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Source Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Closed Deals via Axial
  • 31 Total Closed Deals
Source Capital, LLC is a private equity firm founded in 2002 which makes both equity and debt investments in mature, lower middle-market U.S. companies across a range of industries. Source Capital's investment strategy targets healthy growing companies with greater than $2.0 million in EBITDA seeking a growth-oriented partner.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Aug 2025
acquired
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired
Investor
Jun 2022
acquired

Permanent Equity Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Closed Deals via Axial
  • 23 Total Closed Deals
Using 30-year committed funds, Permanent Equity invests in companies that care what happens next. Our current portfolio includes 16 investments in companies like Ace Fence, Brian's Cabinets, Pacific Air Industries, Craig Frames, Blue Square Manufacturing, Chance Rides, AdAdvance, and Selective Search.We are looking to steward companies with durable value propositions and great teams. In each case, we examine why the company will be successful by remaining independent and why market demand is likely to endure over time, creating highly sustainable cash flow.We only consider companies…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jun 2024
invested in
Investor
Feb 2024
acquired
Investor
Jun 2023
invested in
Investor
Nov 2022
invested in

Hidden Harbor Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Closed Deals via Axial
  • 17 Total Closed Deals
Hidden Harbor Capital Partners is a private equity firm which helps create business success stories by building teams focused on execution. We believe that great companies are built on a strong group of people as their foundation, and that businesses succeed when they are intensely focused on executing a small set of well-defined objectives. Hidden Harbor has assets under management of more than $1.9 billion.What we look for:• Lower middle market companies up to $500 million in revenue (or any size for add-on opportunities to existing portfolio companies)• EBITDA up to $50 million…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jan 2025
acquired
Investor
Dec 2024
acquired
Investor
Nov 2024
acquired
Investor
Oct 2024
acquired

Transom Capital Group Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Closed Deals via Axial
  • 17 Total Closed Deals
Transom Capital Group is a Los Angeles-based private equity firm with an operational focus to private equity investing in the middle-market. The Transom Capital team has a track record of investing and guiding the growth of lower-middle-market businesses. Key to this success is our unique hands-on approach to partnership that provides operational involvement and support to each portfolio company without overwhelming the management team. As investors, we view our role as critical, but not sufficient, to generating forward thrust, momentum and, if needed, a change in direction.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jun 2025
acquired
Investor
Jun 2024
acquired
Investor
Jan 2024
acquired
Investor
Jan 2024
acquired

Kepler Capital Corporation Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Closed Deals via Axial
  • 8 Total Closed Deals
We are long-term, patient investors searching for exceptional small- and mid-sized businesses throughout North America. We work with existing management teams to confidently transition the business while pursuing significant further growth. We also work with business owners to build and execute a plan to transition towards retirement, while maintaining the long-term success and legacy of the business.We focus on businesses with EBITDA of $500K - $5MM, with a preference towards the B2B services, light manufacturing, healthcare, and software industries.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
May 2025
acquired
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired

Envest Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 22 Total Closed Deals
Envest Capital Partners is an investment company holding long term private equity positions in established basic businesses. We invest in a relatively broad range of basic industries, with a focus on manufacturing, industrial & consumer services, and franchising. Envest seeks to provide private direct equity financing to companies with sales of $5 to $50 million, exceptional growth prospects and strong, stable cash flow. Founded in 2000, Envest is a private equity firm based in Virginia Beach, VA. We are dedicated to partnering with privately held and founder-owned businesses. The Envest…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired
Investor
Oct 2022
acquired

Plexus Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 21 Total Closed Deals
Plexus Capital invests across the United States in a variety of transaction types, including equity acquisitions, buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth capital. Since 2005, Plexus has raised and funded $2.3B across seven funds in 180 companies. Plexus closed Equity Fund I at $204M in 2021. Plexus has built an institutional platform with a team of 45 professionals based in Raleigh and Charlotte, NC
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jul 2025
acquired
Investor
Aug 2023
invested in
Investor
Aug 2023
provided debt financing to
Investor
Aug 2023
invested in

