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The Courtney Group Incorporated Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 3 Closed Deals via Axial
  • 18 Total Closed Deals
The Courtney Group, Incorporated is a private investment firm with a focus on business services, chemical, consumer, distribution, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology. We have invested in 25 companies since 1999. We are different from some other buyers in that (1) we are flexible about the size of our investment -- from $1 million to $200 million in equity, and (2) that we can own a business for 20 years or more.We seek control and non-control equity investments in businesses with EBITDA of $2 million to $50 million. We often acquire businesses from founders seeking…
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Sep 2020
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JLL Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Closed Deals via Axial
  • 32 Total Closed Deals
JLL Partners is a leading private equity firm with a 34-year track record of transforming businesses through its operational and financial expertise. JLL Partners is dedicated to partnering with companies that it can fundamentally help build into market leaders through a combination of strategic mergers and acquisitions, market repositioning, and product and service line expansion. The JLL team is comprised of investment professionals and operating partners with extensive experience in portfolio company management, transaction structuring, capital markets, and business development. The firm…
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Oct 2022
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Oct 2022
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Nov 2021
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Feb 2018
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Gauge Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Closed Deals via Axial
  • 28 Total Closed Deals
Gauge Capital is a private equity firm that makes shared control and majority investments in growth-oriented service business. We tend to focus on the business service, healthcare service, consumer service, and food service sectors. Our platform investments typically have north of $5 million of EBITDA and are based in the US or Canada.
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Jan 2024
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Mar 2023
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Permanent Equity Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Closed Deals via Axial
  • 22 Total Closed Deals
Using 30-year committed funds, Permanent Equity invests in companies that care what happens next. Our current portfolio includes 14 investments in companies like Pacific Air Industries, Blue Square Manufacturing, Chance Rides, AdAdvance, Selective Search, and MediaCross.We are looking to steward companies with durable value propositions and great teams. In each case, we examine why the company will be successful by remaining independent and why market demand is likely to endure over time, creating highly sustainable cash flow. We only consider companies headquartered in North America. Our…
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Feb 2024
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Jun 2023
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Nov 2022
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Apr 2022
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Thornblade Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Closed Deals via Axial
  • 12 Total Closed Deals
Thornblade Capital is a private equity investment and advisory firm passionate about small business—specifically those with sales revenues of $3 to $50 million. Our motto is short-term investments and advisory for a long-term return. And with a team that has managed over $3 billion in private equity transactions, we have a strong track record of helping companies reach their potential.
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Kuzari Group LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 2 Closed Deals via Axial
  • 9 Total Closed Deals
Kuzari Group is a private investment firm managing a portfolio of equity and debt investments on behalf of its partners and investors. Please contact us if you represent a potential investment opportunity or would like to discuss becoming a capital, strategic or operating partner. We primarily sponsor acquisitions of Companies with enterprise values from $5 million to $50 million and EBITDA of $1 million to $10 million.
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Apr 2016
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Oct 2014
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Jan 2014
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Sep 2013
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Envest Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 22 Total Closed Deals
Envest Capital Partners is an investment company holding long term private equity positions in established basic businesses. We invest in a relatively broad range of basic industries, with a focus on manufacturing, industrial & consumer services, and franchising. Envest seeks to provide private direct equity financing to companies with sales of $5 to $50 million, exceptional growth prospects and strong, stable cash flow. Founded in 2000, Envest is a private equity firm based in Virginia Beach, VA. We are dedicated to partnering with privately held and founder-owned businesses. The Envest…
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Oct 2022
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HH Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
Headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri, HH Capital is a self-funded venture ready to make a full equity purchase of a small middle-market business with cash on hand. We are interested in companies in the Midwest with consistent annual pre-tax net earnings between $1 million and $3 million. HH Capital can offer a flexible liquidity event. Open to all types of ownership structures. Your business will be owned and operated for its long-term value to benefit owners, shareholders, employees and community.We have general industries of interest, but prefer to evaluate each company from the bottom-up…
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Jun 2024
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Aug 2023
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Sep 2020
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Ninth Street Capital Partners

