My name is Ken Kranz. I’m an MBA graduate from Chicago Booth and formerly with JP Morgan Private Bank. I’m pursuing the acquisition of a small, owner-operated business as a long-term owner-operator, not a financial buyer.At a high level, I’m focused on profitable, stable B2B businesses with recurring or repeat customer demand. I’m particularly interested in essential products or services, including areas such as specialty distribution or business services, though I’m open to adjacent categories that fit the profile below.Broad criteria:B2B-focused businesses with defensible…
Suncoast was founded by Dr. Joseph Papin, a University of Michigan-trained MD/MBA, and is backed by substantial committed capital from a distinguished group of investors—including former owners of the Boston Celtics, founders of leading venture capital funds, and accomplished entrepreneurs. With a long-term horizon, Suncoast is dedicated to acquiring and operating a single exceptional business, bringing deep strategic insight and hands-on operational expertise to drive enduring value.
Dioun Health acquires and consolidates home healthcare businesses in fragmented markets across the US. We want to be a leading player in the industry and become a major force in determining the future of home healthcare, creating a seamless and vertically integrated solution for our patients.
Sunnyridge Management is a Los Angeles-based self-funded acquisition firm seeking quality founder-led businesses for long-term ownership and operation. Founded by Cole Tournat — an investment professional with deep experience evaluating businesses across market cycles — Sunnyridge is built on a simple conviction: the best acquisitions are won by protecting the downside.My core operational focus is on building and scaling sales and marketing functions to drive organic growth with businesses who have strong product-market fit serving a niche industry.Cole has spent 4 years at Ares…
Willow Lake Equity is an investment fund looking for service companies to own & operate in the Mountain West region. We intend to hold our acquisitions for an indefinite amount of time. We are interested in listings that require day to day management by the new owner or those that have management already in place. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us with listings or for more information about us!
Hevesta Capital is a search fund, built around Daniel Huf, and backed by the most successful search investors of all time. About the Principal: Daniel Huf comes from a 113-year-old family business, Huf Haus, with annual revenues of ~$100m. That business builds zero-carbon, modular construction luxury homes out of a factory in Germany. He spent almost a decade preparing to run Huf Haus, gathering management experience in the FMCG sector and management consulting. He also built a non-profit in the healthcare sector from scratch, which went on to win a major award from Queen Elizabeth II of…
Tau S.A. 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.
SAM Ventures LLC is a Houston-based private acquisition firm formed to identify, acquire, and operate established service businesses in the greater Houston metropolitan area. We are actively engaged in the market and prepared to move quickly on qualified opportunities. We are well-capitalized, SBA pre-qualification ready, and structured to close with minimal friction. Our principal maintains full authority to commit capital and execute a transaction without committee approval or outside investor sign-off.We work directly with business owners and through intermediaries. Confidentiality is a…
Maple Point Capital is a traditional search fund with commitments from established capital partners (Trilogy, TTCER, M2O, Maven, Sage) with the goal to acquire and operate a single outstanding business. We are a group of experienced entrepreneurs with committed capital who want to partner with a business for the next stage of its growth. We seek businesses that provide mission critical services and have demonstrated a history of growth.
Bryn Merrey LLC is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions in Maryland and Northern Virginia. 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’m an operator with a background in construction and project execution. I previously founded and ran a startup in the Bay Area where I worked on building mobile lab units for Terraformation. Through that experience, I developed hands-on expertise managing field operations, coordinating trades, and delivering complex builds under tight timelines.Today, I’m partnered with a small, well-capitalized investment group that includes my brother, a corporate attorney and M&A associate, as well as a former CEO of Transocean. Together, we focus on acquiring and growing businesses in the…
Founder & Managing Member pursuing the acquisition and active operation of a lower middle market services business. I intend to assume the CEO role post-acquisition and provide long-term ownership and leadership continuity for an owner transitioning out of day-to-day operations.Background includes senior financial and operational leadership as CFO of a private equity-backed healthcare platform with extensive M&A and integration experience. Transactions are typically structured using personal capital alongside SBA-supported financing, providing efficiency and certainty of close.Primary…
I am an active operator with 6 years of corporate operations experience (Walmart) and a portfolio of real estate investments. I am looking to acquire a single platform company to operate full-time. I value boring, profitable stability over speculative growth.I am targeting B2B services that are non-discretionary for the customer. Route-based logistics services, commercial maintenance, or compliance and safety services are some examples. Financial CriteriaEBITDA: $500k – $1.5MMargins: 12%+ Revenue: High recurring component or locked-in contracts.Geographic focus is on the Mid-South and…
Hi I am an individual investor looking to acquire businesses to my portfolio. In search of traditional businesses in manufacturing space with large moats and large breath capacity. Have over 10+ years exp in Supply Chain & Finance.
I am a self-funded searcher looking for a firm generating >$1M in EBITDA in
the Biotechnology, Life Sciences or Manufacturing space as this related to my
husband and my professional experience.
I am an entrepreneur with nearly 20 years of experience in technology and finance. Most recently, I co-founded and led Appcues, a B2B SaaS company, where I served as CEO for over a decade before transitioning into a board role.I am eager to take the next step in my career by acquiring, owning, and operating a small business for the long term. My goal is to build on the founder’s legacy while creating lasting value for employees, customers, and the community.I am industry-agnostic but focus on companies with recurring revenue models, high customer retention, and mission-critical services.…
Currently seeking acquisitions of $1-5M EV with $1-20M revenue.Focused on established, essential-services B2B companies with recurring / repeat demand, low tech disruption risk, and strong barriers to entry. Examples of categories we are interested in:• Water filtration / softening installation & monitoring• Commercial janitorial & cleaning service companies• Portable restroom rental operators• Backup generator service / maintenance / rental providers• Niche facility maintenance (e.g. pools, hotel drapery, commercial upholstery)• Cold storage / refrigeration service &…
Pathfinder Growth Partners (PGP) is an entrepreneurial investment fund founded to acquire and operate a single exceptional small-to-medium-sized business in the United States. Pathfinder was founded by Mark Guerra, an entrepreneur, investor, and operator with over a decade of experience working alongside management teams to build and grow businesses. Throughout his career, Mark has advised or invested in over $4B of M&A transactions across various sectors in the United States and Latin America. Pathfinder is backed by 17 of the preeminent search fund investors who bring decades…
I'm an operator-buyer looking to acquire and run a single business in the Pacific Northwest. I bring 20+ years of operating experience across P&G, Amazon, and most recently as President & COO of Epic Gardening, where I've led the company through significant growth and two acquisitions.I'm not a fund. I'm not looking to flip. I'm looking for a founder-owned business with strong recurring revenue, a loyal customer base, and a team worth investing in, where an experienced operator can add real value over the long term.Target profile: $10–40M revenue, $2M+ EBITDA, Washington State or…
Stackallan Partners is a self-funded search firm founded by Patrick McGonagle with the purpose of acquiring one business in Northern California. Patrick has spent the past decade in the energy industry identifying opportunities for growth then leading teams to achieve it. His goal now is to operate a small business and ensure continued success through its next phase of life. Patrick is a Bay Area local currently living in San Francisco and willing to relocate to manage the business full time. Alongside a team of experienced advisors, he can move quickly to finalize a deal.
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