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LP First Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 3 Closed Deals via Axial
  • 57 Total Closed Deals
LP First Capital is a private investment firm focused on business services, with experience in commercial, consumer, education, and healthcare services. We have strong operational backgrounds and industry relationships. We excel in situations where we can partner with founders and management teams to build a platform that will scale and generate long term value for all business stakeholders.
Most Recent Transactions
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Feb 2025
acquired
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Oct 2024
acquired
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Sep 2024
acquired
Investor
Sep 2024
acquired

Amalgam Capital, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 3 Closed Deals via Axial
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
Amalgam Capital, LLC is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We are a team of seasoned operators who plan to work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.We acquire and sustainably grow underrated businesses as independent sponsors.Our multidisciplinary team of investors, entrepreneurs, and operators, has created substantial value for others.Our Investment SweetspotRevenue GeneratingWe invest in business generating between $20M to $100M in revenue annuallyHistory of ProfitabilityBusinesses…
Most Recent Transactions
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Oct 2024
acquired
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Sep 2021
acquired
Investor
Aug 2021
acquired

Broadwing Capital

Independent Sponsor
  • 3 Closed Deals via Axial
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
Broadwing is a Dallas-based private equity firm that actively partners with management teams to build industrial, services and niche manufacturing companies while investing in their people and communities.
Most Recent Transactions
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Oct 2024
acquired
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Sep 2024
acquired
Investor
Nov 2023
acquired

Hillstar Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Closed Deals via Axial
  • 28 Total Closed Deals
Hillstar Capital is focused on partnering with business owners and management teams to build durable business value over time. We also provide capital to companies with owners who desire liquidity or asset diversification, including full ownership transition. We tailor our investments to meet the specific needs of business owners and can offer flexible and creative solutions for various liquidity alternatives. We realize that growing small businesses requires focused efforts, expertise and nurturing. Upon transaction closing, we are intensely focused on supporting our portfolio companies with…
Most Recent Transactions
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May 2018
invested in
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Sep 2017
invested in
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Aug 2017
acquired
Investor
Sep 2016
acquired

Thornblade Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Closed Deals via Axial
  • 12 Total Closed Deals
Thornblade Capital is a private equity investment and advisory firm passionate about small business—specifically those with sales revenues of $3 to $50 million. Our motto is short-term investments and advisory for a long-term return. And with a team that has managed over $3 billion in private equity transactions, we have a strong track record of helping companies reach their potential.
Most Recent Transactions
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Aug 2023
invested in
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Aug 2023
invested in
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Aug 2023
invested in
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Aug 2023
invested in

Columbia River Partners LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Closed Deals via Axial
  • 10 Total Closed Deals
Columbia River Partners (CRP) is a private investment firm integrating private equity, technology and special situations. CRP seeks to partner with management teams to invest in businesses going through transition or expansion with patient long-term capital. We focus on situations where we can bring technology and our network to drive change. We are not afraid of complexity. We are not afraid of introducing technology to traditional business sectors. We are passionate about investing in people. Learn more about why we may be the right partner for you and your company.
Most Recent Transactions
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Dec 2023
acquired
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Nov 2023
acquired
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Nov 2023
acquired
Investor
Oct 2023
acquired

Kuzari Group LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Closed Deals via Axial
  • 9 Total Closed Deals
Kuzari Group is a private investment firm managing a portfolio of equity and debt investments on behalf of its partners and investors. Please contact us if you represent a potential investment opportunity or would like to discuss becoming a capital, strategic or operating partner. We primarily sponsor acquisitions of Companies with enterprise values from $5 million to $50 million and EBITDA of $1 million to $10 million.
Most Recent Transactions
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Apr 2016
acquired
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Oct 2014
invested in
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Jan 2014
provided debt financing to
Investor
Sep 2013
acquired

Pillar49 Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Closed Deals via Axial
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
Pillar49 Capital provides liquidity, succession solutions and growth capital to owners of small and medium-sized businesses, while preserving and building on the factors that made them great – culture and people.We partner with North American businesses with $1 to $10 million+ of EBITDA / cash flow, with a long growth runway and attractive industry characteristics.At Pillar49, we take a different approach than most investors by “rolling up our sleeves” as active managers, providing our partners with the operational and financial resources to support and drive long-term growth. With over…
Most Recent Transactions
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May 2024
acquired
Investor
May 2023
acquired
Investor
May 2022
acquired

Obsidian Point Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Closed Deals via Axial
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Obsidian Point Partners LLC is a New York City-based private investment firm focused on the lower middle market with a bias for North American-based, cash flow generative businesses.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Nov 2018
acquired
Investor
Oct 2018
acquired

Auricle Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 12 Total Closed Deals
Auricle Capital Partners, LLC was founded to invest in high quality US-based family and founder-owned businesses. Our principals have over 35 years of experience as investors in, advisors to, and operators of middle market businesses. We pursue investments in a wide range of industries, with particular expertise in medical products and manufacturing.
Most Recent Transactions
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Apr 2024
acquired
Investor
Jun 2021
acquired
Investor
Jan 2019
acquired
Investor
Jun 2013
acquired

