We are a veteran-owned and operated organization with broad experience in: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Organizational Restructuring Financial & Operational Due Diligence Core Business Operations Business Development
At ACG, our mission is simple yet impactful: to acquire, operate, and grow a single exceptional business. Our team, comprised of experienced professionals, brings a unique blend of strategic insights and operational prowess. We offer business owners a flexible succession alternative, ensuring their legacy lives on while infusing their company with new energy. Backed by a robust network of seasoned investors and operators, we focus on creating long-term value for all stakeholders.
Valley Cove Capital is a search fund 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. Matt Bucklin, the founder of Valley Cove Capital, has extensive management and operational experience. He is passionate about building companies in consumer healthcare, wellness, and digital therapeutics. Matt is currently the interim CEO at Sense Relief, an antiemetic digital therapeutic software for smartwatches. He…
We work hard to achieve lasting relationships based on mutual growth with all our stakeholders, including investors, employees and communities which we serve.We are motivated by innovation and efficiency to take advantage of reliable investment opportunities and create value.
Birch Heritage is not a private equity fund or a buy-out shop. We are two individuals looking to acquire and operate one single business and will devote all of our time, energy, expertise, and resources to its long-term growth and success.Birch Heritage is managed by Michael Simms and Richard Si. Michael and Richard met while pursuing their M.B.A. degrees at the Kellogg School of Management, and recently decided to pursue their entrepreneurial passion as business partners in a search fund. Michael has spent several years working in consulting and Richard has several years of experience…
Down Harbor Partners (DHP) is a private investment firm, aiming to acquire and operate one lower-middle-market business in the Northeast / Mid-Atlantic. Specializing in light manufacturing, consumer products, value-added distribution, and supply chain/logistics sectors, DHP targets businesses characterized by closely held ownership structures and principals approaching retirement. With a foundation built on a 15+ year friendship, the DHP team brings together a unique blend of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) / finance experience and premier supply chain / operations capabilities.
Apex Acquisition Co. is a private investment firm focused acquiring a small to medium sized business. We'd like to partner with an exceptional company seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we plan to work closely with the business to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
West 88 Partners is an equity fund located in the state of Georgia. We would like to partner with an exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth or transition. Post acquisition, we plan to work closely with the business to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
I am a self-funded searcher, or fundless sponsor, seeking to acquire businesses. I have acquired SMEs in the past in a personal capacity. In addition, I have worked in the private equity industry for over 10 years and participation in transactions valued in the billions of dollars. You can see in my profile on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-kassen/) that I worked for Sam Zell for approximately 10 years and subsequently was at Blackstone.
Camden Park was formed to acquire and operate one small business for the long term. Our founder, Matt, offers business owners an opportunity to step back from day-to-day operations, secure their legacy, and ensure their business is in capable hands.Reading Moneyball as a teenager opened Matt's eyes to the potential for data and technology to help underdogs win. As he started my career, he looked to bring this insight to life, spending nearly a decade helping scale software products at Google and as a strategy consultant at McKinsey. Through these experiences, he became convinced that one of…
Operated by an M&A veteran, Sportsmanship Capital Holdings, LLC ("SCH") invests in high-quality, family-owned and/or entrepreneur-owned businesses. Buy-and-build is a popular phrase these days. Our belief, however, is that many investment firms have become too carried away with buying and have lost focus on building. In their rush to add scale/footprint and consolidate the backoffice, too often customers are neglected and great employees are turned wayward. This creates opportunities for patient investors with a long-term view, such as SCH, to capture share in local and regional markets and…
NCA SF098, LP is an Operator-Led Buyout Fund focused on acquiring a profitable industrial business with $10–50 million in revenue, operating in a fragmented market and potentially facing succession or ownership transition challenges.Our targets are industrial manufacturers, distributors of industrial and building products, and MRO service providers, located primarily in Ontario, with flexibility to pursue attractive opportunities across Canada.The fund is sponsored by Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA), a global firm that has partnered with 70+ searchers, completed 24 acquisitions, and…
IT Service Alliance (ITSA) is a subsidiary of Gradium Holdings and was founded in 2023 based on the need for a new service model in the IT Services industry.ITSA aims to partner with leading IT Services businesses to maximize their potential by sharing key resources (i.e., back office functions, dedicated technician recruiting and training, accounting, hiring, software etc.) and go to market collaboration (i.e., cross-selling and customer service collaboration).Our approach creates a true partnership model that would help IT Service business owners by removing the stress of managing the…
Triple Clover Partners is seeking to acquire a single small to medium sized business in the United States. The transaction and go-forward company operations will be led by Patrick Rauh, while capital, expertise, and guidance will be provided by the remaining CEO and investor partners.We provide a transparent and efficient path for a business owner seeking liquidity and an opportunity to step back from management responsibilities. We can complete a transaction in a timely, professional, and financially beneficial manner.
Willow Lake Equity is an investment fund looking for service companies to own & operate in the Mountain West region. We intend to hold our acquisitions for an indefinite amount of time. We are interested in listings that require day to day management by the new owner or those that have management already in place. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us with listings or for more information about us!
We are an operationally-focused partner acquiring and operating vertical market technology businesses for the long-term. We take over the day-to-day and continue building the business for the long-haul, while founders get the clean exit they deserve.Our core operational focus is on building and scaling sales and marketing functions to drive organic growth with businesses who have strong product-market fit serving a niche vertical.4Spire is led by a former software private equity executive at Ares and a former Oracle and start-up enterprise sales team leader.To learn more about our approach,…
Maple Point Capital is a traditional search fund with commitments from established capital partners (Trilogy, TTCER, M2O, Maven, Sage) with the goal to acquire and operate a single outstanding business. We are a group of experienced entrepreneurs with committed capital who want to partner with a business for the next stage of its growth. We seek businesses that provide mission critical services and have demonstrated a history of growth.
Bryn Merrey LLC is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions in Maryland and Northern Virginia. 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.
FlyCap Succession Capital is run by Richard Gotlieb, a seasoned entrepreneur with extensive operational experience dedicated to one sole purpose: To acquire and operate a single small to midsize business. In addition to his own capital, Richard is backed by a group of high-net-worth entrepreneurs who have successfully grown numerous small and mid-size businesses. As opposed to conventional private equity acquirers, FlyCap's focus is on long-term stewardship of your business. We aim to maintain and enhance its reputation, and ensure sustained growth and development opportunities for your…
Founded in 2023 by Cooper Foster, Paige Pond Partners is a search fund with the full backing of a team of successful entrepreneurs, investors, and business executives. Our mission is to acquire an owner-operated B2B software or services business and grow it in the long run. Paige Pond Partners is prepared to commit capital to fund an acquisition between $15-100+ million TEV.Paige Pond Partners brings together decades of collective experience buying, building, and selling businesses in the United States. Cooper’s largest and most prolific investors have invested in hundreds of CEOs across a…
