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Lineage Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 8 Total Closed Deals
A unique model—tailored to the needs of owner-managers.Lineage was founded on the core values of trust, respect, teamwork, and commitment—ideals that provide a foundation for our strong partner relationships. For business owners who share these values, the uncommon structure of a Lineage partnership can be a way to comfortably achieve short- and long-term business and personal objectives.For nearly two decades, we’ve partnered with owner-managers who desire liquidity while continuing to benefit from the future financial success of their business. Our investment model allows…
Most Recent Transactions
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Jun 2024
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Feb 2024
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Feb 2024
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Oct 2023
acquired

Acasta Capital

Private Equity Fund
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
Acasta Capital is a boutique merchant bank and advisory firm formed to bring together individuals with unique experiences and track records to create greater value for clients and partners based on inventive and do-able ideas. Being free of the conflicts and limitations too common in the advisory sector, our business model is founded on the principle of aligned interests with clients and partners. We provide advice on transformational change, mergers and acquisitions, financial restructurings, capital structure, investor activism and strategy.
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Investor
Jan 2017
acquired
Investor
Jan 2017
acquired
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Jan 2017
acquired

Rockline Equity

Private Equity Fund
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
We founded Rockline Equity specifically to build and invest in profitable companies. Our team has completed more than a dozen transactions throughout the Southwest. We pride ourselves in the quality of our joint-venture partnerships with management teams and owners to deliver results for our companies and investors.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Oct 2019
acquired

Emuseni Global

Private Equity Fund
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
We develop partnerships across geographies, markets, individuals, companies, developed and underdeveloped countries. We promote partnerships through geographic involvement to make partnerships succeed.
Most Recent Transactions
Advisor
Jan 2004
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Braes Capital

Private Equity Fund

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Braes Capital is a private investment firm based in Houston, Texas. Braes Capital looks to invest in and partner with extraordinary management teams.

Hilco Global

Private Equity Fund

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Hilco Global is an independent financial services company and the world's preeminent authority on helping businesses maximize the value of their assets. Hilco Global is considered a world class company, having earned this reputation after decades of providing creative solutions for both healthy and distressed businesses to yield the maximum value for every client. Hilco Global often provides investment capital, demonstrating an ability and willingness to share risk and reward. Today, Hilco Global has over 500 employees within a portfolio of twenty companies on 5 continents, all of which focus…

Ellsworth Partners

Private Equity Fund

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Ellsworth Partners, LLC ("EP") is a private equity group run by operators/entrepreneurs who seek to invest in and build leading companies for long-term value. As management partners, we focus on competitive advantage development, operational efficiency creation, and long-term corporate development in a stakeholder-friendly environment while driving growth and profitability. Our philosophy is to build great companies by partnering with management and investing to solve problems and to pro-actively create/execute on market opportunities. EP has a proven record of building good companies that…

Conduit Capital Ltd.

Private Equity Fund

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

RuralWorks Partners believes businesses should benefit the communities in which they operate, both locally and globally. Our strategy builds local community wealth and economic resilience by supporting the creation of quality jobs and broad employee ownership, while our investments in sustainable and regenerative food and agriculture and the circular economy help the planet and our global community.

Iskandia Fund

Private Equity Fund

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Iskandia Enhanced Oil Fund Project is a unique opportunity to invest into a Portfolio of assets in mature conventional oil fields leveraged by field proven advanced technologies.

Berkman Woods

Private Equity Fund

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Middle Market P.E firm specializing in Niche Manufacturing, HVAC and Construction businesses. We seek to invest in small companies with a history of profitability, poised for high growth, and that will benefit from our financial, operational, and strategic expertise. We like situations where the entrepreneur is ready to dial it back or retire, while maintaining a partnership with us.

