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Blue Sky Finance Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Blue Sky Finance is a US-based corporation representing the interests of a foreign conglomerate with over 30 years of experience and success in a wide variety of industries, ranging from cashmere fashionwear to real estate development, construction, mining, banking, snack food&beverage import/export, and tourism. As such, we are able to capitalize on full access to industry specialists, including consultants, managers, and directors who are able to provide and deliver expertise and knowledge in the industries we seek to serve. We are committed to seeking out investment opportunities,…

Needham Heights Holdings, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Needham Heights Holdings, LLC (“NHH”) is an Independent Sponsor founded by Matthew Hogan. NHH is focused on acquiring lower middle-market companies in New England. NHH's sourcing criteria targets businesses with a stable cultures, defined growth prospects and within industries that Matt has operational expertise. Each opportunity is analyzed separately to determine the optimal sources and uses.Institutional and accredited funds comprise the firm’s capital base. Matt is a professional investor and has been managing pooled assets and portfolios for over a decade. Prior to forming NHH,…

Riverdale Capital Corporation Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Acquiror of Canadian mid market companies under succession or management transitions ranging from C$2M to C$10M of EBITDA in business services, technology and tech enabled, manufacturing, distribution, and education.

Tiehack Holdings, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Tiehack Capital Partners (“TCP”) is a minority-owned investment firm seeking to acquire a single company with dependable products or services and a history of generating positive cash flows. TCP plans to operate the company for the long term, with the founders fully focused on the future success of the company. TCP is family office-backed, with committed capital to support growth through internal investment or external acquisitions. TCP is flexible in transaction structure and can create a strong alignment and a definitive exit strategy for the seller.

ACM Holdings Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

ACM Holdings 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. 

Greywing Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Greywing Capital is an independent sponsor firm focused on making a select few acquisitions in a narrow set of consumer sectors. We're targeting EBITDA of $2-$15M and taking a hypothesis-first approach.Greywing is founded by Neil Houghton, Jr. Neil was formerly a partner at Boston Consulting Group in the consumer practice, and also an Associate at Bain Capital in the consumer LBO group.

Grady Bay Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Grady Bay Capital (GBC) is a founder-friendly family office making investments in middle-market companies. We partner with founders, entrepreneurs, families and management teams to build and accelerate lasting value with shareholders and stakeholders alike. Our goal is to win together, and to help you achieve near-term liquidity as well as create a significant second bite of the apple. We focus on igniting profitable growth, making accretive acquisitions and further professionalizing the business making it “investment grade” vs a “lifestyle” business. We position for a second bite…

Outerbound Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Based in Atlanta, we partner with entrepreneurs, management teams and companies with exceptional potential to build lasting businesses. We develop and execute large scale buy & build programs and look to invest $50M to $150M of equity per platform company to fund add-on acquisitions and organic growth initiatives. Founded in 2020, the firm has invested over $200M of capital and completed 10 acquisitions.

Lazer Properties, Inc. Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

We are real estate entrepreneurs, focused on the thoughtful design, development and management of dynamic communities and commercial spaces in supply constrained markets with high barriers to entry. We execute our vision through a vertically integrated platform, which provides us with the bottom-up property level expertise required to deliver expertly crafted properties with precision.

Harvest Wind Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Harvest Wind is a holding company focused on investing in small businesses in industries that steward the environment and its many stakeholders. Our sole aim is to build a team of thoughtful and enduring businesses that make a difference in these fundamental industries.We prioritize long-term partnership over short-term investing, humility, a sense of humor, industry focus, and operational collaboration.

Keeler Lane LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Keeler Lane LLC is a private investment firm focused on acquiring, operating, and growing select small to lower-middle-market businesses.We invest out of personal funds which, when necessary, can be supplemented with institutional or individual capital from a network of partners.Keeler Lane takes a hands-on approach to drive growth and value creation through the institutionalization of operational processes, strategic planning, and financial management. We also seek to drive growth and scale efficiencies through add-on acquisitions where appropriate. We target established businesses with a…

777 Partners

Independent Sponsor
  • 10 Total Closed Deals
777 Partners is an investment firm focused on a broad spectrum of specialty finance businesses, asset originators and financial technology and services providers. The firm harnesses the acute insight and extensive experience of its people to identify and execute upon opportunities in esoteric and undercapitlized markets. Our overarching thesis is to incubate new ventures and to make control investments in businesses with scalable profiles and ambitious management teams operating in attractive markets. The value proposition we provide investors and stakeholders is 777’s ingenuity in…
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Sep 2017
acquired
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Aug 2017
acquired
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Jul 2017
acquired
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Jul 2017
acquired

