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Kompound Actively Sourcing Deals

Holding Company
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Kompound is a holding company 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 Platform Group AG Actively Sourcing Deals

Holding Company
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

The Platform Group is a publicly listed European platform operator running 35 vertical marketplaces across 25 industries, connecting 5 million customers with 14,000 retail partners.With a proven buy-and-build track record and access to acquisition capital through its stock market listing, we offer sellers the opportunity to join a fast-growing, tech-enabled group – unlocking scale, synergies, and sustainable growth while preserving brand identity and entrepreneurial autonomy.

Sandhu Group LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Holding Company
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

We have been building businesses and creating great experiences for people for over 35 years. Our history has taught us a lot, and fuels us forward everyday as we look towards what’s next. We are passionate about delivering excellent results and keeping people first. That commitment has proven to be a successful formula for us, and one we believe will continue to carry us forward. 

WhiteHorn Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Holding Company
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

We recognize and appreciate the critical role that small and mid-sized businesses serve in communities and economies across the country. We founded WhiteHorn Partners with the goal of bringing our energy and passion to one such company while carrying forward its legacy and building upon its success.   We come from a family with a history of entrepreneurship and success in building and growing businesses. Both sides of our family have experience with founding, operating, and exiting successful companies. On our father’s side of the family, our grandfather partnered with his father to…

Reify Holding Inc Actively Sourcing Deals

Holding Company
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Reify is a holdco with existing ownership of portfolio companies in Media & Design, Food & Beverage, and Imports & Exports. We understand by experience that each small business is different, and each situation is different. We're interested in healthy EBITDA small businesses and have experience centralizing functions that small businesses typically (finance, marketing, etc),

Flower City Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Holding Company
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Flower City Capital was founded in 2015 and manages over $400 million on behalf of HNW and UHNW families. It makes direct equity and credit investments through its dedicated private markets fund Allens Creek Partners, LP. with a focus on businesses in its geographic region (upstate New York) and the financial services vertical.

Mix Tape Ventures, Inc Actively Sourcing Deals

Holding Company
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Mix Tape Ventures is a diversified management company whose companies are focused on industries including: commercial refrigeration parts and service, personalized gifting, and specialty food distribution. MTV oversees the operations of its companies, allocates resources among them, and helps to improve the performance of its operations.

Lionshield Actively Sourcing Deals

Holding Company
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Lionshield is a private investment firm committed to long-term success by acquiring and growing 100% family-owned businesses in North America while providing exceptional leadership guided by solid core values.We were founded by entrepreneurs who understand the importance of preserving team, culture, and longevity of a business. Our model is simple, proven, and made to last for years to come. We buy and build exceptional businesses, arm them with great leadership, and hold them forever.We have committed capital and have raised a large fund, and are looking for 4 deals this year!

Desai Companies Actively Sourcing Deals

Holding Company
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Desai Companies is a diversified holding company that provides stability and opportunity unlike others that place profits over people. The way we do business will leave a lasting impression on everyone we touch. The Desai family immigrated to the United States in the early eighties from Gujarat, India in the pursuit of new opportunities. The family’s early business ventures included drive-in restaurants and motels. Later, the family expanded its hotel operations to multiple locations and states. Currently, the primary business is the acquisition and development of individual companies.

Delight Holdings

Holding Company
  • 8 Total Closed Deals
About UsWe are business builders with experience investing, operating, and growing businesses. We are interested and have had success with both control and minority deals. We partner with excellent people to build strong and durable companies. We are long term oriented with the ability to own businesses for decades.
Most Recent Transactions
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Oct 2021
invested in
Investor
May 2021
acquired
Investor
Mar 2021
acquired
Investor
Jan 2020
invested in

INFOR Financial Group

Holding Company
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
INFOR Financial Group has a permanent capital base and decades of experience partnering with entrepreneurs at all stages to help facilitate recapitalizations, corporate carve-outs, management buyouts and entrepreneur or family succession. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide creative and flexible capital to our portfolio partners, and believe that part of our role as entrepreneurs supporting entrepreneurs is to partner with and support emerging companies as we help them to achieve their corporate goals.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Feb 2024
invested in
Investor
Sep 2021
invested in
Investor
Sep 2020
invested in
Investor
Oct 2018
invested in

