Brightleaf Holdings is a holding company that partners with founders, management teams and family-owned companies. Through our unique holding company model, we acquire great companies, grow them sustainably, and reinvest the earnings they generate. We invest planning to be long-term owners without the intention to sell.As experienced business builders, we take a hands-on approach to creating value in each company. We are guided by our people-first approach and have a dual mission to ensure both our companies and people thrive.Brightleaf Holdings’ current portfolio consists of five companies…
Pondera Holdings is an operationally-focused holding company that provides capital to private, entrepreneurial businesses. Our objective with each investment is to create value for employees, customers, communities, and our shareholders. Pondera’s principals serve as active board members of portfolio companies, and in certain situations, will play an active management role if needed.As a holding company with permanent capital, we are not constrained by the fixed time horizon of a traditional private equity fund. This structure is advantageous for all stakeholders because it allows for a…
KCM Holdings is a long-term investment partnership offering founders and owners a unique alternative to traditional private equity.We acquire and take a hands-on approach to growing businesses with $1M to $7M in EBITDA, primarily focusing on companies across North America.Our mandate is flexible: whether an owner-operator is looking to retire or seeking to de-risk their asset base while continuing to run the business, KCM Holdings can actively participate in either scenario. We focus on majority investments, ranging from 51% to 100% while preserving the owner's legacy over a long-term…
STM HOLDINGS is an owner-operator holding company focused on acquiring and growing legacy businesses in and around the Roaring Fork Valley and Colorado’s Western Slope, with openness to select opportunities in other geographies.Our first platform is a small portfolio of automotive repair shops in Aspen, Colorado. We were born and raised in Aspen and have a unique advantage in the valley, being one degree of separation from nearly every business owner, operator, investor, and potential employee in the region.We take a people-first, highly hands-on approach. As partners, we typically spend…
Sandalwood West has acquired and invested across a range of service-oriented and asset-backed industries, including inventory auditing, light manufacturing, education, Agriculture, hospitality, and commercial laundry services. The firm prioritizes businesses with recurring revenue, strong customer relationships, and opportunities for operational improvement.The business was initially founded through the investment of the founder’s own capital and family funds, and is currently transitioning to a model that combines outside capital alongside continued family investment. The founding partner…
Quinsig Capital 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.
The Kane Group is a family-owned holding company based in Maryland. We have been actively involved in trucking, warehousing, office moving, limousine/bus services, commercial real estate, and interior commercial construction. The Kane Group is 100% owned by Richard Kane, maintains 350,000 square feet of cross dock warehousing serving clients using the Baltimore Port for their container movements.Richard Kane successfully grew International Limousine Service Inc, a limousine/bus company to 200 employees and 140 company-owned vehicles. With Richard’s desire to return to the trucking industry,…
MBO 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.
LDA Capital is a private investment group focused on partnering with exceptional founder-led businesses in the U.S. middle market. We bring hands-on experience building, operating, and scaling companies across a range of industries. Our approach is straightforward and relationship-driven: we work to ensure a smooth transition, protect what you’ve built, and support the business’s next stage of growth. Drawing on our transaction and operating experience, we prioritize speed, clarity, and certainty to close. We’re flexible on structure and can navigate complexity when needed.
Röko is a $2.5 billion listed acquirer of market-leading niche businesses, with a portfolio of 30 companies across 21 countries. We acquire companies with EBIT(A) between $3-15 million, strong market positions, and a proven record of consistent, profitable growth. Our perpetual, decentralized ownership approach allows management teams to continue operating independently, preserving both autonomy and legacy. We are industry agnostic but find the most attractive opportunities in industrials and asset-light manufacturing, consumer products, medical devices, value-added distribution, and A&D.
Tucker’s Farm Corporation is a value-oriented holding vehicle modeled after Berkshire Hathaway. Founded in 1994 as a small goat dairy, the farm has grown into a family of companies across industries and geographies. Capitalized with a long-term equity base, the farm aims to deploy ~$60 million of equity capital every year as it seeks to find and compound cash flows through highly active M&A strategies in the lower-middle market (and still boasts a strong herd of ~20 Nubian half-pygmy goats).
ALJ Regional Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALJJ), led by a highly experienced team, is the parent company of the following subsidiaries:Faneuil, Inc., a leading provider of call center services, back-office operations, staffing services and toll collection services to government and regulated commercial clients across the United States, focusing on the healthcare, utility, transportation, and toll revenue collection industries. Faneuil is headquartered in Hampton, Virginia. ALJ acquired Faneuil on October 19, 2013.Phoenix Color Corp. (including its subsidiaries, “Phoenix”), a leading…
Cotulla Education is a leading provider of workforce education, specializing in hands-on training and career development through its network of technical schools. With a focus on real-world skills, Cotulla Education empowers individuals to build lasting careers in various industries, including aviation. The company operates 20 campuses across the United States under its brands AIM, Centura College, and Tidewater Tech. By connecting education with industry needs, Cotulla Education is committed to redefining workforce training and providing clear pathways to professional success.
Sisu Investment Holdings is a long-term-focused investment holding company committed to building value. Our expertise in both operations and investments offers our partners a unique platform for sustainable growth.
AH Equity Investments is the United States holding company for AH Group, a Panama based permanent capital vehicle.AH enters each partnership with the intention of never selling. We are a holding company with no exit dates. Due to our long time horizon, the culture of a potential company is just as important as its financials.We are always looking to acquire growing, profitable, privately held companies with proven business models, records of revenue and earnings growth, and a plan to sustain that growth. We prefer to work with the current management team or promote from within and are open…
Lab One Capital is a permanent holding company dedicated to acquiring exceptional founder-led and family-owned businesses in Western Canada. Founded by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, we partner with proven mid-career operators to buy, build, and hold businesses permanently creating lasting value for our partners, employees, and the communities we serve. We are a team of self-made, lifelong entrepreneurs passionate about identifying and unlocking value in every business we acquire. Our first-hand founder, operator, and private equity experience allows us to place our own dedicated CEOs armed…
Parkland Group Industries is based in St. Louis, Missouri and focused exclusively on purchasing and operating small "business to business" companies in the U.S. with earnings less than $3 million.Before founding Parkland Group, John led corporate development at ASPEQ Holdings, Inc., a privately-owned, manufacturing holding company. Before joining ASPEQ, John was a Financial Analyst at Goldman Sachs & Co. John advised family offices and large private businesses on fixed income and public & private equity investments. John has a bachelor’s degree in Finance…
Upper Midwest Industries (UMI) is a privately owned manufacturing company dedicated to fostering the growth of American manufacturing through innovation and quality. Based in Hopkins, Minnesota, UMI has successfully combined several small manufacturing firms to create a robust family of companies producing high-quality components. Under the leadership of third-generation owner Sam Carlsen, UMI emphasizes a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and stewardship for its employees and future generations. The company is actively involved in acquiring and developing small manufacturing firms,…
Our vision is to build a portfolio of companies, each of which serves its customers, employees, suppliers and community in important ways. We believe the growth of existing businesses is the shortest path to the sustained economic growth of our region. We are accomplishing this through the acquisition of manufacturing companies in Northeast Ohio.
At Crescent Peak, our expertise lies in identifying and securing exceptional, yet often overlooked, family-owned enterprises. We concentrate on privately-held entities with EBITDA ranging from $3 to $10 million USD, guiding these organizations towards greater achievements and success, all while maintaining a deep respect for their founding principles and visions.
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