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Northwoods Partners was built in 2022 out of the success the founding partners had at their previous company, ImageFIRST – a healthcare linen company started by the Berstein Family.Over the years, the investment team worked together in a variety of capacities, each played a role in transforming ImageFIRST from a local, one-plant business to the nation's leading provider of healthcare linen services.When the Berstein Family sold ImageFIRST to a private equity firm, the group found themselves eager for a new challenge. They knew together they could positively impact other companies and…

Harrow Capital is the direct investment arm of a family office that invests across a wide range of asset classes. We are a flexible provider of capital to small and mid-sized businesses across all stages of the company life cycle.

Hillandale Advisors is a Charlotte, NC-based investment and advisory firm that provides strategic counsel to business owners and invests long-term permanent capital in private businesses.#1 - We buy and hold great businesses with $1-10mm of EBITDA across the Southeast (Sidekick Therapy Partners, Aiwyn AI, Horizon Roofing, Polysonics Acoustics/Technology Design). #2 - We provide strategic counsel to business owners : - need talent, capital, new clients? - looking to buy or sell a business?Email us at Matt@HillandaleAdvisors.com or visit www.HillandaleAdvisors.com. Past Private Investments…

Formed in 2010, Cottonwood Acquisitions is a family office that acquires and operates small to mid-sized businesses. We have made 12 platform acquisitions. We take a generalist approach to industries, most frequently purchase from owner entrepreneurs and have helped the Seller retire in 9 of our 12 transactions. We take a long term, evergreen approach to investing, rather than looking to flip businesses in 3-5 years. We are down to earth, midwest guys that have impeccable references for being nice people and easy to work with.

Coughlin Capital is a family owned and operated investment firm dedicated to working with small and lower middle-market expansion stage companies to help unlock their true potential. Our goal is simple: grow businesses. Coughlin Capital has grown out of over 60 years of family owned and operated businesses originally located in Detroit, Michigan. In 2007 Coughlin Capital was established to leverage this experience by investing in small and lower middle-market companies with growth potential. The team includes MBAs, JDs, CPAs and entrepreneurs with extensive real-world experience running…

Willcrest Partners (www.willcrest.com) is a team of entrepreneurs backed by a family office to provide equity investments and operational support to differentiated b2b service and product companies with $1-5 million in EBITDA.

Life, Liberty & Creation Corp. is a private investment firm focusing on small to medium-sized business acquisitions. Having completed several acquisitions and growing the businesses by more than 700%, we know what is required to complete a deal and to increase revenue. Our leadership team brings several years of experience in multiple industries, allowing for a frictionless change in ownership.

PrinciplesThe Stephens Family has partnered with entrepreneurs and management teams for nearly 90 years, building exceptional businesses with long-term, sustainable value. We continue to build on that heritage and legacy. While our team and capabilities have grown significantly over the years, we have not fundamentally changed. We are unwavering in our commitment to the very same principles and standards on which Witt Stephens, Sr. founded W.R. Stephens Investment Company in 1933.Enduring ValuesFairness, Transparency, Respect and Alignment. By partnering with people and companies who share…

Compounding Labs invests in recurring revenue businesses in niche markets. Distinct from a traditional investment firm, we are defined by a unique personal capital base, a multi-decade time horizon, and a highly entrepreneurial ethos.The partnership manages the personal wealth of Will Thorndike (Founder of Housatonic Partners), Kent Weaver (CEO of Progressive Homecare), Jay Davis and Jason Pananos (Co-CEOs of Vector Disease Control, Lecturers at Harvard Business School). The partnership manages several hundred million dollars of evergreen capital, all of which belongs to the named partners…

Next Sparc Growth Partners is a private capital group with a passion for accelerating the growth of Professional Services, Digital Marketing, Business Services, Information Technology, e-Commerce, Mobile, SaaS, Consumer, Distribution, and Health & Wellness businesses. We accelerate growth by leveraging our deep operational experience, patient capital, and extensive resources. Next Sparc serves as a value-added partner to our businesses, and seeks entrepreneurs who desire to build a scalable business and accelerate growth. WHAT WE LOOK FOR • Founder/family-owned businesses •…