Day4ward Capital

Private Equity Fund

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Day4ward Capital is a boutique Private Equity firm, based in Houston, Texas. The firm is committed to serving the energy space, and leverages its position in one of the premier energy capitals of the world. The firm is most specifically focused on the upstream oil and gas space. The firm utilizes Financial, Engineering and Geological expertise. The combined experiences of the Team, including a talented pool of Advisors, allow for diverse and complimentary capabilities, including the ability to identify and evaluate all aspects of oil and gas assets. The team has been uniquely configured to…

STAPLE Investments Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Staple Investments is a private equity firm dedicated to long-term investments and fostering business growth through a values-driven approach. The firm is committed to preserving and expanding high-quality businesses, with a strategic focus on stable returns and shareholder value growth. Staple Investments operates primarily in the healthcare, consumer, industrial, and services sectors, employing disciplined private equity strategies to achieve its goals. With a team of approximately 50 experienced professionals, the firm emphasizes operational excellence and rigorous strategy to support its…

Bluehenge Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Bluehenge Capital Partners is a leveraged Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) focused on delivering hybrid capital solutions—primarily structured debt and selectively equity—to lower middle-market businesses across the United States. The firm has grown through two SBIC funds totaling over $400 million in capital. Bluehenge emphasizes disciplined underwriting, downside protection, and strategic alignment with management teams, private equity sponsors, and other stakeholders. Its investment strategy is built around a flexible mix of unitranche, mezzanine debt, preferred equity, and…

9FB Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

9FB Capital is a lower mid market Private Equity firm which is operator-investor focused on buying, integrating, and compounding value in fragmented industries. At 9FB Capital, we pair disciplined acquisitions with a repeatable integration playbook: cross-selling across shared customer bases, driving organic growth with modern GTM and tech, unlocking financial efficiencies, and standardizing operations with EOS principles. We move quickly, treat founders like partners, and build platforms designed for optionality—recap or strategic exit on a predictable timeline.How 9FB Wins…

Sleeping Giant Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

When a business owner wants to exit, but lacks a succession plan, their legacy is in jeopardy. Who can be trusted to preserve and grow their business? Sleeping Giant Capital is a Kalamazoo based firm that exists to solve this dilemma. We invest in West Michigan by acquiring small businesses and growing them over the long term. To do so, we develop the next generation of business owners, back them with capital, and surround them operating resources and expertise.  
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Apr 2025
acquired

TriStone Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Tristone Partners is a private equity firm that specializes in investments in middle-market and growth-oriented companies. With a global operational reach, the firm targets sectors such as consumer, industrial, and technology. Tristone Partners is committed to driving operational improvements and strategic growth in its portfolio companies.

2717 Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

2717 Partners, LP is a limited partnership with a focus on private equity investments, particularly in the technology and healthcare sectors. The firm operates from two primary locations in San Francisco, California, and Greenwich, Connecticut. With a strategic approach towards growth-oriented companies, 2717 Partners has built a robust portfolio comprising 14 companies. As of 2025, the firm employs approximately 150 staff members, reflecting its significant presence in the private equity landscape. The company is committed to fostering innovation and growth within its investment sectors.

Caydan Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Caydan Capital Partners is a private equity firm specializing in control investments with a focus on value-oriented strategies. The firm targets profitable businesses with strong management teams, emphasizing historical operating performances and favorable market dynamics. Caydan Capital Partners employs flexible investment structures, including majority control, minority equity, and debt plus equity investments. With a team experienced in private equity and venture capital, the firm is dedicated to communication, trust, and alignment, helping their portfolio companies succeed. They actively…

Station Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Station Partners is an entrepreneurial private equity firm that makes control investments in support of management teams operating established lower-middle market businesses with outsized potential.Taking a long-term, value-based, people-first investment approach, the principals of Station invest their own capital, alongside a select group of industry pioneers, executive partners, and investment advisors, all of whom are passionate about building great enterprises. At Station, we understand that a company’s people and culture are the key to success, and we seek to work with entrepreneurs…
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Aug 2023
invested in
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
invested in
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Feb 2022
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