Ninth Street Capital Partners

Private Equity Fund
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 9 Total Closed Deals
Ninth Street Capital Partners is a private investment partnership that specializes in acquiring, developing and managing established businesses. With a focus on executing deals with the highest degree of integrity, we make long-term controlling investments in growth-oriented, privately held businesses with revenues ranging from $5 to $50 million. Our flexible approach allows us to tailor our investments to help entrepreneurs and business owners achieve their personal and financial goals.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Sep 2019
acquired
Investor
Jun 2015
invested in
Investor
Mar 2014
invested in
Investor
May 2013
acquired

Gemini Investors Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 131 Total Closed Deals
Founded in 1993, Gemini Investors is a Massachusetts-based private equity firm that provides capital and strategic resources to lower middle market companies. Since its inception, we have invested approximately $1 Billion in more than 185 companies throughout the U.S., typically investing $3 – $8 million per transaction in either control or minority positions. Gemini offers a flexible investment approach. We provide a wide range of financing structures, which include subordinated debt with warrants, preferred stock, and common equity. We have extensive experience leading transactions, as…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jul 2023
acquired
Investor
Apr 2023
acquired
Investor
Mar 2023
acquired
Investor
Jan 2023
acquired

Clearview Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 45 Total Closed Deals
We are a private investment firm specializing in control and non-control investments of North American companies with operating profits of $4 - $20 million.Since the firm’s founding in 1999 by Jim Andersen, Calvin Neider and Pete Doolittle, Clearview has single-mindedly remained dedicated to investing in and supporting the development of lower middle market companies. Working collaboratively with our portfolio company management teams, we provide targeted strategic and operational assistance, as well as capital, to fuel organic and acquisition growth initiatives.Since inception, the…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jan 2025
acquired
Investor
Dec 2023
acquired
Investor
May 2023
acquired
Investor
Apr 2023
acquired

Hammond Kennedy Whitney & Company Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 44 Total Closed Deals
HKW is evolving with clarity and purpose, while honoring the vision of the firm’s founders and our 100 plus year history. We focus on specific sectors in which we can utilize our skills and perspective, leveraging technology as part of a data-driven methodology to power our “Four Pillar” structure. HKW has developed processes that support our strategy to find, create, and sustain value in our companies while trusting and appreciating that our approach is what sets us apart.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jan 2023
acquired
Investor
Dec 2022
acquired
Investor
Sep 2022
acquired
Investor
Mar 2022
invested in

Argosy PE Investments, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 32 Total Closed Deals
Founded in 1990, Argosy Capital invests entrepreneurial capital with experienced business partners in two asset classes, lower middle market operating companies and real estate. Our focus is on creating value with our business partners by investing in inefficient markets where creativity, hard work and disciplined risk taking can generate exceptional returns for the benefit of all stakeholders. As partners with our investors, co-investors, operating company management teams and real estate operating partners, we are dedicated to creating value by building upon the strengths of the people,…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired
Investor
May 2023
acquired
Investor
Apr 2023
acquired
Investor
Nov 2022
acquired

Mangrove Equity Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 27 Total Closed Deals
Mangrove Equity Partners' founding principals enjoy a national reputation as uncommonly effective, fair, flexible and honorable partners to company owners and managers. We have the captive financial resources (including bridge capabilities) and deal experience to efficiently close transactions. We also have substantial operating experience and a collaborative approach to building value at the companies with whom we partner. Mangrove's three person internal operating team affords our fund the ability to help owner/operators maximize the value of their retained ownership, and allows Mangrove to…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Oct 2022
invested in
Investor
Feb 2022
acquired
Investor
Dec 2021
invested in
Investor
Jan 2021
invested in

