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Sara Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Sara Capital Partners is an investment group focused on acquiring Midwest firms that are too small for traditional private equity (typically <$5m in EBITDA). We are operational focused and particularly interested in industries that qualify for QSBS tax treatment.

Aquitaine Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

We partner with founders and family-owned companies in their next stage of growth, taking businesses from good to great. We are not just flippers, consolidators, or cost-cutters. We want your business and your team to survive and thrive for the long run.

EnTrust Global Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

We are a $16 bn asset management firm with offices globally. We make investments across capital structure, with a focus on hybrid capital. We prefer businesses with an EV over $50 mn, though our sweet spot is anywhere from $200 mn to $500 mn.

Author Capital Partners, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Author Capital is a private equity firm that empowers highly entrepreneurial family- and founder-led businesses with flexible capital, strategic advice, and long-term partnership.

National Diversified Funding Corporation Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

National Diversified Funding Corporation (NDFC) is a private investment firm that has been acquiring and partnering with businesses since 1969. We focus on lower middle market companies across a wide range of industries and are known for presenting fair, well structured offers that close.We approach transactions as growth partners rather than operators. Our typical model allows owners to take meaningful liquidity while continuing to lead the business and participate in the next phase of growth. Sellers remain responsible for day to day operations, while we support expansion through capital,…

Aquiline Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Private Equity Fund
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Lead origination for Aquiline's family of funds including our lower middle market fund, middle market fund, credit fund, and venture fund. We invest in anything that touches the financial services ecosystem.

The Carlyle Group

Private Equity Fund
  • 287 Total Closed Deals
Carlyle, based in Washington, DC with 29 offices globally, is a leading global alternative asset manager with $447 billion of assets under management across 612 active investment vehicles. Carlyle invests across three segments – Global Private Equity, Global Credit, and Global Investment Solutions – in Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America. Since its founding in 1987, Carlyle has invested over $146 billion in more than 785 private equity transactions. Carlyle conducts its investment activities through focused industry groups that leverage the extensive operating and…
Most Recent Transactions
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Oct 2010
acquired
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Oct 2010
acquired
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Oct 2010
acquired
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Oct 2010
acquired

Bregal Sagemount

Private Equity Fund
  • 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…
Most Recent Transactions
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Aug 2022
acquired
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Aug 2022
acquired
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Aug 2022
acquired
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Aug 2021
acquired

Ronin Equity Partners

Private Equity Fund
  • 23 Total Closed Deals
About Ronin Equity PartnersBased in New York City, Ronin Equity Partners represents a new type of investment firm, powered by an operationally-focused value creation strategy. Ronin makes control equity investments exclusively in the Industrial and Consumer sectors, where the team has prior investment and operating expertise. The group invests in market leaders with highly defensible market positions, strong demonstrated cash flows, and in situations where Ronin’s operating playbook can add value through enhanced systems, processes, and talent recruitment. The Ronin team embeds into each…
Most Recent Transactions
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Sep 2025
acquired
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Jun 2025
acquired
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Sep 2023
acquired
Investor
Apr 2023
acquired

Serent Capital

Private Equity Fund
  • 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…
Most Recent Transactions
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Apr 2015
acquired
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Mar 2015
invested in
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Mar 2015
invested in
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Feb 2015
acquired

Kingswood Capital Management LP

Private Equity Fund
  • 16 Total Closed Deals
Kingswood Capital is a private investment firm primarily focused on businesses that are undergoing varying degrees of operational, financial or market-driven change. In addition to access to capital, we bring relevant industry relationships and a broad network of internal and external operating resources that can strengthen the business and enhance value. Based in Los Angeles, we are a cohesive team of senior professionals from industry leading private equity firms with a history of success. We have extensive experience with complex transactions and difficult situations, where we provide…
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May 2025
invested in
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May 2025
acquired
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Feb 2025
invested in
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Nov 2024
acquired

LDR Growth Partners

Private Equity Fund
  • 12 Total Closed Deals
LDR Growth Partners (LDR) is a people-focused private equity firm.Our vision centers on maximizing the potential of people, communities, and businesses through teamwork and the infusion of human and capital resources.Our mission is to create a new standard for successful North American businesses by aligning growth and infrastructure with optimism and opportunity.Our values are trust, service, creativity, and discipline.
Most Recent Transactions
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Oct 2025
acquired
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Oct 2025
acquired
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Jul 2025
acquired
Investor
May 2025
acquired

