Zensure Partners is a long-term investment and operating platform focused on acquiring profitable small and medium-sized businesses from owners seeking a thoughtful succession or growth partner.Investment Criteria:Cash flowing, lower middle market businesses valued between $10-50MFocus sectors: consumer products/CPG, skilled trade services, healthcare services, tech-enabled servicesOpportunities where contemporary marketing and operational improvements can drive value creation and in specific cases, lead to roll-up opportunitiesGeographic focus: North AmericaStrategy:Target businesses that…
YGLS Holdings is a holding Company that invests in small and medium sized businesses.The company employs a thematic investment approach, seeking to invest and buildexceptional businesses that can compound value over long periods of time. YGLS ismanaged by Yotam Stanger, a seasoned investor with over a decade of experience inprivate equity and financial services.
I’m Molly McFadden, founding partner of Bold North Capital, a Minnesota-based independent investment firm backed by local family office capital (boldnorthcap.com). We focus on acquiring and operating durable, overlooked businesses in essential industries across the Midwest, with a particular interest in services and software companies generating under $10M of EBITDA. I have spent my career partnering with bootstrapped, founder-led companies during critical stages of growth. Before launching Bold North, I was an investor at Arthur Ventures in Minneapolis, where I played a pivotal role…
Originating in real estate, our journey extended into investment partnerships with two of our tenants from our real estate portfolio. Additionally, we've diversified our portfolio with equity investments in HVAC and lumber companies, while also having stakes in a couple of nursing homes. Our strategic approach spans various sectors, reflecting our commitment to a well-rounded and dynamic investment portfolio.
Our fund primarily invests in government-subsidized housing, primarily in the Chicago market. We believe we are able to achieve outsized market returns for our fund and LPs while maintaining limited risk exposure due to the nature of guaranteed rent payments. We are currently looking to make acquisitions in alternate verticals in the B2B space.Josh Marass, GP at Dane Equity, has over 7 years experience of in purchasing, managing, and owning Section 8 rental properties in Chicago and achieving outsized market returns. He built a team of local experts in the Chicago market to handle all aspects…
Established in 2019, Open Equity Partners is a boutique private equity firm based in Vancouver, Canada. We began by looking to purchase a business from an owner seeking to retire and sell their entire stake or a portion of it. In 2021, OEP made its first investment by acquiring Northern Computer - one of the largest independent IT Managed Service Partners (MSPs) in Western Canada. Open Equity Partners puts a tremendous amount of value on getting to know the people who make the businesses we evaluate successful. In addition to looking for strong teams, OEP uses a variety of other criteria to…
Areté Capital Partners is an investment firm which seeks to partner with founder-owned companies from $2-10M of EBITDA looking to continue building the founder's legacy to become a leading brand within a particular industry.
Longleaf Group is a private equity firm that invests in commercial and industrial specialty contractors who have demonstrated excellence in their services and markets. We partner with founders, owners, families, and management teams to drive the next phase of growth and turn opportunities into outperformance.Company AttributesSkilled, non-union labor with a safety-first cultureManagement team that is bought in and wants to growIndustries where demand is non-discretionaryClear path to driving further organic growth Opportunity to acquire complementary businesses with like-minded teamsRevenue…
USBC Capital LLC is a Florida-based family office and investment group actively acquiring and financing lower middle-market businesses. We focus on revenue-generating companies with strong fundamentals across sectors like B2B services, logistics, manufacturing, e-commerce, and healthcare. Our team has deep experience in capital structuring, investor relations, and deal origination. We offer both acquisition and flexible debt capital solutions, with recent activity across Florida and the Southeast.
LPC is an investment firm that takes a long-term approach with a specific focus on relationships. By prioritizing "doing things the right way" we feel we can create partnerships and friendships that span decades, not just an investment period.Given our divergence from the typical private equity model, LPC tends to be a breath of fresh air for sellers and management teams. We are great partners for those seeking liquidity but not quite ready to hang it up.We make control investments in businesses located in the Eastern and Central US with $10 million to $200 million of…
CGS Partners is a private investment firm that specializes in acquiring main street businesses in the Midwest. We engage with motivated business owners to facilitate private direct acquisitions, focusing on creating value and growth opportunities within our portfolio. With a strategic approach to investment, CGS Partners aims to foster business development and expansion in the region, leveraging expertise and resources to support and grow the companies we acquire.
My preliminary acquisition criteria are as follows:Industrial manufacturing, sales and distributionEBITDA $500K+Southeastern US100% acquisition or buying out existing partnersLooking for a small, but established business, that we can help grow
We own property management and construction businesses that complement our real estate holdings. We are actively working toward acquiring a portfolio of ancillary businesses that complement and allow us to leverage our current business operations. Our target focus is Texas and surrounding states.
Meadowland Avenue Partners is a private acquisition firm focused on acquiring and operating small-to-medium sized businesses. We take a long-term, relationship-driven approach — working closely with owners to honor the legacy and culture they've spent years building.
Kumularcompanies is an industrial investment firm that specializes in acquiring micro-cap businesses and transforming them into mid-market leaders. The firm focuses on consolidating specialized automation firms that support manufacturing efficiency, reshoring, and supply chain resilience. By investing in niche machine builders and mission-critical industrial services, Kumularcompanies aims to capitalize on reindustrializing and reshoring trends. Their strategic approach combines disciplined capital allocation, operational excellence, and flexible capital to unlock scale and consolidate…
POZA Capital Partners is a private investment firm that seeks to generate strong returns regardless of market cycles through partnering with exceptional teams and focusing on underserved markets. We are a team of operators and investors with experience spanning private equity, private credit, distressed assets, real estate, and operations. Collectively, we have managed large portfolios, structured financings, executed growth and turnaround strategies for operating companies, and led integration and expansion initiatives across industries. Our blend of operational and financial expertise…
Apollo Rock Capital is an independent sponsor looking to acquire and partner with a high quality lower middle market business. I personally started out my career in the corporate world as an engineer and eventually worked at various investment firms in New York City focusing on services and technology companies across both public and private equity. I am looking at companies with up to $3m of EBITDA focused on sectors I have experience investing in (service and software businesses). I am investing my own capital alongside a dozen investors who have agreed to back me at Apollo Rock. These are…
Baden Capital is a private investment firm focused on control investing in profitable, timeless businesses. We focus on services oriented business but also invest in niche manufacturing and consumer. Our principals combine public and private institutional investing experience with gritty, hands-on operations experience within small businesses. We are based in California and prefer to partner with businesses near us where we can get engaged and help out actively. Historically, we have raised capital from SBICs and other mezzanine-focused firms who back independent sponsors. We have an…
Pine Forest Capital, LLC ("Pine Forest") focuses on creating value for its investors through strategic acquisitions by utilizing a customized, creative investment approach designed to generate attractive risk adjusted returns. With its Principals having over 60 years of combined experience spanning over $5 billion, Pine Forest’s team has deep & diverse experience across multiple industries. Direct investments are made through various verticals designed to optimize returns along the risk spectrum.
Independent sponsor looking for LMM deals. Primary industry focuses are industrials and business services. Prior experience includes investing and operating businesses across these sectors. Looking to scale up my own portfolio over the next few years.
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