TLM Capital Partners is a private equity firm specializing in control or influential minority positions within lower-middle-market companies. Their investment strategy emphasizes innovation and market leadership, seeking special situations to maximize investment opportunities. The firm is led by operators with expertise in finance, product development, and corporate strategy, aiming to drive growth and value in their portfolio companies.
I lead a permanent-capital holding company that acquires and builds profitable, owner-operated businesses in fragmented industrial and essential-services sectors. I have roughly a decade in institutional private equity and M&A advisory, with a track record of six platform acquisitions and multiple add-ons. We bring institutional-grade diligence, structuring, and speed to a part of the market where owners rarely see it, and we hold what we buy indefinitely rather than on a fund timeline.
V-Echelon seeks to acquire and run small services, fintech, or data companies. Rapid growth, financial distress, changes in control, and evolving markets can obscure value and create operational challenges. As operators, we specialize in navigating through times of change and disruption. Each investment we make is a bet on the company, the context, and our own involvement.
L39 Equity is a family office backed sponsor founded by an investment professional with experience in investment banking as well as principal investing. The firm is focused on lower middle market investments in select geographical areas across the United States.
FND Partners is a long-term oriented investor acquiring cash-flowing, noncyclical critical service businesses and selectively backing high-growth platforms. Led by an operator with deep industrial and energy experience, we pair hands-on operational expertise with seasoned lower-middle-market M&A advisors. We offer flexible deal structures, thoughtful diligence, and a reputation for speed, certainty, and alignment with founders seeking liquidity or partnership.
Southeastern Capital Partners is a fund-less sponsor focused on acquiring and operating established businesses in the lower middle market, with a specific focus on opportunities with under $1.5MM in EBITDA. Geographic focus is Dallas and Denver metroplexes. The operator is committed to the success of each acquisition and will fund most of the equity. This hands-on approach allows deep investment in the operational improvement and long-term growth of the acquired businesses.This strategy offers a unique combination for sellers. It allows a smooth transition while ensuring a dedicated partner…
Tico Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in Atlanta, Georgia that partners with lower middle-market companies throughout the U.S. We offer flexible capital solutions and work with businesses across a variety of sectors, including automotive, specialty manufacturing, value-added distribution, software, and business services. The team at Tico Capital has a wealth of experience, having completed or advised on over 200 transactions and deployed over $250 million of capital across previous investments. With a hands-on approach and a strong network of industry experts, we help our…
Sundara Partners is a private investment firm that focuses on special situations and distress. We acquire going concern businesses with $10-100 million in revenue, either via direct acquisition or the purchase of troubled credits. We tactfully improve the profitability, competitiveness, and strategic vision of our portfolio companies, rather than relying solely on financial leverage.
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,…
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…
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.
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.
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