At Cresswell Ventures, we recognize that selling a business represents far more than just a financial transaction for owners approaching retirement. It is the culmination of decades of hard work, sacrifice and vision. We provide an opportunity for an owner to secure a meaningful exit while entrusting their life's work to a partner who will respect and preserve their legacy. Our mission is to acquire a single exceptional company, align interests with management, and unlock its full potential. Cresswell Ventures brings empathy, integrity and a relentless drive for excellence to each…
Peninsula Ridge acquires small and micro businesses, focusing on opportunities smaller than $20 million in enterprise value. Traditional exit paths to private equity do not exist for these founders and business owners.
We invest in real assets with durable cash flows and the potential for long-term appreciation.With a focus on value-add returns, we are currently acquiring workforce housing assets in supply-constrained, knowledge-based economies throughout the Central and Western United States.
The Black Phoenix Group is a private investment firm that invests in companies located in or near large American cities and their surrounding communities. We are a trust-based organization that helps companies reach their potential, generates exceptional returns for our investors, and positively impacts the communities in which we invest.We partner with a select group of like-minded individuals, families and institutions who bring experience and expertise in order to improve businesses.We build almost perfect alignment with our partners and management teams through investing a significant…
We have known each other for over twenty years. This deep connection is embodied in our name; Valpo is short for “Valparaiso,” the street where we met one another and grew up. We’re not the traditional investor group that has probably been knocking on your door. For starters, we use our own capital. Here’s how else we’re different:
Line 5 Capital is an independent sponsor partnering with owner operated small businesses and elite veterans to preserve legacies, protect jobs and grow companies.
Makalu Capital is focused on investing in B2B technology and industrial companies that have the potential to achieve strong and sustained growth. We specialize in providing capital and strategic support to businesses that are looking to expand and scale their operations, and we have a strong track record of helping our portfolio companies reach their full potential.Our team has a deep understanding of the B2B sector and extensive experience working with companies in a wide range of industries. We are committed to partnering with management teams to develop and execute strategies that drive…
Blue Ridge Growth Partners is an independent sponsor that invests in U.S. lower middle market companies. BRGP focuses on opportunities with established family and founder-owned companies with strong management teams and considerable operating history.
Oakwood Ventures is a independent sponsor 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.
Newflow Partners 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.
White Stone is an LLC serving as an acquiring independent sponsor. To date, the entity has made one acquisition in the commercial services vertical. Most recently, we have exited the first business with a sale to a partner and are looking for another deal with more size and scale, preferably in the industrials space. White Stone’s members are experienced and highly skilled in M&A and have a tried and true deal process - from origination through close. We look forward to joining the Axial platform.
Founded by US Army veterans, Value Capital Partners has a fresh approach with new and innovative financial ideas that will not be found at all investment companies in the United States. VCP likes to think “out-of-the-box” and we measure ourselves not only by what we do, but how we do it. One of our goals is to begin to build a trust with our clients with a positive outlook. We believe in asking the hard questions, being financially engaged, and becoming a Partner with you in the near future.
Socium Capital is a Toronto-based private investment firm built on the foundation of partnership, integrity and trust.We’re focused on investing into exceptional private businesses across North America. We use our capital, operational expertise and extensive networks to accelerate growth and drive value over the long-term.We are committed to the continued success of the business, culture, well-being of employees and safeguarding the legacy that has been crafted over the years.We acquire businesses with an EBITDA of $1 - $10 million.
Autokatalyst is a New York-based digital transformation and technology enablement firm, focused on making control investments in digitally-native businesses (SaaS, tech-enabled services, business process automation firms) and businesses in traditionally non-digital industries where it has identified opportunities for specialized process automation technologies to generate significant value creation and growth acceleration.Uniquely situated as value-add investors, we combine capital investment with a bottom-up approach of applying transformative technologies across a firm. Our experience spans…
Hogan Holdings is a Marine founded independent sponsor actively looking to acquire small businesses in Middle TN. The intent is to buy, grow, and hold companies for the long term with me as the initial owner / operator. Search focus is on B2B dirty businesses as the priority and maintain open to the right deal. Our goal is to create jobs, opportunity, and generational wealth starting locally in Middle TN.
This is a fundless sponsor / independent sponsor. We are targeting profitable businesses that could form the platform business of a bolt on accretive acquisition strategy. We are a newly formed entity. I have experience delivering LOIs and have relationships with the investment banking and financing community, in addition to legal counsel relationships that could paper a transaction. We have colleagues and personal relationships that have deep experience in private equity and search funds. My partner has worked in the consumer space in e-commerce retail, as well as in large, global…
We partner with owners who are planning for their future. Whether an owner is interested in retiring and selling their business outright or spending less time in their day to day role while seeking a liquidity event – to anywhere in between – we are flexible in our approach. What we are committed to is continuing the owner's legacy and helping the business they started continue to grow.Our team has significant experience as both operators and investors. We have successfully founded multiple companies, bought businesses, and sold businesses. We have worked across industries as CEOs,…
NextStage Capital is an independent sponsor of lower middle market deals in the $1-5mm EBITDA range. We focus on full change of control situations, growth between +/- 25% annually, corporate entities within North America, teams that can be fully remote, and business models that are fully digital.
YouNite Media is a Hispanic owned media company whose fund is focused on increasing the quantity of minority owned and operated firms for the advertising market.
Josh leads the Oceans Equity investment committee and oversees operations at the firm. Collaborating with key stakeholders, executives, and board members, Josh formulates growth strategies and objectives for each investment.With nearly 20 years of investing and M&A advisory experience, Josh has developed the ability to foresee challenges that small businesses face as they progress along their growth trajectory. He leverages his expertise to optimize capital structures, allocate resources, recruit executives, and establish efficient organizational infrastructures. Josh also possesses a core…
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