Gratias Capital’s mission is to grow businesses that customers love where our principals can create value through active operating leadership and a long-term horizon.We help business owners achieve their legacy.
We are a search fund with the goal of acquiring and managing a single business. We are looking for a software or tech-enabled services company with a track record of profitable growth, and an owner motivated to sell either partially or completely.
I’m a Harvard Business School graduate who’s ready to transition out of a successful 20 year corporate finance career in Fortune 500 companies into my own company. I’m self funded, and looking for service businesses (ideally commercial) that generate $300-$1,000k in SDE annually. Ideally, this business would be located in Chicagoland or Charlotte/Raleigh-Durham, and have an experienced staff who will continue with the company. An option to acquire real estate as part of the deal is a plus.
I am a self-funded searcher looking for a firm generating >$1M in EBITDA in
the Biotechnology, Life Sciences or Manufacturing space as this related to my
husband and my professional experience.
I am a seasoned private equity investor who is looking to find a company to acquire and
run post-acquisition. In my two decades of investing, I have invested over $1 billion
dollars of investor equity capital and am very familiar with all aspects of a deal process
and will work commercially and quickly to review your opportunity. I am looking for
businesses that have high gross customer retention and operate in industries that are
growing. In addition, it would be great if the business has some tenured employees who
will stay on post-acquisition to continue to grow the enterprise.
FlyCap Succession Capital is run by Richard Gotlieb, a seasoned entrepreneur with extensive operational experience dedicated to one sole purpose: To acquire and operate a single small to midsize business. In addition to his own capital, Richard is backed by a group of high-net-worth entrepreneurs who have successfully grown numerous small and mid-size businesses. As opposed to conventional private equity acquirers, FlyCap's focus is on long-term stewardship of your business. We aim to maintain and enhance its reputation, and ensure sustained growth and development opportunities for your…
Matt Tomme formed MTNwest Industries as the vehicle to purchase, step into the full time leadership role, and build upon an existing business in the broader Mountain West region.Prior to founding MTNwest Industries, I spent 18 years managing operations, engineering, and project teams in the oil and gas industry across the globe in Alaska, Texas, Colorado, Africa, and Kazakhstan. In my latest role as VP of Facilities Engineering for Elk Petroleum I have been instrumental in delivering business growth and creating business value by delivering reliable operations, developing and executing on a…
We are an operationally-focused partner acquiring and operating vertical market technology businesses for the long-term. We take over the day-to-day and continue building the business for the long-haul, while founders get the clean exit they deserve.Our core operational focus is on building and scaling sales and marketing functions to drive organic growth with businesses who have strong product-market fit serving a niche vertical.4Spire is led by a former software private equity executive at Ares and a former Oracle and start-up enterprise sales team leader.To learn more about our approach,…
Willow Lake Equity is an investment fund looking for service companies to own & operate in the Mountain West region. We intend to hold our acquisitions for an indefinite amount of time. We are interested in listings that require day to day management by the new owner or those that have management already in place. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us with listings or for more information about us!
Suncoast Search Capital, LLC was founded by University of Michigan-trained MD/MBA Joseph Papin. He is backed by significant committed capital from investors that include former owners of the Boston Celtics, founders of large VC funds, and many other businesses with over 30X MOIC. Joseph aims to leverage his deep strategic and operational expertise to acquire and operate one great business.
Camden Park was formed to acquire and operate one small business for the long term. Our founder, Matt, offers business owners an opportunity to step back from day-to-day operations, secure their legacy, and ensure their business is in capable hands.Reading Moneyball as a teenager opened Matt's eyes to the potential for data and technology to help underdogs win. As he started my career, he looked to bring this insight to life, spending nearly a decade helping scale software products at Google and as a strategy consultant at McKinsey. Through these experiences, he became convinced that one of…
Corey Williams is a New Mexico–based operator‑investor with 25+ years leading at high‑growth B2B technology businesses, including several $25M-$600M cybersecurity companies. Backed by $300 k in personal equity, >$1.5 M in liquid assets, and pre‑qualified SBA‑7(a) lending partners, Corey is prepared to close a transaction within 4-6 months. Post‑acquisition he will step in as CEO, retain/develop the existing team, modernize sales & marketing, optimize pricing, and pursue strategic tuck‑ins.
Fifty-Seven Capital looking to acquire a value-add product distributor, specialty manufacturer or service provider with a $2 to $10 Million EBITDA. Selling to B2B industrial type clients. Ideally in Texas or surrounding states.Max Koutny is a serial entrepreneur with over 25 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing and distribution. A 2 X founder, 2 X exit and has bought and sold over 8 businesses.Fifty-Seven Capital has partnered with a group of family offices that has completed 21 acquisitions with a ~$380 million value in the past 24 months.
We work hard to achieve lasting relationships based on mutual growth with all our stakeholders, including investors, employees and communities which we serve.We are motivated by innovation and efficiency to take advantage of reliable investment opportunities and create value.
At ACG, our mission is simple yet impactful: to acquire, operate, and grow a single exceptional business. Our team, comprised of experienced professionals, brings a unique blend of strategic insights and operational prowess. We offer business owners a flexible succession alternative, ensuring their legacy lives on while infusing their company with new energy. Backed by a robust network of seasoned investors and operators, we focus on creating long-term value for all stakeholders.
We are a veteran-owned and operated organization with broad experience in: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Organizational Restructuring Financial & Operational Due Diligence Core Business Operations Business Development
FINANCIALS (must have)EBITDA > $2,000,000EBITDA margin > 25 %consistent year on year growth > 3 %asset light (no real estate)re-occurring revenues (no project based or commodity correlated revenues)VERTICAL FOCUS (preferred)education, health care and financial servicesother verticals on a case by case basis GEOGRPAHY Canada-US
Family office looking to acquire and operate a company within the following parameters:Revenue:$1M-$3.5MEBITDA:$500k-$1.5MEnterprise value:<$5MGeographic focus:Owner operated - North TexasAbsentee owner - Lower 48Sectors:ManufacturingTechnologyDistributionHealth CareTransportationEducationConstructionServices
Based in North Carolina, we are a long-term holding company dedicated to buying and building beautiful businesses and stewarding them with exceptional, values-driven leadership.We look to acquire family-owned, strategically positioned businesses in Eastern North Carolina with $0.5 million to $1.5 million of EBITDA. Zambezi Ventures looks to provide permanent capital and be long-term owners We care about people – employees, customers, suppliers, and communitiesABOUT THE FOUNDERAs a dynamic entrepreneur deeply rooted in Eastern North Carolina, I’m passionate about driving growth and…
