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Speyside Equity

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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 long‐term 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,…

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• Nov 2021 Acquired Metcan Industrial Corp
• May 2021 Acquired Howell Gear
• Jun 2019 Acquired Weatherly Corp
• Jun 2019 Acquired Hazleton Corp

Hamilton Robinson Capital Partners

18 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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We acquire companies that have a dominant position in their niche sub-sectors of B2B services, distribution, highly engineered manufacturing, and industrial/operational technology. We focus on companies or corporate carve-outs based in the US or Canada.We target companies that benefit from many of the leading trends impacting industrial markets including productivity enhancing technology solutions, factory automation, robotics, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT), advanced manufacturing and the increasing importance of B2B services.

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• Dec 2022 Acquired Sani-Matic
• Dec 2021 Acquired WorkforceQA
• Dec 2021 Acquired Signal Control Products
• Mar 2021 Acquired Zone 4

Benford Capital Partners

17 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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BCP partners with founders, family owners and managers to grow smaller companies over time. As engaged stewards and partners, we seek to build businesses and invest in people while preserving each company’s legacy and culture.

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• Dec 2020 Acquired Brothers International Food Corporation
• Nov 2019 Acquired LiteSentry
• Oct 2019 Acquired Warehouse-Lighting.com
• Mar 2019 Acquired Atlas RFID Solutions

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  Southeastern U.S. Healthcare AI Services Platform
  NDA Available CIM Available South Atlantic

  Revenue

  $7.7M

  EBITDA

  $3.0M

  Margin

  39%

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• Industrials
  Scaled Public-Sector HVAC Contracting Platform
  NDA Available CIM Available Middle Atlantic

  Revenue

  $53.5M

  EBITDA

  $7.2M

  Margin

  13%

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• Energy & Renewables
  Clean Energy Services Platform With EBITDA
  NDA Available CIM Available Mountain

  Revenue

  $14.7M

  EBITDA

  $5.2M

  Margin

  35%

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• Technology
  Recurring Managed IT Services Provider
  NDA Available CIM Available West South Central

  Revenue

  $2.3M

  EBITDA

  $1.1M

  Margin

  49%

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• Business Services
  Human Performance And Safety Consulting Provider
  NDA Available CIM Available West South Central

  Revenue

  $8.7M

  EBITDA

  $2.7M

  Margin

  31%

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Northrim Horizon

17 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Northrim Horizon has funding committed for decades, unburdening us from short-term pressures. Our structure and strategy enable us to protect sellers' legacies and build exceptional businesses the right way. Since inception, Northrim Horizon has raised over $440 million in capital. Our most recent fund, NH Fund III, is a $235 million fund announced February 11, 2025.

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• Mar 2026 Acquired Cressy Door and Fireplace
• Aug 2025 Acquired ACG Systems
• Jun 2025 Acquired Solutions360
• Apr 2025 Acquired FacilityONE Software

Slack Water Capital

17 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Slack Water Capital makes minority and control equity investments in small and medium-sized businesses. The Firm's primary focus is providing equity capital to acquisition entrepreneurs. 

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• Feb 2025 Invested in Atlantic Waters
• Jan 2025 Acquired Dot Palm Landscaping
• May 2024 Invested in iMold
• Feb 2024 Invested in Jones Skips (Wolverhampton)

Peak Rock Capital

17 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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We make equity and debt investments in companies in North America and Europe. Peak Rock’s equity investment platform focuses on opportunities where it can support senior management to drive rapid growth and profit improvement, with expertise in corporate carve-outs and partnering with families and founders seeking first-time institutional capital. Peak Rock’s credit platform focuses on providing bespoke primary financings and making investments in secondary loans for corporate debt and commercial real estate. Peak Rock’s principals have deep expertise in complex situations and…

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• Apr 2019 Acquired Turkey Hill
• Oct 2018 Acquired Pretzels, Inc.
• Oct 2018 Acquired Louisiana Fish Fry Products
• Sep 2018 Acquired TNT Crust