Lavelle Investments

Independent Sponsor
  • 7 Total Closed Deals
Lavelle Investments is a family investment firm that supports businesses transitioning to the next phase of growth.We understand the importance of maintaining a company's reputation and culture, and we focus on preserving the family-feel that has been instrumental in building customer satisfaction and employee support over the years.With experience as both operators and investors, we bring robust analytical support to help the team drive sustainable, long-term growth and continued success.
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Jan 2022
invested in
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Aug 2021
acquired
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Jul 2021
invested in
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Mar 2021
acquired

Bassett Creek Capital

Independent Sponsor
  • 7 Total Closed Deals
Bassett Creek Capital makes equity investments in lower-middle market companies, typically at a critical inflection point in the business. The Bassett Creek team has completed 76 investments, invested over $10.0 billion of capital and has over 100 years of combined private equity experience.We are a private capital partner for business owners who want to harness the power of cultural connectivity and entrepreneurial grit to reach the next level of growth. Our team is a trusted partner, ally and advisor for management teams who are passionate about meaningful growth achieved through low-ego…
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Jun 2022
invested in
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Nov 2021
acquired
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Sep 2020
acquired
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Dec 2019
acquired

Stallion Finance

Independent Sponsor
  • 6 Total Closed Deals
Stallion Finance ("Horses not Unicorns") is a private equity firm that invests in and acquires small businesses with the goal of growing them through predefined strategic improvement initiatives. Our team of professional entrepreneurs utilize both private equity investment and hands-on operating expertise, to design and implement our proven operating playbook. We target tenured (no start-ups) companies generating between $0.5mm to $5mm of EBITDA. While we are industry agnostic, we have a particular focus on internet based, software or technology companies that are generating…
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May 2019
secured investment from
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Nov 2018
invested in
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May 2014
invested in
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Apr 2010
invested in

Stadion Capital

Independent Sponsor
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
Stadion is a private investment firm that invests non-institutional capital in businesses with the potential to maximize long-term value. Stadion Capital brings together the best aspects of institutional private equity and patient capital. We invest capital for wealth building with no need for near term liquidity. Our time horizon is exclusively a function of a company's opportunities and its management team's goals, without the restrictions of a limited term fund or the changing dynamics of a family office. The firm's reputation is built on strong partnerships, integrity and a focus on…
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Jun 2022
acquired
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Jan 2018
acquired
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Dec 2012
invested in
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Aug 2012
invested in

SPUR Acquisitions

Independent Sponsor
  • 4 Total Closed Deals
SPUR is accelerating the succession process for business owners by bringing capital and proven leadership to every portfolio company we acquire. SPUR's unique model focuses on hiring outstanding CEOs and enabling them to select, acquire, and grow great businesses in a simple and fair transaction process.Each of SPUR's Operating Partners is seeking to acquire a business, transition into the role of CEO, and execute the growth plan. To find out more about our Operating Partners and their areas of focus, see the active projects in our profile.At its core, SPUR is in the business of building…
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Dec 2021
acquired
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Jul 2021
acquired
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Dec 2020
acquired
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Sep 2020
acquired

Dark Alpha Capital LLC

Independent Sponsor
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
At Dark Alpha, our investment strategy revolves around acquiring and enhancing cash-generating companies within select sectors. As a nascent entity, we prioritize industries with significant growth potential including manufacturing, business services, health care, aerospace & defense, and industrial services.Thesis-Driven Investment StrategyOur in-house industry advisors identify industries poised for disruptive growth by studying macroeconomic factors, technological advancements, and regulatory changes. The selected thesis is further substantiated by examining industry reports,…
Most Recent Transactions
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May 2021
acquired
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Nov 2020
acquired
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May 2020
acquired

Thoroughbred

Independent Sponsor
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
Thoroughbred is a Denver-based private equity sponsor providing capital and creativity to support relentlessly driven management teams. We partner with lower middle market companies, offering operational expertise, strategic insight, and valuable relationships to build enduring businesses. We leverage our experience as both operators and investors to be effective partners, knowing when to step up and when to step back, empowering management to create exceptional value.
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Aug 2022
invested in
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Sep 2020
invested in
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Aug 2020
invested in

Loyal Companies

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Loyal Companies is a PE company. We focus on strategic partnerships, acquisitions and opportunities. We help founders unlock the growth potential of their companies. We focus on providing a strong management team, and operation expertise that help our companies reach untapped potential. With our deep technology experience, we are able to provide and help with the ideal customer experience, product management and the people with in the business.
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Oct 2022
secured debt financing from
Investor
May 2020
secured debt financing from

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