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Asymmetric Search Partners

Search Fund

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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.

Andrew Creighton

Search Fund

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I am a full-time, self-funded searcher open to operating post-close or acting as an independent sponsor. I'm focusing my criteria mainly to the SF Bay Area, preferably within reasonable driving distance from the SF Peninsula. I spent the last six years running the new business sales function for a local publicly traded financial technology company.

Blue Turtle Capital

Search Fund

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Blue Turtle Capital is a self-funded search fund. With expertise in supply chains, technology, customer success, and marketing, they put operators at the helm of durable and dependable businesses.

Rue Racine Capital Partners

Search Fund

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Rue Racine Capital Partners is an entrepreneurial investment firm focused on acquiring and operating one business in the healthcare space for the long term. Our mission is to drive growth in one company while retaining and protecting existing employee, customer, and supplier relationships.We are backed by committed and patient capital, primarily from HNW individuals, and an advisory team consisting of seasoned operational and investment executives. We strive to reach a mutually beneficial transaction as swiftly as possible and will structure a deal to meet the seller's objectives.RRCP's…

Oxygen Equity

Search Fund

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Oxygen Equity focuses exclusively in enterprise software and technology-driven services. We seek to acquire a majority position in a profitable, niche company, and embark on a growth strategy. We bring buy and sell-side experience from small and large software M&A transactions.

Sophia Partners

Search Fund

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Sophia Partners, LLC is an operator led search fund, a vehicle created by the managing partner to acquire a mid-sized growth oriented company. Our team is composed of entrepreneurs, individual investors, institutional investors, and operating executives from all over the world.We seek to invest in and actively manage a growing, profitable, mature, privately-held business with annual revenues of $10 million to $35 million and cash flows of $2 to $5 million.We are very interested in situations where business owners are considering retirement or desire to reduce their day-to-day management…

GSL Legacy Holdings LLC

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We offer a long-term home for your business.We're in this for the long haul, meaning we are not looking to sell your business again in 5 years to someone else. Rather, we intend on working with you on a smooth transition, conservatively investing for growth, and ultimately owning your business for the decades to come. It's important to us that we continue your legacy and treat your employees as family. 

Luckenbach Ventures LLC

Search Fund

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Luckenbach Ventures LLC is a search fund looking to acquire businesses with $1m to $5m in EBITDA. We seek to be sector-agnostic and look for businesses with durable sources of profitability like recurring/repeat revenue, high customer switching costs, and low/manageable levels of capital intensity.. We intend to finance the transaction through a mixture of SBA debt, seller financing, 3rd party equity investors, and the majority of our personal net worth.

Redwoods Equity

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Redwoods Equity is a self-funded search focused on purchasing a profitable small business to preserve, operate and grow for the long term. Louis Lo, the founder of Redwoods Equity, is advised by entrepreneurs, executives, and investors who have bought, operated, and grown businesses in several industries. ) Louis led teams of software engineers, designers, and data scientists to build and optimize several businesses. At Target Corp he managed the supply chain for the $200m digital camera businesses.

Snug Partners

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At Snug Partners, Drew and Torey Bublitz are combining their experience in financial ledership, transaction execution, and project management to acquire and grow a business in California. As a finance executive at Uber and Opemdoor, Drew has acquired and managed numerous businesses. As a operations leader at Google, Torey has led key strategic projects across sales, customer engagement, and organizational design. They’re targeting a Southern California based business for acquisition in the next 12 months.

Filbert Street Capital

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Was founded by Miles Mamon for the sole purpose of acquiring and operating one great business. Miles will be responsible for managing the acquisition process and subsequently operating the business as CEO. Miles has robust experience leading and managing complex projects during four years as an officer in the United States Army. After serving in the Army, Miles developed his analytical skillset by completing the JD-MBA program at Northwestern University. He further honed his business acumen over four years at Morgan Stanley, most recently as a Vice President of Acquisitions in the real estate…

Aveon Capital

Search Fund

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Aveon Capital specializes in acquiring businesses in the finance and accounting sector. We target businesses with valuations between $1 million and $5 million that are US based, turnkey, and have a stable revenue stream and solid reputation. We source deals through our personal & professional networks, local business centers, and direct outreach to existing business owners. We are targeting businesses in the fragmented section of the market where there are no/few dominant players. Utilizing a roll-up merger strategy will allow us to gain market share through the consolidation of like…

Northern Pine Partners

Search Fund

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We are a partnership between a passionate entrepreneur and experienced investors. Our goal is to acquire and operate a profitable business and continue its seller’s legacy. Looking to exit your business, but want to make sure your company’s mission and people are taken care of?Our Commitment to YouDEDICATION + RELIABILITYWe are 100% committed to growing your company and preserving your legacy for the long haul. We are dedicated to putting the needs of your customers and employees first. Our operating partner will move to your city and dedicate all her energy to your business. TRUST +…

ArcForty

Search Fund

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I started my career in private equity and, after getting my MBA at Stanford, pursued a self funded search fund and acquired a mental health clinic in Seattle (100% cash upfront) that I operated for a few years. I'm now based in San Francisco and looking to it again.

Thomas Street Partners

Search Fund

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Thomas Street Partners is an entrepreneurial investment firm created for the sole purpose of acquiring and operating privately held businesses.

Bushrod Partners

Search Fund

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Bushrod Partners 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. 

Chapter House Capital

Search Fund

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Chapter House Capital is a privately held investment fund uniquely committed to acquiring and growing a single company.You’ve built an exceptional business. You care deeply about how the next leader upholds the quality of your brand and treats your employees, customers, and suppliers. We are focused on acquiring, growing, and actively managing your company for the long term. Let’s talk.

Bernal Ridge Partners

Search Fund

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Founded by Managing Partner Craig Thompson, Bernal Ridge Partners (https://www.bernalridge.com/) is seeking to acquire and operate a software or services business based on the West Coast of the United States. Craig is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor and advisor to growing businesses. Previously Craig founded Prophet, a venture-backed software businesses. He is also a former investment banker at Goldman Sachs and private equity investor at KKR. Craig has an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Acorn Acquisition

Search Fund

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I recently sold Altrac, a business I helped co-found, and I am looking for a new SMB to acquire or invest in and operate. Grew up in Billings, MT. Graduated college from Wharton School of Business at University of Pennsylvania. Moved to San Francisco and joined Flurry (acquired by Yahoo for $240M). Joined Juicero (dead). Co-founded Altrac (acquired by Semios in 2021). Recently finished my 2 year lockup at Semios and would like to put my chips back on the table through Acorn Acquisition Group search fund.

Redwood Growth Partners LLC

Search Fund

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Redwood Growth Partners is a private investment firm formed to buy a single growing and profitable company from a seller looking to pass on the torch. The Founder (Arun Shekar) is also a prior entrepreneur and is seeking to ensure business continuity with minimal disruption. The priority is to nurture the business onto its next phase of growth and create a lasting legacy by enhancing the brand and innovating on existing products, all with a focus to create a positive impact in our customers’ and employees’ lives.

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