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Smithers Actively Sourcing Deals

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

Engineer-led team that automated 30+ finance workflows at Ramp and coframe, now laser-focused on modernizing private-equity fund admin.Investment focusBoutique administrators serving GP-led secondaries, NAV-loan vehicles, and continuation funds$1-10 MM ARR, ≥15 % EBITDA, >90 % client retentionNorth America or UK HQ, founder-led culture open to retaining equityWhy partner with usProprietary LLM engine cuts NAV-calc and K-1 prep time from days to minutes, lifting margins toward 40 %+Live pipeline of liquidity-solutions PE sponsors controlling >$4 B AUM who need tech-forward admins…

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.

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.

Erik Pickering

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

I am looking for another business to buy and run. I bring management experience and am looking to partner with an existing owner who would like to start their retirement process. I would like to transition into running the company (on whatever pace they would like) and grow it together, building on their past success.

Chris Jennings Actively Sourcing Deals

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

Pre-Launch Stage Company trying to assess the market and see if viable opportunities are available to support business model. To refine company objectives as the ideas grow and develop, more to comez

Bradfield Capital

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Bradfield Capital is a private equity firm based in San Francisco, CA. We specialize in collaborating with entrepreneurs in creative new ways to accelerate growth and value creation. Our approach is to support owners with capital, operating expertise and industry knowledge.Bradfield’s principals have distinguished track records as operators and professional investors in a variety of growth oriented middle market companies.Bradfield invests money from family offices, investment funds, and business development companies with over $1 billion in committed funds.

Chordata Ventures

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

San Francisco based investment firm founded by investment banking and data engineering professional focused on lower middle market businesses .

ECE Group, USA Inc.

Independent Sponsor

    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.

Pavis Capital

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Pavis Capital is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We plan to work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

Groove Capital, LLC

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Groove Capital is focused on manufacturing and services businesses up to $10m EBITDA in US owned by families or founders/individuals with a long-duration, growth mindset and a focus on company culture and business excellence. 22 years of lower middle market investing experience with a deep and broad network to help investments outperform.

Clickstone Capital

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Investment firm founded by former McKinsey consultant and experienced corporate technology M&A executive focused on building a portfolio of small businesses. The principal is investing personal capital alongside a significant network of capital partners.

Cruz Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

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

Cruz Capital is an independent sponsor focused on acquiring and scaling recurring-revenue marketing agencies. The strategy centers on buy-and-build: acquire a strong platform with >90% retainer revenue, then bolt on complementary agencies to expand EBITDA and unlock multiple arbitrage—buying small at 6–8x, selling large at 10–12x. With a playbook built on the 30/20/10 rule (30% gross margin, 20% SG&A max, 10% net profit), Cruz Capital emphasizes financial discipline, cultural retention, and operational integration. The mission: build smart, scale fast,…

SEEM Capital

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

SEEM Capital is a private equity firm that specializes in acquiring and transforming middle-market companies. With a focus on control transactions across a diverse range of industries, SEEM Capital partners with business founders to unlock untapped potential and drive sustainable value creation. The firm is committed to operational excellence and strategic growth, leveraging decades of experience to scale businesses effectively. SEEM Capital's approach is characterized by a collaborative partnership with business owners, aiming to enhance operational efficiencies and create long-term value.

Ordiant Growth Partners

Independent Sponsor

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Mission: To partner with exceptional founders and families to build businesses that endure.Who We Are: Ordiant Growth Partners is an HoldCo-backed platform. The firm was founded to solve the classic founder's dilemma: The choice between selling to a traditional buyer and risking the company's identity, holding on and missing opportunities, or facing a difficult succession. Ordiant offers a "Third Path" that is distinct from private equity and independent sponsors.Our Model: The firm is backed by a 30+ year old, founder-owned middle-market operating and holding company. This provides patient,…

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