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Queens Court Capital

Independent Sponsor
  • 9 Total Closed Deals
Queens Court is a private investment firm with a track record of success in building championship-winning companies across multiple proprietary platforms.Queens Court is an “operator-first” investment firm, and we have built companies and organizations at the founder level with entrepreneurial DNA in our heritage.The Queens Court team specializes in providing creative capital solutions to complex special situations. We specialize in time-of-essence transactions where speed and certainty of close are paramount.We provide capital, financial expertise, and deep operating experience to…
Most Recent Transactions
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Mar 2023
acquired
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Sep 2022
acquired
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Dec 2021
invested in
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Apr 2020
acquired

Acorn Capital Partners

Independent Sponsor
  • 6 Total Closed Deals
Investment firm founded by seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and operator with extensive experience turning around underperforming businesses. Has experience in both North and South America.
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Aug 2024
invested in
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May 2024
invested in
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Sep 2023
invested in
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May 2023
invested in

Lake Street Capital Partners, LP

Independent Sponsor
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
Lake Street Capital Partners is a private equity fund focused on making direct control, large minority, and co-investments in lower middle market companies across North America (with a primary focus on the U.S.). We specifically focus on identifying attractive founder and family-owned companies poised for growth. Our mission is to provide these underserved companies and their owners with access to differentiated capital in order to facilitate transactions of various types, such as control investments, recapitalizations, management buyouts, or strategic growth investments.
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Jun 2025
acquired
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Jun 2025
acquired
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Aug 2024
acquired
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Aug 2024
acquired

Proviso Capital

Independent Sponsor
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
Founded in 2014, Proviso seeks to provide capital and strategic resources to lower middle market companies. Our goal is to partner with leaders that want to take the firm to the next level.We seek established businesses with experienced management teams and a solid operating history with hyper growth potential. Our target portfolio companies have been operating for at least 3 years and have positive earnings. They have revenue between $5mm and $50mm. Proviso is industry agnostic.
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Feb 2025
acquired
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Dec 2021
acquired
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May 2021
acquired
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Nov 2018
acquired

Kairos Capital Group

Independent Sponsor
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
About:Kairos Companies is a firm established in 2018 dedicated to owning and operating family-owned businesses across the United States. At Kairos, we take pride in providing creative solutions for business owners in need of a transition. Beyond the initial transaction, Kairos constantly strives to provide the best home for our businesses. With an indefinite investment horizon, Kairos acts as a family for our companies: nurturing growth, mentoring managers, and maintaining the outstanding legacy of the founding family.The Greeks had two words for time: “chronos” and…
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Aug 2019
acquired
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Jun 2019
acquired
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May 2019
acquired
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Mar 2019
acquired

F2H Capital

Independent Sponsor
  • 4 Total Closed Deals
F2H Capital Group operates a diverse portfolio that includes four distinct businesses: two pharmacies, a real estate development company, and a mortgage company. In addition to these business ventures, the group has a significant presence in the real estate sector, owning $135 million worth of multifamily and mixed-use properties in New York and Texas.F2H Capital Group is seeking to acquire the following companies:Business Characteristics·     Founder-owned, entrepreneurial, growth-oriented business·     Meaningful management team…
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Apr 2023
acquired
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Apr 2019
acquired
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Sep 2016
acquired
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Feb 2013
acquired

Chelsea Square Partners

Independent Sponsor
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
We are a fundless sponsor based out of New York City that invests in services, distribution and manufacturing businesses below $10 million in transaction value. We are open to owner operator transactions, partnership deals, or deals requiring full management replacements (which we accomplish by placing operators from our proprietary network). To date, we have closed 4 transactions and look to close 2-3 a year going forward. Our main talents are institutionalizing people, processes and systems and focusing on areas for longer term growth as we look to build out solid organizations to scale.
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Jan 2025
acquired
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Jan 2023
acquired
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Jan 2022
acquired

Scooter Partners LLC

Independent Sponsor
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
Founded in 2022, Scooter Partners LLC (SCOOTER) is an investment and advisory firm primarily focused on helping U.S. based start-ups and lower middle market companies succeed and grow. SCOOTER has the experience, expertise, creativity, and resources to provide sound guidance, help solve problems, and furnish smart solutions for opportunities that other investors may deem unappealing due to their smaller size, complexity, or difficulty. We are flexible in our approach to making an investment, providing advice, or helping raise capital so that it best fits the needs of all parties involved. 
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Jan 2025
acquired
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Dec 2024
acquired
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May 2024
acquired

Monroe Street Partners

Independent Sponsor
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
Based in Chicago, IL, MSP is an operationally focused investment firm formed to acquire family and founder-runbusinesses across the business services, niche manufacturing, and industrial sectors with EBITDAbetween $2MM-$10MM. Since its inception in 2022, MSP has completed seven acquisitions (three platforms and fouradd-on investments) across various of our target industries.
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Jun 2024
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Feb 2023
acquired

