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Compounding Labs LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Holding Company
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 54 Total Closed Deals
Compounding Labs invests in recurring revenue businesses in niche markets. Distinct from a traditional investment firm, we are defined by a unique personal capital base, a multi-decade time horizon, and a highly entrepreneurial ethos.The partnership manages the personal wealth of Will Thorndike (Founder of Housatonic Partners), Kent Weaver (CEO of Progressive Homecare), Jay Davis and Jason Pananos (Co-CEOs of Vector Disease Control, Lecturers at Harvard Business School). The partnership manages several hundred million dollars of evergreen capital, all of which belongs to the named partners…
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Jul 2024
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Sep 2023
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Dec 2021
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Oct 2021
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Diversified Foodservice Supply, Inc. Actively Sourcing Deals

Holding Company
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 15 Total Closed Deals
DFS is a PE Owned holding company actively looking to acquire distribution (non-food), technology, and manufacturing companies in and around the foodservice, hospitality, and beverage space. We have 5 distribution facilities across the U.S. and are looking for acquisitions which expand our presence and/or present opportunities in tangential spaces.
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Jan 2023
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Jan 2021
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Jan 2017
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RAF Industries Actively Sourcing Deals

Holding Company
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 13 Total Closed Deals
RAF was founded in 1979, with an executive team whose average tenure is greater than 20 years with the firm. Since inception, our focus has been on partnering with strong founders and/or management teams that present a unique vision and strong values. Our small group of value-added in investors, have a permanent commitment to our enterprise. All of our equity capital is fully recyclable.We have a long-term vision and have held a number of our portfolio companies for 10+ years. Our company structure eliminates the need for short-term realization due to liquidity requirements. Our financing is…
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Jul 2022
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Dec 2021
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Dec 2021
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Mar 2021
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Tiny Actively Sourcing Deals

Holding Company
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 12 Total Closed Deals
Tiny is a family of ~40 wonderful businesses located around the world. We are long-term investors and are not interested in flipping businesses, instead we form meaningful partnerships focused on preserving and growing the legacy of the businesses we own.Our goal is to buy businesses that are enduringly profitable and provide a great quality product or service to their customers. We are hands-off investors and seek to support existing management and or find external operators who are a good match for the business.We generally shy away from using debt, and instead prefer mostly cash deals. If…
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Davenport Capital Management Actively Sourcing Deals

Holding Company
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 12 Total Closed Deals
Davenport Capital Management, LLC (“DCM”) is a private advisory and investment firm focused on advising, acquiring, managing and growing privately-held businesses. DCM partners with profitable companies that possess a strong industry presence, or a defensible niche position, and are poised to benefit from growth through capital investments, operational efficiencies and/or add-on acquisitions. DCM maintains a cohesive, multi-faceted team with deep operational and finance experience coupled with meaningful industry relationships. The team reflects a differentiated combination of skill-sets…
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Feb 2024
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Jan 2012
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A&O Management Group Actively Sourcing Deals

Holding Company
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 10 Total Closed Deals
What does Sweetview Partners do? We arrange for fair Texas small business sales, install new management, sales, and processes, and grow them to the next level.In short, we operate the Texas small businesses that we acquire with an eye to growing sales and profits to the next stage. Generally, that means that we put in someone knowledgeable in your small business' industry as a General Manager, we give him or her an ownership stake in the business, and s/he grows it to the next level.
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Lynx Equity Limited Actively Sourcing Deals

Holding Company
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 10 Total Closed Deals
Lynx Equity buys small and medium-sized businesses from owners looking to retire. With our buy-and-hold strategy in mind, we seek to acquire businesses with long track records of stability in industries that will continue to thrive. Explore our portfolio of businesses in North America, Denmark and the UK.
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Jun 2023
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Feb 2023
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Oct 2021
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Mar 2020
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Helio Next Holdings, Inc. Actively Sourcing Deals

Holding Company
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 9 Total Closed Deals
Helio Next is a private holding company that is focused on acquiring & operating scalable businesses. We are mostly industry agnostic when considering potential opportunities, but our current focus is on organizations with sustainable, long-term operations in the following categories: industrial manufacturing, equipment manufacturing, coatings & specialty chemical manufacturing, industrial services, coatings services, aftermarket automotive, and niche e-commerce. We look to leverage our wide range of relevant industry relationships and a growing network of internal resources to strengthen…
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May 2024
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May 2024
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Apr 2023
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Apr 2023
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Lullwater & Co. Actively Sourcing Deals

Holding Company
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 9 Total Closed Deals
Lullwater & Co. is a purpose-driven private investment firm committed to building enduring partnerships with the next generation of business leaders. We specialize in supporting talented operators pursuing entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA), as well as legacy-minded owners seeking a thoughtful and values-aligned transition of their businesses.Our approach is grounded in operational empathy, long-term vision, and a deep respect for the entrepreneurial journey. With roots in both principal investing and company building, we bring more than capital — we deliver a strategic,…
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Jun 2023
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Jan 2023
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Jun 2022
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Jun 2021
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Samsara Management Actively Sourcing Deals