Starboard Capital Partners

Private Equity Fund
  • 10 Total Closed Deals
Starboard Capital Partners is a private equity firm that sponsors and invests in lower middle market companies, with values ranging from $10 million to $250 million. We participate with our network of high net worth, family office, and institutional fund co-investors to partner with management teams and entrepreneurs who are looking to accelerate the growth of their companies. Starboard is actively involved in leveraged buyouts, growth equity investments, and recapitalizations. Most importantly, we actively listen to business owners and look to match our knowledge and capital resources to…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jun 2015
invested in
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Mar 2015
invested in
Investor
Oct 2011
acquired
Investor
Jul 2011
invested in

Sageview Capital

Private Equity Fund
  • 9 Total Closed Deals
Sageview Capital LP is an investment firm that has raised over $2 billion in capital across two investment vehicles. We are focused on making growth equity investments in small and mid-sized companies. We aim to invest $10-75 million (larger with co-investment from our partners) in growing companies with established products/technologies and business models. We look to have influential minority ownership positions and are flexible in how investments are structured. We have a 25+ year track record, an experienced investment team, and a long-term approach (target hold of three to five years or…
Most Recent Transactions
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Oct 2013
invested in
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Apr 2012
invested in
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Dec 2011
invested in
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May 2011
invested in

Bow River Capital

Private Equity Fund
  • 9 Total Closed Deals
Bow River Capital Partners is a lower middle market private equity investment firm based in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 2003, Bow River has raised three funds with total capital commitments in excess of $200 million. Investment Criteria: --Revenue of $10-50 million --EBITDA of $2-10 million --Leveraged buyouts/recapitalizations, typically in partnership with management --Control only, no minority investments --Industry focus: o Business Services o Industrial Services o Environmental Services o Healthcare Services o Engineering Companies o Niche Manufacturing o Water and Water Resources…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
May 2015
acquired
Investor
Dec 2013
acquired
Investor
May 2013
acquired
Investor
Feb 2013
acquired

Zabel Companies, LLC

Private Equity Fund
  • 8 Total Closed Deals
Zabel Companies ("Zabel") is a private investment firm dedicated to partnering with management teams to invest in and build private companies over the long-term (5 to 15 years). Whether through a buyout, recapitalization or injection of growth capital, Zabel's strategy is to work closely with management to steadily grow businesses and to build value for all parties involved.Zabel does not limit its activity by industry or geography, but rather focuses on the fit with management and the opportunities to grow a business.The Zabel team has a hands-on and collaborative style built through years…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Apr 2022
acquired
Investor
Dec 2020
acquired
Investor
Jul 2020
acquired
Investor
Apr 2019
acquired

Peloton Capital Management

Private Equity Fund
  • 8 Total Closed Deals
Peloton Capital Management is:- A private equity firm with long-term capital and long-term investment orientation- A proven team with deep expertise in the financial services, healthcare services, and consumer products and services industries- A culture-driven company built around the belief that effective collaboration produces better outcomes
Most Recent Transactions
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Dec 2022
acquired
Investor
May 2022
acquired
Investor
Mar 2022
acquired
Investor
Apr 2021
acquired

Oroco Capital

Private Equity Fund
  • 8 Total Closed Deals
Oroco Capital is a private equity investment firm. Our strategy is to buy great businesses in our target industries and build value through both internal growth and acquisitions, resulting in excellent returns for our investors. The team at Oroco has completed over 50 deals totaling over $5.0B. We developed a unique capital structure and have capital commitments from family offices, wealthy individuals and small institutions. In addition, Oroco has formed a strategic alliance with a private investment firm that allows Oroco to partner on investments that vary in size and type. Our strategy is…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jan 2019
invested in
Investor
Jan 2019
acquired
Investor
Feb 2018
acquired
Investor
Feb 2017
acquired

Downing Capital

Private Equity Fund
  • 7 Total Closed Deals
Catalyzing creativity: equipping our leaders to actualize their visions. People - The quality of the team ultimately determines whether a new business succeeds or fails. Our experienced in-house talent acquisition function helps structure founding teams, devise talent strategies, and execute on searches.Technology - We have relationships with experienced CTOs, software engineers, and technical recruiters to enable portfolio companies to develop products at a lower cost and to help overcome technical challenges that arise.Funding - Founders often turn to friends and family to pull together the…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jan 2025
invested in
Investor
Apr 2024
invested in
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Apr 2024
invested in
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Jan 2024
invested in

Tuckerman Capital

Private Equity Fund
  • 7 Total Closed Deals
Tuckerman Capital is a private investment firm that works with Deal Partners (experienced executives and Independent Sponsors) to invest in and build exceptional small companies that deliver innovative solutions for the long-term with enterprise values typically ranging from $10 million to $75 million.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Oct 2010
acquired
Investor
Oct 2010
acquired
Investor
Oct 2010
acquired
Investor
Oct 2010
acquired

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