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Lafayette Capital Partners

20 Total Closed Deals

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Lafayette Mittelstand Capital is a privately held investment firm backed by its Partners and Institutions. Lafayette looks to make majority investments in companies in turnaround, restructuring and other special situations.We focus on companies with industry-leading market positions, strong brands or other unique, differentiating factors. Lafayette engages with private and family-owned businesses, subsidiaries of larger corporates and publicly listed companies. We like to look into acquiring companies with the following criteria - Sales between EUR 10 - 150m - Headquartered in Germany,…

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• Jun 2024 Acquired MDEXX
• Mar 2023 Acquired 4WHEELS
• Feb 2023 Invested in Bischoff & Bischoff
• Dec 2021 Acquired Dankwardt

Kingswood Capital Management LP

16 Total Closed Deals

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Kingswood Capital is a private investment firm primarily focused on businesses that are undergoing varying degrees of operational, financial or market-driven change. In addition to access to capital, we bring relevant industry relationships and a broad network of internal and external operating resources that can strengthen the business and enhance value. Based in Los Angeles, we are a cohesive team of senior professionals from industry leading private equity firms with a history of success. We have extensive experience with complex transactions and difficult situations, where we provide…

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• May 2025 Invested in The Vitamin Shoppe
• May 2025 Acquired OneX
• Feb 2025 Invested in InfoTree Global Solutions
• Nov 2024 Acquired Branding Iron

CVC Capital Partners

15 Total Closed Deals

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Global Private Equity and Growth Capital FirmCVC manages capital on behalf of over 300 institutional, governmental and private investors worldwide. Over the years, we have secured commitments of more than US$71 billion in funds from our investors (including CVC Credit Partners). The capital of our investors is committed for ten years or more to closed-end funds that we manage on their behalf.

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• Aug 2017 Provided debt financing to Wastewater Specialities, LLC
• Jun 2017 Provided debt financing to Shannon Specialty Floors, LLC
• May 2017 Provided debt financing to TWMA
• Jun 2016 Provided debt financing to The Legacy Companies

Solis Capital Partners

14 Total Closed Deals

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Solis Capital Partners is a leading lower middle-market private equity firm located in Southern California. The firm was founded in 2002 and employs a disciplined, fundamentals-based investment strategy that emphasizes partnership with exceptional leadership to pursue enterprise improvement, organizational transformation and growth. Solis generally targets software, business services, light manufacturing and value-added distribution opportunities in the Western United States. The firm will generally seek to invest $5 to $20 million in lower middle-market companies with enterprise values from…

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• Jun 2023 Acquired eSkillz
• Jul 2021 Acquired Premier Auto Supplies
• Jan 2020 Acquired User Research International
• Jan 2018 Acquired Eminess Technologies

Balmoral Funds, LLC

13 Total Closed Deals

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Balmoral is experienced in pursuing investment opportunities involving complex operational or financial challenges. We understand the significant commitment of time, resources, and professional turnaround experience required to unlock value within non-core, under-performing or distressed businesses. Accordingly, Balmoral helps creditors, workout groups, corporations with non-core assets, management teams seeking to buy businesses, ESOP trustees, receivers, company advisors and business-owners by providing equity infusions, acquiring non-core or challenged businesses, and/or recapitalizing…

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• Aug 2020 Invested in Epsilyte
• May 2019 Invested in KP Aviation
• Mar 2019 Invested in Things Remembered
• Mar 2019 Invested in Aero Interiors Company

Gridiron Capital

12 Total Closed Deals

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Gridiron Capital is an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams and creating value by building middle-market companies into industry-leaders in branded consumer, B2B and B2C services, and niche industrial segments in the United States and Canada. We help transform growing companies by winning together through hard work, partnerships grounded in shared values, and a unique culture that comes from hands-on experience building and running businesses. As a team led by former operators and entrepreneurs, we know what it takes to run successful…

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• May 2016 Acquired Travel Nurse across America
• Apr 2014 Acquired Counsel on Call
• Apr 2013 Acquired Tokyo Joe’s
• Mar 2013 Acquired Motion Recruitment Partners