Holding Company
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 8 Total Closed Deals
Samsara Management is a Miami-based alternative asset management firm that invests in small and mid-sized companies, in the United States and Japan, through leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations and growth equity investments. The company invests in a wide variety of industries and sectors that include real estate as well as educational services, retail, advertising, and recreational vehicles. Samsara has an investment strategy that is both prudent yet dynamic and works in close collaboration with the management team to develop significant operational and growth strategies.
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Dale Creek Holdings LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Holding Company
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 6 Total Closed Deals
Dale Creek Holdings is a private investment firm focused on small to medium-sized acquisitions. We invest in and acquire businesses in the SMB and lower middle market spaces. We generally focus on online businesses, service-based businesses, digital assets, and commercial real estate, but are opportunistic and look at great businesses in all industries within our target EBITDA/SDE ranges.
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Somers Investment Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Holding Company
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 6 Total Closed Deals
Somers Investment Partners is a private investment firm based in Palm Beach, FL, New York and London. We are focused investors specializing in enterprise software and business services companies in the middle market.  Our heritage is in traditional private equity but we are not portfolio managers. We are engaged owner-operators that proactively build better businesses. We are highly focused and devote considerable attention and support to our investments. We have no constraints on our investment horizon or stage of maturity. We have invested in middle market business services and…
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Oct 2010
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Oct 2010
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Oct 2010
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Oct 2010
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Griot Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Holding Company
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 6 Total Closed Deals
We are investors in small- and medium-sized infrastructure, industrials and digital infrastructure services businesses. We are targeting deal sizes in the $5 - 50MM range. We are backed by family offices and institutional investors. Our partnership is comprised of investors and operators. Our firm is comfortable acquiring 100% of a firm or sellers maintaining a minority stake and becoming a part of the partnership. We love working with passionate founders who believe in their firms' future!
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Apr 2018
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Nov 2016
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Nov 2014
acquired
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Dec 2012
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Noosa Labs, Inc Actively Sourcing Deals

Holding Company
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
We buy small (very) profitable SaaS businesses ($200k to $800k in ARR and 60%+ SDE margin).We help founders exit their current business to move on to other ventures. We take care of their customers like never before.Noosa Labs has a global team that runs and grows its portfolio of Companies.Noosa Labs was started and is 100% owned by Pascal Levy-Garboua.Pascal has 20 years of experience in tech and software more broadly. He co-founded a chatbot Company, VirtuOz acquired by Nuance Communications in 2012.He was employee #9 and the first outside executive at Checkr, Inc now a $5B Company in the…
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Aug 2023
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Feb 2023
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Mar 2022
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Nov 2021
acquired

Brightleaf Holdings Actively Sourcing Deals

Holding Company
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
Brightleaf Holdings is a holding company that partners with founders, management teams and family-owned companies. Through our unique holding company model, we acquire great companies, grow them sustainably, and reinvest the earnings they generate. We invest planning to be long-term owners without the intention to sell.As experienced business builders, we take a hands-on approach to creating value in each company. We are guided by our people-first approach and have a dual mission to ensure both our companies and people thrive.Brightleaf Holdings’ current portfolio consists of five companies…
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Pine Investments Actively Sourcing Deals

Holding Company
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 4 Total Closed Deals
Pine Investments is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We plan to work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
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Jul 2017
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Jan 2013
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Mar 2007
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Oct 2005
acquired

RPM Capital LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Holding Company
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 4 Total Closed Deals
RPM Capital LLC is a private investment firm focused on small to medium-sized acquisitions. We purchase these companies through North Beach Holdings LLC, our portfolio holding company. We believe that we are an excellent buyer for the following reasons:Unlike most investment companies, our capital is permanent - we won’t sell your business a few years after we buy it; we want to hold it forever. We expect to earn above average returns on our investment capital, so we value companies on their ability to generate long-term cash flow and not on resale value.Because we are focused on the…
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Feb 2022
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Jan 2021
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Jul 2020
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Jan 2018
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Quinsig Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Holding Company
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 4 Total Closed Deals
Quinsig Capital 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. 
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Jan 2025
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Sep 2019
acquired
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Mar 2019
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Mar 2018
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Sandalwood West LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Holding Company
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 4 Total Closed Deals
We are a small holding company working with family and friends to build businesses that we acquire and manage hands-on. Our diverse team and background of experience have the ability to take on multiple industries. We have an eight-year track record in business operations and acquisitions in Hospitality, Real Estate, Agriculture, Education, and Business Services.
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Mar 2023
acquired
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May 2021
invested in
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Apr 2017
acquired
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Mar 2016
invested in

Big Band Software LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Holding Company
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 4 Total Closed Deals
Big Band Software 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.
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Oct 2024
acquired
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Jul 2024
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Dec 2023
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Sep 2023
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