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Leonard Green & Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals

    • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Leonard Green & Partners is a leading private equity investment firm founded in 1989 and based in Los Angeles with over $70 billion of assets under management. As one of the largest single-office private equity firms globally, LGP has completed over 150 transactions since its founding with an aggregate purchase price of over $270 billion.

Berkman Woods

Private Equity Fund

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Middle Market P.E firm specializing in Niche Manufacturing, HVAC and Construction businesses. We seek to invest in small companies with a history of profitability, poised for high growth, and that will benefit from our financial, operational, and strategic expertise. We like situations where the entrepreneur is ready to dial it back or retire, while maintaining a partnership with us.

Minerva Investment Partners

Private Equity Fund

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Minerva Investment Partners is a Tampa-based, private investment firm focused on investing in growing, entrepreneur or founder-owned businesses in the lower-middle market. Our capital is typically used in transactions where business owners are looking for an ownership-transition, liquidity event for retirement or a partner to take their business to the next level. We will also partner with management teams who are in need of capital to buy out founder-owned businesses.

Ellis Reid LLC

Private Equity Fund

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Ellis Reid LLC is a private equity fund formed by former executives and operating partners seeking to make acquisitions in lower middle-market businesses, primarily in the manufacturing space.

The EEI Fund

Private Equity Fund

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Making communities a place to dream againThe mission of the EEI Fund is to provide flexible, affordable and responsible financing and franchise development for community stabilization and retail development efforts that benefit low-to-moderate income neighborhoods throughout the United States.

STAPLE Investments Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals

    • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Staple Investments is a private equity firm dedicated to long-term investments and fostering business growth through a values-driven approach. The firm is committed to preserving and expanding high-quality businesses, with a strategic focus on stable returns and shareholder value growth. Staple Investments operates primarily in the healthcare, consumer, industrial, and services sectors, employing disciplined private equity strategies to achieve its goals. With a team of approximately 50 experienced professionals, the firm emphasizes operational excellence and rigorous strategy to support its…

Bluehenge Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals

    • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Bluehenge Capital Partners is a leveraged Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) focused on delivering hybrid capital solutions—primarily structured debt and selectively equity—to lower middle-market businesses across the United States. The firm has grown through two SBIC funds totaling over $400 million in capital. Bluehenge emphasizes disciplined underwriting, downside protection, and strategic alignment with management teams, private equity sponsors, and other stakeholders. Its investment strategy is built around a flexible mix of unitranche, mezzanine debt, preferred equity, and…

MKH Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals

    • This member has no reported closed transactions.

MKH Capital Partners is a private equity firm that targets investment opportunities across a diverse range of sectors, including financial services, communications, education, energy, and consumer markets. The firm is composed of a team of experienced professionals with backgrounds in private equity and investment analysis. They focus on identifying and capitalizing on strategic investment opportunities, leveraging their expertise to drive growth and value in their portfolio companies. MKH Capital Partners is committed to fostering strong partnerships and delivering sustainable results for…

Sleeping Giant Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals

    • This member has no reported closed transactions.

When a business owner wants to exit, but lacks a succession plan, their legacy is in jeopardy. Who can be trusted to preserve and grow their business? Sleeping Giant Capital is a Kalamazoo based firm that exists to solve this dilemma. We invest in West Michigan by acquiring small businesses and growing them over the long term. To do so, we develop the next generation of business owners, back them with capital, and surround them operating resources and expertise.  
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TriStone Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals

    • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Tristone Partners is a private equity firm that specializes in investments in middle-market and growth-oriented companies. With a global operational reach, the firm targets sectors such as consumer, industrial, and technology. Tristone Partners is committed to driving operational improvements and strategic growth in its portfolio companies.

Apps legal Limited

Private Equity Fund

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Appslaw is a legal technology company that provides innovative software solutions tailored for legal professionals. The company focuses on enhancing legal operations through its cutting-edge technology, aiming to improve efficiency and client service within the legal industry. With a strong emphasis on legal practice management, Appslaw's solutions are designed to streamline processes and support law firms in delivering superior service to their clients. Their strategic investment in software development positions them as a key player in the legal tech space, catering to the evolving needs of…

2717 Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals

    • This member has no reported closed transactions.

