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Stirling Heights Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Stirling Heights is a holding company that acquires exceptional businesses and builds them to withstand the test of time. ​We care deeply about the companies we partner with and commit to preserve and advance their legacy, values, and people. Our structure enables us to nurture and grow our companies indefinitely, unfettered by short-term constraints.​We have an experienced team with a proven track record of building businesses, and we are supported by committed capital from a select group of families and institutions who share our long-term vison. ​We are a lasting partner armed with…

Sara Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Sara Capital Partners is an investment group focused on acquiring Midwest firms that are too small for traditional private equity (typically <$5m in EBITDA). We are operational focused and particularly interested in industries that qualify for QSBS tax treatment.

Altura Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Lower middle market private equity and private debt investment firm. Industries we invest in include business services, consumer goods, healthcare and specialty manufacturing. We provide equity (majority and minority) and mezzanine debt capital.

Aquitaine Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

We partner with founders and family-owned companies in their next stage of growth, taking businesses from good to great. We are not just flippers, consolidators, or cost-cutters. We want your business and your team to survive and thrive for the long run.

EnTrust Global Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

We are a $16 bn asset management firm with offices globally. We make investments across capital structure, with a focus on hybrid capital. We prefer businesses with an EV over $50 mn, though our sweet spot is anywhere from $200 mn to $500 mn.

National Diversified Funding Corporation Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

National Diversified Funding Corporation (NDFC) is a private investment firm that has been acquiring and partnering with businesses since 1969. We focus on lower middle market companies across a wide range of industries and are known for presenting fair, well structured offers that close.We approach transactions as growth partners rather than operators. Our typical model allows owners to take meaningful liquidity while continuing to lead the business and participate in the next phase of growth. Sellers remain responsible for day to day operations, while we support expansion through capital,…

L Catterton

Private Equity Fund
  • 91 Total Closed Deals
About UsSince 1989, L Catterton has made more than 300 investments in leading consumer brands across all segments of the consumer industry. With over $30 billion dedicated to growing middle market companies and emerging high-growth enterprises, we are the largest and most experienced consumer-focused private equity group in the world.How We Foster GrowthOur Operations Team is comprised of in house functional and strategic leaders, our focused team of expert project leaders and associates and an eco-system of partners with expertise in key supplemental functions (e.g. digital, market research,…
Most Recent Transactions
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Feb 2024
invested in
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Feb 2023
invested in
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Nov 2021
invested in
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Jul 2021
invested in

Wellspring Capital Management

Private Equity Fund
  • 35 Total Closed Deals
WELLSPRING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, founded in 1995, is a middle-market private equity firm that has approximately $3 billion of private equity capital under management. The firm’s objective is to bring partnership, experience and value creation to each investment. By teaming up with strong management, Wellspring is able to unlock underlying value and pursue new growth opportunities through strategic initiatives, operating improvements and add-on acquisitions. The firm functions as a strategic rather than tactical partner, providing management teams with top-line support, M&A experience and…
Most Recent Transactions
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Oct 2016
acquired
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Nov 2015
acquired
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Aug 2015
acquired
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Oct 2014
acquired

Cortec Group

Private Equity Fund
  • 27 Total Closed Deals
Cortec Group is a private equity firm with ~40 years of experience working alongside founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams of leading middle-market companies in the U.S. and Canada.Our team shares decades of real-world business experience to help good companies grow and thrive. We collaborate with management to drive commercial success and operational excellence, generating attractive results for all stakeholders.
Most Recent Transactions
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Oct 2024
acquired
Investor
May 2023
acquired
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Jan 2023
acquired
Investor
Nov 2022
acquired

Azalea Capital

Private Equity Fund
  • 21 Total Closed Deals
Azalea Capital partners with entrepreneurs, management teams, and family-owned companies with revenues of at least $10 million. We provide growth capital, operating expertise, and industry experience to significantly enhance the long-term value of our investments. Azalea is a pro-active investor with a defined value creation strategy. In every investment, we partner with a proven industry executive to enhance our operationally focused approach. We invest in manufacturing, distribution, and business services companies in a variety of industries with a particular interest in the following…
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Nov 2017
invested in
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May 2016
invested in
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Mar 2016
invested in
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Apr 2015
invested in

Lafayette Capital Partners

Private Equity Fund
  • 20 Total Closed Deals
Lafayette Mittelstand Capital is a privately held investment firm backed by its Partners and Institutions. Lafayette looks to make majority investments in companies in turnaround, restructuring and other special situations.We focus on companies with industry-leading market positions, strong brands or other unique, differentiating factors. Lafayette engages with private and family-owned businesses, subsidiaries of larger corporates and publicly listed companies. We like to look into acquiring companies with the following criteria - Sales between EUR 10 - 150m - Headquartered in Germany,…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jun 2024
acquired
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Mar 2023
acquired
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Feb 2023
invested in
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Dec 2021
acquired