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Stone-Goff Partners

12 Total Closed Deals

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Stone-Goff Partners invests in lower middle market service companies* EBITDA of $3-10 million* Founder owned businesses and corporate carve outs* First institutional capital in a companyStone-Goff is investing out of Stone-Goff Partners III, LP and has completed two initial platform investments out of the fund

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• Jan 2020 Invested in Adar
• Aug 2019 Invested in Walker Sands
• Sep 2018 Invested in Danforth Advisors
• Aug 2018 Invested in JSI

Long Point Capital

11 Total Closed Deals

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Long Point Capital is a private equity fund with offices in Michigan and New York. With $315 million of capital under management, we focus on partnering with successful entrepreneurs of middle market businesses to help them achieve their financial goals, such as achieving liquidity, accessing growth capital, or accommodating generational change. Our leading investor is Masco Corporation, a publicly traded, Fortune 300 Company. Our strategic relationship with Masco differentiates us from other private equity investors in that our portfolio companies have access to certain Masco corporate…

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• Aug 2013 Invested in Precision Products Group, Inc.
• Jul 2013 Invested in St. George Logistics
• Jan 2013 Acquired The Saxton Group, Inc.
• Sep 2011 Acquired Mestel & Company and Hire Counsel

New Harbor Capital

10 Total Closed Deals

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At New Harbor Capital, we forge lasting partnerships that transform businesses and unlock untapped potential.Specializing in lower middle-market private equity, our team works in close collaboration with founders of growth-oriented companies who see their potential but are hesitant to go it alone — providing the camaraderie, expertise and resources to tackle any challenge together.New Harbor Capital was founded on the premise that exceptional ideas are fostered through a culture of mutual respect, coupled with a methodical, research-driven approach. We seek to create a culture of…

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• Jan 2023 Acquired Desert Spine and Sports Physicians
• Apr 2022 Acquired Escalon Services
• Dec 2021 Acquired IndeVets
• Nov 2021 Acquired MindPlay Education

Endeavour Capital

10 Total Closed Deals

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Endeavour invests in exceptional companies committed to building long-term value. We provide capital, expertise and support to privately-owned mid-market businesses headquartered in the American West.

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• Aug 2023 Acquired Manitobah Mukluks
• Aug 2023 Acquired Apex Dental Partners
• Aug 2023 Acquired Fi Holdings
• Aug 2023 Acquired ATL Technology

Starboard Capital Partners

10 Total Closed Deals

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Starboard Capital Partners is a private equity firm that sponsors and invests in lower middle market companies, with values ranging from $10 million to $250 million. We participate with our network of high net worth, family office, and institutional fund co-investors to partner with management teams and entrepreneurs who are looking to accelerate the growth of their companies. Starboard is actively involved in leveraged buyouts, growth equity investments, and recapitalizations. Most importantly, we actively listen to business owners and look to match our knowledge and capital resources to…

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• Jun 2015 Invested in QDiscovery
• Mar 2015 Invested in Brite-Line Technologies
• Oct 2011 Acquired PureRED (previously GA|PRC Group)
• Jul 2011 Invested in JPC Holdings, LLC (Jersey Precast)

ICV Capital Partners

10 Total Closed Deals

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Founded in 1998, ICV Capital Partners is a private investment firm focused on making equity investments in America's smaller middle-market companies. ICV seeks to generate long-term capital appreciation by investing in companies with revenues between $25 million and $200 million.ICV targets companies that have a history of stable cash flows and offer the prospect of meaningful growth. These companies are leaders in their markets with highly-defensible positions. They have strong and proven management teams that are eager to invest in their company.ICV Growth Partners was launched in 2009 to…

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• Apr 2011 Acquired Cargo Airport Services
• Jan 2011 Acquired Stauber Performance Ingredients
• Oct 2010 Acquired Press-A-Print International, LLC
• Oct 2010 Acquired Public Financial Management, Inc.

Brighton Partners, LLC

9 Total Closed Deals

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Brighton Partners is a private equity firm targeting small businesses with $10 to $30 million of revenue. We make control equity investments in profitable companies with significant potential for long-term growth.