2717 Partners, LP is a limited partnership with a focus on private equity investments, particularly in the technology and healthcare sectors. The firm operates from two primary locations in San Francisco, California, and Greenwich, Connecticut. With a strategic approach towards growth-oriented companies, 2717 Partners has built a robust portfolio comprising 14 companies. As of 2025, the firm employs approximately 150 staff members, reflecting its significant presence in the private equity landscape. The company is committed to fostering innovation and growth within its investment sectors.

Siris Capital Group Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals

    • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Experienced technology investor at Siris Capital, where I focus on buyouts and carve-outs in enterprise software and IT infrastructure. I lead diligence, deal execution, and portfolio value creation, with hands-on work in financial modeling, corporate carve-outs, and operational transformation.

Axar Capital Management LP Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals

    • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Please visit Axar Capital website. Investment firm focused on opportunistic investments in the US. Axar believes middle market opportunities will continue to be robust, independent of the economic cycleMarket Inefficiency & Entry Point OpportunitiesInefficient markets create attractive entry pointsForced selling, limited competition, and complexity can lead to dislocations not typically found in large-cap credit.Structural Barriers Limit CompetitorsAxar thrives in segments where others retreatManagers evolved to favor scalable structures, and larger funds avoid smaller deals,…

Caydan Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals

    • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Caydan Capital Partners is a private equity firm specializing in control investments with a focus on value-oriented strategies. The firm targets profitable businesses with strong management teams, emphasizing historical operating performances and favorable market dynamics. Caydan Capital Partners employs flexible investment structures, including majority control, minority equity, and debt plus equity investments. With a team experienced in private equity and venture capital, the firm is dedicated to communication, trust, and alignment, helping their portfolio companies succeed. They actively…

Topspin Consumer Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals

    • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Topspin Consumer Partners is a private equity firm specializing in the lower middle-market consumer sector. Based in Mamaroneck, NY, the firm targets investments in established, profitable, and fast-growing consumer businesses across various sub-verticals, including health & wellness, personal care, beauty, food & beverage, household goods, pet products, and children's products. Topspin also invests in businesses within the consumer value-chain, such as consumer and retail business services, co-manufacturing, and co-packing. The firm employs a strategic approach called "3-D Investing,"…

AEA Elevate Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals

    • This member has no reported closed transactions.

AEA Elevate seeks to identify and invest behind disruptive professional services companies – spanning business services, healthcare services, and software – that are transforming traditional models through AI and technology enablement. AEA Elevate focuses on lower-middle market, founder-bootstrapped companies, often as first institutional capital.

Noro-Moseley Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals

    • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Noro-Moseley Partners is a group of focused and proven investors backing high-growth businesses and leading entrepreneurs. In addition to capital, the firm’s goal is to help strong leaders succeed through team building, growth acceleration and domain expertise at key junctures during company growth stages.
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Station Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals

    • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Station Partners is an entrepreneurial private equity firm that makes control investments in support of management teams operating established lower-middle market businesses with outsized potential.Taking a long-term, value-based, people-first investment approach, the principals of Station invest their own capital, alongside a select group of industry pioneers, executive partners, and investment advisors, all of whom are passionate about building great enterprises. At Station, we understand that a company’s people and culture are the key to success, and we seek to work with entrepreneurs…
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Aug 2023
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Maple Park Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals

    • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Maple Park Capital is an investment firm dedicated to the experiential economy, partnering with exceptional entrepreneurs and operators to drive value creation. The firm focuses on providing strategic capital and tailored support to businesses that enrich experiences, particularly within the experiential and consumer services sectors. With a presence in Dallas, Texas, and New York, New York, Maple Park Capital leverages its strategic partnerships to foster growth and innovation in its portfolio companies. The company is known for its investments in businesses like Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen…

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