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.
V-Echelon seeks to acquire and run small services, fintech, or data companies. Rapid growth, financial distress, changes in control, and evolving markets can obscure value and create operational challenges. As operators, we specialize in navigating through times of change and disruption. Each investment we make is a bet on the company, the context, and our own involvement.
L39 Equity is a family office backed sponsor founded by an investment professional with experience in investment banking as well as principal investing. The firm is focused on lower middle market investments in select geographical areas across the United States.
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…
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.
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…
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.
Tyler Di Carlo is an ETA operator and founder of Lercara Capital, pursuing his first control acquisition in essential service businesses across Florida. He brings 10+ years of experience leading sales organizations and mid-management teams, and grew up around founders and operators running businesses at the scale he targets — giving him firsthand exposure to the operational, cultural, and financial dynamics of owner-operated service companies.Tyler is targeting HVAC, plumbing, and landscaping businesses with $3–15MM in revenue and $500K–$3MM in normalized EBITDA, with a strong…
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…
Welcome to the world of Waxman Ventures, where we redefine private equity and long term ownership. Our family has a history of acquiring vertically agnostic businesses and scaling them to international scale. Whether you’re a family-owned company or a solo operator – we have partnered and grown companies leveraging our unique experience building our own companies. We are not private equity; we are a family-run operating company that has scaled multiple companies to nine figures of revenue. We take an unconventional and contrarian approach to acquiring and building. Our companies run…
I’m an entrepreneur, investor, and operator with a background in financial services, education, and business growth. I’ve spent years building organizations as a w2. Then as an entrepreneur, we've focused on creating educational platforms, and helping people and organizations grow through strong leadership, strategy, and execution.I’m now focused on acquiring service-based businesses with solid cash flow, strong teams, and meaningful growth potential. I’m especially interested in businesses with strong reputations and opportunities to build on a solid foundation through better…
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.
Bear Creek Partners is a private investment firm focused on buying founder and family-owned lower middle market businesses where we can partner with exception teams to achieve sustainable long-term results. Rob Clark (founder) spent the most recent portion of his career at Genstar Capital in San Francisco, leading new investments in services, software and industrials and managing an extensive cross-sector portfolio. During his tenure, Rob completed 12 platform investments and 100+ add-on acquisitions representing $10 billion of transaction value and over $3.5 billion of total equity.Our…
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
Seeking commercial (not resi) companies with a geographic density and a focus on core repair, maintenance and retrofit/replacement services, supported by a strong reputation for excellence in client service, delivery, and an industry-leading culture. Core services include HVAC maintenance and repairs (break/fix), retrofit / replacement work, refrigeration, and other mechanical-focused facility services
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,…
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.
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.
I am an acquisition entrepreneur buying businesses with $500K - $1.5M EBITDA in and around Colorado Springs, Colorado. With 10 years of experience leading teams, managing multi-site operations, and executing multi-million-dollar contractual deliverables, I am prepared and excited to be a business owner in my local community.
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