Operator-first independent sponsor with a clear acquisition thesis and the operational background to execute on it. My background is federal contracting and equipment-intensive field operations. I know what good operations look like and where they break before the numbers tell you. Target: $750K+ EBITDA. Seeking aligned capital partners for targeted acquisitions.
I am Naishadh Sambrani, General Partner at Emerald Water Capital. We are a New York-based entrepreneurial private equity investor focused on founder-owned B2B service businesses built on parts and skilled labor, typically with $15m to $50m of revenue and $3m+ of EBITDA. I was previously an investor at Orion Group / Alpine Investors’ services-focused PE platform, where I helped evaluate, invest in, and grow 40+ lower middle-market B2B service investments.We bring operating experience and a flexible partnership approach. Our structures are tailored to the business and owner’s goals,…
Bear Creek Partners is a private investment firm focused on buying founder and family-owned lower middle market businesses where we can partner with exception teams to achieve sustainable long-term results. Rob Clark (founder) spent the most recent portion of his career at Genstar Capital in San Francisco, leading new investments in services, software and industrials and managing an extensive cross-sector portfolio. During his tenure, Rob completed 12 platform investments and 100+ add-on acquisitions representing $10 billion of transaction value and over $3.5 billion of total equity.Our…
Sulis is focused on building a portfolio based around the acquisition of majority stakes in a small number of founder led businesses that can grow through a partnership between Sulis and management. We leverage our contacts and expertise to give founders the tools to take their company to the next level.
Brooks is an investment and growth partner for founder-led businessesCategory of partner referred to as an ‘independent sponsor’ with the aim to build a family of up to four businesses Based in Salt Lake City, Utah area and dedicated to partnering with founder-led small businesses, across the United States Unique combination of deep investor and operator experience Long-term partnership approach that prioritizes culture, growth, and sustainable success
Nirav Doshi is an experienced operator and investor with a background across commercial real estate, global manufacturing, and multi-unit retail businesses.Through Eternity Group, Nirav has been actively involved in the acquisition, ownership, and operation of commercial real estate assets, including office buildings and multifamily properties. Experience includes deal sourcing, underwriting, financing, and asset management with a focus on long-term value creation and operational efficiency.Nirav is also a key leader at Jewelex Group, a nine-figure global diamond and jewelry company.…
QB Ventures is an operator-led acquisition platform founded by Quinn Caputo and Bennett Kramer. We are building our second roll-up platform following the successful exit of our first, a pet services platform acquired by a private equity buyer.Our current mandate is focused on essential industrial and B2B services businesses in South Florida and the broader Southeast/Sunbelt. We target businesses with $500K–$1M of EBITDA, 3–5x entry multiples, and moats rooted in physical assets, route density, or deep customer relationships.
We are an operationally-focused holding company acquiring profitable, established businesses across multiple industries. Our team brings 50+ years of combined experience in business operations, financial management, and organic growth initiatives. We acquire companies with $2M-$10M EBITDA, maintain existing management teams, and focus on operational improvements and strategic add-on acquisitions. Our portfolio companies have achieved average revenue growth of 15-20% post-acquisition while improving profitability through systems optimization and market expansion.
Direct buyer with personal capital; focused on essential, compliance-driven service businesses and long-term ownership.Corven Holdings is a long-term oriented investment firm focused on acquiring essential, established, cash-flowing compliance-driven service businesses.The firm invests personal capital alongside a small group of aligned, long-term investors and is focused on majority acquisitions of founder-owned, owner-operated, durable, cash-flowing businesses with recurring or repeat revenue, strong customer relationships, and defensible market positions.Prior to founding Corven, Todd…
Astraeus Ventures is a lower middle market private equity firm headquartered in San Diego, California. We focus on business services, manufacturing, and distributors generating between $1M and $10M in revenue.
Operations executive with 20+ years of multi-location P&L experience, including COO of one of the Midwest's larger privately held automotive retail groups (40+ locations). Currently VP of Family Governance at a Wisconsin holding company, with executive coursework in family business governance at Cornell University and the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern. Advisor and board member to several growth-stage companies across automotive, technology, and hospitality sectors.
We have allocated $20M+ of investor capital to acquire one or more founder-led businesses with a minimum purchase price of approximately $5M. We are long-term owners, not flippers, and prioritize continuity, culture, and legacy. Sellers gain a patient capital partner who preserves what works and invests for durable, responsible growth supported by systems, not short-term pressure. Our battletested process is deliberate and built for long term partnership. We invite founders to explore an exit with legacy impact.
Acquisition-ready individual buyer with 1031 exchange capital, personal funds, and SBA financing. Seeking profitable, established businesses with $500K–$3M in SDE/EBITDA, ideally 10+ year operating history and an owner ready for transition. Industry agnostic — open to manufacturing, distribution, B2B services, and consumer. Operator background: Bay Area real estate portfolio ($1M+ annual rents, self-managed), Walmart GM, mortgage origination ($100M+). Decisive, well-advised, and able to close on a defined timeline.
At The Brevoort Company we are building a business where success is measured over decades. To do so, we focus our energy on partnering with great people and investing in our relationships. Our business centers on an entrepreneurial culture, and we strive to become experts in everything we do.
I'm a Self-Funded Searcher. I'm a previous SMB family business operator, VC funded tech founder/CEO, husband and dad of two elementary kids. I'm live and work in Bellevue, WA and am looking to buy a business in the Pacific Northwest.
“See the trail, not the rocks.” A lesson learned from mountain biking and applied to life, this is how my grandpa taught me to see the world. It has shaped how I lead my family, how I work, and now, how I am approaching business ownership.I am a Colorado-based husband, father of four, and acquisition entrepreneur. My goal is to strengthen the social fabric of my community through one of the most powerful tools for generating prosperity: small business. I believe that taking care of employees, customers, and my family isn’t a balancing act – it’s a flywheel whose virtuous cycle is a…
I am a mechanical engineer been running a small business for 7 years. I sold the company to a large public company in 2024 and am now looking to buy a new company I am interested in industrial and commercial services.
Next Generation Partners (NGP) is a group of three former entrepreneurs. We have acquired companies as a group and as individuals. We each have also had success starting, building, and exiting one or more companies. We are funded by our partners’ equity capital and conventional bank financing. We target established, profitable small companies that have succeeded for decades and have owners ready for the next generation to continue their legacy.NGP and its partners take an active role in its portfolio companies. We partner with existing management and sometimes…
Leading the sourcing, evaluation, and integration of property management company acquisitions. Responsible for developing outreach strategies, managing deal pipelines, conducting due diligence, and aligning acquisitions with company culture and growth objectives.
LVR Partners is a private investment firm focused on partnering with exceptional management teams in the lower middle market. We bring over 30 years of private equity experience, having worked with companies from $25 million to several billion in revenue. Our flexible capital solutions—ranging from majority recapitalizations to minority growth investments—are designed to meet each partner’s unique needs. Post-close, we take an active role to accelerate growth while preserving the culture and legacy that drive long-term success.
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