Chris Papp 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.
Target Company Characteristics: Location: Northern Arizona (e.g. Sedona, Cottonwood, Flagstaff, Prescott, Verde Valley, etc.) Revenue: $1M - $5M EBITDA: $250k - $2M Min 5 year track record w/ established customer base. Specifically *not* interested in food service, tourist retail & art galleries. Particularly interested in commercial and residential building services (trades, technical, professional, other) or light manufacturing. Open to other business ideas aside from those mentioned in #5 above.Employees: Ideally 5+. I am willing to have an operating role in the business.
Driven by strong core values and a passion for enhancing companies, Permont Capital focuses on investing in outstanding family-owned and privately held businesses operating within niche segments. We target established companies with up to $3m in operating profits, aiming to build stronger businesses positioned for long-term success. With permanent capital, we can hold our platform investments for generations, avoiding the short-term horizons typical of most private equity funds. What We Look For:Enduringly profitable businesses with a reliable client base, recurring revenue…
I recently sold Altrac, a business I helped co-found, and I am looking for a new SMB to acquire or invest in and operate. Grew up in Billings, MT. Graduated college from Wharton School of Business at University of Pennsylvania. Moved to San Francisco and joined Flurry (acquired by Yahoo for $240M). Joined Juicero (dead). Co-founded Altrac (acquired by Semios in 2021). Recently finished my 2 year lockup at Semios and would like to put my chips back on the table through Acorn Acquisition Group search fund.
Our Search Fund acquires and operates lower middle market businesses in Canada and USA. We're actively exploring opportunities primarily, but not exclusively, in Supply Chain and Manufacturing.
JDE Capital is an individual, hands-on, seasoned investor and operator looking to offer executive excellence and investment capital to a promising business. JDE is funded by high-caliber institutional investors and experienced executives who have an extensive track record of growing small-to-medium-sized businesses.
We have a very diverse business background, including B2B SaaS, DTC Retail, Strategy Consulting, Marketing, Rev Ops, and Business Development. We are just beginning a search, likely with a roll-up strategy, in the Agency, Professional Services, SaaS, or eCommerce space. This would be our first acquisition but not our first company.
We are looking to aquire a single business, we are open to almost every industry an still in the process of building our thesis.We want a business with great margins in an unsexy industry. We prefer retail, and not service industries. We want something preferably in the south of the states, California, texas, miami
AboutClelia Capital is a thesis-driven search fund focused on acquiring a profitable service-based business with $500K to $2M in EBITDA. We seek opportunities in fragmented industries with succession-driven sellers, strong local brands, and a long-term presence in the market.Our goal is to scale a dominant multi-city platform via a buy-and-build strategy by rolling up peer operators, bolting on complementary service lines, and driving operational excellence to create significant value.We are actively focused on industries where operational leverage and consolidation strategies can drive…
I am an individual business buyer looking to acquire a business in the next 12 months. I am open to a broad range of industries but focusing on businesses in Colorado. My wife and I are looking for a business that we can own and operate for decades. General search criteria below:Business Characteristics I am looking for: Multi-channel product or distribution business (B2C or B2B) with a defendable and sustainable market position. This may include:A differentiated brand with unique customer positioningA proprietary product in a niche marketA unique distribution channel or customer…
Steve Curtin 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.
Barcos looks to acquire and operate businesses in the Pacific Northwest.
Principles and related family have owned and operated businesses in the PNW
since 1890, spanning 4 generations of entrepreneurs and operators.
Grand Lake Capital is an entrepreneur led investment fund. I will be dedicating 100% of my time and resources to the continued success of your company. Grand Lake Capital works with financial partners and advisors that have expertise in the sale and transition of owner led businesses.Grand Lake Capital can work with owners on the appropriate timeline to sell their business. The goal is to make the transition as smooth as possible.
Hylight Advisors is a self-funded, family-backed search fund based in the Salt Lake City metro area. Our focus is to acquire and operate a high-quality business for the long term. Our mission is rooted in stewardship over speculation—preserving legacy while driving sustainable growth. We bring deep operational experience, committed capital, and hands-on leadership to every investment.We target financially sound, consistently profitable businesses with up to $2M in EBITDA. Ideal candidates are located in Utah or relocatable to the region. While industry-agnostic, we are especially interested…
Ad Astra Business Ventures ("AABV") is a Kansas City-based investment firm focused on acquiring and accelerating the growth of established businesses within the Midwest. Our team's diverse skillset, encompassing engineering, sales, construction, IT, finance, and consulting, empowers us to add tangible value across multiple operational areas. We seek established businesses within a max 100-mile radius of Kansas City, generating high six-figure cashflows, and prioritize maintaining a strong culture centered on employee and customer well-being.
Experienced investor & operator with a track record of scaling service businesses. Backed by committed capital. I am seeking to own and operate high-quality businesses with strong teams & growth potential.
Mila Ridge is a partnership between two longtime entrepreneurs and friends – James Burgess and Andrew Noh. We founded Mila Ridge with 15 years of shared personal and professional experiences as cofounders, teammates, classmates, and business-owners. After successfully exiting our last venture, we are focused on investing our own capital by purchasing a privately-held business.
PARC Partners (“PARC”) is a search fund seeking to acquire and operate a single company, with the backing of committed capital from a small group of investors and entrepreneurs.PARC is primarily focused on B2B services and / or technology businesses with $1-10mm EBITDA, a recurring revenue model, a diverse client base and an established employee culture.We offer sellers the opportunity for a liquidity event and a flexible transition plan while ensuring continuity for their customers / employees and a commitment to the sustainable long-term growth of their business.
