Fulton Equity [www.FultonEquity.com] is a Cleveland, OH-based holding company that invests in lower middle market businesses. We use a long-term, growth oriented approach that may be perfect for those owners who are searching for a liquidity event, but still care deeply about the long-term positioning of their company, employees, as well as their legacy.Our deal parameters are:EBITDA range: $750,000 minimumEBITDA percentage: minimum 15%Geography: Cleveland, OH. Other markets considered: Atlanta, Charlotte, Raleigh, HoustonIndustries of interestIndustrialValue-added distributionLight or niche…
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Oct 2023
Fulton Equity
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Zeronox, Inc.
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Aug 2018
Fulton Equity
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HandiCraft, Inc. (as part of LEFCO Worthington, LLC)
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Mar 2018
Fulton Equity
acquired
Hanlon Composites, LLC
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Jun 2008
Fulton Equity
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Joint Venture with Worthington Steelpac, Inc. (formed LEFCO Worthington, LLC)
Grindstone Hill is focused on making both control and minority investments in high quality businesses we believe have the potential for signficiant growth. Our team has experience building family businesses and working in institutional private equity. We look to partner with high quality businesses we believe additional capital will drive significant growth. We target investments high quality business, run by quality people, that we believe we can add value over time. Our partners know any business is only as good as the people who are apart of them. .
Tasman Creative, LLC 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.
Pari Natarajan is an individual investor focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. Pari Natarajan has previously co-founded and exited 2 small companies, and he is pursuing a single company to own and operate. Post acquisition, he plans to work closely with portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
I'm an independent investor with experience building, operating, and investing in businesses across business services, technology, consumer products, and media. I'm looking to acquire and operate a business, ideally with a presence in southern California.
Klaxon LLC is a private investment firm focused on small to medium-sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. We work closely with our portfolio companies after acquisition to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.Judd Lorson is a military veteran and individual entrepreneur looking to buy an existing small business that I will operate full-time for the long term. Prior to founding Klaxon, Judd acquired Alliance CAS in 2018. Alliance specializes in collecting unpaid assessments from delinquent home owners on behalf of community…
Reverie Investments is not just a private investment firm; we are a catalyst for transformation, dedicated growing the potential of small to medium-sized companies. Our mission goes beyond acquisitions; we're in search of exceptional companies ready to ascend to unprecedented heights. Our approach is hands-on and tailored, ensuring that each partnership is nurtured with the expertise, resources, and strategic vision necessary for the next stage of exponential growth.
Meet Sam!Sam Elsaadi is a seasoned investment professional. Sam started his career in the investment banking division of Goldman Sachs and subsequently worked in 3 investing roles (IQVIA, Lightview Capital, and Huron Capital) before deciding to launch his own independent investing efforts. In the past year, he completed investment execution assignments supporting several PE firms (Bateleur Capital, HKW, Lightview Capital, Nexa Equity, etc.).
I hope that through my experience of running, growing, and selling our family business, I can help another family business fulfill their goals of transitioning their life work to the next generation with success. I joined my family's business full-time 6 years ago with the goal of helping my Dad get the business ready to sell. My Dad started the business in 2009 in a very niche space within the transportation service industry. In Feb of 2023, we were successfully acquired through a search fund. We could not be more happy for the outcome of this transition both for our family as well as the…
TMCA LLC is a private investment LLC focused on small to medium sized acquisitions, and invests in real estate transactions that match with our goals. We are looking for quality companies seeking to exit their business that are also poised for growth opportunities, we especially welcome opportunities that include real estate associated with the business (but it is not a requirement).TMCA has previously acquired a veterinary hospital and closed 10 real estate transactions in the last year. TMCA works with partners that have experience in acquiring and consolidating behavioral health practices,…
We provide business advisory and digital agency solutions to emerging brands that demonstrate traction in the marketplace. We have successfully helped our clients solve their most critical challenges and make smarter, faster, data-driven decisions.
High net worth individual with a background in consumer products, specifically in the skincare and medical device space. Serial entrepreneur with multiple exits seeking to build a portfolio of brands that can be grown through existing management teams combined with new leadership.Seeking CPG brands over $2m in revenue, with low SKU count, high margins, local supply chains, and a high percentage of recurring revenue.
Brampton Ridge Capital is focused on investing in small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the United States that demonstrate strong cash flow and sustainable profitability. Our investment strategy targets companies that are well-positioned for growth and can benefit from strategic guidance and resources to achieve their full potential. We prioritize sectors where we can leverage our expertise to enhance operations, drive innovation, and deliver substantial value to both our partners and stakeholders.
Numerical Studio 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.
I previously owned and operated a small business which I grew from 0 to $250k/year in sales; when I was a teenager. I then attempted to do multiple other business ventures and startups but never achieved the same traction and success as my first business. However, the success and failures have taught me a lot of things, from sales to marketing, all the way to design and engineering. In the last 10+ years or so, I have been a professional in the tech industry. I have worked at large corporations such as Amazon Web Services, VMware, N-Able, and Salesforce (where I am not a Principal Engineer).…
FourthFifth LLC 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.
Brent Perez is a serial entrepreneur and technology executive. He has over 20 years of operating experience in technology and business services companies. Most recently, he served as COO of SafeGraph during which time the business grew from idea to over $25M ARR. Brent completed several acquisitions during his tenure at SafeGraph which he led from target identification to post acquisition integration. Currently, Brent is using his primary funds along with strategic co-investors to acquire and grow profitable businesses.
I am an entrepreneur, having been in ecommerce for the past 12 years, and building and scaling venture-backed businesses over the past 10 years. I am looking to buy a business that I can continue to scale. Depending on the size, I may choose to bring in financing partners, utilizing my private equity relationships. I am experienced in ecommerce and complex operational businesses, and plan to evaluate businesses in these as well as adjacent sectors.
Aplomb Capital seeks to preserve and grow capital over the long-term through a combination of long and short investments in the securities of consumer related companies. The fund primarily invests in U.S. and international public equities and employs leverage to enhance returns. The investing philosophy is based on the power of combining both academic research and fundamental analysis. The Fund Manager believes that by using this two-step process the fund is able to systematically identify longs and shorts with the best risk/return probabilities.Kevin Sowers has been following the consumer…
I'm an individual who's actively looking to buy a software business (preferably SaaS, possibly consulting, not e-commerce) doing 700k-3M SDE, in business >5 years and with >5 employees. My experience is in software and startup, most recently founding team of a legal-tech startup which we sold to private equity early this year.