Experienced owner/operator and investor seeking to acquire and scale businesses across sectors including government services, contracting, energy, AI infrastructure, and mission-critical operations. Open to founder transitions and carve-outs.
Elizabeth Varley Camp has been investing in private businesses for decades, in
private equity as a GP and at Goldman Sachs, where she was a Managing
Director, as an LP and coinvestor. At Alpha Investment Holdings where she is
co-founder, the principals have invested in businesses in healthcare and
business services. Areas of particular focus include many sectors of
healthcare -- services, medical devices, practices -- and business services,
particularly professional services.
Helium Capital is a buyout independent sponsor in Houston, Tx. We invest across industries in MRO Facilities & Industrial Field Services Companies with varying degrees of institutional infrastructure in place. The Helium team brings an average of 20 years per Managing Partner across disciplines of Finance, Operations, Talent, and Capital Raising. The team collectively have invested $400M+ across Venture, PE, and Real Estate encompassing 60+ operating companies. Helium Capital strives to create value through implementing, optimizing, and scaling the institutional infrastructure…
Paint Creek Industries LLC is a Texas-based private investment firm that specializes in partnering with founder and family-owned manufacturing, distribution, industrial, and infrastructure services companies across the United States. With a strong operational focus, the firm leverages the resources of a prominent Houston-based family office, bringing decades of experience in the industrial, infrastructure, and construction services sectors. Paint Creek Industries aims to support and grow businesses by providing strategic guidance and capital, fostering long-term partnerships that enhance…
Faith-driven private equity firm,with 4 co-founders, partnering with founders to acquire, scale, and sustain lower middle market businesses through operational excellence and long-term value creation.
Stone Growth Capital provides structured growth capital to profitable, founder-led businesses underserved by traditional banks and private equity. We invest across the capital structure — from debt to equity — offering tailored solutions for expansion, growth, and recapitalizations.We built the firm to solve a clear problem: strong companies often outgrow bank lending limits, yet don’t want to sell control to institutional investors. Our approach combines the discipline of credit with the upside of equity — delivering founder-aligned capital that fuels growth while preserving…
Private investment group focused on acquiring and operating founder-led businesses with $3M–$30M in annual revenue. We partner with owners on a deal-by-deal basis and take a hands-on approach to diligence, operations, and strategic decision-making. Our background includes sourcing, acquiring, and operating lower middle-market companies across multiple industries.
Valley 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.
Sunbird Capital partners with growing businesses to drive their long-term success, particularly in the commercial facilities services industries and retail.Brian Kelly, the founder of Sunbird Capital, recently left his job on the investment team at a $2.5B long/short equity hedge fund in order to acquire a business in the micro-cap/LMM space. He spent the first several years of his career acquiring & selling businesses in the middle market for a holding company and then for a private equity fund, primarily focused on business services.
Maple Ridge Capital is an independent sponsor led by experienced finance professionals with deep backgrounds in M&A, private equity, and operating roles. We focus on majority investments in tech-enabled and business services companies with $2–10 million of EBITDA. We work closely with incumbent leadership teams and bring a hands-on, collaborative approach—supported by a network of trusted operating advisors who’ve built and scaled businesses across our target sectors. Our flexible capital, strategic guidance, and operating support are tailored to help founders achieve long-term…
We have founded, acquired, invested in, and operated companies both large and small across diverse industries. Based in Dallas and Austin, TX and founded in 2010, actively investing since 2016Investment team consisting of 2-5 principal / operating partners with senior-level experienceGoal of complete alignment across operating, financial, and strategic interestsStrong generalist and industry-specific experience across various sectorsWe live by our mission to relentlessly focus on building superior companies for all stakeholders in our partnerships through true alignment and a culture of…
CuraVentuRx Holdings (CVR) is an acquisition firm focused on building a portfolio of high-performing healthcare assets. Backed by committed capital and a seasoned leadership team, we provide sellers with a smooth, confidential transaction process and a fair valuation that recognizes the legacy they’ve built.We specialize in partnering with owners who want certainty of close, clear communication, and a buyer who understands the operational challenges caused by third party reimbursement rates that don't keep up with the ever increasing costs. Our team has deep experience across healthcare,…
CapitalPad is one of the most widely used deal-by-deal private equity co-investment groups in the lower middle market, investing directly alongside independent sponsors and self-funded searchers. Accredited investors, family offices, and small institutions can co-invest through CapitalPad's curated network at no cost to sponsors.CapitalPad deploys check sizes between $1M and $2.5M per transaction for independent sponsor deals, and can invest as little as $500K for self-funded search and ETA deals that meet underwriting criteria. CapitalPad does not pursue control buyouts. All investments are…
Zeitgeber Equity Partners is an independent sponsor firm specializing in the acquisition and transformation of lower middle market companies. With a focus on partnering with founder or family-run businesses, we bring decades of expertise in finance, treasury management, and operational leadership to drive value creation and sustainable growth.
We focus on control-oriented investments in professional and advisory services
businesses with strong fundamentals and growth potential. We take a
disciplined approach to investing, seeking professional service businesses that
demonstrate stable cash flows, recurring revenue models, and opportunities
for operational enhancement and strategic growth. We believe in the power of
active ownership and operational involvement.
Active private investment group focused on healthcare & medtech. Target lower-middle-market companies ($2-20M EBITDA) with $10-50M typical equity checks and capacity to $250M+. Multiple successful healthcare acquisitions completed; we acquire to own long-term and partner with management to build lasting businesses.
Fund is designed as a hybrid ETA plus lending vehicle that deploys capital to acquire and grow small and mid-sized service businesses in the mid-Atlantic region with plans to expand nationally. The fund is a blended structured debt and equity investments, operating similarly to a Business Development Company (BDC) but without SEC registration, and targeting strong cash-flowing businesses with opportunities for operational improvement and long-term value creation.
Coda Equity is looking to purchase companies in the low to mid market. We are opportunistic acquirers with a preference for businesses in law, tech and consumer services. We have expertise in SaaS, sales and talent. We believe in understanding the owner experience and helping owners reach their goals for the future. Our network of high net worth individuals are experienced and savvy investors that will become a private equity firm in 2026.
Petros HoldCo is a privately owned family investment platform built to acquire, operate, and scale high-quality businesses across healthcare, life sciences, real assets, and select operating companies. The firm takes a long-term, control-oriented approach, combining disciplined capital, active governance, and hands-on operational support to unlock value and drive sustainable growth. Backed by a family-office mindset, Petros Holding focuses on fundamentals, risk management, and alignment with management teams, while remaining flexible and opportunistic in pursuing complex or overlooked…
TriplePoint Equity is an independent sponsor specializing in the acquisition and growth of small businesses with a focus on long-term investment. The firm emphasizes flexibility in deal structures and business operations, leveraging the extensive corporate transaction and operational experience of its partners. TriplePoint Equity targets businesses with a proven track record of over 10 years, aiming to partner with existing management teams to provide liquidity, capital, and strategic support. Their goal is to sustainably scale these businesses, ensuring enduring profitability and unlocking…
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