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Auricle Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 12 Total Closed Deals
Auricle Capital Partners, LLC was founded to invest in high quality US-based family and founder-owned businesses. Our principals have over 35 years of experience as investors in, advisors to, and operators of middle market businesses. We pursue investments in a wide range of industries, with particular expertise in medical products and manufacturing.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Apr 2024
acquired
Investor
Jun 2021
acquired
Investor
Jan 2019
acquired
Investor
Jun 2013
acquired

Polychrome Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 6 Total Closed Deals
Polychrome is a holding company that acquires and partners with SMB enterprise software companies, with a focus on infrastructure, developer tools, cybersecurity and open source companies. We are a team of seasoned operators, who work closely with our portfolio companies to drive value for all stakeholders.Our target range are companies that are >$1M in ARR, bootstrapped or having raised little capital, are profitable and growing (>0%) and are based in NA or Europe. Polychrome can purchase anywhere from 51-80% of a company, presuming that the founder rolls their equity and works with…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Dec 2024
acquired
Investor
Mar 2024
acquired
Investor
Nov 2023
acquired
Investor
Sep 2022
acquired

Hayden Creek Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
Hayden Creek Capital ("HCC") is a principal investment firm that focuses on investment opportunities in lower-middle market private companies. Our Principals have deep expertise in making growth equity and buyout investments principally in the Consumer Food and Beverage, Business Services and Distribution industries.HCC is not a typical private equity firm—we are not a fund. We take a flexible and creative approach to capital structures, having an extensive network of debt capital and institutional and family office equity capital providers.Our investing philosophy is grounded in…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jan 2025
acquired
Investor
Jan 2024
acquired
Investor
Oct 2021
acquired
Investor
Jul 2021
acquired

Metamora Growth Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
Metamora Growth Partners (Metamora) is an investment firm focused on buying and growing software and technology-enabled services companies. We are committed to: Closing transactions efficientlyPaying fair pricesHonoring the legacy of the owners we succeed through integrity and a commitment to taking care of existing customers and employees We differentiate with our deep experience and focus on healthcare-related services and software as well as our long-term time horizon and goal to be permanent owners of the businesses we acquire.  Our partnership:We are backed by >25 family offices…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Mar 2024
acquired
Investor
Sep 2023
acquired
Investor
Jul 2023
acquired
Investor
May 2023
invested in

Hanover Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 15 Total Closed Deals
Founded in 1994, Hanover Partners is a private equity firm dedicated to acquiring and partnering with the management teams of small-to-medium sized companies. With over 25 years of sector focus, we invest in niche, proprietary product and engineered equipment manufacturers and differentiated service companies.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Dec 2021
acquired
Investor
Dec 2020
acquired
Investor
Oct 2019
acquired
Investor
Jul 2019
acquired

Software Growth Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 10 Total Closed Deals
Software Growth Partners’ (SGP’s) primary mission is to build great software companies. We do this by being very selective about where we invest, and being very engaged where we do. Unlike the traditional private equity approach, we engage with our portfolio companies as true partners with only one goal: To help them achieve their full potential.When we achieve our primary mission, we generate winning outcomes for everyone that is a part of the journey.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Aug 2023
invested in
Investor
Aug 2023
invested in
Investor
Aug 2023
invested in
Investor
Aug 2023
invested in

Galaxi Group Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 4 Total Closed Deals
Galaxi Group is a family office backed independent sponsor focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We consider ourselves entrepreneurial capital partnering with management teams and entrepreneurs to achieve next level success.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Aug 2021
invested in
Investor
Jul 2017
acquired
Investor
Dec 2016
acquired
Investor
Oct 2016
acquired

ClearPoint Investment Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
ClearPoint Investment Partners invests in lower middle-market business services and financial processing companies. We work closely with management as a hands-on partner to create long-term value for our stakeholders. We focus on businesses at key inflection points – where our deep strategic, operational, and industry expertise can accelerate growth and materially enhance company value.Clarity of focus, process, and principles are hallmarks to our approach.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
May 2018
invested in
Investor
Sep 2017
acquired

Perennial Holdings LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Perennial was founded to build market-leading businesses that endure over generations. We partner with founders and families that have built exceptional organizations and are seeking a new steward to champion employees, customers, and their legacy. We believe the best organizations identify and empower talented people, treat them with respect, and reward long-term thinking. We’re not afraid to roll up our sleeves to support our teams. We’re serious about our work and consider ourselves your partners in building businesses for the long-term. 
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Oct 2019
acquired

Alden Bridge Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Alden Bridge Partners is an investment firm focused on acquiring lower middle-market services businesses ($2–15M EBITDA). We bring private equity and software investing experience, with a focus on AI and automation to drive growth. We target founder-owned companies in recurring, fragmented, and essential service markets.