Dark Alpha Capital LLC

Independent Sponsor
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
At Dark Alpha, our investment strategy revolves around acquiring and enhancing cash-generating companies within select sectors. As a nascent entity, we prioritize industries with significant growth potential including manufacturing, business services, health care, aerospace & defense, and industrial services.Thesis-Driven Investment StrategyOur in-house industry advisors identify industries poised for disruptive growth by studying macroeconomic factors, technological advancements, and regulatory changes. The selected thesis is further substantiated by examining industry reports,…
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Investor
May 2021
acquired
Investor
Nov 2020
acquired
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May 2020
acquired

Thoroughbred

Independent Sponsor
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
Thoroughbred is a Denver-based private equity sponsor providing capital and creativity to support relentlessly driven management teams. We partner with lower middle market companies, offering operational expertise, strategic insight, and valuable relationships to build enduring businesses. We leverage our experience as both operators and investors to be effective partners, knowing when to step up and when to step back, empowering management to create exceptional value.
Most Recent Transactions
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Aug 2022
invested in
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Sep 2020
invested in
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Aug 2020
invested in

Fox River Capital LLC

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Fox River Capital is led by Jason Salisbury, Managing Partner and a seasoned business leader with a proven track record of success in engineering sales, industrial services, and business ownership. Jason’s extensive experience includes founding, growing, and successfully exiting a company, as well as managing operations and sales for high-performing industrial businesses. His hands-on approach and strategic vision drive Fox River Capital’s mission to create lasting value for all stakeholders.Backed by a group of established business leaders who own and manage substantial companies, we…
Most Recent Transactions
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Aug 2025
acquired
Investor
Dec 2024
acquired

Paisley Capital

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Paisley Capital is a private investment partnership between two experienced operating and finance professionals. Paisley invests in small- to medium-sized businesses located in the upper Midwest.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Dec 2020
acquired
Investor
Jan 2011
invested in

Avita Holdings

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Avita Holdings is a veteran-led micro family office that specializes in acquiring and nurturing small businesses. With a focus on operational excellence and long-term growth, Avita Holdings is dedicated to building a lasting legacy through purposeful ownership. The firm emphasizes honoring the founders of acquired businesses and aims to continue their legacy while also serving as a learning environment for the founder's children. Based in San Diego, California, Avita Holdings is committed to developing complementary ventures that align with its core values.
Most Recent Transactions
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Jan 2026
acquired
Investor
Jan 2026
acquired

Loyal Companies

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Loyal Companies is a PE company. We focus on strategic partnerships, acquisitions and opportunities. We help founders unlock the growth potential of their companies. We focus on providing a strong management team, and operation expertise that help our companies reach untapped potential. With our deep technology experience, we are able to provide and help with the ideal customer experience, product management and the people with in the business.
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Oct 2022
secured debt financing from
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May 2020
secured debt financing from

Atomus Equity Partners

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Our essence extends beyond the individual—it’s a celebration of ‘we.’ Our culture places humanity at the forefront, embodying a profound people-centric philosophy. We believe in the collective strength of individuals who not only share our core principles but also exude a shared passion for championing small businesses. This commitment is rooted in humility, accountability, and a clear understanding of both who we are and, perhaps more significantly, who we are not.Our unwavering dedication, relentless drive, and fervent work ethic form the bedrock of our support for business owners,…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Apr 2025
acquired
Investor
Oct 2024
acquired

Morpho Capital Partners

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
We are a Pledge Fund (backed by family offices) that invests in scalable and purpose-driven companies in the United States.The founding partners have each over ten years of private equity experience. Our team, operating partners, and pledge fund investors have substantial experience in investing, creating, growing, operating, and selling businesses.We invest in proven businesses with strong management teams within our core sectors: (i) financial services, (ii) business services, and (iii) specialized services and products.We make, both controlling and non-controlling stakes, investments in…
Most Recent Transactions
Advisor
Feb 2024
secured investment from
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired

Mayfair

Independent Sponsor
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Mayfair is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We plan to work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.  
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Nov 2019
acquired

GCI Funding

Independent Sponsor
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Global Concepts Funding has strategic partnerships with major financing companies within the United States. These alliances have provided us with a resource base of funds that exceed a billion dollars. Global Concepts Funding takes pride in its team of seasoned financial and marketing professionals who contribute, to a great extent, to Global Concepts Funding’s continued success.Global Concepts Funding was founded with the mission of assisting business enterprises attain their growth and profitability goals.We help a large consumer base to reach personal goals, start new businesses, send…
Most Recent Transactions
Advisor
Jan 2016
secured investment from

Brones & Company LLC

Independent Sponsor
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Brones & Company is the independent sponsor platform formed to partner with White Oak Enterprises, a family office with a long-standing commitment to sustainability and direct private equity investing. White Oak has designated Brones & Company as its channel for direct private equity investments and works with us deal by deal.We are focused on acquiring 3–5 platform businesses over the next several years. We intend to build long-term partnerships and revisit the optimal capital structure, whether permanent capital, a family office fundraise, or an evolved sponsor model. Our shared…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Dec 2024
invested in

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