Sony Music Entertainment, Jingle Punks, Grant Thornton, Acacia Research, SpaceX, Deloitte, Accenture, Vulcan Inc, and the Music Sales Group.
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Sep 2025
was acquired by
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Feb 2025
was acquired by
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Jan 2021
acquired
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Eigen Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
Eigen is a lower mid-market investment firm specialized in corporate carve-outs and complex situations. We focus on acquiring (i) non-core business units that no longer fit their corporate parent’s strategy or (ii) somewhat undermanaged private businesses - from breakeven/loss-making situations up to $20m EBITDA.
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Sep 2012
invested in
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Oct 2011
invested in
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Apr 2011
invested in
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The HiGro Group Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
The HiGro Group is a private equity investment firm that specializes in strategic majority control buyouts in the lower middle market. Founded in 2016, the firm focuses on business and tech-enabled services and software companies. With headquarters in New York City and Silicon Valley, HiGro Group leverages over two decades of experience in investment banking, operations, management, and private investment. The firm targets investments ranging from $1 million to $300 million, employing a disciplined and analytical approach to its investment strategy.
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Apr 2026
acquired
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Feb 2026
acquired
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Jan 2026
acquired
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The January 23rd Company Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
The January 23rd Company acquires great companies to operate them for the long-run. We also consult owners who want to sell more and operate more efficiently. We are focused on acquiring on technology, B2B services, and tech-enabled businesses. We partner with leading executives, family offices, and investment firms as limited partners on case-by-case investments, based on who is best-suited from an experience and commitment standpoint.
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Apr 2019
acquired
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Apr 2019
acquired
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Apr 2019
acquired
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Madison Lake Capital LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
Madison Lake Capital focuses on lower middle market companies that have a great history of stable cash flow generation. Based in Wisconsin, we are focused on unlocking value and attain growth organically by working with management teams to implement tailored best in class technology solutions and process systems irrespective of the sector. We prioritize and respect a company’s culture and take extra care in maintaining that through our transformation initiatives. We offer management teams interested in buying out business from the current owners capital and transaction support. Our…
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Jan 2025
acquired
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Aug 2024
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired
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ParkSouth Ventures Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
ParkSouth Ventures is a growth-oriented private investment firm focused on investing in and partnering with founder and entrepreneur-owned businesses in the United States. We seek to invest alongside experienced and highly capable management teams, invest in both organic and acquisition-led growth initiatives and build great businesses that thrive well beyond our investment horizon. We are "hands-on" investors focused on creating long-term value. As such, we only invest in a limited number of businesses at any one time so that we can provide the resources, strategic support and focus…
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Aug 2025
acquired
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Aug 2022
acquired
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Jan 2020
acquired
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Tenaz Capital Co. Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
Our strategy is to build a portfolio of leading businesses using a long-term buy and build approach. We provide our portfolio companies with professional management expertise, financial resources, and high potential human capital to accelerate their growth
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Concorde Equity Partners LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
Concorde Equity Partners is a fundless sponsor that helps entrepreneurs source and acquire small businesses. We search for businesses that meet our Entrepreneur in Residences' criteria, conduct initial diligence and negotiations, and manage the close process including securing financing.
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Dec 2024
secured debt financing from
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Nov 2024
secured investment from
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Sep 2024
secured investment from
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iGOTHAM Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
iGOTHAM is a holding company that built equity stakes in small and medium sized private companies with over $100M in annual sales. The firm operates through partnerships with private equity firms, family offices, and independent sponsors to identify and invest in proprietary deals. iGOTHAM is committed to driving strategic growth and expansion by uncovering lucrative acquisition opportunities and providing valuable insights to its portfolio companies. The firm is led by industry veterans with backgrounds from prestigious institutions such as NYU, Microsoft, and The Riverside Company, ensuring…
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Jun 2022
acquired
Investor
Sep 2016
acquired
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Sep 2012
invested in
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Altaline Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
Altaline Capital Management is a specialist private equity firm dedicated to transforming businesses within the technology, business services, and financial services sectors. With a focus on growth and transformation, Altaline targets middle market businesses, typically investing between $10 million and $50 million. The firm is committed to driving innovation and operational excellence in its portfolio companies, leveraging its expertise to foster significant value creation. Altaline's strategic approach is centered on partnering with management teams to enhance business performance and…
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Jan 2026
acquired
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Jan 2026
acquired
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Jan 2026
acquired
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NB Group Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
We invest $10 to 50 million in family or founder owned companies in the US or Canada with $3 to 15 million of EBITDA and attractive growth opportunities. Our preference is for majority ownership (51%+) or a significant minority stake, but we are highly flexible and will collaborate with a business owner to structure a win-win transaction. Unlike a traditional private equity firm that might have dozens of investments, we only focus on a handful of investments at a given time, which allows us to spend more time with our portfolio companies. While we typically plan…
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Aug 2022
acquired
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Mar 2020
acquired
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Apr 2018
invested in
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M.D Wolfe & Co Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
We work with founders of established, profitable businesses who see opportunity for the next phase of growth or a thoughtful transition.Our role is to support continuity, strengthen cash flow, and provide the capital and operating structure needed to scale responsibly over time.We partner with owners who value long-term outcomes — whether that involves expansion, succession planning, or preparing the business for a future exit.
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Nov 2023
acquired
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Jul 2021
acquired
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Apr 2020
acquired
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Adventure Capital Partnes Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
We are a team of serial entrepreneurs with a refreshing perspective on business. We ditched the suits and ties and prefer to think outside the box. Expect board meetings to be replaced with chairlift meetings and mundane TPS reports with creative executive collaboration.
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Jun 2026
acquired
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Jun 2024
acquired
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May 2024
acquired
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