GraceCap Investors Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 11 Total Closed Deals
GraceCap acquires and invests in small family or proprietor owned businesses. These businesses usually have no more than $10 million of EBITDA. While we do not have industry preferences, we do typically favor businesses with the following characteristics:Favorable industry dynamicsScaleabilityExploitable operating leverageNon-cyclicalA consumable product or serviceGrowth potentialIn the past, the principals of GraceCap have invested in the following industries/sectors:DistributionBuilding ProductsCapital EquipmentPromotional ProductsHealthcare Equipment & ServicesBusiness ServicesEnergy…
Most Recent Transactions
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Aug 2023
acquired
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired

PennSpring Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 10 Total Closed Deals
The Resources to Close. The Support to Scale.Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based PennSpring is specifically engineered to assist companies that are not quite ready for institutional capital. Specifically, we specialize in elevating companies with EBITDA of $750,000 - $5 million to the next tier of $5 - $10 million and beyond - and thus positioned for an institutional audience. With a robust rolodex of ways to finance transactions, including direct investment, we can close quickly.Through this process we give company owners their desired measure of liquidity and, perhaps more importantly, "a second…
Most Recent Transactions
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired

Thesis Capital Partners LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
Thesis Capital Partners, LLC is an independent sponsor that invests in family-owned companies in the United States. We partner with exceptional entrepreneurs to grow these businesses for the next generation in a hands-on way.
Most Recent Transactions
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Dec 2024
acquired
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Aug 2024
acquired
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May 2023
acquired
Investor
Sep 2022
acquired

Kissel Capital LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 4 Total Closed Deals
Kissel Capital believes in playing to our strengths. We have earned our track record by identifying great management teams and fully supporting them, not by running their companies, hence “Investors – Not Operators.”  Our successful investment formula was developed over two decades of investing experience with a prominent middle market PE fund.Our strategy focuses exclusively on management-led buyouts. We help great operators buy the companies they work for. We create lasting partnerships based on trust and earned over time in the trenches.Our approach is unique: We apply best…
Most Recent Transactions
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Nov 2023
acquired
Investor
May 2023
acquired
Investor
Apr 2022
acquired
Investor
Aug 2013
invested in

W Holdings LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
W Holdings LLC is a private equity independent sponsor focused on investing for the long term in small to medium sized businesses. We back strong management teams and preserve the legacies they've built. We work with management teams to grow cash flow and improve each business by driving growth, pursuing acquisitions, and refining strategy.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired

Cave Creek Capital Management, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 32 Total Closed Deals
Our Investment Team members average over 25 years of experience as both operating executives and Private Equity fund managers. Each Partner works with a small number of companies and commits the necessary time, talent and personal capital to ensure their success.Cave Creek Capital’s approach has the flexibility of a family office, the talent of a major firm and offers a much wider range of capital solutions than traditional Private Equity funds. We don’t require control and can invest in both equity and debt. We also have no structural deadlines to meet which enables us to be patient…
Most Recent Transactions
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Oct 2010
acquired
Investor
Oct 2010
acquired
Investor
Oct 2010
acquired
Investor
Oct 2010
acquired

Graylight Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 30 Total Closed Deals
Graylight Partners, LLC provides capital and support to emerging middle-market companies for the purpose of creating long-term value. We are approachable and collaborative investment partners with a different perspective. Our goal is to achieve growth through business model refinement and sustainable value creation, not financial engineering.As such, we seek out opportunities in unique business niches to find companies that are doing things differently. We look for innovators and groundbreakers that need a true partner to take their business to the next level. We then work closely with these…
Most Recent Transactions
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Nov 2022
acquired
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Mar 2022
acquired
Investor
Mar 2021
acquired
Investor
Mar 2019
acquired

Strength Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 24 Total Closed Deals
Strength Capital Partners (SCP) is a Birmingham, Michigan-based private equity firm that specializes in acquiring traditional businesses, primarily throughout the greater Midwest and Central United States.We seek to invest in businesses with $4 million to $20 million in EBITDA. We pursue investments in a wide range of industries, including consumer products, manufacturing, distribution, industrial and financial services, energy, transportation, and infrastructure. We are particularly interested in "buy and build" opportunities, where we can grow and diversify our platform companies through a…
Most Recent Transactions
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Apr 2023
acquired
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Jan 2023
was acquired by
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Apr 2022
invested in
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Jun 2021
invested in

Darshan Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 19 Total Closed Deals
Darshan Capitak specializes in business acquisition in the service, technology, and healthcare industries.At Darshan, we focus on the long-term picture, seeking to acquire businesses and grow them organically and inorganically. Our professionals combine financial expertise with entrepreneurial experience to effectively manage businesses and facilitate growth. We pride ourselves in working side by side with your management to grow and expand your business.Darshan's significant entrepreneurial and financial experience creates an ideal team ready to help provide expertise in a wide variety of…
Most Recent Transactions
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Aug 2023
acquired
Investor
Nov 2022
acquired
Investor
Feb 2021
acquired
Investor
Jan 2020
acquired

Rock Gate Partners, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 15 Total Closed Deals
Rock Gate Partners, LLC ("RGP") invests in lower middle market companies that have created unique market positions, resulting in customer "mind share" leadership and providing the basis for organic growth while offering a platform for acquisitions. RGP partners with management teams and family owners in buyouts, corporate divestitures, recapitalizations, industry consolidations and later stage growth capital investments in companies typically generating $10 to $100 million in revenue. RGP is primarily focused on acquiring companies that design, engineer, market and distribute products or…
Most Recent Transactions
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired

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