Rockbridge Growth Equity Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 26 Total Closed Deals
Rockbridge Growth Equity is a Detroit-based private equity firm with a commitment to helping exceptional companies accelerate growth and build long-term, sustainable value for its stakeholders.Since 2007, Rockbridge has built a track record of success helping both burgeoning entrepreneurs and established businesses successfully navigate their next stage of growth. We believe in a relationship-based investment perspective that builds lasting strategic partnerships focused on long-term results.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Oct 2010
acquired
Investor
Oct 2010
acquired
Investor
Oct 2010
acquired
Investor
Oct 2010
acquired

Eureka Equity Partners, L.P. Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 25 Total Closed Deals
Eureka Equity Partners is a private equity firm focused on investing in and building niche-market leaders at the lower end of the middle market. Eureka’s core focus is partnering with exceptional management teams to acquire businesses with up to $100 million in revenue across industry segments in which Eureka brings significant experience and operating resources, including business services, health care services, specialty manufacturing and consumer products. Eureka leads buyouts that bring significant ownership to the operators driving the success of the business. With this core principle…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Nov 2014
acquired
Investor
Feb 2013
acquired
Investor
Dec 2012
invested in
Investor
May 2011
invested in

Kainos Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 22 Total Closed Deals
Kainos Capital, a middle market private equity firm focused on the food and consumer sector, was recently formed by Andrew Rosen, Robert Sperry and Sarah Ashmore Bradley. The Kainos Partners have invested and collaborated together in the food and consumer space over the past 20 years and their deep industry knowledge is complimented by an experienced team of investment professionals.The Kainos Team has extensive investment and operating experience in the industry, having invested more than $2 billion of equity in more than 52 transactions in the food and consumer sector with a total…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired
Investor
Feb 2023
invested in
Investor
Jan 2023
acquired
Investor
Aug 2021
acquired

Lightview Capital LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 20 Total Closed Deals
Lightview Capital is a private equity firm that invests in profitable, capital efficient Business Services and Tech-Enabled Services companies in North America. We principally target bootstrapped and founder-owned companies, corporate divestitures and recapitalization transactions with EBITDA between $2m-$15m.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jul 2025
acquired
Investor
Apr 2025
acquired
Investor
Jan 2025
acquired
Investor
Sep 2024
acquired

Peak Rock Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 17 Total Closed Deals
We make equity and debt investments in companies in North America and Europe. Peak Rock’s equity investment platform focuses on opportunities where it can support senior management to drive rapid growth and profit improvement, with expertise in corporate carve-outs and partnering with families and founders seeking first-time institutional capital. Peak Rock’s credit platform focuses on providing bespoke primary financings and making investments in secondary loans for corporate debt and commercial real estate. Peak Rock’s principals have deep expertise in complex situations and…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Apr 2019
acquired
Investor
Oct 2018
acquired
Investor
Oct 2018
acquired
Investor
Sep 2018
acquired

Hadley Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 15 Total Closed Deals
We work with founders/owners, families and management teams in need of ownership transition, management succession, and / or growth support. We primarily focus on companies with revenue between $5 million and $50 million, and a cash flow between $1 million and $5 million. We consider a wide range of industries and look for companies with potential to build on past successes and open to new ideas.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Sep 2014
acquired
Investor
Sep 2013
acquired
Investor
Dec 2012
acquired
Investor
Sep 2012
acquired

Presidio Investors Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 15 Total Closed Deals
Presidio Investors, a private equity firm based in Austin, TX, and Oakland, CA, was founded in 2007 to pursue exceptional lower and middle-market investments. The firm’s experienced investment professionals specialize in growth-oriented buyouts in the technology, media and financial services industries. The entire Presidio Investors team also has substantial operating experience and works side-by-side with management teams to help achieve the best possible outcome for all stakeholders.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Aug 2021
acquired
Investor
Apr 2021
acquired
Investor
Aug 2019
acquired
Investor
Mar 2019
acquired

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