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MiddleGround Capital

16 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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MiddleGround Capital is a private equity firm that invests in B2B companies in the industrial and specialty distribution sectors in the lower middle market in North America. We are differentiated as true operators who have experience working in and managing businesses that range from the lower middle market to Fortune 500 companies.We make control equity investments in businesses that can benefit from the hands-on operational expertise we bring to the table. We partner and align ourselves with management teams to execute a customized value creation program that drives equity value back to our…

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• Jul 2023 Acquired Xtrac
• Jan 2023 Acquired Megatech
• Dec 2022 Acquired Attala Steel
• Nov 2022 Acquired Six Axis

CAI Capital Partners

16 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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Having invested $1.6 billion in private equity over three decades, CAI has partnered with companies across North America. We are focused on Canada, a region where our connectivity offers a definitive edge.Our longstanding Canadian roots make us alive to the possibilities in the Canadian lower middle market and a phone call away from the experts and partners who can accelerate growth for each of our portfolio companies.

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• Jul 2026 Acquired ATS Scientific
• Nov 2024 Acquired Kintera
• Sep 2022 Acquired LineStar Utility Supply
• Nov 2021 Acquired GreenArrow

Council Capital

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Our goal is to ensure every investment we make is on the right side of change in healthcare – supporting companies that improve the healthcare system and who will help accelerate the shift from volume of service to value. While change is often slow and unpredictable, we seek investments that perform well in the current environment and will thrive as the pace of change accelerates.We invest in companies positioned for rapid growth that operate in excellent markets within healthcare. Our focused approach targets companies that will benefit most from our relationships and expertise.Within the…

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• Aug 2025 Invested in GeoH
• Aug 2024 Invested in StrataPT
• Mar 2024 Invested in Opus Medical (fka OccMD, Allegiant Managed Care, and Corporate Remedies)
• Nov 2022 Invested in Alivia Analytics

May River Capital

15 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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May River Capital is a private equity investment firm based in Chicago and founded by three partners who seek to help lower middle-market, high-caliber industrial businesses grow and thrive. We take pride in our culture of partnership and collaboration—a characteristic rooted in the fundamental appreciation of the human element in business. Since 2012, we have completed 33 acquisitions across 15 industrial growth platforms. We are currently investing out of our third Fund of $530M.

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• Apr 2025 Acquired Tusk Industrial
• Oct 2024 Acquired NDSL
• Oct 2024 Acquired Cashco
• Nov 2023 Acquired RLE Technologies

Terminus Capital Partners

15 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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OverviewTCP is a software private equity firm with an operational focus.Investment CriteriaB2B softwareUS Only$10-$50m revenue (for platforms)$1m+ revenue (for add-ons)No growth or EBITDA requirementsMajority investmentsHungry/humble mgmt teamsFor CompaniesWe are a true working partner who lightens the load and shares the wealth.For M&A AdvisorsExpert, high-conviction buyer: unmatched speed and certainty.

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• Nov 2025 Acquired Discuss.io
• Dec 2024 Acquired Acribe
• Aug 2023 Acquired National Quality Review
• Aug 2023 Invested in Simplicity Collect

Charter Oak Equity

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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,…

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• Aug 2023 Invested in EiKO Global LLC
• Aug 2023 Invested in Metal Powder Products LLC
• Aug 2023 Invested in LicaFlex Packaging
• Aug 2023 Invested in Revere Industries LLC

Traction Capital

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Traction Capital is a Minnesota-based private equity firm focused on acquiring and scaling businesses located in the Upper Midwest.Traction seeks buyouts in essential industries with strong, defensible market positions, target control investments in lower middle market companies with $1–3.5M of EBITDA, Traction is also very interested in ecommerce, product, and SaaS opportunities.Traction prioritizes industries with recurring demand, low cyclicality, and meaningful barriers to entry, enabling sustainable value creation and attractive exit optionality.

