Research & Consulting Services Family Offices - Axial

Thrive Five is a single family office with expertise in healthcare and outdoor building products. We have founded, built, sold and invested in businesses, over the past twenty-five years. To us, good business is about more than just profit. It's about purpose. Our purpose is to found and invest in mission-driven companies that give back and make a positive impact.

Cardinal Equity Partners LLC was formed in 2014 to invest in and manage small to mid-size consumer-centric businesses. We partner with best-in-class entrepreneurs, operators and families to help grow their businesses and provide a succession plan that works for them.Over the last several years, CEP has invested in and operated several companies across a variety of industries. Our deal size ranges from as low as $3mm to as high as $125mm. Historically, we have made investments in the consumer, retail, industrial, education, healthcare, services, real estate and eComm sectors. Although we…

Chief Investments is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We are a team of seasoned investors who plan to work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

Brougham Ventures LLC is a family office 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.

We are a family office investor in SMB and lower middle market companies. We invest in exceptional people who demonstrate a relentless commitment to creating value. My name is Daniel Farag, and I am the managing partner of Siwa Capital. Most recently, I purchased a sustainable aquaculture business (fish farm), and served as its CEO for 8 years. During that time, I helped grow annual revenue from $100,000 to $20 million, and exited the business to a private equity group. Previously, I held roles in investment banking at Goldman Sachs and private equity at GI Partners. Born and raised…

At NCG, we’re fortunate enough to speak from experience when it comes to building lasting partnerships that lead to prosperity. We specialize in private equity lower-middle markets, with personal experiences in growing companies from ideas into profitable business ventures. From our own companies, experiences, and investments, we have the money, knowledge, and resources to help you launch your dreams.

Giana Enterprises is a family office focused on investing in public and private opportunities. Both shareholders have tenured histories in the financial services industries including firms like Citigroup, Deloitte, Brigade Capital Management, and CLS Group.Giana Enterprises is open to both minority and majority investments including opportunities that require us to draw on third-party investors/capital if appropriate. We are long-term holders, focused on creating value for all stakeholders, including employees.

On Par Capital is a South Florida based family office that has significant experience as both a direct and indirect investor in lower middle market businesses and real estate transactions. On the direct investing side, we have started, acquired, built, and exited nearly 10 investments in the healthcare industry generating strong returns for our partners. Over the past 10 years we have developed a strong track record as a limited partner, completing 40+ co-investments across real estate, lower middle market private equity, and special situations. We currently have a dedicated pool of capital…

Carlin Capital Partners is a niche private equity firm focused on making control-oriented investments in mature, stable small businesses with untapped potential. Founded in 2009 by a father and son team, the firm exclusively seeks opportunities to invest in foundationally solid businesses that may not fit the traditional private equity model due to a lack of scale, stagnant growth, limited infrastructure or other limitations.We believe that Carlin Capital Partners brings an approach to private equity investing that is particularly well suited to the acquisition of smaller businesses. While…

Clear Sky Associates is a family office based in California. We continuously search for opportunities where institutional coverage is light or for transactions that are complex and require a dedicated and committed partner. Our due diligence process is quick, and we look to either partner with experienced operators or take a more direct role in our portfolio companies. Our team of professionals comes from a diverse set of industry backgrounds and has experience with a variety of different transactions.

Stony Creek Capital is a Family Office formed with capital from the sale of a company I operated as President. Our primary focus is acquiring businesses from retiring owners who are looking for a reliable and exciting transition plan. I take an active role in management, often serving as President immediately following the transition until a longer-term management team is in place. My brief background is: DI Athlete, Naval Officer (submarines / nuclear engineer), mgmt consultant, Strategy and Ops Corp Exec (Dir, VP, COO, President).

My family has had liquidity events over the last few years from real estate and startup sales. Independently, I've also had quite a bit of professional success in the finance industry and have built up a significant net worth of my own. I currently work at an investment fund, and have had meaningful M&A experience in an investment banking role across megacap M&A, lower-middle-market M&A, restructuring, and spin-off related transactions. We're looking to redeploy some of our proceeds into well-run, capital-light, cash-flowing businesses with recurring revenue. In terms of business…

Established in 2012, Emles is an investment firm focused on maximizing long-term capital appreciation across its core areas of expertise – Venture Capital, Infrastructure, and Real Estate Development. With roots originating in 2004 from the family office of SteelPath and Alerian Founder and CEO Gabriel Hammond, Emles has focused on flexible capital solutions, investing with a long-term horizon, and aligning with founders and management teams around the globe who share our core values.

A family investment office focused on acquiring and growing great, small, Midwestern businessesWe have an existing platform of self storage businesses throughout Wisconsin, and we are looking to add B2B services or Niche manufacturing businesses in the size of 2-4M EBITDA from WI, IL, or NW IN to our portfolio.

We help owners of privately held businesses successfully grow and exit their businesses for maximum value. We guide clients through the entire M&A process, from evaluation and growth strategies to negotiations and deal structuring. Our purpose and passion are helping you create a legacy that will last for generations.

Culbro, LLC was formed in 2005 as the private equity investment vehicle of the Cullman family and is presently managed by members of two generations of that family. Its target equity investment range is $5 to $20 million but it has broad latitude and can make both smaller and larger investments. It is bolstered by a number of allied investors who are prepared to invest along side it. In the United States, Culbro invests in both control and growth capital situations, but is amenable to minority stakes as well. Culbro also has a significant private equity effort in India, where it will do both…

Johnstone Investments LLC, a family office in Columbus Ohio who invests in B2B entities only, with a focus on family-owned a) commercial general contracting, particularly interior shell buildout and renovation companies, and b) commercial Safety, Janitorial, and Packaging supplies distribution companies. (Either or - either Interior Commercial Renovation, or Supplies Distribution companies are our desired acquisition targets). Change of control is our preferred deal type. All of Ohio is within our focus, but our preferred geography is the 11 counties in/around Columbus Ohio, including…

Justin is a member of a private family office in Chicago seeking acquisitions in the water, alternative energy, infrastructure, and mission-critical real estate.

We are committed to creating value with our partners through our unconventional approach, multi-industry scope, and counter-intuitive strategy.

The Will X Capital team is just two people but we pack a punch. With backgrounds in SMB ownership and fortune 50 corporate operations, we pride ourselves on being the type of people to roll up our sleeves and charge headfirst into problems.Regardless of interests or background, our growing team remains committed to building a portfolio of robust small businesses that support each other. We share an obsession with small businesses of all types and rally around the belief that we can always learn something new.Selling your business is a huge decision. No doubt, you have been through many deep…