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…
Rockwood Equity Partners:Private equity investment firm for lower middle market companies, with a track record spanning 25 years.Specializes in B2B companies, including privately-owned businesses seeking their first institutional capital partner and corporate divestitures/carve-outs in industrials and regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, aerospace & defense, environmental services).Target company size: $10-$75 million in revenues and $2-$7 million EBITDA, add-ons of any size.Considers majority, minority, MBOs, and other partnership positions.Contact: Kate Faust at…
Kainos Capital, a middle market private equity firm focused on the food and consumer sector, was recently formed by Andrew Rosen, Robert Sperry and Sarah Ashmore Bradley. The Kainos Partners have invested and collaborated together in the food and consumer space over the past 20 years and their deep industry knowledge is complimented by an experienced team of investment professionals.The Kainos Team has extensive investment and operating experience in the industry, having invested more than $2 billion of equity in more than 52 transactions in the food and consumer sector with a total…
Speyside Equity brings an operationally intensive approach to investing in manufacturing and distribution businesses with a value-added component. We prefer situations where there are opportunities to focus on transformational improvement opportunities that result in sustainable EBITDA margin expansion and longāterm value creation.Financial Attributes Revenue: Up to $500 million Creative Structuring SolutionsBusiness Profile HQ in North America or Western Europe Defensible Market Position Mature Industries: performance materials, building products, food ingredients, metals, plastics,…
We make equity and debt investments in companies in North America and Europe.Ā Peak Rockās equity investment platform focuses on opportunities where it can support senior management to drive rapid growth and profit improvement, with expertise inĀ corporate carve-outs and partnering with families and founders seeking first-time institutional capital.Ā Peak Rockās credit platform focuses on providing bespoke primary financings and making investments in secondary loans for corporate debt and commercial real estate.Ā Peak Rockās principals have deep expertise in complex situations and…
Charter Oak Equity and its predecessor funds have invested in private equity since 1992. We focus on niche manufacturing, packaging, medical products & services, specialty chemicals, consumer products and financial services companies ranging in size from start up to $150 million enterprise value. To date, over $500 million in control-oriented capital has been invested in 30 portfolio companies through over 50 acquisitions.The general partners average over 10 years of private equity experience having previously worked together at Charter Oak Capital Partners. Prior to joining Charter Oak,…
Blue Sage Capital is an Austin, Texas-based private equity firm that has been investing in profitable, growing, lower middle-market companies since 2002. Blue Sage currently has over $400 million of assets under management and seeks to partner with founders, families, and management teams as the first round of institutional capital for businesses that enjoy leadership positions in niche manufacturing, environmental solutions, or specialty services industries. Blue Sage typically invests $20 million to $40 million in control buyout investments and recapitalizations of companies with $20…
Who We AreWILsquare Capital is a Private Equity firm established by private equity and operational executives to dedicate financial capital and operating experience to lower-middle market companies. We are currently investing out of Fund II ($190mm).Select Industries of Interest- Business Services- Technology- Distribution- ManufacturingInvestment Criteria- $3-10mm+ EBITDA- 10%+ EBITDA margins- Modest capital requirements- History of profitabilitySelect InvestmentsVersare - Manufacturer and eCommerce-based marketer of branded space efficiency and acoustical products.Quest - Tech-enabled B2B…
Validor Capital is a private investment firm that provides liquidity to family and founder owned industrial, manufacturing, and service businesses in the lower middle market. We seek situations where we can partner with management teams to leverage our combined expertise and deep industry relationships to create significant value. Our investment criteria is outlined below.- Industry: Industrials, Manufacturing, and Industrial Services- Transaction Type: Buyouts, Recapitalizations, & Corporate Divestitures- Size: EBITDA of $3 to $15 millionāāāā- Geography: U.S. & Canada based…
Ironbridge is a Toronto-based private equity firm with more than $400 million of assets under management focused exclusively on investing in companies in the Canadian lower middle-market. We focus on traditional industry businesses in the manufacturing, distribution, consumer products and services, and business products and services spaces. We have completed over 40 transactions since 2005 and are currently deploying from our $238M Fund III. We are looking for new platform acquisitions in Canada fitting the following parameters:Lower middle-market focus: ā¢ Deal Sizes generally between…