Elements Brands

Holding Company
  • 4 Total Closed Deals
Elements Brands is a portfolio of high quality consumer products brands - we launch and acquire branded consumer product companies that need help taking their business to the next level. The company was founded by Bill DAlessandro with a single product and has since grown organically and via acquisition. In addition to launching our own products, we seek to acquire small brands and scale them by applying our expertise at building manufacturing, e-commerce, fulfillment automation, and marketing infrastructure. We are seeking 100% buyouts of branded consumer products brands that need some help…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jan 2015
acquired
Investor
Jul 2013
acquired
Investor
Feb 2013
acquired
Investor
Jan 2010
acquired

Discomfort LLC

Holding Company
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
Discomfort LLC, The Miller Family Office, is a Winter Park, FL based family office focused on opportunistic investment opportunities. We believe most great investments begin from a place of discomfort. Today, we are invested in the new car automotive retail and real estate industries.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Sep 2022
acquired
Investor
Jul 2021
acquired
Investor
Jun 2020
acquired

Tucker's Farm Corporation Actively Sourcing Deals

Holding Company
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Tucker’s Farm Corporation is a value-oriented holding vehicle modeled after Berkshire Hathaway. Founded in 1994 as a small goat dairy, the farm has grown into a family of companies across industries and geographies. Capitalized with a long-term equity base, the farm aims to deploy ~$60 million of equity capital every year as it seeks to find and compound cash flows through highly active M&A strategies in the lower-middle market (and still boasts a strong herd of ~20 Nubian half-pygmy goats).
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jan 2025
acquired
Investor
Nov 2024
acquired

High Aspect Holdings

Holding Company
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
High Aspect Holdings is a personal holding company focused on acquiring and operating small to medium sized businesses in the North Texas area. With 11-years experience as a Fighter Pilot and 6-years as a CEO, I drive the businesses I acquire to establish solid processes, de-risk, and grow. I am passionate about the people and teams I lead and am proud of the "Best Places to Work" awards my businesses have received over the years. I've been most successful acquiring businesses from retiring founders who care about their people and want the next leader to steward their business to the next…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
May 2021
acquired
Investor
Nov 2016
acquired

ConceptsMP

Holding Company
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Our company works as a holding company to acquire small to medium businesses. We have acquired an e-commerce brand in the past and are now ready to expand to the second acquisition. We are mostly interested in stable and solidified business with steady SDE. Our areas of expertise include marketing, product development, finance, and operations.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Nov 2022
acquired

ODC-ISA

Holding Company
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
ODC Technologies Pte Ltd is a reputable company specializing in the import and export of IT data-centre products since 2016. With a proven track record of success, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner in the industry, driven by a commitment to excellence and innovation. Our Partnerships: At ODC Technologies, we have forged strategic partnerships with leading OEMs such as Legrand North America and Prysmian Cables. These partnerships enable us to offer a comprehensive range of high-quality IT datacentre products to our customers, backed by the latest technology and industry…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Feb 2024
invested in

Xecuit

Holding Company
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Through strategic acquisitions, we build interconnected ecosystems around platform businesses, fostering synergies, technology and innovation to create a sustainable and transformative impact.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Oct 2023
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Aurora Capital, LLC

Holding Company

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Side car investor with large SFO. We source and underwrite investments for the SFO, which currently controls investments valued at approximately $2 billion.

Crossroad Ventures LLC

Holding Company

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

I am the co-founder of one of the largest franchise law firms in the US with a few hundred franchisor clients. I have also founded, invested and partnered with strategic suppliers in franchising. Through the cash flow of the firm, and with founder clients as co-investors, I am looking for growth opportunities in areas where I have subject matter expertise and deep industry contacts. I have already made two successful investments and am looking to do one deal a year for the next few years.

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