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Transition Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 17 Total Closed Deals
Transition Capital Partners (“TCP”) is a Southlake, TX based private equity investment firm. Founded in 1993, TCP has successfully invested in over 50 middle market companies spanning a diverse array of industries. TCP partners with management teams to build sustainable value in businesses over the long-term, without the artificial constraints fundraising cycles create for traditional private equity funds. With more than thirty years of proven success, we have a long track record of collaborating with our partners to accelerate the growth of middle market companies.
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Nov 2024
acquired
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Feb 2024
acquired
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Jan 2024
acquired
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Jan 2023
acquired

Surge Private Equity Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 16 Total Closed Deals
Founded in 2017, Surge is a Dallas-based private equity firm. Surge generally focuses on businesses in the business services, healthcare, online businesses, and specialty goods industries. Primary characteristics sought are companies with high recurring revenue and predictable cash flows with EBITDA of at least $3.0MM. Surge takes a majority equity position in its investments and prefers to target acquisitions where the seller will remain on board in an ongoing capacity with a minority interest.
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Aug 2025
acquired
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Dec 2023
acquired
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Sep 2023
acquired
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Mar 2023
acquired

Pleasant Bay Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 15 Total Closed Deals
Pleasant Bay Capital Partners (“Pleasant Bay”) is a merchant banking firm focused on acquisitions, recapitalizations, and minority investments in lower-middle market companies. We partner with management teams and co-investors to maximize the long term value of our portfolio companies. Our opportunistic approach provides us the flexibility to invest in a broad range of opportunities and utilize innovative equity and debt structures to fit the specific needs of company owners and management teams.  We have investment experience in multiple industries with particular expertise and focus…
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Aug 2023
invested in
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
secured investment from
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Sep 2021
was acquired by

Validor Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 12 Total Closed Deals
Validor Capital is a private investment firm that provides liquidity to family and founder owned industrial, manufacturing, and service businesses in the lower middle market. We have 14 active investments and seek situations where we can partner with management teams to leverage our combined expertise and deep industry relationships to create significant value. Our investment criteria is outlined below.- Industry: Industrials, Manufacturing, and Industrial Services- Transaction Type: Buyouts, Recapitalizations, & Corporate Divestitures- Size: EBITDA of $3 to $15 million​​​​-…
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Sep 2023
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Apr 2023
acquired
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Dec 2022
invested in

Nordlys LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 10 Total Closed Deals
We are operators at heart who have successfully closed 10 acquisitions across industrial, manufacturing, and business services sectors. In each case, we stepped into the business post-close and took responsibility for running and improving it, not just owning it. Through hands-on operational execution and focused growth initiatives, we have increased sales by approximately 50% on average. Our experience across specialty manufacturing, industrial equipment and rentals, infrastructure-related services, and recurring-service models gives us strong pattern recognition around how these businesses…
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Jun 2024
invested in
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Jun 2024
acquired
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Jun 2022
acquired
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Aug 2021
acquired

Infinitive Capital LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 8 Total Closed Deals
Infinitive Capital is a private investment firm focused on partnering with lower middle-market businesses whose owners are seeking an exit or interested in staying on helping to drive the next stage of growth
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Apr 2024
invested in
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Aug 2023
invested in
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
invested in

Artinia Group Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 8 Total Closed Deals
Presentation - https://hubs.ly/Q01F0HJX0Deal and Transaction Experience OverviewArtinia Group has extensive transaction experience working through intermediaries. We operate with transparency, work diligently to establish positive working relationships, and prioritize certainty of close within agreed upon timelines.Key current stats include:16 closed transactions$208 million in equity deployed$24 million average acquisition value58 average days to close post LOI / term sheet5 current portfolio companies$372 million current portfolio enterprise valueTarget IndustriesArtinia Group is targeting…
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Nov 2025
acquired
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Jan 2024
acquired
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Jun 2022
invested in
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Jul 2018
invested in

Potomac Equity Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 8 Total Closed Deals
Potomac Equity Partners is a Washington D.C.-based private equity investment firm focused on providing superior equity returns through the close partnership and collaboration with our portfolio company management team members.  We strive to invest in companies with leading products and services, superior management teams, and in which our invested capital and collaborative efforts can enable companies to exponentially ramp their long-term growth prospects and overall performance.
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Aug 2023
acquired
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Feb 2022
acquired
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Jul 2019
acquired
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Jul 2019
acquired

Lapa Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 8 Total Closed Deals
Lapa Capital is an investment adviser headquartered in New York. We provide an alternative approach to wealth creation for our partners, investing at the two ends of the risk spectrum: acquiring stakes in growing companies and originating/managing credit collateralized by real assets. We look for established solutions (i.e. tested and deployed) and businesses facing an inflexion point on its growth trajectory. ‍ We leverage our relationships globally to help our partners expand their network globally. ‍ We focused mainly on companies operating at or near financial profitability
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Jan 2024
invested in
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Sep 2023
invested in
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Sep 2022
invested in
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Jul 2022
invested in