Now in its third generation, Elmore Companies was built on the ability to recognize and pursue business opportunity. Dating back to the late 70’s, Dave Elmore started by purchasing travel companies that were headed toward bankruptcy, taking them over and building them up. This repetition became muscle memory as he began to understand an industry and acquire several more businesses within that space, starting the legacy of Elmore Companies.As Dave’s conglomerate of businesses continued to grow, his son, DG Elmore took over Gant Travel at a critical juncture in the company’s history.…

Founded in 2012, StoneCalibre is an international private investment firm with offices located in Los Angeles, Paris and London. We are focused on corporate divestitures, buy & builds and special situations opportunities via control transactions. To date, we have acquired 36 companies throughout North America and Europe through 7 different investment platforms.Our investment approach is based upon creating value from deal origination through to monetization. Pre-acquisition, our process is focused on finding companies that possess certain characteristics which in our view can lead to…

Matbridge operates as a forward-thinking and nimble investment firm with a diversified portfolio, intent on supporting small businesses, acquiring established companies and cash flowing investment properties, and investing in real estate developments. In addition to providing financial support, Matbridge’s unique approach includes a focus on enhancing its business relationships through supportive value-added expertise and leadership support. 

Lullwater & Co. is a purpose-driven private investment firm committed to building enduring partnerships with the next generation of business leaders. We specialize in supporting talented operators pursuing entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA), as well as legacy-minded owners seeking a thoughtful and values-aligned transition of their businesses.Our approach is grounded in operational empathy, long-term vision, and a deep respect for the entrepreneurial journey. With roots in both principal investing and company building, we bring more than capital — we deliver a strategic,…

Hall Capital Holdings was founded in 2001 by our managing member, Bill Hood, with the goal of providing support to the family office. Over the past two decades, Hall Capital Holdings has expanded into its current position; a multi-faceted, private investment office backed by patient, long-term, family capital. We are not only capital providers, but a team of operators who look for businesses we understand and can add value to. Being a family office gives us the opportunity to invest without the obligation to fulfill limited partners investment needs, allowing for a “no-rush” investment…

The Arnold Companies (TAC), is a Dallas, TX-based family investment management and services firm. Established in 1964 in Texarkana, Texas as a wholesale refinedpetroleum products distributor it has grown to lead in many different industries includingreal estate, retail, banking, aviation, technology and many varied sectors. TAC focusesinvestments on high-value companies that support their employees and communitieswhile maintaining the values of integrity, leadership, efficiency and a passion for greatservice. The almost 60-year legacy and traditions set the standards to allow innovationand…

Entrepreneur Partners invests in the following segments:Direct marketing companies including business-to-business and business-to-consumer catalogers and direct marketers, specialty publishers, retailers and marketing service providers. Multi-channel retailers serving enthusiast customers.Printing and PackagingThe companies in which we invest are building loyal customer bases with high lifetime value – customer bases characterized by long relationships, frequent purchases and large cumulative spends. In addition to building high lifetime value, these companies participate in well-defined…

Obelysk is a family office with a long history of investing in, operating and growing businesses in North America.We seek to acquire high-quality businesses and grow their cash flow through a combination of organic growth, operational improvements and M&A.Our focus is on acquiring lower middle market companies in the following industries: business / industrial services, light manufacturing / processing, infrastructure services, and home services.

Alitus Partners is a private equity firm managed by experienced operating executives rather than financial experts. Each of our managing partners have personally built companies from as small as a few million dollars of sales into businesses generating in excess of several hundred million dollars of revenue. Our goal is to acquire control positions in lower middle market companies, then use our hands on operating experience to help existing ownership and management realize potential which they can not achieve with their current resources. We not only know how to enhance the foundation of a…

Nobel Investments is a family investment office based out of Santa Monica, CA. We are majority stake hold investors and are owners / operators of our businesses post-acquisition. We invest in businesses that operate in industries where we have demonstrated a successful track record of helping companies scale – either as direct operators or as consultants.Nobel Investments was founded by Atta Tarki. Born in Tehran, Atta moved to the countryside of Sweden at age 7, where he grew up a few minutes away from Alfred Nobel’s workshop. There, Atta developed a deep respect for Alfred Nobel’s…