N3 Capital Management is a private investment firm based in Chicago, IL. We focus on acquiring or investing flexible capital solutions into lower middle-market businesses in the United States.We partner with entrepreneurs, families, other investors and management teams to transition and scale companies in the industrial/manufacturing, consumer, and business services sectors.Within real estate, we partner with asset owners, developers, and lenders who are seeking creative and flexible non-control capital solutions.When acquiring a majority stake in a company, we bring a hands-on, long-term…
I am an independent sponsor planning to acquire and operate a company using a mix of loans, personal capital, and a preferred equity raise. I have six years of M&A experience through Investment Banking and Private Equity, most recently as a Senior Associate at Gauge Capital. I led M&A transactions and provided operational support across the healthcare and business services industries for our $2.5B AUM fund. On the sell-side, I worked at Cowen Partners providing M&A advisory services in the consumer industry, with a specialization in pet products and services.I left Gauge in 2021…
Crate Capital buys, builds, and operates exceptional small businesses and holds them for the long-term.We are a unique option for business owners that care about the future of their companies and employees, and we differ from traditional private equity and other investors for three reasons:1. Deal Certainty, Speed, and Professionalism Our committed investor group ensures that we will have the funds to close. Our experience as private equity investors allows us to run an efficient deal process with no unexpected surprises and unnecessary…
Holdco focused on building targeted roll-up platforms in the Lower-Middle Market. Previously secured financing for ~$250m of Independent Sponsor M&A bids - Across Senior Debt, Mezz, Alternative, and Sale-Leaseback financing.
We are a FINRA licensed investment bank who are typically sell-side advisors. However, we are currently engaged as a buy-side advisor of a major PE fund in search of SaaS and repeat business service acquisitions.
Experienced owner/operator and investor seeking to acquire and scale businesses across sectors including government services, contracting, energy, AI infrastructure, and mission-critical operations. Open to founder transitions and carve-outs.
Elizabeth Varley Camp has been investing in private businesses for decades, in
private equity as a GP and at Goldman Sachs, where she was a Managing
Director, as an LP and coinvestor. At Alpha Investment Holdings where she is
co-founder, the principals have invested in businesses in healthcare and
business services. Areas of particular focus include many sectors of
healthcare -- services, medical devices, practices -- and business services,
particularly professional services.
We are a well-capitalized partnership focused on acquiring high quality business services and core infrastructure assets. We both hold MBAs from Columbia Business School and possess over 20 years of combined experience in roles that have ranged from institutional private equity investing to public company leadership. Our goal is to seek investment opportunities that allow for both organic growth and value creation through follow-on acquisitions. As an investment group, we aim to evaluate opportunities with first principles thinking and do not dismiss assets due to the presence of an…
We are a diversified group of companies with operations in 17 countries across Latin America and Europe, spanning industrials, logistics, financial services and consumer sectors. We are now establishing a U.S.-based private equity arm to pursue lower middle market acquisitions. We bring deep operational expertise, long-term capital, and the ability to add strategic value. We are focused on partnering with founders, family-owned businesses, and operators seeking succession or growth support.
Active investor in growth stage, technology-driven companies, with a particular focus on security, fire and life safety related companies, commercial services, and other businesses with recurring revenues.
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.
Valley Ventures is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
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…
Sunbird Capital partners with growing businesses to drive their long-term success, particularly in the commercial facilities services industries and retail.Brian Kelly, the founder of Sunbird Capital, recently left his job on the investment team at a $2.5B long/short equity hedge fund in order to acquire a business in the micro-cap/LMM space. He spent the first several years of his career acquiring & selling businesses in the middle market for a holding company and then for a private equity fund, primarily focused on business services.
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.
Launch Point Partners pursues equity investments in specialized aerospace businesses across the United States. Our team consists of seasoned investment professionals and industry veterans who have an outstanding track record of operating and growing businesses within the aerospace and defense sector. We utilize a management-centric philosophy, and seek to drive long-term, sustainable value through an operationally focused lens.
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.
At David Carson, we are experienced business brokers specializing in targeted acquisitions for qualified buyers. We identify, evaluate, and negotiate high-quality businesses across a wide range of industries, providing end-to-end support throughout the acquisition process. Our focus is on delivering strategic opportunities that align with our clients’ growth goals and investment criteria. With a proven track record and deep market insight, we serve as trusted advisors in sourcing and securing ideal business opportunities.
Shear Line Capital targets lower middle market manufacturing and essential
services businesses. Our firms first investment is in an electrical connector
business, and we spend a good amount of time in the interconnect space, as
well as several other industrial technology niches.
