Hound Capital is a California-based investor in smaller middle market private companies. Our principals have invested over $1.4 billion in 50 private transactions across the globe. We generally partner with our investor network who control over $1.0 billion of committed capital to consummate investments. This network provides us flexibility in the amount of capital we can bring into a transaction and allows us flexibility to participate in both control and minority situations. Hound offers a flexible investment approach and seeks to accommodate our partners’ and counterparties’ wishes…
Epic Partners is a merchant banking firm focused on making private equity investments in companies involved in education and training related businesses, broadly defined. Founded in 2001, Epic Partners provides capital and strategic resources to middle market and lower middle market companies in education and training related businesses, broadly defined. We bring extensive experience co-investing with other private equity firms. We seek established businesses with experienced management teams and a solid operating history with growth potential. Although, with our industry focus, we are also…
Cascadily creates partnerships with founders and managers to help grow their successful education-related businesses. Our sector focus and experience guides our partnerships.
Go Capital is a private equity firm focused on investing in small businesses with growth potential. What we are looking for in a business: - Industry Focus: Business Services, Consumer, Digital/Web-Enabled- EBITDA: Minimum of $1,000,000 for platforms. No minimum size for add-ons.- EBITDA margin of 10+%- 3+ year history of profitability- U.S. based and privately held- Majority investments only
4C Capital is an investment firm that makes investments in privately held companies for the long term. We deliver Capital, Capacity, Competitiveness and Commitment that aligns with management’s vision to drive the next level of enterprise value. We leverage our operational expertise, investment sources and network of business opportunity contacts to strengthen and grow the lower middle market companies in which we invest.
Independent sponsor looking to acquire SaaS, service and media businesses that do $2mill-$10mill ebitda. Completing roll-ups in two sectors at the moment.
DL Capital Partners (“DLCP”) is an independent sponsor Private Equity firm based in California, focusing on the lower-middle market, acquiring high-quality small to medium-size businesses in the US.DLCP works to identify great businesses that are at an inflection point, and teams up with existing ownership or management by recapitalizing the business and providing strategic and operational support.We seek to acquire and build upon the strong foundations placed by the business founders and pursue stable and sustainable long-term value creation for our investors.
Minerva Equity is a boutique acquisition firm focusing on the lower mid-market.We acquire controlling stakes in companies that we believe to be well run, have a talented management team in place and ownership that is departing.We pride ourselves in having a "people first approach" to business.
As former senior executives of a global manufacturing company, we understand the challenges of running and growing a complex business. As private equity investors, we have a long track record of partnering with management teams and business owners to facilitate growth, solve complex problems, develop and execute strategic plans, provide liquidity, and implement management succession plans. As private equity investors and operating executives, we have been on both sides of the board table and can help you think through the best alternatives for your specific situation. Every business is…
Independent Sponsor Seeking Acquisitions> Looking for marketing / advertising agencies & services companies seeking to transform via integration with growing network.> Also seeking legacy businesses lacking successor management ideally with strong market reputation and recurring customers.> Businesses should be open to creative acquisition terms & conditions.
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…
Our foundational principle is that commitment creates value. We collaborate with small business owners on flexible succession plans, renewing the lifecycle of a generational business. Our investment horizon is infinite, which we believe is the highest honor that can be paid to the vision of entrepreneurs. ​The societal gains generated by small business are vast, and our hope if for these gains to accrue to all our stakeholders - customers, employees, and investors - far into the future.
Based in Nashville, TN we apply a value investing, lifelong learning, and people-focused approach to deploying capital. Long-Term Focus: Our goal is to hold a company forever.Strong Cash Flow: We look for companies with over $1 million in cash flow and greater than 10% margins.Minimal debt: We want to complete our deals with as little debt as possible.Darby Creek has been consulting for small businesses and investment firms for over five years. Their experience includes:· Managed private equity transactions, working with sellers to deeply understand the business. This…
Atena Capital Partners specializes in raising capital for middle market companies via our robust network of investors for both equity and debt financing. We are committed to driving growth, unlocking potential, and ensuring every venture finds its rightful financial partner with 10+ current opportunities in various industries.
Lavelle Investments is a family investment firm that supports businesses transitioning to the next phase of growth.We understand the importance of maintaining a company's reputation and culture, and we focus on preserving the family-feel that has been instrumental in building customer satisfaction and employee support over the years.With experience as both operators and investors, we bring robust analytical support to help the team drive sustainable, long-term growth and continued success.
Stallion Finance ("Horses not Unicorns") is a private equity firm that invests in and acquires small businesses with the goal of growing them through predefined strategic improvement initiatives. Our team of professional entrepreneurs utilize both private equity investment and hands-on operating expertise, to design and implement our proven operating playbook. We target tenured (no start-ups) companies generating between $0.5mm to $5mm of EBITDA. While we are industry agnostic, we have a particular focus on internet based, software or technology companies that are generating stable,…
Multi-strategy Private Investment firm offering capital connections, deal proficiency and exceptional operational background, augmented by its relationship with global transformational consulting firm Bozzino & Company (“B&Co.”). We invest across a range of industry verticals and geographies, as Independent Sponsor, with a bias for high-growth, North American-based businesses. $7Bn of deals assessed and $100M of transactions executed.Profile: Buy-side/Sell-side M&A Buyout / Acquisitions Growth Capital / Capital RaiseTurnaround/Performance GrowthStrategy and Management…
Optimal Investment Group (OIG) is a private investment firm focused on investing in lower middle market business acquisitions throughout North America. OIG invests in companies we believe show potential for growth and increased profitability.OIG is flexible and growth-minded, utilizing our vast experience to help portfolio companies reach their full potential. Our investment process allows us to analyze and close transactions quickly, frequently within 30-60 days.
True Vines is helping finance businesses positively impacting the world in the midst of what we consider a massive shift. Our focus is particularly on businesses empowering the global digital transformation. We have mandates in the US and Africa with public and private sector stakeholders.
ROCA Partners is a Los Angeles-based private equity investment firm focused on providing leading services companies with flexible capital and operational resources to accelerate growth.
