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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…
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.
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…
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.
Target CriteriaFinancial: $2-25M revenue | 3-year average EBITDA >15%Customer Concentration: No customer >35%, top 3 <60% combinedGeography: Priority within 2-hour drive of Oakland Bay Area | Secondary: Southern California, Atlanta MetroIndustry Focus: Industries that support the growing AI/Cip/Digital infrastructure space are primary focus. This includes spaces in but not limited to, telecoms, fiber optic, calibration, testing and calibration, datacenter services and operations, server manufacturing and related services.Manufacturing: Industrial products with…
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.
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.
I started my career buying and selling software companies for Cisco Systems. I then moved into the venture group where I spent several years investing in software companies. Across those two groups I did roughly ten billion dollars worth of buy side transactional work before leaving to build a SaaS company. After spending fifteen years investing in and building saas companies, I raised a fund from a very experienced group of ceo's to acquire one. I'm looking for an exceptional vertically focused saas company which I intend to acquire then actively manage as the ceo. Unlike other searchers I…
We're a search fund targeting service-oriented businesses in California and Oregon with $1-2M in EBITDA, specifically focusing on infrastructure buildout, energy modernization services, and landscaping operations.
Upper Valley Partners is a search fund, an entrepreneurial investment partnership formed to identify, acquire, operate, and grow a single business in the United States. We’re different from traditional investors; while we have the backing of institutions, Upper Valley Partners is founded and led by entrepreneur Ray Rudianto. Ray brings with him unique experiences from growing up around family business, practical skills from the foundational business training he’s received (ex-Bain, operating experience at fintech, HBS), and most importantly differentiated perspectives on leadership…
My name is Bryan Xie, and I’m interested in buying and operating a local business in San Francisco Bay Area. As a long-term resident, I am passionate about supporting local businesses. I'm industry-agnostic, the target SDE is between $300k and $1m.As a mid-career executive, I have 15+ years in corporate and startup leadership roles, including product, general management, and sales experience, and hold a Kellogg MBA. I am a qualified buyer with access to capital, including SBA financing, and the ability to structure seller financing if needed.
Jessica is the founder and managing director of Steadfeather Capital (www.steadfeather.com). Steadfeather is a single-acquisition fund offering business owners the opportunity to exit on attractive financial terms with a stable succession plan to preserve their legacy. Post-acquisition, Jessica will assume the role of CEO, with the objectives of maintaining business continuity while driving long-term value creation. Steadfeather is focused on privately held, US-based, B2B services businesses ($5-50M revenue / $2-10M EBITDA) or SaaS businesses ($3-5M in ARR). Jessica's professional experience…
Growth and Profit – Liquidity and Legacy, we think you can have it all. Victory Six is a firm built to provide liquidity to founders who may be ready to take a backseat, but want to leave their company and team in the hands of someone who can continue to grow their legacy. We don’t believe a company has to be unprofitable to accelerate growth, and we’ve proven that at over 15+ B2B Software Businesses in the lower middle market. Let us take it from here. Let us continue growing your legacy and the careers of your team.
Looking to buy a small business with $500K - 2M in EBITDA. in the CA or TX areas. Open to all industries, but have a background in Aerospace, Defense, and Industrial Operations. Please reach out if you have anything that might be a good fit
Based in San Francisco with 10+ years of experience in the energy and sustainability industry. Now looking to exit and running a self-funded search that's industry agnostic looking primarily in Northern California
