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Weaver Lake Capital

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Weaver Lake Capital is a search fund based out of Pennsylvania focused on small to medium-sized businesses. We are seeking to partner with an exceptional company to fund the next stage of growth. We have a broad mandate from an industry and geography perspective, with a focus on business services, IT services, and industrials. We work closely with our portfolio companies after acquisition to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.The founder of Weaver Lake Capita, Lewin Xue, is a seasoned investment professional. He as previously in middle market private equity. He has completed multiple…

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Boardly

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NYC owner-operator, 20+ years in Manhattan real estate asset management and brokerage (Asset Manager at Milstein). Acquiring an established business, $1M-$5M revenue, NYC/tri-state metro or genuinely remote-operable. SBA-financeable, 6-12 month close, 7+ year hold. Operator, not financial buyer.

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Treadstone Capital Advisors

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I am a Harvard MBA, entrepreneur and long time real estate executive, having served in C-level positions in two publicly traded REITs and one private real estate fund. I have co-founded two startups.

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Mile 12 Group

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+ Mile-12 Group is an independent investment firm operating with committed capital from a broad range of investors+ Mile-12 LP base includes 5 institutional PE funds and 4 Family Offices with ~$1.5bn in cumulative AUM+ We are looking for businesses to own and operate either in partnership with the founder or a founder looking to retire and transition out of the business+ We are primarily focused on Tech-Enabled Business Service and/or software firms with $1mm+ in annual EBITDA and/or $4mm+ in ARR.+ Mostly focused on the East Coast (Mid-Atlantic and South-East) of the United States

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On The Fly Holdings

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The Fly Holdings is a search fund led by a senior industrial operations executive with 20 years of P&L leadership across manufacturing, specialty distribution, and industrial services. He has managed divisions ranging from $20M to $200M at global, multi-billion-dollar manufacturers in the energy and specialty metals sectors, spanning operations across multiple continents, and completed his Executive MBA at UT Austin McCombs in 2026

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Castle Pines Capital Partners

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Castle Pines Capital Partners is a boutique private equity firm based in Denver, Colorado, dedicated to strategic investments and long-term value creation. The firm specializes in acquiring and operating single, privately held U.S.-based companies, focusing on significant growth through active partnerships. With a commitment to identifying unique investment opportunities, Castle Pines Capital Partners leverages its expertise to work closely with executive leadership teams, aiming to enhance operational efficiencies and drive value. Their strategic approach is designed to foster sustainable…

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Divia Family Partners

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Divia Family Partners is focused on acquiring and personally operating a single outstanding business. Unlike traditional private equity funds or family offices, Divia Family Partners operates independently with a unique approach that emphasizes long-term investments without forced exit timelines. This strategy allows businesses to grow naturally and sustainably, supported by a network of long-term investors and entrepreneurs across various industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, services, and software. The firm is committed to legacy-minded capital.

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Ryan Marks

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Finance executive with 15 years of experience in the areas of strategic and capital planning, mergers and acquisitions, operational performance improvement, and cross-functional project leadership. Demonstrated experience operating across diverse organizational environments, including early-stage startups and private equity-backed companies.

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Alpha Heritage Ventures

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Alpha Heritage Ventures LLC is a small business acquisition firm dedicated to supporting the acquisition process of one local, small-to-medium-sized business. Founded in 2025, the firm strives to own and operate a single, established business. Alpha Heritage is not a strategic buyer or private equity firm; instead, it aims to invest in and grow the target business from its current state. The firm is particularly interested in businesses where the owner is looking to transition leadership through a personalized sale, with a focus on generational family businesses. With a local focus and…

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Rich Bertone

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Accredited Investor Seeking deal closure 2026–mid-2027About me: I'm a former Amazon and Microsoft Account Executive and I'm ready to do something different. I want to grow an existing business, work on things I control, and actually deploy capital toward something tangible before retirement.What I'm hunting for:B2B SaaS — recurring revenue, demonstrated unit economics, absentee-friendly, ideally $1–3M asking price range. Specialty distribution & established services — profitable, repeatable, semi-absentee. HVAC, industrial MRO, specialty supply, specialty transportation. etc.…

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Crossley Capital Group

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I am an experienced operator and investor pursuing full-time acquisition of established, cash-flowing businesses in the Philadelphia metro area (within a 120-minute radius). My background spans two CEO roles — leading companies in medical aesthetics and lab/life sciences — plus a decade in commercial real estate consulting and investment. I hold an MBA from Wharton and a finance degree from the University of Delaware.

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WizCo Solutions

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Here’s the final version:Who I am: I’ve spent 20 years inside large organizations — Capital One, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac — figuring out why smart companies make slow decisions. That work turned into a consulting practice. I now work as a fractional CAIO and CPO helping companies make better decisions faster. I know how to read an organization quickly and I know what breaks when leadership changes.What I’m looking for: A profitable business with a real operator or team already running it. I buy based on cash flow quality and operator independence, not sector familiarity. If the…

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TJP Holdings

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Individual investor with 23 years of financial and capital markets experience. I’m leaving the industry and seeking to use my personal capital to acquire and operate a well respected and profitable small business.

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Aeonwell Capital

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Aeonwell Capital is a family office with long-term investment orientation, providing permanent equity to enduring, compounding investment opportunities. We look forward to partnering with established, growing businesses with recurring revenue, healthy profitability ($1-$3M EBITDA) and happy customers.

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Arkrite Investments

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I am a self-funded searcher and former Navy SEAL looking for a long-standing service business in the PNW with an excellent reputation and an owner who cares deeply about their legacy. My goal is to be a steady, long-term successor who honors what’s been built, supports the team, and carries the business into its next chapter with humility, discipline, and genuine commitment.

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Gabriel Hamelin

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Individual buyer with 6 years of M&A experience in investment banking and private equity in Montreal. I’m actively looking to acquire a business with $500K–$1M in EBITDA. I bring financial expertise, long-term mindset and never-ending energy to ensure a smooth transition and preserve the seller’s legacy.

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Grove Oaks Capital

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Grove Oaks Capital is a private investment partnership focused on acquiring and operating a single, privately owned business in the lower middle market space. We will assume an active role in day-to-day management with a long-term focus. GOC is backed by a diverse group of investors, including CEOs, entrepreneurs, and institutional investors.

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Third North Holdings, LLC

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Glenn FiedlerEngineer and consultant with 15 years of experience across energy and operations. Former drilling engineer at ExxonMobil and management consultant at BCG. Looking to acquire and operate a founder-owned small business in services or industrials where I can bring technical credibility and operational discipline to the next chapter of growth.

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RWF Ventures

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Marketing executive with a proven track record of building and scaling high-growth ventures by leveraging deep expertise inconsumer marketing from world class organizations with entrepreneurial leadership. Built Aligned Modern Health from a singleclinic startup, to a multi-location, high-growth healthcare brand. Fueled growth through transforming consumer insights intostrategies to drive revenue, customer acquisition leveraging performance based marketing, and evolving business model to scaleexpansion.

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Ross Wigon

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I'm a real estate professional looking for a B2B service business in the New York Metro area between $750k and $1.5M of SDE. Assumed deal structure is ~15-20% seller note, with the remaining paid out upon close via buyer equity and SBA debt. I'm prequalified for a $5M SBA loan and have the ability to close on a business worth up to ~$7M.

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