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.
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.
Aspen Trail Capital was founded by two longtime friends with extensive Financial Services expertise to leverage their track record of executing over $50 billion in M&A transactions and consolidate compelling lower middle market RIA opportunities
Appslaw is a legal technology company that provides innovative software solutions tailored for legal professionals. The company focuses on enhancing legal operations through its cutting-edge technology, aiming to improve efficiency and client service within the legal industry. With a strong emphasis on legal practice management, Appslaw's solutions are designed to streamline processes and support law firms in delivering superior service to their clients. Their strategic investment in software development positions them as a key player in the legal tech space, catering to the evolving needs of…
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 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 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…