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• Jun 2025 Invested in PARQA
• Jun 2025 Invested in Blank Metal
• Feb 2025 Acquired Superior Decks and Railings
• Dec 2024 Invested in Atlasticity

Hadley Capital

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We work with founders/owners, families and management teams in need of ownership transition, management succession, and / or growth support. We primarily focus on companies with revenue between $5 million and $80 million, and a cash flow between $1 million and $10 million. We consider a wide range of industries and look for companies with potential to build on past successes and open to new ideas.

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• Sep 2014 Acquired Brushy Mountain Bee Farm
• Sep 2013 Acquired Centare
• Dec 2012 Acquired Bluff Manufacturing
• Sep 2012 Acquired W.C. Rouse

Blue Sage Capital

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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…

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• Apr 2023 Invested in NexGen Financial
• Jan 2023 Invested in Clearly Clean
• Jul 2022 Invested in Baker Manufacturing Company LLC
• Apr 2021 Acquired Purpose Legal

Third Century Management, LLC

14 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals

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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…

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• Apr 2026 Acquired Mobile IV Medics
• Sep 2025 Acquired BlackJet Marketing
• Jul 2025 Acquired Local Web Leads
• Oct 2024 Acquired Mobile RN Management

MBF Healthcare Partners

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MBF Healthcare Partners (“MBFHP” or “MBF”) is a lower middle market investment group that focuses on growth-oriented healthcare companies. MBF partners with exceptional executives, operators, and founders that leverage MBF’s unique experience as former operating executives, domain segment knowledge, and extensive relationships to rapidly accelerate value creation. The team has created significant value for its Limited Partners since the inception of the firm in 2005. The founding team has been together for 20 years and comprises of Miguel (“Mike”) B. Fernandez, Jorge Rico and…

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• Aug 2023 Acquired Nutri-force Nutrition
• Aug 2023 Acquired Navarro Discount Pharmacy
• Aug 2023 Acquired Atlantic Dental Inc.
• Aug 2023 Acquired CAC Florida Medical Centers

Warren Equity Partners

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Warren Equity Partners ("WEP") is a private equity firm that invests in small and middle market operating companies primarily in North America. WEP invests in established companies where additional capital and operating resources can accelerate growth. We are primarily targeting products and services companies in the infrastructure, industrial, and building sectors. WEP invests in the form of buyouts, growth equity, and recapitalizations. We are value-added investors with a strong emphasis on partnering with seasoned managers and operating executives. Importantly, we seek to generate return…

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• Apr 2021 Acquired ADB Companies
• Apr 2021 Acquired Magnolia River
• Nov 2020 Acquired Integrated Facility Solutions
• Oct 2020 Acquired USA Water

BHMS Investments, LP

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BHMS Investments, LP is a Westport, CT based private investment firm focused on the North American lower middle-market. Founded in 2010, BHMS invests in a wide variety of control and structured equity opportunities ranging from consolidation strategies to conventional leveraged buyouts. The firm focuses on industries in which it has deep experience and relationships including insurance services and business services broadly (consumer, commercial, professional). BHMS is currently deploying capital from its most recent fund, which it raised in 2024, and focuses on platform investments in the…

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• Jul 2024 Acquired Boost Insurance
• Nov 2021 Acquired Innovisk Capital Partners
• Jul 2021 Acquired King Risk Partners
• Jan 2021 Acquired Staff Boom

Agellus Capital

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Agellus Capital partners alongside management teams of essential, non-discretionary services businesses across the United States and Canada. We focus on a combined organic and buy-and-build strategy, scaling our companies through add-on acquisitions within large, fragmented markets. Post-M&A integration, commercial and operational improvements, and investments in technology and people are key to our value creation playbook helping to accelerate organic growth.

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• Jul 2026 Acquired The Logic Group
• May 2026 Acquired Lawn Enforcement Agency
• Apr 2026 Acquired Synergy Landscapes
• Mar 2026 Acquired Titan Restoration