We acquire durable, recurring-revenue businesses and operate them for decades. With patient capital and disciplined underwriting, we preserve what works and strengthen what matters. Backed by permanent family capital with no fund timeline, we prioritize long-term durability over short-term optics — providing a stable home for the people and customers who depend on what you’ve built.
KGF Capital Partners is a single-family office founded by Louis Kenter, who previously co-founded Prospect Partners, a Chicago-based middle-market private equity firm. We pursue microcap platform buyouts (sub-$3 million EBITDA) in manufacturing, value-added distribution, and business services, along with add-on acquisitions of all sizes for our existing portfolio companies — John Boos & Co. (commercial food equipment) and Workspace+ (school and laboratory furniture).
SGH Strategic Investment Partners is a private investment company in Austin, Texas founded in 2019. We acquire control equity investments in established Texas-based companies in the professional services, wholesale distribution, specialized manufacturing and hospitality industries. Our founder, Sam Hanna, founded and built a substantial land surveying and engineering businesses. He sold a majority interest in the company to private equity and established our family office. Sam's lifetime of commercial experience provides our team with the unique capability to cultivate growth, develop and…
DRA Family Office, established in 2019 and based in San Diego, California, is a single family office focused on private investments. The firm targets both lower middle market private equity and early-stage companies across diverse industries, including real estate, operating businesses, and equity ventures. DRA Family Office collaborates with dynamic management teams to build sustainable value in businesses, leveraging its extensive operational experience. The firm actively seeks investment opportunities in early-stage growth companies and established businesses, with a preference for those…
We are experienced operators, CFOs, and entrepreneurs independently exploring the acquisition of an established business. We are sector-flexible and particularly interested in profitable companies with recurring or repeat revenue, strong customer relationships, capable teams and clear opportunities for operational improvement and growth. Our experience includes leading over $19 million equity raise, arranging more than $30 million in debt financing, supporting transaction and due diligence engagements, and scaling complex operations across multiple markets. We are seeking to partner with an…
SMVentures is a venture capital firm dedicated to investing in disruptive technologies and innovative startups. Founded by Jed Stiller and John McPheters, the firm emphasizes integrity, innovation, and experience in its investment strategy. SMVentures focuses on healthcare and technology sectors, with notable investments in artificial intelligence and nutrition companies, including AG1 and xAI. The firm is committed to supporting founders with category-defining brands and game-changing ideas, leveraging its founders' extensive experience in scaling successful businesses. SMVentures continues…
Based in Toronto, Merwood Partners is seeking to acquire and operate a small business. We will make a controlling investment in a stable company with annual revenues of $7 to $10 million and EBITDA of $1.5 to $2.5 million. We are focused on local opportunities within the Greater Toronto Area.
We are a Toronto-based SFO and currently own three platforms in the $4mm-$10mm EBITDA range, including co-owning 18 Five Guys in Minneapolis-St. Paul (with another 27 currently under LOI). We generally love cash flowing businesses, aim for majority ownership, but look to have shareholders / a team that want to roll equity and partner with us for the long term.
We are a multi generational family office with a background in NY commercial real estate. We are focused on middle market lending, real estate, debt portfolios and private equity. We are currently seeking to enter the behavioral health space and we are looking for acquisition opportunities in the industry.
Family Office investment firm led by experienced entrepreneurs and operators committed to unleashing the full potential of companies with exceptional DNA, serving as a catalyst for their next leap forward.Our background as founders and operators provides a unique vantage point into the real needs and challenges facing management teams. We take a collaborative approach, working with portfolio companies to identify opportunities to accelerate growth and expand margins. Our results-driven ethos empowers companies to execute strategies and achieve enduring success, creating value for all…
Solex Capital Management is a family office managed by Steve Somers Sr. and Steve Somers Jr. who represent two generations of entrepreneurs and business operators. Solex is focused on acquiring manufacturing and/or distribution companies in niche industries whereby our operational experiences can help to maximize efficiencies, and our management experience develop a motivated team.Solex seeks to acquire majority stakes in long-standing manufacturing and distribution companies who are privately owned / family operated with the goal to continue the legacy of the prior owner and to grow the…
We are not bound by ten-year cycles, capital calls, or distribution pressures.Our capital is strategic, our horizon is generational, and our decisions sit with a small group of principals who answer to no one but themselves and the businesses they steward.
Lepercq de Neuflize Asset Management is a privately held investment firm dedicated to compounding family capital through strategic investment strategies and partnerships. The firm operates globally, investing in both public and private securities, assets, and companies. With a focus on long-term growth, Lepercq Group leverages its expertise to manage a diverse portfolio, aiming to maximize returns for its stakeholders. The company is known for its strategic approach to investments, ensuring sustainable growth and value creation across various sectors.
We are Ethan and Ryan Zeplin, two brothers with backgrounds in investment banking and private equity. Both graduates of the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, we bring a strong foundation in financial analysis, deal execution, and strategic growth. We’re now focused on acquiring and operating a small-to-medium-sized business where we can create long-term value through hands-on ownership and thoughtful, sustainable improvements.Acquisition CriteriaIndustry: Business services, consumer services, niche manufacturing, or light industrial (open to other recession-resistant…
Marrello Corporation is a private investment firm focused on partnering with lower middle-market business owners and entrepreneurs seeking the next stage of growth. Marrello Corporation is focused on North American opportunities and seeks to partner with talented management teams.
Roystone is a single family office with a presence in New York and Florida. As a family office with internal capital, we are flexible, nimble and opportunistic investors. We are seeking to buy minority and/or control positions in SMBs with established proof and concept / product market fit that are at inflection points where our capital and professional expertise can help accelerate the target’s trajectory to the next level
Celina Capital makes direct investments in growth-oriented private companies and in real estate.Celina was established in 2017 by Jacques Feldman, the co-founder of Cambridge Global Payments. Jacques and his partner built Cambridge from the ground up over a period of 25 years, expanding from Canada, to the US, UK, and Australia. Cambridge developed a leadership position in foreign exchange transactions, a service that large banks had neglected. The company achieved 25-30% annual growth by investing in a diverse sales network and offering superior customer service. Leading-edge technology and…
Lewis & Clark Capital is a private equity firm investing the capital of its Managing Partner Thomas Hillman. Mr. Hillman and his associates have built Lewis & Clark Capital into one of the preeminent boutique private equity firms in the Midwest. Lewis & Clark Capital’s selective approach to investing enables it to focus its resources solely on those business opportunities with the potential to go “beyond success to significance.”
JWL Partners is a family office that specializes in investments across various sectors, including oil & energy, specialty chemicals, real estate, insurance, e-commerce, and technology. The company is committed to long-term growth strategies, focusing on building companies, products, and properties that last.With a generational mindset, JWL Partners aims to create enduring value rooted in purpose, permanence, and pride. Their investment approach prioritizes long-term investments that foster sustainable development and growth. The firm is headquartered in Park Ridge, IL.
Dozer is a single-family office based in Charlotte NC that provides business owners across the Southeast with a unique exit opportunity, combining industry and operational expertise with the resources and capabilities of a seasoned institutional investor. We seek to acquire established businesses with a strong legacy and potential for future growth. Our approach emphasizes preserving company culture while implementing strategic improvements to drive long-term value.
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