Bear Creek Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Bear Creek Partners is a private investment firm focused on buying founder and family-owned lower middle market businesses where we can partner with exception teams to achieve sustainable long-term results. Rob Clark (founder) spent the most recent portion of his career at Genstar Capital in San Francisco, leading new investments in services, software and industrials and managing an extensive cross-sector portfolio. During his tenure, Rob completed 12 platform investments and 100+ add-on acquisitions representing $10 billion of transaction value and over $3.5 billion of total equity.Our…

Harwick Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

A private consortium of family offices and ultra high net worth investors dedicated to acquiring exceptional businesses and channeling our collective capital, talent, and ideas into supporting their long term goals.

Break Point Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Break Point Capital LLC is an independent sponsor based in San Francisco, CA. Its Principal, Amin Hariri, has significant experience investing in and growing businesses across the technology and services sectors. In addition to his successful investing experience, Amin has meaningful operating expertise, having served on several corporate boards and as the CFO of two middle market companies. This strong operational focus allows Break Point to provide hands-on support to the firm's portfolio companies where needed. Amin is also an advisor to and investor in early stage start-up…

ECE Group, USA Inc. Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

ECE Group is currently active in the restaurant and beverage industry, with a growing portfolio of successful brands. We are now looking to expand into other sectors by acquiring businesses that align with our vision and add long-term value.

Royal Emerge Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

We are an investment group specializing in consolidating diverse industry segments. Our strategy involves acquiring well-established businesses, with a focus on partial acquisitions where the previous owners retain a percentage of equity. This approach enables us to facilitate company growth while also providing owners with the opportunity to realize some of their investments. Our interests span across various industries, and we primarily seek business owners looking for retirement or relocation opportunities.

Tributaries Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

We're operators with decades of experience in the supply chain and supply chain operations field. We're focused on acquiring small to med size logistics companies operating in CA, AZ, NV, TX or TN.

Baden Manager LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Baden Capital is a private investment firm focused on control investing in profitable, timeless businesses. We focus on services oriented business but also invest in niche manufacturing and consumer. Our principals combine public and private institutional investing experience with gritty, hands-on operations experience within small businesses. We are based in California and prefer to partner with businesses near us where we can get engaged and help out actively. Historically, we have raised capital from SBICs and other mezzanine-focused firms who back independent sponsors. We have an…

Storyline Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

We are interested in life sciences and healthcare services, industrial automation and smart infrastructure businesses. We have previously acquired and grown a life sciences services business from $4m to over $300m EV, with support of initial search fund investors and later some of the largest institutional investors including Blackrock,Optum and others. We have significant buy and build, and tech enablement expertise, effectively deployed to raise the profitability and scale of the business.

Pacific Fin Capital

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Pacific Fin Capital specializes in operating small-to-medium size food and beverage manufacturing businesses.We leverage our operating and investing experience to give business owners, liquidity and alternative options, based on your needs and goals. Our entrepreneurial approach ensures a long-term vision of growth for your business, customers, and employees.Our flexibility allows us to move fast to find a solution that benefits everyone involved.We specialize in partnering with food and beverage manufacturing companies that have between $5 and $50 million in annual revenue and between $1 and…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Feb 2022
acquired
Investor
Jun 2021
acquired

Northern Legacy, LLC

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Northern Legacy is an independent sponsor investment firm dedicated to acquiring established Minnesota-based services businesses and building upon their legacy. Luke Musech is the leading principal and has prior CEO and private equity investing experience. Northern Legacy is financially backed by a concentrated group of high-net worth individuals and family capital. The senior advisory board includes veteran CEOs and private equity professionals.

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