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Alpex Capital is an entrepreneur-led company focused on acquiring then operating a single company based in the US or Canada. Our goal is to grow the business while preserving its legacy by leveraging our expertise, significant capital resources and best-in-class board of directors.Alpex Capital is the ideal fit for a business owner looking to transition ownership of their business to an entrepreneurial team who is ready to commit long-term and who will protect their legacy, culture and employees.Alpex's founder, Maxime Aymonod, is backed by a team of 20+ experienced investors, operators and…
I'm a tech and real estate professional looking for a business with 300k+ SDE.I have extensive experience in real estate managing a full rehab remotely and also have business management experience. Looking for a business in B2b or b2c sector. My wife is a home maker will also help running the business
Core Focus I invest in and operate niche manufacturing and industrial technology companies with strong technical capabilities, defensible market positions, and significant untapped growth potential. My focus is on precision manufacturing, aerospace, defense, advanced thermal management, and specialty component production—sectors where operational excellence, process innovation, and customer intimacy drive competitive advantage.Value Creation Approach I specialize in identifying under-optimized businesses and applying a hands-on, operator-led transformation model to unlock value. Leveraging…
The Kiva Capital Partners team includes successful entrepreneurs, CEOs, and middle-market investors, with extensive experience and a track record of enabling long-term performance. We have fully committed capital with investors who have completed 100+ transactions and are committed to the long-term growth of your business.We have committed capital and focused on the long-term growth of the business. We are looking to operate a single business allowing for a successful exit and stable succession for business owners. Our team of operators and investors have experience in healthcare services,…
Looking to buy a company (or companies) to own and operate. Background in PE, consulting and general management. Stanford MBA. Ran a $1B business unit of a NYSE-listed telco company. Worked at numerous start-ups, including co-founding and running my own start-up.
A tech veteran with a track record of success in diverse industries ranging in asset management, e-comm, MarTech, real estate, marketplaces, mental health, travel, supply chain, and AI.Built and scaled startups, scale-ups, Fortune 500 companies, and Google.Have a long history of collaborating with people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, and managing globally distributed teams of 50+.Looking to apply my strategic leadership to grow a great service business.
Asymmetric Search Partners is a search fund looking to acquire a business to help it transition into its next phase of growth. The fund is specifically focused on business services and software. The Principal, Leah Edwards, is a Stanford GSB graduate with experience in financial services, operations, and non-profits. Asymmetric Search Partners is backed by leading search fund investors and experienced operators.
Temescal Capital is a search fund dedicated to acquiring and scaling B2B software and services companies. With a focus on long-term growth, the firm partners with exceptional B2B or B2G companies, offering expert guidance in scaling and succession planning. Temescal Capital prioritizes financial returns and legacy impact, leveraging its extensive expertise in operational leadership and sales strategy to drive success. The firm is committed to preserving and growing the legacy of the companies it partners with, ensuring sustainable development and strategic expansion.
Operator-investor with 15+ years building, scaling, and exiting businesses. Former CEO/CFO, board member. Deep ops + finance expertise, disciplined buyer focused on durable cash-flow companies. Esp SMB
Valence Capital Partners is an independent sponsor in the Oil and Gas services space. Jeff Hibbleler is a 6x CEO in PE-backed O&G services, and Chris Tyler is an experienced operator in the technology sector. We partner with companies between $2mm - $15mm in EBITDA.
Redwood Succession 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. Brendan Duebner founded Redwood Succession during his 2Y at Wharton to fulfill his dream of running a company. He brings a variety of leadership experience in a range of organizations, including three self-founded companies, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and as an Army combat arms officer. His goal is to work with the…
Longview is a self-funded investment platform focused on acquiring a single, well-run small business in the San Francisco Bay Area for long-term ownership. We are not a fund and do not have outside investors. Decisions are made quickly and directly by the principal.The goal is to acquire a high-quality business with a strong foundation, preserve what already works, and grow it thoughtfully over time as an active, hands-on owner. We value durable cash flow, repeat or recurring customers, and businesses with a strong local reputation and capable teams.The principal behind Longview brings nearly…
Toy Ventures has invested over $50M in minority equity investments. The holdco is also backed by a large hedge fund for factoring, lending and other purposes with over $400M credit facility (not for equity investment).I am running a holding company to acquire a low-market software company. Previously I was the head of product of a crypto-exchange and worked at Facebook / Goldman Sachs for 8 years. I've bought two businesses in the recent past in the low 6 digits range to test our the hypothesis
Family Office focused on investing and operating middle market companies and real estate. Our focus is on profitable, scalable and easy investment that can be operated with minimal management. We also investment in multi-family real estate. We are a research Intensive fundamental value investor in equities.
Gen3 Innovations Lab is a search fund formed to identify, acquire and operate an existing private company with initial enterprise value between $5.0 and $20.0 million. This summary provides an overview of Gen3 Innovations Lab, the financial structure of the search fund, and the strategy to identify and acquire an existing private company. Gen3 is focused on Martech and Adtech companies as well as Retail tech, with founders that have extensive backgrounds in these industries.
Mountain Gate Ventures currently operates a consulting business focused on improving small-to-medium sized business operations and is looking to acquire a light manufacturing or services business that would benefit from operational improvements generating at least $800k of SDE in a price range ideally under $7-8M.
What I'm Looking ForI'm primarily acquiring a founder-owned business in data center infrastructure, telecommunications construction, or semiconductor equipment services. Target: $5-15M revenue, $1-2.5M EBITDA, margins above 15%, in Arizona, Texas, California, or Georgia.Business types include outside plant fiber construction, structured cabling, data center interconnect services, telecom installation, and semiconductor equipment maintenance or refurbishment.Selectively open to adjacent technical services—including cybersecurity services or IT managed services—where operational complexity…
Anderson Capital is a search fund focused on acquiring companies in Northern California in the $750k-$2M EBITBA range. Principal investor, Andy Anderson, has been an operator of his own small business for over a decade and has been on the leadership team of multiple early stage startups in the Bay Area.
I am a seasoned strategy, operations, customer experience, people and product leader with over 20 years of diverse industry experience. My expertise lies at the intersection of people, processes, and technology, and I am passionate about driving business growth both in terms of revenue and profitability. Currently, I serve as the Head of Product Operations at Instacart, where I lead a team of 40 supporting our Product, Operations, and Engineering teams. I built this team from the ground up, playing a pivotal role in supporting our product development and operations from pre- to…
Rumen Labs is a search fund 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.
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