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Anchorage Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

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

Our goal is to acquire and lead one company that provides a mission-critical service to its customers, offers meaningful careers and opportunities to its employees, and makes a positive impact on its community. We have the backing of mentors, investors, and experienced CEOs.

Bernal Ridge Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • 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 Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

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.

CHJ Ventures Inc Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

CHJ Ventures Inc is a holding company formed to acquire and operate a small or midsized business. Its owners and investors have experience in tech, retail, and restaurants.

Century House Partners LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Century House Partners is a traditional search fund backed by more than a dozen investors, including institutional funds, family offices, current CEOs, and former searchers turned investors. We understand that your business is more than just a source of income—it's a legacy you've built over decades. You've poured your heart and soul into creating something special. Now, as you look toward retirement, you deserve a buyer who will honor your vision and carry it forward with the same passion and integrity. That's where we come in. With our dedication to preserving your legacy and commitment…

The Paion Partnership Actively Sourcing Deals

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

Paion seeks to acquire an established software or B2B services company in the Western US with EBITDA between $500k and $5M (or ARR above $2M for a software business). For a business owner seeking your business’ next generation of leadership, Paion offers the ideal succession pathway. We will protect what you’ve built, enable your employees and customers to flourish, and deliver a promising future for your business. 

Acceleratus Ventures LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

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  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Acceleratus Ventures is a Self-Funded Search fund led by 2 former Technology & Finance executives with deep growth and operational backgrounds, including leading teams through hyper-growth, acquisitions, and post-acquisition mergers. Acceleratus is looking to acquire a small business with the intention of operating and growing the business, and add additional businesses to the larger portfolio over time.

Sophia Partners

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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…

Oxygen Equity

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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.

Redwood Growth Partners LLC

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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.

Chapter House Capital

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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.

Rue Racine Capital Partners

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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…

Ullus Investors

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Ullus Investors 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.

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…

Serious-Capital

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    This member has no reported closed transactions.

We are an entrepreneurial investment firm focused on acquiring and managing one small business (for now). You are a small business owner, an expert in your industry, who has nurtured and grown a strong, profitable business. While this business has been good to you, you're yearning to spend more time with family, travel the world, pursue an old hobby...whatever your reasons, you're ready to partner with or hand the reigns over to someone you trust to take care of your clients, your employees, and preserve your legacy.  

Aveon Capital

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    This member has no reported closed transactions.

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…

Andrew Creighton

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    This member has no reported closed transactions.

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.

Sloane Street Partners LLC

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Sloane Street partners with founders through an investment that protects their team and culture to keep the business growing.What we doWe are entrepreneurs who partner with business owners and founders.Our focus is long-term growth and value creation, building upon the existing legacy of the business.We will invest in the business and take care of your team, partners, and customers.Chris Michotte has over 10 years of experience in operating and investing. He operated a micro-finance company in Peru and worked both in investment banking and for an investment fund in London.Chris grew up in…

Allen Range Capital

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    This member has no reported closed transactions.

About Allen RangeAllen Range is a search fund founded with the goal of acquiring and operating a single small- to medium-sized business for the long term. Based out of San Francisco, CA, the fund seeks to acquire a business in the greater Bay Area.Allen Range is focused on partnering with a current business owner who is looking to transition and who is concerned with long-term success of what they have built. The fund is flexible, supported by a strong advisory board with transaction experience, and can proceed quickly once an interesting company is identified.Doug Parizeau, FounderThe…

Asymmetric Search Partners

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    This member has no reported closed transactions.

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.

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