Fulton Equity [www.FultonEquity.com] is a Cleveland, OH-based holding company that invests in lower middle market businesses. We use a long-term, growth oriented approach that may be perfect for those owners who are searching for a liquidity event, but still care deeply about the long-term positioning of their company, employees, as well as their legacy.Our deal parameters are:EBITDA range: $500,000 minimumEBITDA percentage: minimum 15%Geography: Cleveland, OH. Other markets considered: Atlanta, Charlotte, Raleigh, HoustonIndustries of interestIndustrialValue-added distributionLight or niche…
Most Recent Transactions
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Oct 2023
Fulton Equity
invested in
Zeronox, Inc.
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Aug 2018
Fulton Equity
acquired
HandiCraft, Inc. (as part of LEFCO Worthington, LLC)
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Mar 2018
Fulton Equity
acquired
Hanlon Composites, LLC
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Jun 2008
Fulton Equity
acquired
Joint Venture with Worthington Steelpac, Inc. (formed LEFCO Worthington, LLC)
Rahul Deshmukh is an individual investor with a proven track record of delivering transformative and sustainable profitable growth across global businesses specialized in highly engineered components, systems and services. Rahul Deshmukh has the ability to raise significant debt and equity to fund his acquisitions and is focused on small to medium sized acquisitions of niche manufacturing/industrial businesses. Post- acquisition, he plans to work closely with portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
Our family business began as a humbling startup providing local famers and community members with healthy lambs that are free of toxic medications. Our family is now excited to take our next step in expanding our business by working both quickly and collaboratively with a motivated seller. We are ready to identify one business opportunity and rapidly move forward with our liquid capital to finance the acquisition.
About Me and My Objective: I am an experienced entrepreneur and executive seeking an opportunity to purchase an operating business. I have grown a business from a bootstrapped start‐up through acquisition by a Fortune 800, publicly traded company. My career experience across multiple business functions empowers me to drive meaningful results and direction for a company. I empower employees through the use of technology and process to deliver world class service to our clients and to fulfill their own potential. I am interested in acquiring a company for an indefinite time period…
Jim Hyre has over 20 years of wealth management experience bringing clarity to the complex world of investing, retirement, tax, and estate planning. Investments criteria:30-mile radius of Columbus1mm+ EBITDAIndustry agnostic Jim has acquired 2 businesses in the past in wealth management and commercial real estate.
Harbru Technologies 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.
NEOacq invests in companies with the goal of creating value over the long term. NEOacq seeks lower middle market businesses where it can add value based on the significant operational experience and contacts of its principal and its advisors. NEOacq is the ideal acquirer for sellers concerned about stability for their existing employees and continuity of operations for their customers. NEOacq is interested in evaluating all opportunities but primarily seeks companies in the following industries: niche manufacturing, software/SaaS, B2B services, distribution/eCommerce, and materials…
Zach Simmons is a seasoned technology entrepreneur, investor, and executive with over 20 years of experience in building and scaling innovative software solutions. A proven leader in the tech industry, Zach has a track record of commercializing innovation, driving transformative growth, securing strategic investments, and pioneering disruptive products in underserved markets.As the founder of Discuss.io, Zach revolutionized the market research industry by introducing agile, technology-driven insights solutions. Under his leadership, Discuss.io became a trusted partner for over 50% of Fortune…
PJP Enterprises 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. Seeking to utilize experience in Franchising, Home Services, Residential Energy Efficiency, Chemical Blending/Manufacturing and Vehicle Up-fitting to acquire a company that can be scaled via vertical integration, platform model or franchise/dealerships. Focused solely on businesses based in Ohio.
Timothy Belmonte 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.
Advisory and consulting focused on helping growth oriented small to lower middle market companies. I ran a $20m tech company for 4.5 years prior to this.
PF Holding LLC 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.
Worldly Introductions is a search fund 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.Brian Atlas has 15+ years of start-up and turnaround experience. He has owned and operated a portfolio of consumer-orientated and SaaS-based B2B and B2C businesses and is ideally looking to acquire a services-based business in the Northeast/Midwest.
I own and operate a real estate business with an asset value in excess of $1M. Additionally, I have invested assets acquired from over 30 years in corporate America in various leadership roles leading businesses.
William Canady is an individual investor focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. Post- acquisition, he plans to work closely with portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders. Interested in control positions in the following niche manufactures:Company Characteristic:
I'm a Silicon Valley product management exec looking to acquire a business in NW Toledo, Ohio area as an individual investor. My work experience spans Stripe, PayPal, Boston Consulting Group, and stints in private equity and VC. I have an MBA from INSEAD, I was a Fulbright scholar in Mexico, and I'm bilingual (Spanish). Experience in financial services, fintech, manufacturing, and retail.
I'm a searcher, I want to acquire a company with good recurring revenue, low customer concentration, and clear opportunities for process and scale improvements. Over time I plan to look for funding to acquire additional companies. I like people process companies such as pre-employment, credentialing, billing, and title management. At my current company, I led the acquisition of an investigations company. As a contractor for ESW (Ignite Technologies), I participated in the integration of 15 different small companies, building the services delivery models using remote decentralized resources,…
Jesse Enterprises LLC 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.
General manager supporting several dozen Burger King frnachisees with driving sales and profit across 1,500 restaurants by cocreating operational and capex plans. Lead portfolio planning to prioritize new openings, remodels, and closures. Accountable to resolve any legal disputes and miscellaneous contracts.
My primary businesses service real estate investors in Cincinnati, OH. Rowling Homes as a real estate wholesale company and Sharper Capital Partners as a private lending company. Together we have been a part of roughly 250 real estate transactions for nearly $40 million. We have roughly 50% equity in our own lending portfolio of roughly $13 million. Our companies are earning well over 20% return on equity at low leverage. We are looking for sellers of great businesses who want to fully or partially exit their business with a demonstrated history of consistent earnings and a great management…
