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Sunbird Capital

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    This member has no reported closed transactions.

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.

Baton Valley

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    This member has no reported closed transactions.

We do 100% vendor finance, or we buy the majority, and the seller keeps a minority position and some vendor finance in the transaction.Baton Valley is a disabled-veteran-owned business. Baton Valley, founded in 2023 by University of Pennsylvania alumni, positions itself as a diversified investment group. Baton Valley's founders, with diverse expertise in aerospace, government contracting, education, security, logistics, family office, real estate, and international banking, bring a wealth of experience to the table. Baton Valley focuses on mature companies within construction, home services,…

Fig & Peach

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    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Fig & Peach established in 2022 to own businesses running fast casual restaurants. We are in the market for small size multi store brands in the Southeastern Region of USA. Our search criteria is below $1M revenue and positive operating income

Rouge Lake Management

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    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Rouge Lake is a privately held group seeking to acquire businesses with attractive growth and strong cash flow dynamics to own, operate, and continue building for the long-term. Our priority is to provide owners seeking liquidity and a transition out of daily management with a reliable and trusted partner focused on preserving their legacy.We offer a unique solution for owners looking to retire, move on to new ventures, or take a more focused role. Post-transaction, we intend to take a direct management role with a commitment to building value brick by brick as an on-the-ground operator.…

Curaventurx

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    This member has no reported closed transactions.

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,…

Legacy Life Holdings Group

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Legacy Life Holdings Group LLC is a family-owned enterprise dedicated to acquiring family businesses spanning various industries. Our mission is to honor the hard work and dedication of previous owners while forging our path. With partners from diverse backgrounds, we emphasize product management and customer-centricity to adapt to evolving customer demands. Our ultimate goal is to set a positive example for future generations, inspiring them to create their own legacies. We are committed to preserving and growing businesses with a strong sense of purpose and tradition.

Dara Knot Capital Partners

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    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Dara Knot is a Los Angeles-based private investment and advisory firm, founded to bring entrepreneurial passion, best in class strategic and operational support, and highly tailored capital solutions to small and lower middle-market services businesses seeking to achieve their next level of growth and profitability. 

Delmare Capital

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    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Delmare Capital 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. 

Flatrock Management

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    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Flatrock provides patient capital to ambitious and growing small businesses, with preferred equity, mezzanine debt and second lien notes. Raise on your own terms. Harness equity or debt capital over a 5-10 year period. Stay in complete control of your business - and prepare for a successful exit.

Upside Capital

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Founded in 2022, Upside Capital was born as the result of the effort of investors who decided to integrate their knowledge through Private Equity. Its founding partners and managers have been in the consulting industry for more than 20 years and have experience in company transformations in the most successful industries: healthcare, banking, utilities, fuels, and retail among others. The combination of Consulting and M&A experience gives Upside Capital an edge in company transformation and the ability to understand the possible drivers of valuation and the key levers to scale. Upside Capital…

Zeitgeber Equity Partners LLC

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    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Zeitgeber Equity Partners is an independent sponsor firm specializing in the acquisition and transformation of lower middle market companies. With a focus on partnering with founder or family-run businesses, we bring decades of expertise in finance, treasury management, and operational leadership to drive value creation and sustainable growth.

Cottage Grove Capital

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    This member has no reported closed transactions.

We focus on control-oriented investments in professional and advisory services businesses with strong fundamentals and growth potential. We take a disciplined approach to investing, seeking professional service businesses that demonstrate stable cash flows, recurring revenue models, and opportunities for operational enhancement and strategic growth. We believe in the power of active ownership and operational involvement.

G2 Capital LLC

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

G2 is expanding into the capital-fund space which it plans on providing middle and lower industrial capital for the growth oriented corporations who are managing great companies with great products and services.G2 Capital primary division is commercial and industrial investment banking in the manufacturing industry.G2 is made up of 6 companies and divisions. G2 Capital Partners LLC is a Special Ops Fund to be opened in 2023 a 150 Million Fund

Demres Holdings

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

We are a fundless sponsor looking to identify high-quality acquisition targets within B2B software, healthcare, and home services sectors. Our mission is to partner with incredible companies and founders that are looking to take their businesses to the next stage of growth. Primarily we are focused on businesses that we can grow in partnership with the existing management team and employees. Our team is led by David Demres, an experienced operator and M&A leader with experience in multi-site healthcare and software.

Vale Capital Partners

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    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Vale Capital Partners is an independent sponsor firm, established in 2023 and based in Toronto, Canada. Vale was created with a few core principles in mind: transparency, integrity, discipline, humility and learning. We strive to differentiate ourselves through our experience and relentless work ethic, while being open and honest partners every step of the way. Vale wants to partner with lower middle market businesses across a variety of sectors and focus on growth and value creation, with the firm's founders dedicating significant time to operations and working with management. The firm is…

Bridge Impact Partners

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

We partner with business owners to help them to get the right people on their team, bridge the gap between doing the work and managing the company, and cultivate the ideas, solutions, resources, and connections needed to scale both their impact and their bottom line. 

Coda Equity Group

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Coda Equity is looking to purchase companies in the low to mid market. We are opportunistic acquirers with a preference for businesses in law, tech and consumer services. We have expertise in SaaS, sales and talent. We believe in understanding the owner experience and helping owners reach their goals for the future. Our network of high net worth individuals are experienced and savvy investors that will become a private equity firm in 2026.

Petros HoldCo, LLC

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Petros HoldCo is a privately owned family investment platform built to acquire, operate, and scale high-quality businesses across healthcare, life sciences, real assets, and select operating companies. The firm takes a long-term, control-oriented approach, combining disciplined capital, active governance, and hands-on operational support to unlock value and drive sustainable growth. Backed by a family-office mindset, Petros Holding focuses on fundamentals, risk management, and alignment with management teams, while remaining flexible and opportunistic in pursuing complex or overlooked…

SBL Ventures

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

We currently own & operate 14 laundromats and have a focus on scaling our model in that space. Additionally, I have a manufacturing background and would like to eventually get back in that space.

Roland Capital Group, LLC

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

We are a permanent capital group, seeking to acquire and grow businesses over the long-term. We seek businesses with $2-5M in EBITDA providing mission-critical services, with strong employee cultures. We are based in New York City and are open to geographies across the U.S.

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