We are a Canadian based private equity firm that makes control equity investments in mid-sized private and public companies throughout North America. We provide full or partial liquidity to existing owners or partner with owners seeking capital for organic or acquisition-driven growth. With over 50 years of private equity, investment banking and operating experience collectively, we have developed a strong franchise. Our success is based on our experience, relationships and our reputation for honesty, respect and integrity. Since inception, Banyan has acquired equity interests in 20…
Third Century Investment Associates, LP ("TCIA") manages private equity capital for significant investments in small businesses. We invest actively in partnership with operating companies and carefully selected management teams located in the United States. Our team targets proven businesses in specialized sectors where we work to become advantaged investors through existing or acquired expertise. We are a disciplined, process-driven partnership, focused on long-term fundamentals. Our mission is to build sustainable business value, earn a superior return and develop a best-in-class reputation…
Starboard Capital Partners is a private equity firm that sponsors and invests in lower middle market companies, with values ranging from $10 million to $250 million. We participate with our network of high net worth, family office, and institutional fund co-investors to partner with management teams and entrepreneurs who are looking to accelerate the growth of their companies. Starboard is actively involved in leveraged buyouts, growth equity investments, and recapitalizations. Most importantly, we actively listen to business owners and look to match our knowledge and capital resources to…
Founded in 2016 by David Fredston and an experienced group of private equity professionals, Sole Source Capital LLC (āSSCā) is an operationally-focused lower-middle market investment firm that targets investments in diversified industrial companies. SSC seeks to partner with founder-owned businesses and capitalize on opportunities with a higher degree of complexity, including corporate carve-outs and management buy-outs. SSC's expertise is in opportunities where our principals and operating advisors can help management teams achieve their goals by fostering a collaborative, high-touch…
Star Mountain Capital, founded in 2010 by Brett Hickey, is an asset management platform focused exclusively on the U.S. Lower Middle-Market. Leveraging its unique and differentiated "Collaborative Ecosystem" of partner fund managers and senior advisers across the United States, Star Mountain is a value-added capital provider to small businesses. Supported by some of the world's most sophisticated individual and institutional investors, Star Mountain looks to work with established small and medium-sized businesses unable to access the capital markets for their capital needs.Star Mountain…
Traverse Pointe Partners is a private investment firm focused on control investments in lower middle market companies. Our investment professionals, advisory board and operating partners work collectively, offering a unique array of skill-sets and expertise to enhance the value of our platform investments. We partner with strong management teams, providing capital and a level of operational, financial and strategic support to enable organizations in transition to maximize their potential.
Brooklyn Equity is a private equity investment firm providing capital and management assistance exclusively to established $3-$50 million revenue small businesses. We partner with experienced management teams to provide liquidity for owners and capital for growth, and we take an active advisory role in strategy, recruiting, financing, and corporate development to help build more valuable businesses.
Tuckerman Capital is a private investment firm that works with Deal Partners (experienced executives and Independent Sponsors) to invest in and build exceptional small companies that deliver innovative solutions for the long-term with enterprise values typically ranging from $10 million to $75 million.
Foundation Investment Partners is a private equity firm focused on acquiring niche manufacturers, high value added distributors, outsourced business service providers, and niche software developers. Our operating model focuses on partnering with the owners or operators of smaller businesses to provide the support, guidance and resources necessary to grow the business. Our Approach Smaller businesses face numerous challenges. Because of financial constraints, owners cannot always afford the luxury of having a specialist in every position. Each employee is asked to wear multiple hats and are…
Current Capital Partners LLC (www.currentcap.com) is a private equity investing, mergers and acquisitions advisory and corporate management services firm founded by a group of former Fortune 500 executives and investment professionals to create value primarily in middle market and smaller companies in the industrial and services industries. In our private equity business, we bring an integrated operating, finance and investment approach to two large sectors, industrials and services, where we have extensive networks, experiences and perspectives. We partner with corporate management teams to…