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• Aug 2022 Acquired Colorado Industrial Packaging
• Sep 2020 Invested in Read’s Uniforms
• Jan 2020 Invested in Crew One Productions
• May 2018 Invested in Aftermarket Performance Group

Fort Point Capital

9 Total Closed Deals

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Fort Point Capital is a Boston-based private equity firm that invests in and supports promising, service-oriented companies at the lower end of the middle market and helps them take the next step to accelerate their evolution and growth.

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• Feb 2023 Acquired The Yandell Family of Companies
• Jul 2022 Acquired ROX360
• Jul 2022 Acquired Nova
• Mar 2022 Acquired Jones Fish Hatcheries & Distributors

Zabel Companies, LLC

8 Total Closed Deals

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Zabel Companies ("Zabel") is a private investment firm dedicated to partnering with management teams to invest in and build private companies over the long-term (5 to 15 years). Whether through a buyout, recapitalization or injection of growth capital, Zabel's strategy is to work closely with management to steadily grow businesses and to build value for all parties involved.Zabel does not limit its activity by industry or geography, but rather focuses on the fit with management and the opportunities to grow a business.The Zabel team has a hands-on and collaborative style built through years…

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• Apr 2022 Acquired Frame It Easy
• Dec 2020 Acquired New Market Waste
• Jul 2020 Acquired Medical Packaging Inc.
• Apr 2019 Acquired Bedford Precision Parts

Peloton Capital Management

8 Total Closed Deals

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Peloton Capital Management is:- A private equity firm with long-term capital and long-term investment orientation- A proven team with deep expertise in the financial services, healthcare services, and consumer products and services industries- A culture-driven company built around the belief that effective collaboration produces better outcomes

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• Dec 2022 Acquired Billyard Insurance Group
• May 2022 Acquired Victoria Park Medispa
• Mar 2022 Acquired Unison Risk Advisors
• Apr 2021 Acquired Edgewood Health Network Canada

Oroco Capital

8 Total Closed Deals

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Oroco Capital is a private equity investment firm. Our strategy is to buy great businesses in our target industries and build value through both internal growth and acquisitions, resulting in excellent returns for our investors. The team at Oroco has completed over 50 deals totaling over $5.0B. We developed a unique capital structure and have capital commitments from family offices, wealthy individuals and small institutions. In addition, Oroco has formed a strategic alliance with a private investment firm that allows Oroco to partner on investments that vary in size and type. Our strategy is…

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• Jan 2019 Invested in Maridata
• Jan 2019 Acquired FirstMark Materials
• Feb 2018 Acquired FirstMark Foundations
• Feb 2017 Acquired FirstMark Construction

Downing Capital

7 Total Closed Deals

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Catalyzing creativity: equipping our leaders to actualize their visions. People - The quality of the team ultimately determines whether a new business succeeds or fails. Our experienced in-house talent acquisition function helps structure founding teams, devise talent strategies, and execute on searches.Technology - We have relationships with experienced CTOs, software engineers, and technical recruiters to enable portfolio companies to develop products at a lower cost and to help overcome technical challenges that arise.Funding - Founders often turn to friends and family to pull together the…

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• Jan 2025 Invested in Bloomwell
• Apr 2024 Invested in Immersiv Health
• Apr 2024 Invested in Maro
• Jan 2024 Invested in Wellnest Fertility

Tuckerman Capital

7 Total Closed Deals

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Tuckerman Capital is a private investment firm that works with Deal Partners (experienced executives and Independent Sponsors) to invest in and build exceptional small companies that deliver innovative solutions for the long-term with enterprise values typically ranging from $10 million to $75 million.

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• Oct 2010 Acquired Promo Seeds, Ltd.
• Oct 2010 Acquired Shield Pack, LLC
• Oct 2010 Acquired Solidscape, Inc.
• Oct 2010 Acquired Wohler Technologies, Inc.

Berenson Capital

7 Total Closed Deals

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Berenson Capital is a sector-focused private equity firm investing in Software & Tech-Enabled Services businesses with a minimum of $5 million of annual revenues.

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• Aug 2023 Acquired Device42 Inc.
• Aug 2023 Acquired TI Health
• Aug 2023 Acquired StratEx
• Jun 2021 Acquired Practice Insight