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Arro Partners

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Arro Partners is a private investment firm focused on investing in and developing lower middle market businesses with strong growth potential and an entrepreneurial mindset. We are investors, operators, and former small business owners. We have a long-term investment horizon and a flexible approach to partnering with current owners and management teams to drive value-creation and ensure an enduring legacy for the business.

Paley Madison Partners, LLC

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Growth-oriented operators seeking growth-oriented companiesPaley Madison Partners acquires significant majority equity or total equity in its portfolio companies.After acquisition, we support our portfolio companies with a full suite of C-level management and advisory services. We accelerate growth. We achieve milestones. We manage exits, if required.Paley Madison Partners has the demonstrated ability to grow small and medium-sized companies – as well as orphaned corporate divisions – across a variety of sectors. We help our portfolio companies realize their greatest potential.

BroadFleet Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

BroadFleet Capital is an investment firm focused on private opportunities and employs a total return strategy for its investors. The firm invests directly into private companies, co-invests alongside leading financial sponsors and in addition, invests in private equity, venture capital and private real estate funds. BroadFleet’s experience, network and relationships enable it to be an additive capital partner in a wide variety of situations. 

Zachary Fund

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

At Zachary Fund, we leverage our profound experience and sharp industry insights to invest in diverse sectors including software, logistics, renewable energy, construction, health care, etc. Our commitment extends to investing our capital globally, where we mentor and guide businesses toward successful IPOs in the US. Our seasoned team is not merely a provider of capital but a strategic ally in the journey of transformative change, ensuring that companies in our portfolio can realize their full potential, innovate, and ascend to leadership positions in their field.

XMF Capital

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

XMF Capital is a global investment business investing capital on behalf of pension funds, large institutions and individuals. Our mission is to create long-term value for our investors through the careful stewardship of their capital. We invest in private equity, growth equity, credit and hedge funds. Our efforts and capital aims to grow hundreds of companies and support local economies.

Occur Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Occur Capital is an investment firm led by entrepreneurs focused on acquiring, operating and continuing the legacy of SMBs with up to $10M in annual revenue

Ostrom Capital Partners

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Emily Bergstrom is a Booth MBA with over 18 years of leadership experience looking for a small company to acquire and operate for the long term. She spent 12 years at McMaster-Carr Supply Co, a privately held industrial supplies distributor much loved and respected by makers worldwide. During her career there, she was exposed to every aspect of the business from product management to operations to sales and accounting.  Emily’s time at McMaster-Carr taught her the importance of listening – to customers, to business partners, and to employees.  She believes that employee-owned…

Corbett Ventures

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Corbett 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. 

The Midway Companies

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

We seek to be unconventional not only in name but in everything we do. We are long-term, disciplined partners who care about your business, legacy, and employees. We have a different mindset from traditional private equity, and we believe financial sponsors and corporate America drastically miss the mark. We are patient and we want to build for decades. We put stakeholders, especially management, first. We love businesses that are enduring and have sustainable value. Our goal is for you and your business to find your forever home within The Midway Companies.Our partnership philosophy is in…

Sileo Capital

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Sileo Capital (Si-lay-oh) is a unique independent sponsor that not only makes principal equity investments, but also provides strategy, operations, financial and transaction consulting. Sileo’s equity investments are focused on industries where its team has extensive transaction and operations experience (e.g., multi-unit – food/non-food, company-operated, franchisors and franchisees; critical infrastructure services; government services and waste management). Sileo deploys its financial and intellectual capital with North American based companies that have at least $5 million of EBITDA…

Westbourne HoldCo Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Granite Cove Capital is an investment firm founded by seasoned entrepreneurs with a passion for building successful businesses. With a shared vision to acquire and nurture high-quality companies, the founders bring together their extensive experience, industry insights, and a deep understanding of what it takes to survive and thrive. Drawing on their own entrepreneurial backgrounds, the founders of Granite Cove Capital possess a unique perspective that allows them to identify and grow promising businesses. 

TGO Group

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

TGO Group was founded by real estate private equity veterans with over $2B in transaction volume over the last ten years. The company will focus on businesses that provide products and services to the real estate industry.

Birkdale Partners, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Birkdale Partners is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

Cruz Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Cruz Capital is an independent sponsor focused on acquiring and scaling recurring-revenue marketing agencies. The strategy centers on buy-and-build: acquire a strong platform with >90% retainer revenue, then bolt on complementary agencies to expand EBITDA and unlock multiple arbitrage—buying small at 6–8x, selling large at 10–12x. With a playbook built on the 30/20/10 rule (30% gross margin, 20% SG&A max, 10% net profit), Cruz Capital emphasizes financial discipline, cultural retention, and operational integration. The mission: build smart, scale fast,…

Windage Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Windage Partners is a prominent private equity firm specializing in the Aerospace, Defense, and Government Services (ADGS) sector. Established in 2023 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the firm has quickly positioned itself as a leader in the lower middle market. Windage Partners is renowned for its exclusive focus on control transactions, leveraging its deep sector expertise and extensive experience to partner with management teams and drive company growth. The firm's commitment to trust and collaboration forms the foundation of its relationships with investors and management teams alike,…

Sands Enterprises Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Sands Enterprises is a Miami-based diversified holding company focused on acquiring and revitalizing essential-service businesses through structured buyouts, seller financing, and debt-driven acquisitions.

Journey Legacy Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Journey Legacy Partners is a private equity firm that emphasizes operational excellence and sustainable value creation. With a focus on acquiring and managing legacy brands and assets, the company is dedicated to scaling businesses profitably by addressing real-world challenges through the fundamentals of people, process, and technology. Founded by veteran executive operators Jeff Journey and Joshua Alcorn, Journey Legacy Partners targets U.S.-based B2B companies with revenues between $10-50 million and EBITDA of $3-12 million, particularly in compliance-driven or highly-engineered specialty…

Boring Business Fund Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

The Boring Business Fund is a private equity fund providing equity capital to independent sponsors for acquisitions of small, essential, cash flowing businesses. Our partners have a 10+ year track record of funding and partnering with independent sponsors, and are now expanding our impact through a fund. If you're looking for equity capital for your deal, please reach out.

Connected Deals LLC

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

AIConnected.vc is an investment firm specializing in artificial intelligence technologies. The company is dedicated to generating real income through strategic investments in innovative AI-driven ventures. With a focus on fostering growth and development in the AI sector, AIConnected.vc aims to support companies that are building cutting-edge AI solutions. As of 2025, the firm has successfully invested in 12 portfolio companies, showcasing its commitment to advancing the field of artificial intelligence.

Pillar Enterprises, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Pillar Enterprises is a business acquisition company that specializes in purchasing and operating established businesses. With a focus on preserving legacies and supporting community growth, the company emphasizes building relationships based on integrity, transparency, and trust. Founded by Joel Valdez and based in Orlando, Florida, Pillar Enterprises aims to ensure that acquired businesses continue to thrive for future generations. The company provides financing and analyzes business acquisitions, with a mission to nurture small businesses and maintain their legacy.

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