Kingswood Capital Management LP

Private Equity Fund
  • 16 Total Closed Deals
Kingswood Capital is a private investment firm primarily focused on businesses that are undergoing varying degrees of operational, financial or market-driven change. In addition to access to capital, we bring relevant industry relationships and a broad network of internal and external operating resources that can strengthen the business and enhance value. Based in Los Angeles, we are a cohesive team of senior professionals from industry leading private equity firms with a history of success. We have extensive experience with complex transactions and difficult situations, where we provide…
Most Recent Transactions
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May 2025
invested in
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May 2025
acquired
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Feb 2025
invested in
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Nov 2024
acquired

CVC Capital Partners

Private Equity Fund
  • 15 Total Closed Deals
Global Private Equity and Growth Capital FirmCVC manages capital on behalf of over 300 institutional, governmental and private investors worldwide. Over the years, we have secured commitments of more than US$71 billion in funds from our investors (including CVC Credit Partners). The capital of our investors is committed for ten years or more to closed-end funds that we manage on their behalf.
Most Recent Transactions
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Aug 2017
provided debt financing to
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Jun 2017
provided debt financing to
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May 2017
provided debt financing to
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Jun 2016
provided debt financing to

Solis Capital Partners

Private Equity Fund
  • 14 Total Closed Deals
Solis Capital Partners is a leading lower middle-market private equity firm located in Southern California. The firm was founded in 2002 and employs a disciplined, fundamentals-based investment strategy that emphasizes partnership with exceptional leadership to pursue enterprise improvement, organizational transformation and growth. Solis generally targets software, business services, light manufacturing and value-added distribution opportunities in the Western United States. The firm will generally seek to invest $5 to $20 million in lower middle-market companies with enterprise values from…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jun 2023
acquired
Investor
Jul 2021
acquired
Investor
Jan 2020
acquired
Investor
Jan 2018
acquired

Balmoral Funds, LLC

Private Equity Fund
  • 13 Total Closed Deals
Balmoral is experienced in pursuing investment opportunities involving complex operational or financial challenges. We understand the significant commitment of time, resources, and professional turnaround experience required to unlock value within non-core, under-performing or distressed businesses. Accordingly, Balmoral helps creditors, workout groups, corporations with non-core assets, management teams seeking to buy businesses, ESOP trustees, receivers, company advisors and business-owners by providing equity infusions, acquiring non-core or challenged businesses, and/or recapitalizing…
Most Recent Transactions
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Aug 2020
invested in
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May 2019
invested in
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Mar 2019
invested in
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Mar 2019
invested in

Gridiron Capital

Private Equity Fund
  • 12 Total Closed Deals
Gridiron Capital is an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams and creating value by building middle-market companies into industry-leaders in branded consumer, B2B and B2C services, and niche industrial segments in the United States and Canada. We help transform growing companies by winning together through hard work, partnerships grounded in shared values, and a unique culture that comes from hands-on experience building and running businesses. As a team led by former operators and entrepreneurs, we know what it takes to run successful…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
May 2016
acquired
Investor
Apr 2014
acquired
Investor
Apr 2013
acquired
Investor
Mar 2013
acquired

Stone-Goff Partners

Private Equity Fund
  • 12 Total Closed Deals
Stone-Goff Partners invests in lower middle market service companies* EBITDA of $3-10 million* Founder owned businesses and corporate carve outs* First institutional capital in a companyStone-Goff is investing out of Stone-Goff Partners III, LP and has completed two initial platform investments out of the fund
Most Recent Transactions
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Jan 2020
invested in
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Aug 2019
invested in
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Sep 2018
invested in
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Aug 2018
invested in

Long Point Capital

Private Equity Fund
  • 11 Total Closed Deals
Long Point Capital is a private equity fund with offices in Michigan and New York. With $315 million of capital under management, we focus on partnering with successful entrepreneurs of middle market businesses to help them achieve their financial goals, such as achieving liquidity, accessing growth capital, or accommodating generational change. Our leading investor is Masco Corporation, a publicly traded, Fortune 300 Company. Our strategic relationship with Masco differentiates us from other private equity investors in that our portfolio companies have access to certain Masco corporate…
Most Recent Transactions
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Aug 2013
invested in
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Jul 2013
invested in
Investor
Jan 2013
acquired
Investor
Sep 2011
acquired

New Harbor Capital

Private Equity Fund
  • 10 Total Closed Deals
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…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jan 2023
acquired
Investor
Apr 2022
acquired
Investor
Dec 2021
acquired
Investor
Nov 2021
acquired

Endeavour Capital

Private Equity Fund
  • 10 Total Closed Deals
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.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired

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