Private Equity Firm
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 9 Total Closed Deals
Ninth Street Capital Partners is a private investment partnership that specializes in acquiring, developing and managing established businesses. With a focus on executing deals with the highest degree of integrity, we make long-term controlling investments in growth-oriented, privately held businesses with revenues ranging from $5 to $50 million. Our flexible approach allows us to tailor our investments to help entrepreneurs and business owners achieve their personal and financial goals.
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Sep 2019
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Jun 2015
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Mar 2014
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May 2013
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Renovus Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 36 Total Closed Deals
Founded in 2010, Renovus Capital Partners is a private equity firm specializing in the Knowledge and Talent industries. Renovus, based in the Philadelphia area, manages over $1 billion across three sector focused PE funds and one generalist strategy (RCap). The firm’s current portfolio includes over 25 U.S. based businesses specializing in education and training, B2B healthcare services, technology services and professional services. Renovus typically partners with founder-led businesses, leveraging its industry expertise and access to debt and equity capital to make operational…
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Jul 2023
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Jun 2023
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Highview Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 30 Total Closed Deals
Highview Capital is a family-office backed private equity fund in Los Angeles with an evergreen fund structure (patient capital with ability to hold longer) and flexible, opportunistic investment mandate that has deployed nearly $700mm of equity capital through 2024.We look for companies poised to undergo a transformation. We drive value through a strategic and operational approach coupled with patient capital and an extremely flexible mandate.We invest in middle market businesses that are facing a critical inflection point and are ready for transformation, whether that is executing…
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Sep 2023
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Aug 2023
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Jun 2023
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Sep 2022
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CPS Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 25 Total Closed Deals
CPS is an entrepreneurial investment firm that supports the growth of high-quality small and medium sized businesses. We are focused on companies with annual revenues from $5-$40 million and annual cash flows from $2-$8 million, and investing committed capital from 3 active funds. We will work with business owners to ensure the right deal for both themselves and their employees and customers. We bring significant managerial capability and capital to provide business owners with an attractive option compared to traditional financial or strategic buyers. CPS takes an active role in businesses…
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Jun 2023
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Oct 2022
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Oct 2022
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Oct 2022
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Strength Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 24 Total Closed Deals
Strength Capital Partners (SCP) is a Birmingham, Michigan-based private equity firm that specializes in acquiring traditional businesses, primarily throughout the greater Midwest and Central United States.We seek to invest in businesses with $4 million to $20 million in EBITDA. We pursue investments in a wide range of industries, including consumer products, manufacturing, distribution, industrial and financial services, energy, transportation, and infrastructure. We are particularly interested in "buy and build" opportunities, where we can grow and diversify our platform companies through a…
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Apr 2023
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Jan 2023
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Apr 2022
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Jun 2021
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Bregal Sagemount Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 24 Total Closed Deals
See www.sagemount.com for full portfolio and further informationBregal Sagemount is focused on investing in and acquiring growth companies in the tech-enabled services and software spaces. We have a specific mission to back recurring-revenue businesses with strong unit economics that are propelled by strong sector tailwinds.We are investing out of our $2.6 billion Fund IV raised in 2022.We spend 100% of our time in the growth economy. We are domain experts in the investments we target. When we seek to have a meaningful conversation with a company, it is only after we have identified it as a…
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Aug 2022
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Aug 2022
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Aug 2022
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Aug 2021
acquired

Rockwood Equity Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 23 Total Closed Deals
Rockwood Equity Partners:Private equity investment firm for lower middle market companies, with a track record spanning 25+ years.Focus on B2B companies in industrials and regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, aerospace & defense, environmental).Transaction types: First institutional capital partner, majority, minority, growth, management buyout, corporate divestiture, independent sponsor and other partnership transactionsTarget company size: $10-$75 million in revenues and $2-$7 million EBITDA, add-ons of any size.Contact: Kate Faust at [email protected], …
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Feb 2024
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Jan 2024
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Feb 2023
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Nov 2022
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Kainos Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 22 Total Closed Deals
Kainos Capital, a middle market private equity firm focused on the food and consumer sector, was recently formed by Andrew Rosen, Robert Sperry and Sarah Ashmore Bradley. The Kainos Partners have invested and collaborated together in the food and consumer space over the past 20 years and their deep industry knowledge is complimented by an experienced team of investment professionals.The Kainos Team has extensive investment and operating experience in the industry, having invested more than $2 billion of equity in more than 52 transactions in the food and consumer sector with a total…
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Aug 2023
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Feb 2023
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Jan 2023
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Aug 2021
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ScaleCo Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 21 Total Closed Deals
Investors Scaling Companies LocallyScaleCo Capital is a Cleveland-based lower middle market private equity firm that focuses on control-oriented leveraged buyout and growth equity investments in fast-growing companies based primarily in the Great Lakes region. ScaleCo partners with companies in the verticals of business services, tech-enabled services, value added distribution and assembly, and training, compliance, and education, bringing operational expertise and strategic resources to scale their growth potential and build long-term value.ScaleCo is the Proud Capital Investment Partner of…
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Mar 2023
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Oct 2022
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Apr 2021
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Feb 2021
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Serent Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 19 Total Closed Deals
Founded in 2008, Serent Capital is a leading lower-middle market private equity firm focused on investing in high growth service and technology businesses. Our operating model is distinct in its focus on business building. We strive to be an involved, value-added investor, capable of providing significant operational and strategic support to our portfolio company CEOs on the most critical issues that they face as their companies scale.Serent Capital’s ability to assist its companies is based on its principals’ experience as CEOs, strategic advisers, and Board Members, and a deep network…
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Apr 2015
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Mar 2015
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Mar 2015
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Feb 2015
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GreyLion Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 18 Total Closed Deals
GreyLion focuses on investing in high-growth businesses in the lower middle market. We seek to partner with existing owners and management teams across the Industrial, Healthcare, Software and Services sectors to deliver capital in tailored and flexible minority and control structures. GreyLion invests $25-$125 million of capital per investment, primarily within the United States. We currently manage private equity funds with aggregate commitments of $1.9 billion.
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Aug 2022
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Aug 2022
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Aug 2021
acquired
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Aug 2021
acquired

Presidio Investors Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Firm
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 15 Total Closed Deals
Presidio Investors, a private equity firm based in Austin, TX, and Oakland, CA, was founded in 2007 to pursue exceptional lower and middle-market investments. The firm’s experienced investment professionals specialize in growth-oriented buyouts in the technology, media and financial services industries. The entire Presidio Investors team also has substantial operating experience and works side-by-side with management teams to help achieve the best possible outcome for all stakeholders.
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Aug 2021
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Apr 2021
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Aug 2019
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Mar 2019
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