Exeter Street Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 8 Total Closed Deals
Exeter Street Capital Partners ("Exeter") is the private equity affiliate of Patriot Capital (20-year old mezzanine fund; $1+ billion deployed). Exeter invests in promising lower middle market businesses ($3-7M of EBITDA).Exeter makes control and structured equity investments in promising lower middle market businesses within our Focus Sectors (Business/Consumer Services, Industrial Growth/Tech., Healthcare Services) across North America. We form close partnerships with the existing management of growing businesses where our capital, operating resources, financial expertise and strategic…
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Dec 2024
acquired
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Dec 2023
acquired
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Jan 2023
acquired
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Dec 2021
acquired

Woodlawn Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 7 Total Closed Deals
Woodlawn Partners is a Chicago-based private equity firm that is focused on people, not transactions. Our primary responsibility is to provide stability for employees and customers. Rather than simply replacing a business owner with a new manager, we first become directly involved with a business to educate ourselves and to earn the trust of its people. We then work collaboratively to build a team that can drive self-sustaining growth. We help a business owner to tailor a succession strategy around their personal and financial needs. We take a hands-on approach to shepherding a business…
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Jul 2022
acquired
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Jan 2021
acquired
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May 2018
acquired
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Jun 2017
acquired

DAGR Holdings Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 7 Total Closed Deals
DAGR Holdings is my personal investment company that operates as a fundless sponsor. My day job is as a Principal in the Private Equity strategy of MSD Partners, a $30Bn AUM alternative asset manager. Formerly worked for Searchlight Capital Partners and Hellman & Friedman.
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Jul 2021
invested in
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Jan 2021
invested in
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May 2020
acquired
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Feb 2018
acquired

Chrysalis Growth Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 7 Total Closed Deals
Chrysalis Growth Partners is a private investment firm focused on the lower and middle market, primarily focusing on business services and industrials. We have a flexible investment mandate and hold periods - given we partner with two Pacific Northwest family offices who have indefinite (multi-generational) investment horizons. For illustrative purposes, sectors of interest include: waste collection and hauling, uniform rental + linen supply + commercial laundry, facility services (janitorial, pest control, route-based, etc), telecommunications, financial services (CPA, tax, accounting,…
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Jan 2025
was acquired by
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Jun 2024
acquired
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Mar 2023
acquired
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Jun 2022
was acquired by

Galaxi Group Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 7 Total Closed Deals
Galaxi Group is a family office backed independent sponsor focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We consider ourselves entrepreneurial capital partnering with management teams and entrepreneurs to achieve next level success.
Most Recent Transactions
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Jun 2026
acquired
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Jul 2025
acquired
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Aug 2021
acquired
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Jul 2017
acquired

Lorraine Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 7 Total Closed Deals
Lorraine Capital seeks has a track record of acquiring middle market and lower middle market companies meeting the following criteria:$20M – $150M in Revenue$3M and greater EBITDAMore broadly than strict financial criteria or specific or limited industries, we focus qualitatively on good opportunities where we can add value.Compelling market opportunities, visionary, ethical leadership, proven ability to build transformative value for customers, and unique go-to-market strategies have underpinned our past successful acquisitions.
Most Recent Transactions
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Jan 2023
acquired
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Sep 2022
acquired
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Apr 2022
acquired
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Dec 2020
acquired

Northwood Ventures Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 6 Total Closed Deals
Northwood Ventures has been a leading venture capital and private equity investor for more than three decades. Our long-term investment horizon, entrepreneurial orientation, and collaborative approach make us an attractive partner for skillful founders, shareholders and management teams.
Most Recent Transactions
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Dec 2011
acquired
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Jun 2010
acquired
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Dec 2009
acquired
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Oct 2009
acquired

Acorn Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 6 Total Closed Deals
Investment firm founded by seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and operator with extensive experience turning around underperforming businesses. Has experience in both North and South America.
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Aug 2024
invested in
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May 2024
invested in
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Sep 2023
invested in
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May 2023
invested in

Sheridan Hill Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 6 Total Closed Deals
Sheridan Hill Partners is an Illinois-based investment and operating firm that partners with established businesses in helping them achieve their next level of growth.We are operational leaders experienced in growing businesses who invest our own personal capital directly, as well as capital from a small network of investors.
Most Recent Transactions
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Apr 2022
acquired
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Jul 2021
acquired
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Jun 2021
invested in
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Aug 2019
acquired

Lake Street Capital Partners, LP Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
Lake Street Capital Partners 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.
Most Recent Transactions
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Jun 2025
acquired
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Jun 2025
acquired
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Aug 2024
acquired
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Aug 2024
acquired

Grovecourt Capital Partners LLC. Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
Grovecourt Capital Partners LLC. is a private investment firm focused on making long-term investments in growing companies with attractive fundamentals in exciting industries. Grovecourt strives to work with founders and management teams to drive growth and unlock potential.
Most Recent Transactions
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May 2024
acquired
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Feb 2024
acquired
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Feb 2024
acquired
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Aug 2023
acquired

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