CGS Partners is a private investment firm that specializes in acquiring main street businesses in the Midwest. We engage with motivated business owners to facilitate private direct acquisitions, focusing on creating value and growth opportunities within our portfolio. With a strategic approach to investment, CGS Partners aims to foster business development and expansion in the region, leveraging expertise and resources to support and grow the companies we acquire.
Permanent-capital holding company pursuing a dual-track acquisition strategy. The first track focuses on acquiring and scaling durable, low-complexity operating businesses that generate consistent cash flow. The second track targets asset-heavy investments with meaningful depreciation and tax-shield benefits, enabling efficient reinvestment of operating income. The strategy is designed to produce stable cash flow, tax efficiency, and long-term net asset value growth.
My preliminary acquisition criteria are as follows:Industrial manufacturing, sales and distributionEBITDA $500K+Southeastern US100% acquisition or buying out existing partnersLooking for a small, but established business, that we can help grow
We own property management and construction businesses that complement our real estate holdings. We are actively working toward acquiring a portfolio of ancillary businesses that complement and allow us to leverage our current business operations. Our target focus is Texas and surrounding states.
Next Steward Partners is a family-owned private investment firm dedicated to fostering market-leading companies through a hands-on partnership approach. Specializing in the healthcare sector, they collaborate closely with entrepreneurs and management teams to drive growth and success. With a focus on building strong, sustainable businesses, Next Steward Partners leverages its expertise and resources to support the development of innovative healthcare solutions. Their commitment to excellence and strategic investment has enabled them to cultivate a diverse portfolio of companies, positioning…
Lunchline Partners is an investment firm dedicated to fostering enduring businesses in attractive but potentially overlooked markets in the lower middle market through a disciplined, hands-on approach.
We acquire profitable, founder-led companies with $300K–$2M in EBITDA and strong reputations in publishing, storytelling, or creative production. We are particularly interested in ghostwriting firms, publishing service companies, newsletter/media brands, and other IP-driven businesses.Our approach prioritizes continuity for employees and clients while investing in growth through new distribution channels, partnerships, and expanded intellectual property development.
Interested in acquiring ISP & MSP businesses but open to exploring opportunities outside of our primary investment thesis. Geographic focus in the northeast but not mandatory. Looking forward to partnering.
Texas-based entrepreneur partnered with a well-capitalized investment group, actively acquiring established, cash-flowing businesses. We move quickly, keep deals simple, and close with certainty. Focused on preserving the culture, people, and reputation the owner has built while driving operational improvements and sustainable growth. Open to a range of industries with strong fundamentals and add-on potential.
My Partner, Chirag Ved, and I are currently searching for our first business to acquire. We want to buy a U.S.-based business with at least $500,000 in EBITDA. Together, we both have experience in investment banking, equity research, private equity and private credit.
Kumularcompanies is an industrial investment firm that specializes in acquiring micro-cap businesses and transforming them into mid-market leaders. The firm focuses on consolidating specialized automation firms that support manufacturing efficiency, reshoring, and supply chain resilience. By investing in niche machine builders and mission-critical industrial services, Kumularcompanies aims to capitalize on reindustrializing and reshoring trends. Their strategic approach combines disciplined capital allocation, operational excellence, and flexible capital to unlock scale and consolidate…
Search Acquisitions Fund is an operator-led private equity firm focused on acquiring and growing lower middle market businesses. It specializes in founder transitions and long-term value creation. The firm employs a strategic approach to invest in innovative, growth-driven companies, aiming to scale operator-led businesses with high growth potential. By concentrating on founder transitions, Search Acquisitions Fund seeks to ensure smooth ownership changes while fostering long-term growth and value. Its expertise in the lower middle market allows it to identify and nurture promising…
BuildPath is a long-term holding company dedicated to acquiring and building exceptional businesses in the residential, commercial and industrial service industries. Unlike private equity and large corporate firms that promise nothing will change and your employees and customers will love their new "culture", the BuildPath approach is deeply rooted in preserving and continuing the legacies of family-owned and privately held businesses. We take pride in honoring the hard work and traditions of the businesses we acquire, working closely with owners, employees, management teams, and…
Apollo Rock Capital is an independent sponsor looking to acquire and partner with a high quality lower middle market business. I personally started out my career in the corporate world as an engineer and eventually worked at various investment firms in New York City focusing on services and technology companies across both public and private equity. I am looking at companies with up to $3m of EBITDA focused on sectors I have experience investing in (service and software businesses). I am investing my own capital alongside a dozen investors who have agreed to back me at Apollo Rock. These are…
Baden Capital is a private investment firm focused on control investing in profitable, timeless businesses. We focus on services oriented business but also invest in niche manufacturing and consumer. Our principals combine public and private institutional investing experience with gritty, hands-on operations experience within small businesses. We are based in California and prefer to partner with businesses near us where we can get engaged and help out actively. Historically, we have raised capital from SBICs and other mezzanine-focused firms who back independent sponsors. We have an…
Pine Forest Capital, LLC ("Pine Forest") focuses on creating value for its investors through strategic acquisitions by utilizing a customized, creative investment approach designed to generate attractive risk adjusted returns. With its Principals having over 60 years of combined experience spanning over $5 billion, Pine Forest’s team has deep & diverse experience across multiple industries. Direct investments are made through various verticals designed to optimize returns along the risk spectrum.
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Pennington Creek Capital, LLC (“Pennington Creek”) is a private capital investment firm focused on both control acquisitions of lower middle market companies and non-control, structured equity investments. Pennington Creek’s capital provider is the Chickasaw Nation, a proud and accomplished Native American nation based in Ada, Oklahoma with over 80,000 citizens and tribal lands in south-central Oklahoma. We strive to be a compelling alternative to institutional private equity firms by: Maintaining a long hold-period for the businesses we…
Looking for good cashflow business with atleast $500K+ to $2M in EBIDTA, Well established, Mgm team in place and/or Key ppl can step upScalable BusinessWith some possible Real estate in placeOpen for ideas - SEO, Multi unit Franchise, IT Consulting/Development, Healthcare, Multi unit apartments, Hospitality, Chidcare etc.
Kilroy Partners is a private equity firm that specializes in investments within the lower middle market, particularly focusing on entrepreneurial and family-owned businesses. The firm is committed to providing equity capital to companies across various industries, including manufacturing, value added distribution and aerospace and defense. Kilroy leverages its industry expertise and network of operating partners to support and grow its portfolio companies.
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