My company is a search fund. I am looking for my first investment in the small business world to take over the management of the company and scale it over time. I have a background in finance in investing and fundraising
About UsWe are a search fund comprised of brothers Noah and Jonah Smith and a group of financial backers and industry advisors. Our backgrounds include leadership positions in business services, software, data science, marketing, media, finance and insurance. We are looking for a business to buy that we can operate and grow for long term success.Meet the TeamNoah was founding CEO of three software-enabled business services companies and held leadership roles at other growth-stage B2B technology companies. He has led teams to launch new products and business lines and to build out operations…
Self-funded search fund looking to acquire initially a single operating company in products or services for the principal (myself) to operate for the long-term. Geographic preference is the Northeast but open to rout above). Have a strong network of family office / investors interested in participating alongside (and working in an advisory capacity). For debt financing, will likely use an SBA 7(a) loan.A couple of highlights of my experience:- Sourced, negotiated, and led two of the largest partnership transactions in new business verticals for real estate developers leveraging its platform…
Avenmore Partners is looking for a SMB of ~$1-7mm in EBITDA to acquire and own. We are looking for businesses in which the founder is looking to transition but still maintain their legacy. Our focus is in consumer and business services, but we are open to other industries.
Paradigm Opportunities is a healthcare investment firm that looks to identify assets in the lower middle market that are undervalued and underoperated. We look to identify Companies that have underperformed historically but have the infrastructure in place to grow robustly with the addition of sophisticiated management. We are looking, at first, to identify a single asset to use as a platform for a larger healthcare ecosystem.
Timberwind Capital Partners is partnered with family offices and successful operators whose investing experience spans technology and traditional service businesses.Led by Kirk Newcombe, Timberwind proposes an alternate outcome for business owners looking to step away on their timeline. Combining an enthusiastic operator with the wisdom of hands-on experience, Kirk will join the day-to-day leadership of an acquired company in partnership with the experienced operators and investors backing Timberwind.Kirk is a sales and operations leader, who brings a career in commercial banking, outsourced…
HYTEN Partners is a self-funded search fund focused solely on finding an exceptional operating business opportunity. Sector focus - Communications & Digital Media, Youth / Education, Travel & Community / Events BusinessesRun by Andrew Hoffman, a former Sales, Marketing & Business Development executive for Sports Illustrated, Havas Media as well as helping early stage Start-Ups Grow.
Coleville Partners 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.
Michael Cox and Layla Ramirez are conducting a self-funded search to acquire and grow a single, privately-held company. Combined, our experience is in P&L/product management, corporate strategy, human capital, partnerships, and business development in Financial Services, Non-Profit and Government, and Tech. Michael holds an MBA/MPA (Georgetown/NYU) and Layla holds a MBA from Harvard Business School.
Camillus Partners is backed by institutional and individual investors with over a billion under management and led by Alissa Orlando, an entrepreneur championing employee ownership. She is looking to lead and grow a human-centered care business.In collaboration with the National Cooperative Bank, she launched a credit guarantee facility for worker-owned businesses. Previously, she served as co-founder and Managing Director of The Drivers Cooperative, which she built from scratch into the largest worker cooperative in the country in less than two years. The cooperative has generated…
Laurel Street Capital LLC. is a private investment firm formed for the sole purpose of acquiring a single, privately-held business, with the objective that the Managing Member will transfer into an owner-operator position. Our intention is to respect and enhance the legacy of the business founders with the aim of building upon the accomplishments that they have achieved so far.We believe in the value of human capital as a key ingredient for success and will provide an environment for personal growth and financial alignment for employees.Our firm is seeking an established business generating…
Whittaker Avenue Capital is a holding company looking to acquire a business from 500K to 2 Million in EBITDA. Looking to buy and operate the company as a self funded searcher with committed capital behind me. We are also exploring moving to a traditional fund here as more investors are interested in joining.
From a young age I have always been drawn to the adventure of learning new things and following the path less taken. As the son of a police officer and a schoolteacher, my family instilled in me the values of hard work and service.In 2017, I was commissioned as an officer in the United States Marine Corps and assigned to 3d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion at a desert base in California. I was responsible for leading units ranging from a 30-Marine infantry platoon with 4 Light Armored Vehicles to a 150-Marine infantry company with 28 Light Armored Vehicles. I deployed twice to the…
I am a search fund entrepreneur looking to acquire and operate one great business. I am a former investment banker with government experience working with a great team of investing partners and advisors. Our focus is national. Always happy to speak anyone considering a business sale!
Playmaker Productions LLC is a search fund focused on small to medium-sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. We work closely with our portfolio companies after acquisition to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.Samantha has 25+ years building successful children’s media brands and consumer products businesses. After managing global brands for Mattel, Marvel, and Nickelodeon, she co-founded a children’s educational media company and grew it from start-up through strategic exit. Now based in New York, Samantha is excited to…
An entrepreneur-led fund designed to identify, acquire, and optimize an existing private company, bridging its history and legacy with its untapped growth potential. We have support from leading investors in the lower middle market
Aone Partners is a private investment firm focused on enterprise software investment opportunities. We are a partnership of global software executives, technology entrepreneurs and world class investors. We focus on investing in and scaling next-generation enterprise software businesses. https://www.aonepartners.com/
Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) is a Swiss company, founded by a consortium of Single Family Offices, that runs an Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition program. Our ETA program is a highly specialized process that connects investors with talented entrepreneurs who are looking to locate, acquire, manage, and grow a privately held company. We focus on mutual benefit, profit, and growth for all of our stakeholders. Our program carefully selects talented individuals who are capable of operating and growing a company through a proprietary Talent Identification and Selection Process. We also…
Claymont Capital Partners is a focused private investment firm, seeking to acquire and operate a single lower-middle market company through active management. Our goal is to continue and enhance what has made the company great.Claymont Capital Partners is led by an accomplished business operations leader supported by a strong team of senior advisors with significant operations and M&A experience, to provide deal execution and operations support after closing.
Juniper Valley Capital is a fund formed for the sole purpose of identifying, acquiring and growing one great company. Juniper Valley Capital has committed capital from lower market funds, family offices and high net worth individuals. I would step into the CEO role and lead day to day business operations. Our site: https://www.junipervalleycapital.com/
