Valley Cove Capital 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. Matt Bucklin, the founder of Valley Cove Capital, has extensive management and operational experience. He is passionate about building companies in consumer healthcare, wellness, and digital therapeutics. Matt is currently the interim CEO at Sense Relief, an antiemetic digital therapeutic software for smartwatches. He…
At Two Roads Interests, our mission is to acquire and steward stable, highly reputable businesses alongside partners who value integrity and trust. We are committed to ensuring operational continuity, reliability, and stability while embracing modern efficiency and sustainable growth. Over the past several years, I have primarily worked to start and scale seed-stage and series A startups in the cleantech, energy, and decentralized infrastructure spaces.
We work hard to achieve lasting relationships based on mutual growth with all our stakeholders, including investors, employees and communities which we serve.We are motivated by innovation and efficiency to take advantage of reliable investment opportunities and create value.
Birch Heritage is not a private equity fund or a buy-out shop. We are two individuals looking to acquire and operate one single business and will devote all of our time, energy, expertise, and resources to its long-term growth and success.Birch Heritage is managed by Michael Simms and Richard Si. Michael and Richard met while pursuing their M.B.A. degrees at the Kellogg School of Management, and recently decided to pursue their entrepreneurial passion as business partners in a search fund. Michael has spent several years working in consulting and Richard has several years of experience…
Fifty-Seven Capital looking to acquire a value-add product distributor, specialty manufacturer or service provider with a $2 to $10 Million EBITDA. Selling to B2B industrial type clients. Ideally in Texas or surrounding states.Max Koutny is a serial entrepreneur with over 25 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing and distribution. A 2 X founder, 2 X exit and has bought and sold over 8 businesses.Fifty-Seven Capital has partnered with a group of family offices that has completed 21 acquisitions with a ~$380 million value in the past 24 months.
Down Harbor Partners (DHP) is a private investment firm, aiming to acquire and operate one lower-middle-market business in the Northeast / Mid-Atlantic. Specializing in light manufacturing, consumer products, value-added distribution, and supply chain/logistics sectors, DHP targets businesses characterized by closely held ownership structures and principals approaching retirement. With a foundation built on a 15+ year friendship, the DHP team brings together a unique blend of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) / finance experience and premier supply chain / operations capabilities.
Self-funded searcher seeking a business to acquire and operate in DFW. Strong personal financial statement not requiring SBA financing. Seeking a value-add B2B business, manufacturer / fabricator with enterprise value less than $10m.
Apex Acquisition Co. is a private investment firm focused acquiring a small to medium sized business. We'd like to partner with an exceptional company seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we plan to work closely with the business to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
West 88 Partners is an equity fund located in the state of Georgia. We would like to partner with an exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth or transition. Post acquisition, we plan to work closely with the business to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
I am a self-funded searcher, or fundless sponsor, seeking to acquire businesses. I have acquired SMEs in the past in a personal capacity. In addition, I have worked in the private equity industry for over 10 years and participation in transactions valued in the billions of dollars. You can see in my profile on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-kassen/) that I worked for Sam Zell for approximately 10 years and subsequently was at Blackstone.
Achilles Healed Co. is a self-funded effort led by Devin Hedgepeth to acquire and operate a small business with $500K–$2M in SDE/ EBITDA. Devin brings strategic and operational experience from Bain & Company, ExxonMobil, and Stanford GSB. He is seeking a values-driven company primarily in B2B services, with strong cash flow, a reliable team, and opportunities for operational improvement and long-term growth. His search is focused on Dallas & Houston, Texas as primary locations and Los Angeles & Chicago as secondary locations.
Camden Park was formed to acquire and operate one small business for the long term. Our founder, Matt, offers business owners an opportunity to step back from day-to-day operations, secure their legacy, and ensure their business is in capable hands.Reading Moneyball as a teenager opened Matt's eyes to the potential for data and technology to help underdogs win. As he started my career, he looked to bring this insight to life, spending nearly a decade helping scale software products at Google and as a strategy consultant at McKinsey. Through these experiences, he became convinced that one of…
Operated by an M&A veteran, Sportsmanship Capital Holdings, LLC ("SCH") invests in high-quality, family-owned and/or entrepreneur-owned businesses. Buy-and-build is a popular phrase these days. Our belief, however, is that many investment firms have become too carried away with buying and have lost focus on building. In their rush to add scale/footprint and consolidate the backoffice, too often customers are neglected and great employees are turned wayward. This creates opportunities for patient investors with a long-term view, such as SCH, to capture share in local and regional markets and…
To build a vertically integrated retail platform—acquiring and operating best-in-class service businesses (property management, maintenance, landscaping, security, signage, etc.)—so that every aspect of our centers delivers consistent quality, maximizes returns for investors, and elevates the tenant and shopper experience.
IT Service Alliance (ITSA) is a subsidiary of Gradium Holdings and was founded in 2023 based on the need for a new service model in the IT Services industry.ITSA aims to partner with leading IT Services businesses to maximize their potential by sharing key resources (i.e., back office functions, dedicated technician recruiting and training, accounting, hiring, software etc.) and go to market collaboration (i.e., cross-selling and customer service collaboration).Our approach creates a true partnership model that would help IT Service business owners by removing the stress of managing the…
Looking to acquire, grow, and expand the footprint of a profitable small business in the tri-state area (NYC, NJ, CT + Philly). Previous experience in supply chain, automotive, commerce, and financial services.
We are actively positioning the company to maximize visibility among sell-side analysts and institutional investors. By engaging proactively with the sell-side, we aim to enhance research coverage, build long-term investor confidence, and accelerate qualified deal flow. This approach is aligned with our broader capital markets strategy to support valuation growth, liquidity, and strategic interest in the business.
Suncoast Search Capital was founded by University of Michigan-trained MD/MBA Joseph Papin. We are backed by significant committed capital from investors that include former owners of the Boston Celtics, founders of large VC funds, and entrepreneurs who have led many successful businesses. Suncoast aims to leverage its deep strategic and operational expertise to acquire and operate one great business for the long-term.
Curtis Endeavors is a family-owned private investment office that is actively seeking an attractive small or medium business opportunity for acquisition. The firm is specifically interested in businesses that meet the following criteria:LOCATION: Nationwide search with preference to the eastern Midwest (IL, WI, IN, MI, OH).FINANCIAL CRITERIA: Healthy EBITDA/SDE Margins of +20% and ranging from $0.4M-$2.0M.FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE: Demonstrated strong and steady top-line growth with a track record of consistent bottom-line improvement.INDUSTRY FOCUS: Preference for wholesale, distribution,…
Triple Clover Partners is seeking to acquire a single small to medium sized business in the United States. The transaction and go-forward company operations will be led by Patrick Rauh, while capital, expertise, and guidance will be provided by the remaining CEO and investor partners.We provide a transparent and efficient path for a business owner seeking liquidity and an opportunity to step back from management responsibilities. We can complete a transaction in a timely, professional, and financially beneficial manner.
