Next Leap KC is a small business and real estate holdings company based in Kansas City. We acquire lower middle-market businesses in the Midwest and hold them forever. Next Leap is led by its Founder and Managing Partner Bryan Swartz who is supported by an array of experienced entrepreneurs, CEOs, and operators.
Hazelcrest's approach allows owner-operators to sell their business and transition out of day-to-day operations in as little as 30 days after closing. We bring the capital, day-to-day management, and a board of directors dedicated to the ongoing success of your business. The long-term health of your company and providing stability and opportunity to your employees are important to us. We are flexible in tailoring this transaction to suit your needs and can move swiftly to close a transaction. Kevin Wang (Founder & Managing Partner) is a Houston native. He is an entrepreneur looking to…
Riverside Impact Capital LLC is a search-based investment platform targeting businesses with impactful products or servicesWe are primarily focused on the following industries: Non-profit & government servicesEducation & workforce developmentHealthcare servicesWater & environmental servicesClean energy / decarbonizationRecycling & waste managementOur investment criteria: Impactful product or service At least five years of historyRevenue of $5-25mThree or more years of $750k - $5m+ EBITDASignificant portion of revenue is recurring (contractual or otherwise)An established team (ideally >5…
Lionfield Capital is a private investment firm out of Key Biscayne, FL. Backed by institutional investors. Our mandate from our LPs is to look for US companies with EBITDA ranging from US$1.5-$5mm. Flexible mandate in regards to industries and geography. We are better suited for owners facing succession issues or companies in need of management.
Lakeside Succession is looking for one outstanding business to buy and operate for the long-term. My goal is to preserve your legacy and build on your business' success so that you can confidently embark on your next adventure.
Big Tex Capital is an acquisition vehicle formed to acquire and operate a company for the long run. I previously operated a PE-backed, mid-size healthcare company that exited to a PE-backed strategic last year. I’m now taking my proceeds and hard-earned experience to own and operate a company without the need for external equity. Ideally, am targeting a company with a retiring owner that cares to preserve his legacy
My company consist of 1 employee, myself where I consult businesses on your processes and ways to implement more efficient workflows to run smoother and gain revenue
Worked for a Toronto-based mid-market private equity fund, where I led 17 acquisitions of small to medium-sized businesses. Post-close, I supported them through transition planning and operational initiatives to drive growth and improved profitability. Following this, I worked in a C-level role for a PE-backed company, which I recently left to focus full-time on finding a business to acquire and operate for the long run.
Ortus Ventures was founded in 2022 to acquire and grow one great company. We greatly value and appreciate the pride and effort it takes to build a successful company and we aim to continue your legacy.We are SBA pre-qualified and have the capital and have operational and strategy experience to efficiently close but more importantly maintain and grow the legacy you have worked so hard to build.
I am a search fund entrepreneur looking to acquire and operate one great business. I am a former investment banker with government experience working with a great team of investing partners and advisors. Our focus is national. Always happy to speak anyone considering a business sale!
Playmaker Productions LLC is a search fund focused on small to medium-sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. We work closely with our portfolio companies after acquisition to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.Samantha has 25+ years building successful children’s media brands and consumer products businesses. After managing global brands for Mattel, Marvel, and Nickelodeon, she co-founded a children’s educational media company and grew it from start-up through strategic exit. Now based in New York, Samantha is excited to…
The Bay Capital Group is an entrepreneurial investment firm seeking to acquire an exceptional business in the San Francisco Bay Area to operate for the long term.
Osprey Equity is an entrepreneur-led investment partnership looking for great companies to buy and grow.Backed by a team of investors and advisors with deep experience investing in, running, and building small businesses, Osprey Equity is well-prepared to ensure the continued success of the company you worked so hard to create.Chris Kinner, the entrepreneur leading Osprey Equity, has more than a decade of career experience, a people-first management philosophy, and an abundance of enthusiasm to lead your business to the next stage of growth.
Roland Hall Partners is a search fund led by two motivated entrepreneurs with shared military and operating experience.We work with founders who care about their business and the communities it serves. We will take a direct, full-time role in the business and optimize for sustainable growth, not short-term profits. Building upon what you’ve created is our sole focus. Our core values are commitment, respect, integrity, and servant leadership.
Lynwood is made up of a single hands-on, dedicated entrepreneur looking to offer a succession option to a promising business in Canada or the US. Lynwood is funded by a diverse team of entrepreneur-investors, with extensive experience buying and successfully growing small-to-medium enterprises over the long term.We are not here to manage an investment portfolio or run a satellite division. We are here to roll up our sleeves, and live and breathe your business. Our primary goal is to protect what you have worked hard to create, but we’ll also bring our skills and dedication to help it…
Uphill Partners LLC is searching for a business to acquire and operate. Company targets are located in SE Michigan or can be operated remotely, is service-based, and has EBITDA (or SDE) of $400K - $1M. Inspired by the founders’ love for distance running and mountain sports, Uphill Partners LLC is in it for the long run. We strive to continue creating value for customers and our local community.
Seabreeze Equity is searching for a lower middle market business to acquire & operate. Its principal, Peter deBaptiste, began his career as a lower middle market lender at Commercial Bank where he managed and grew a loan portfolio of $100mm. He then went on to serve as VP of Finance and President of Delivery Dudes, a restaurant delivery service. At Delivery Dudes Peter supported three rounds of capital raises, built an executive team, and ultimately led the sale process for a $23mm exit.
I'm a self-funded searcher looking for a product or service business generating $200k+ in SDE ideally in Colorado (although I'm open to moving for the right opportunity.
StartingBlock Partners, located in Washington State, concentrates on investments throughout the United States. We prioritize holdings that improve the lives of those we serve, with an emphasis on health and service businesses generating $750K - $3M in annual EBITDA.
Andrew Diaz is focused on lower middle-market opportunities. He would like to partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, Andrew wants to work closely with the businesses to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
