I'm searching for a small business to buy and run via Macklin-Wight, LLC. I have partnered with a small group of investors from Search Fund Accelerator who are funding my search and acquisition. You can see my information on their site as well (searchfundaccelerator.com). Our focus is to find successful businesses with a long history and an owner who wants to see their legacy continue forward after they are gone.
Lake Street Capital Management is a private equity fund focused on making direct control, large minority, and co-investments in lower middle market companies across North America (with a primary focus on the U.S.). We specifically focus on identifying attractive founder and family-owned companies poised for growth. Our mission is to provide these underserved companies and their owners with access to differentiated capital in order to facilitate transactions of various types, such as control investments, recapitalizations, management buyouts, or strategic growth investments.
Unity Partners is a middle-market PE firm that backs ambitious leaders in fragmented services businesses. Our Partner & Propel strategy - a) partners with leaders who would like to accelerate their plan through M&A b) propels teams forward by bringing operating expertise from the outset to help with levers, scale, and integration. We follow six operating principles, one of which is 'Purpose' - our belief in sharing the upside and building better together through broad employee ownership.
We are a new firm looking to make strategic acquisitions in the middle market space.We've raised capital from investors that typically invest in venture capital.
Dekos Capital Management LLC is a privately held Texas-based investment firm. The firm’s founders have significant experience as private equity, investment banking and operating executives and are partnered with institutional investors to invest in strategically viable middle-market businesses.
We are fellow entrepreneurs and impact capitalists working on creating a better financial future for under-represented business owners.We do this by providing equity investments and management support to folks who want to acquire and run existing small businesses. We believe this is a sustainable path to reduce wealth disparities in our society and is a path that can naturally lead us to an evolving ecosystem that has a lasting impact on our communities.
Achieve Partners invests in the future of learning and earning. Achieve has two funds: (1) Edtech Fund invests in companies selling software to schools and colleges; (2) Workforce Fund acquires business services companies operating in sectors of the economy where there is a talent gap.
Beacon Cove Partners is a patient, operationally oriented private investment group with a passion for developing trusting partnerships with founder led and family-owned businesses. We believe in a culture of teamwork and integrity, and focus on long term value creation by providing flexible capital, access to an expert advisory network, and emphasizing a partnership approach.
Our VisionOur goal is to acquire an existing business from an owner who is looking to transition or to bring on a growth partner and take the business to the next level. Who We AreWe previously worked in finance at top market-leading institutions. In these roles, we invested across industries, learned how to assess value, and guided growth at companies as board members.We became entrepreneurs because it's in our blood. We wanted to roll up our sleeves and get our hands dirty. We wanted to build teams, create great company culture, and execute on the small and big initiatives at the operating…
Banyan Fund, L.P. was founded in 2002 to provides capital to smaller middle-market companies headquartered primarily in the Southeastern United States. Mezzanine capital is used to supplement a company’s debt capacity beyond banks’ credit limitations and is a substantially cheaper and less dilutive alternative to equity financing.With over $250 million of committed capital from Fund I (2004) and Fund II (2007), we can provide financing of approximately $2 million to $8 million to companies which meet our investment criteria, generally structured in the form of subordinated debt with…
Peterson Partners is an independent private investment firm based in Salt Lake City, Utah with funds dedicated to private equity, venture capital, and search. Our private equity team invests in lower middle market companies and seeks to back entrepreneurs with a growth focus. We have invested in over 200 companies, primarily in the US. Our typical transactions include both minority and majority investments with businesses that have $10M - $100M of revenue and $2M - $20M of EBITDA.We were founded by Joel Peterson, a teacher of entrepreneurs, a long-time backer of entrepreneurs, and an…
Headquartered in Newtown Square, PA, Inverness Graham is an operationally focused private investment firm that has raised over $1 billion of capital since its inception. Inverness Graham acquires innovative tech-enabled manufacturing, service and software companies.Our approach is as unique as our heritage. Founded by senior executives of the Graham Group, an alliance of independent operating businesses, investment firms and philanthropic entities, we bring unparalleled resources developed over a 50-year operating history to support our portfolio companies.Inverness Graham partners with…
At New Harbor Capital, we forge lasting partnerships that transform businesses and unlock untapped potential.Specializing in lower middle-market private equity, our team works in close collaboration with founders of growth-oriented companies who see their potential but are hesitant to go it alone — providing the camaraderie, expertise and resources to tackle any challenge together.New Harbor Capital was founded on the premise that exceptional ideas are fostered through a culture of mutual respect, coupled with a methodical, research-driven approach. We seek to create a culture of…
Transom Capital Group is a Los Angeles-based private equity firm with an operational focus to private equity investing in the middle-market. The Transom Capital team has a track record of investing and guiding the growth of lower-middle-market businesses. Key to this success is our unique hands-on approach to partnership that provides operational involvement and support to each portfolio company without overwhelming the management team. As investors, we view our role as critical, but not sufficient, to generating forward thrust, momentum and, if needed, a change in direction.
Endeavour invests in exceptional companies committed to building long-term value. We provide capital, expertise and support to privately-owned mid-market businesses headquartered in the American West.
Bow River Capital Partners is a lower middle market private equity investment firm based in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 2003, Bow River has raised three funds with total capital commitments in excess of $200 million. Investment Criteria: --Revenue of $10-50 million --EBITDA of $2-10 million --Leveraged buyouts/recapitalizations, typically in partnership with management --Control only, no minority investments --Industry focus: o Business Services o Industrial Services o Environmental Services o Healthcare Services o Engineering Companies o Niche Manufacturing o Water and Water Resources…
A unique model—tailored to the needs of owner-managers.Lineage was founded on the core values of trust, respect, teamwork, and commitment—ideals that provide a foundation for our strong partner relationships. For business owners who share these values, the uncommon structure of a Lineage partnership can be a way to comfortably achieve short- and long-term business and personal objectives.For nearly two decades, we’ve partnered with owner-managers who desire liquidity while continuing to benefit from the future financial success of their business. Our investment model allows…
Zabel Companies ("Zabel") is a private investment firm dedicated to partnering with management teams to invest in and build private companies over the long-term (5 to 15 years). Whether through a buyout, recapitalization or injection of growth capital, Zabel's strategy is to work closely with management to steadily grow businesses and to build value for all parties involved.Zabel does not limit its activity by industry or geography, but rather focuses on the fit with management and the opportunities to grow a business.The Zabel team has a hands-on and collaborative style built through years…
American Pacific Group is a San Francisco-based private equity firm targeting control equity investments in lower-middle-market companies, typically with EBITDA from $0 to $40 million. We focus on complex businesses and transactions across technology, consumer, business services, industrial, and healthcare. We are growth-oriented investors, and together with our in-house operating partners, seek to implement our proprietary value creation model to drive sustainable growth in our portfolio companies.
Northern Private Capital Inc. 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.
