Aventine Ridge is a traditionally funded search fund backed by institutional capital (Pacific Lake Partners & WSC and Co.) in addition to a number of family offices (Miramar Holdings). We are two operators that have scaled business units, traded commodities around the world & led Marines in combat action. We are looking in a number of verticals, primarily specialty/value-added distribution and the skilled trades.
Palmetto Ridge was founded and led by one entrepreneur with a passion for small business and backed by a team of experienced investors and operators. We are interested in connecting with motivated sellers of well-established small and medium-sized businesses with loyal customers and strong leadership. Brock Vaughn grew up in southwestern Virginia and was exposed to small business operations from a young age through his family’s small business. The dedication and pride his family members had for their small business and the life-long relationships they formed with its employees inspired…
We are a veteran-owned and operated organization with broad experience in: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Organizational Restructuring Financial & Operational Due Diligence Core Business Operations Business Development
Venice Hudson 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.
Parody Technology Labs 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 manage our portfolio company to improve revenue, profitability, processes and technologies used to serve customers.
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…
I started my career in private equity and, after getting my MBA at Stanford, pursued a self funded search fund and acquired a mental health clinic in Seattle (100% cash upfront) that I operated for a few years. I'm now based in San Francisco and looking to it again.
Maebar Industries is a search fund focused on small to medium-sized acquisitions. Maebar is led by Edward and Claire Egger, a husband and wife team. They each have extensive experience in Supply Chain and Operations Leadership and are seeking to purchase a business to buy and operate.Both Edward and Claire grew up in small businesses, and after successfully leading high-performing teams for other organizations, wish to fulfill a strong passion to own and lead their own business. They are self-funded, serious searchers, with a high level of energy, experience, and skill to bring to a…
JCB LLC is looking to acquire and operate a small business in the Chicagoland area. John Barrett is a Chicago native, who is motivated to establish long-term relationships that would build upon and fortify the life’s work of a current owner-operator. John is a well-rounded, natural entrepreneur with a STEM education that gave him a passion for experimenting and learning new things. He spent many years in the finance world, learning both soft and hard skills such as financial analysis, equity research, budgeting, operations improvement, mentoring and customer service. John has…
A dedicated team focused on enhancing aviation training and safety. Our mission is to support and grow opportunities that contribute to a safer and more efficient aviation industry.
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…
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. Partnered with a group of family office.
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.
Modeen Ice Cream 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.
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.
Kola Capital Partners LLC (“Kola”) is a private investment partnership (search fund) focused on identifying, acquiring and operating a single business. The firm is funded by a talented group of experienced investors, former CEOs, entrepreneurs and current operators. After purchasing a business, David Obia, the firm’s founder and managing principal, will assume leadership and day-to-day management responsibilities of the acquired company. We will consider investments with the following characteristics:Stable, recurring revenue (Annual revenue of $5 to $50m) Strong margins/cash flow…
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…
Kithe Capital Partners was formed to identify, acquire, and operate an existing company with an enterprise value of up to $50 million. Locally owned and operated businesses are the lifeblood of our communities. These companies sponsor little league teams, offer children summer jobs, and provide critical services we sometimes take for granted. The entrepreneurs behind these companies deserve to have their legacy amplified and preserved through the ongoing operation of their businesses.Kithe seeks to acquire, operate, and build upon the impact of its previous leadership. We target companies…
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…
Banjo Holdings is a single-purpose acquisition vehicle designated to acquire and operate a Colorado-based business from. Fully capitalized, seeking 100% buyout opportunities under broad mandate of B2B, distribution, services ($400K-$4M EBITDA).Sole principal, Dan Strickland, brings background in technology, startups, and venture capital – focused on intersection of software and real world assets. Now returning to family roots, and multiple generations of small business ownership, with intent to owner-operate.Criteria (expanded):Real estate servicesPet servicesIT servicesGov…
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