Forge Equity Partners is a private investment firm founded by two experienced executives who share a common vision for growing companies and complimentary experience investing in and operating businesses. Forge pursues platform investments in companies that range in size from $2-6M of EBITDA, and draws on the partners' operational and leadership experience to grow businesses through investment in people, processes, technology, systems, expanded operations, and strategic acquisitions. Forge takes a long-term view in building businesses with the intent to hold and grow businesses for 10+…
Our essence extends beyond the individual—it’s a celebration of ‘we.’ Our culture places humanity at the forefront, embodying a profound people-centric philosophy. We believe in the collective strength of individuals who not only share our core principles but also exude a shared passion for championing small businesses. This commitment is rooted in humility, accountability, and a clear understanding of both who we are and, perhaps more significantly, who we are not.Our unwavering dedication, relentless drive, and fervent work ethic form the bedrock of our support for business owners,…
Blue Ox Industries is a holding company firm that primarily invests in residential and commercial services businesses, in addition to select investments in other industries (e.g., value-added distribution, manufacturing, software). We are backed by institutional capital and are actively deploying.Our core strategy is "buy and builds" within the LMM, and we are laser-focused on growth and long-term value creation. Given our backing and experience, we are able to provide owners with transaction certainty and move very quickly.We are able to operate as a permanent home for our business partners,…
We are a Pledge Fund (backed by family offices) that invests in scalable and purpose-driven companies in the United States.The founding partners have each over ten years of private equity experience. Our team, operating partners, and pledge fund investors have substantial experience in investing, creating, growing, operating, and selling businesses.We invest in proven businesses with strong management teams within our core sectors: (i) financial services, (ii) business services, and (iii) specialized services and products.We make, both controlling and non-controlling stakes, investments in…
Tempus Partners seeks to buy and operate defensible and profitable small businesses in the consumer retail and manufacturing categories. We are committed to nurturing the long term success of our acquisitions and operating to generate consistent long-term cash flow. We are open to both growth partnerships, in which the existing team maintains some ownership and involvement going forward, or full buyouts. Our deep industry expertise in retail and manufacturing businesses allows us to take an active role and immediately pursue strong, low capital, low risk strategies to grow sales and…
Panther Equity Group ("Panther") is a private investment firm focused on providing capital, strategic support, and resources to healthy & well-positioned companies in the lower middle market. Panther generally invests equity in companies with $3 million to $12 million of EBITDA, experienced management teams, and in industries where Panther has deep relationships with operating partners, industry executives, and channel relationships. While we remain agile in criteria, Panther typically focuses on companies with the following characteristics:Industries: IT Services & Tech-Enabled…
Minerva Equity is a boutique acquisition firm focusing on the lower mid-market.We acquire controlling stakes in companies that we believe to be well run, have a talented management team in place and ownership that is departing.We pride ourselves in having a "people first approach" to business.
Alden Bridge Partners is an investment firm focused on acquiring lower middle-market services businesses ($3–12M EBITDA). We bring private equity and software investing experience, with a focus on technology and automation to drive growth. We target founder-owned companies in recurring, fragmented, and essential service markets.
NoorQuest Capital is a values-driven PE firm that is focused on acquiring and growing small businesses in Texas, Illinois and Louisiana. We partner with small business owners looking to see their business continue to grow while preserving their legacy, ensuring a smooth transition, and doing right by their employees, customers and investors.Our two founders have decades of combined operational and consulting experience. We started out as engineers, and over time expanded our experience across multiple industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, energy, technology, and finance. Others on…
SL Group 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.
Third Harbor Holdings is a long-term holding company focused on acquiring and operating enduring, cash-flowing businesses. We provide strategic and operational support while preserving the legacy and culture that made each company successful. While each transaction is financed on a deal-by-deal basis, we invest significant equity from existing cash flow and committed outside partners, enabling flexible and reliable execution.
Spartina Capital Management is a long-term investment vehicle founded by Matt Taylor to invest in and build enduring businesses for the long-term instead of maximizing short-term value. We seek to provide founders and owners an attractive alternative to traditional PE buyers that must sell after a few years. Matt was shaped growing up working in family businesses in NC, spend 11 years advising families on operating businesses and providing niche debt facilities for small and medium businesses.Our goal is to be the preferred exit vehicle for a founder or owner/operator who wants to preserve…
Independent sponsor looking to acquire SaaS, service and media businesses that do $2mill-$10mill ebitda. Completing roll-ups in two sectors at the moment.
Dogwood Grove Capital Partners is a private investment firm focused on small to medium-sized acquisitions and roll-ups. We are seeking acquisitions in the Southeast (TN, AR, MS, AL, GA), especially within three hundred miles of Memphis. We are actively seeking add-on acquisitions for Natureplex, a manufacturer of OTC pharmaceutical products (e.g., creams, ointments, gels, enemas, electrolytes). We are also actively seeking new platforms. We are operating as an independent sponsor rather than through a fund at this time.
Paradigm Equity Partners is a Los Angeles-based private equity firm focused on acquiring companies in the lower middle-market. Our experience is working in complex, time sensitive situations where companies benefit from a capital infusion and operational improvements. We focus on sectors where we have experience and seek to partner with management teams with a track record of success and a desire to execute on well-defined margin-expansion and growth initiatives.
Whitewater Capital Partners is a West Virginia-based private equity firm that specializes in partnering and investing in legacy businesses throughout West Virginia and greater Appalachia (including Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Virginia). We focus on working with business owners seeking a succession plan or seeking growth capital for their business to take the next step. Whitewater is unique in that we retain a commitment to the business, its employees, and community post-transaction. Profit will never precede integrity.
Brones & Company is the independent sponsor platform formed to partner with White Oak Enterprises, a family office with a long-standing commitment to sustainability and direct private equity investing. White Oak has designated Brones & Company as its channel for direct private equity investments and works with us deal by deal.We are focused on acquiring 3–5 platform businesses over the next several years. We intend to build long-term partnerships and revisit the optimal capital structure, whether permanent capital, a family office fundraise, or an evolved sponsor model. Our shared…
D Cubed Group is a highly differentiated private-market investment firm that actively invests committed funds of equity capital in profitable, small and mid-scale businesses. The firm focuses on delivering enhanced long-term risk-adjusted investment returns for its stakeholders by partnering with a limited number of special businesses. D Cubed Group provides a broad array of resources to support these businesses in becoming long-term great enterprises. With over 50 years of experience in its focus sectors, the firm emphasizes strategic partnerships over maximizing assets under management.
With a robust heritage extending over forty years, our family office excels in the cultivation and preservation of multi-generational wealth, with a keen emphasis on real estate, financial services, and alternative investments. Our approach is rooted in leveraging profound industry insight to propel strategic investments that yield enduring value. Our team of seasoned professionals is committed to crafting tailor-made strategies that resonate with the core values of our family office, with a strong focus on sustainability and the fostering of innovation. It is our pledge to deliver…
Strive Equity Partners is a Toronto-based private equity firm that invests as an independent sponsor on a deal-by-deal basis. Strive was established in 2023 with a few core principles in mind: transparency, integrity, discipline and excellence.We differentiate ourselves through our experience and relentless work ethic, while being open and honest partners every step of the way. When we partner with founders and management, we strive to achieve outcomes outside of existing boundaries.
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