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Southeastern Capital Partners

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Southeastern Capital Partners is a fund-less sponsor focused on acquiring and operating established businesses in the lower middle market, with a specific focus on opportunities with under $1.5MM in EBITDA. Geographic focus is Dallas and Denver metroplexes. The operator is committed to the success of each acquisition and will fund most of the equity. This hands-on approach allows deep investment in the operational improvement and long-term growth of the acquired businesses.This strategy offers a unique combination for sellers. It allows a smooth transition while ensuring a dedicated partner…

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Tico Capital Partners

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Tico Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in Atlanta, Georgia that partners with lower middle-market companies throughout the U.S. We offer flexible capital solutions and work with businesses across a variety of sectors, including automotive, specialty manufacturing, value-added distribution, software, and business services. The team at Tico Capital has a wealth of experience, having completed or advised on over 200 transactions and deployed over $250 million of capital across previous investments. With a hands-on approach and a strong network of industry experts, we help our…

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Sundara Partners

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Sundara Partners is a private investment firm that focuses on special situations and distress. We acquire going concern businesses with $10-100 million in revenue, either via direct acquisition or the purchase of troubled credits. We tactfully improve the profitability, competitiveness, and strategic vision of our portfolio companies, rather than relying solely on financial leverage.

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Oak Rock Capital

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Oak Rock Capital is a private investment firm which invests in middle market companies. Oak Rock Capital invests in North American companies and partners with talented management teams. We partner with management teams to build sustainable value in businesses in the long-term.

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Emerald Water Capital

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I am Naishadh Sambrani, General Partner at Emerald Water Capital. We are a New York-based entrepreneurial private equity investor focused on founder-owned B2B service businesses built on parts and skilled labor, typically with $15m to $50m of revenue and $3m+ of EBITDA. I was previously an investor at Orion Group / Alpine Investors’ services-focused PE platform, where I helped evaluate, invest in, and grow 40+ lower middle-market B2B service investments.We bring operating experience and a flexible partnership approach. Our structures are tailored to the business and owner’s goals,…

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Brooks Growth

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Brooks is an investment and growth partner for founder-led businessesCategory of partner referred to as an ‘independent sponsor’ with the aim to build a family of up to four businesses Based in Salt Lake City, Utah area and dedicated to partnering with founder-led small businesses, across the United States Unique combination of deep investor and operator experience​ Long-term partnership approach that prioritizes culture, growth, and sustainable success

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Eternity Group

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Nirav Doshi is an experienced operator and investor with a background across commercial real estate, global manufacturing, and multi-unit retail businesses.Through Eternity Group, Nirav has been actively involved in the acquisition, ownership, and operation of commercial real estate assets, including office buildings and multifamily properties. Experience includes deal sourcing, underwriting, financing, and asset management with a focus on long-term value creation and operational efficiency.Nirav is also a key leader at Jewelex Group, a nine-figure global diamond and jewelry company.…

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Fausset Neely

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From real estate investment and asset management to financial consulting and project development, our team has diverse experience and a proven track record delivering results to clients and partners.

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Cetera Capital

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We are an operationally-focused holding company acquiring profitable, established businesses across multiple industries. Our team brings 50+ years of combined experience in business operations, financial management, and organic growth initiatives. We acquire companies with $2M-$10M EBITDA, maintain existing management teams, and focus on operational improvements and strategic add-on acquisitions. Our portfolio companies have achieved average revenue growth of 15-20% post-acquisition while improving profitability through systems optimization and market expansion.

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Fluorescent+Leaders

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We have allocated $20M+ of investor capital to acquire one or more founder-led businesses with a minimum purchase price of approximately $5M. We are long-term owners, not flippers, and prioritize continuity, culture, and legacy. Sellers gain a patient capital partner who preserves what works and invests for durable, responsible growth supported by systems, not short-term pressure. Our battletested process is deliberate and built for long term partnership. We invite founders to explore an exit with legacy impact.

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Madden Succession Group, LLC

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Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Madden Succession Group is a firm focused on acquiring and personally operating a single business. With a focus on B2B services, the company offers business owners a personal, legacy-focused exit strategy. The Principal, Andrew Madden, is native to Kentucky and offers a local transition plan to build on the owner's legacy, protect employees, and invest long-term in the community.

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CrestPoint Holdings LLC

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CrestPoint Holdings LLC 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.

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The Brevoort Company

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At The Brevoort Company we are building a business where success is measured over decades. To do so, we focus our energy on partnering with great people and investing in our relationships. Our business centers on an entrepreneurial culture, and we strive to become experts in everything we do.

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Tread Ventures

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“See the trail, not the rocks.” A lesson learned from mountain biking and applied to life, this is how my grandpa taught me to see the world. It has shaped how I lead my family, how I work, and now, how I am approaching business ownership.I am a Colorado-based husband, father of four, and acquisition entrepreneur. My goal is to strengthen the social fabric of my community through one of the most powerful tools for generating prosperity: small business. I believe that taking care of employees, customers, and my family isn’t a balancing act – it’s a flywheel whose virtuous cycle is a…

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Next Generation Partners, LLC

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Next Generation Partners (NGP) is a group of three former entrepreneurs. We have acquired companies as a group and as individuals. We each have also had success starting, building, and exiting one or more companies. We are funded by our partners’ equity capital and conventional bank financing.  We target established, profitable small companies that have succeeded for decades and have owners ready for the next generation to continue their legacy.NGP and its partners take an active role in its portfolio companies. We partner with existing management and sometimes…

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Mosaic PMG

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Leading the sourcing, evaluation, and integration of property management company acquisitions. Responsible for developing outreach strategies, managing deal pipelines, conducting due diligence, and aligning acquisitions with company culture and growth objectives.

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Lvr-Partners

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LVR Partners is a private investment firm focused on partnering with exceptional management teams in the lower middle market. We bring over 30 years of private equity experience, having worked with companies from $25 million to several billion in revenue. Our flexible capital solutions—ranging from majority recapitalizations to minority growth investments—are designed to meet each partner’s unique needs. Post-close, we take an active role to accelerate growth while preserving the culture and legacy that drive long-term success.

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Shanker Kaura

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Experienced leader seeking to acquire and operate an established, technology-enabled business in the Tech/B2B Services, Manufacturing/Distribution, or Specialized Services sectors. I specialize in driving growth by modernizing operations through AI, automation, and digital e-commerce strategies. My goal is to find a platform with proven demand where I can apply my "shop floor to boardroom" leadership style to build a lasting family legacy and strengthen community ties through entrepreneurship.

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Phalanx Partners

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Phalanx Partners is an independent sponsor and investment firm that specializes in serving microcap and lower-middle market companies. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the firm provides strategic private capital to small businesses, offering tailored capital and operational solutions for growth and exit opportunities. Phalanx Partners focuses on helping businesses transition ownership, leveraging their experienced team's broad network to source limited and proprietary investment opportunities. Industries of focus are industrials, manufacturing, aerospace & defense, government services, and…

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Sourced Equity Partners

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I am an independent investment professional, investor and sponsor focused on control investments in durable, profitable small and medium-sized businesses. I work with long-term capital partners, including family offices and private equity investors, with significant experience in industrial and manufacturing niches across Europe and North America. I am particularly interested in opportunities where there is a capable management team in place and the potential for long-term partnership. Trading as Sourced Equity Partners.

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