Hey i'm Matt Stein, VP of Business Development at Runway Holdings. Runway Holdings is a Toronto based permanent capital investment partnership. We invest our own capital to acquire mission critical business built to withstand the test of time. We have no fund, no LPs, and no exit timelines. A unicorn buyer with patient capital committed to doing right by the owners, communities, and legacies we partner with.
I am an experienced operator who has acquired and managed a business previously. Well capitalized personally and via debt and equity investor relationships. I'm looking for the next opportunity. Industry agnostic.
Stonegate Commercial Partners is an operator-led holding company focused on acquiring and growing lower middle market businesses in the Southeast. We target businesses with strong customer relationships, recurring revenue characteristics, and opportunities for operational and commercial improvement. Our background includes executive leadership in revenue management, analytics, commercial strategy, and operational transformation across complex corporate carve-outs, integrations, and growth environments. We are focused on long-term ownership and partnership-oriented transitions with founders…
Good Ground was founded in 2013 to source, acquire, develop and consult on multifamily, mixed-use, hospitality, industrial and out of home media assets, often partnering with and investing alongside select sponsors with local and asset-specific expertise. We bring strong data science tools, underwriting, project management and capital raising abilities to each of our projects and partnerships.We also actively invest in, advise and provide consulting services to early stage technology companies, with a focus on proptech. Over the years, we have been lucky enough to build strong relationships…
84|90 is an investment, partnership, and philanthropy platform at the intersection of health, manufacturing and community.We back founders and operators we believe in, acquire and build businesses worth building, and direct time and capital toward initiatives that create real impact in the communities and sectors we care about.We work with people where we can go deep — founders, operators, and institutions focused on doing something that matters. If that describes you, we'd welcome the conversation.
Strive Holdings is a technology-driven holding company bringing a modern, operational approach to micro-cap and lower middle market buyouts. We are family-officed financed and built through flexible platform roll-ups and long-term holds, acquiring established owner-operated businesses where technology, operational execution, and people unlock meaningful value. Full acquisitions or equity rollovers. Founder-friendly. We move with convictionTransaction Size: $3M – $50M | EBITDA: $1M – $5M | Nationwide | Control AcquisitionsIndustries: Services, Distribution,…
Former public company (NYSE: NRDY) CFO who took a tutoring startup through a $1.7B de-SPAC IPO, doubled revenue and delivered EBITDA profitability. Twenty-four years of progressive experience spanning public companies, VC/PE-backed environments, and Big 4 public accounting. Proven ability to navigate capital markets, exhibit innovative thinking, shape strategy, and consistently execute at a high level. Actively looking to acquire a business.
Timberview Capital helps busy professionals to create new paths toward financial independence by investing alongside us in Real Estate.We started as a small group of physicians investing together. Today, our network has grown exponentially because busy professionals need solid wealth-building investments that reliably replace their active income with passive income.
•We focus on partnering with owners in the lower middle market of the U.S.•Southeast and Mid-Atlantic geography.•We are dedicated partners that offer flexible structures. •We are active partners INVESTMENT CRITERIA$3 – $10MM of EBITDAPrivately held businessesMajority investmentsStrong management
Vice President of Operations for a growth stage climate tech company. Former principal at a top management consulting firm. Looking for strategic acquisition of small to midsize businesses looking to transition ownership.
Converge Health Partners is an independent sponsor with a specific sector focus and two founders with a recent exit. We have spent the last 10 years targeting, analyzing, and improving niche healthcare assets within institutional investment/M&A environments. Through the 450+ engagements and deals we have evaluated, we have honed a robust approach and set of tools that refine acquisition criteria and accelerate value creation. Our experience has given us a uniquely broad and strong network of clients and senior leaders that we will leverage into future deals. We are now bringing these together…
West Hill Group is a private investment firm dedicated to the long-term growth and management of lower middle-market private companies. The firm focuses on acquiring businesses with EBITDA between $1 million and $10 million.
SMOG STAR EXPRESS is a licensed California DMV business partner specializing in smog testing and vehicle registration services. Located in Concord, California, the company operates two complete smog testing bays capable of testing any vehicle, including hybrids, RVs, and diesels. In addition to smog testing, SMOG STAR EXPRESS offers comprehensive vehicle registration services, including title and registration renewals. The company is committed to providing exceptional service to meet the needs of its clients in the automotive sector.
Integratelogic llc. is a forward-thinking company that specializes in providing innovative staffing solutions tailored to meet the demands of the modern business landscape. By leveraging the power of remote work and cutting-edge technology, the company enables organizations to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing environment. The company employs artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to revolutionize the recruitment process, ensuring data-driven decisions in candidate selection. Additionally, the company is committed to fostering a diverse workforce through employee resource…
With a very diverse background, I have a wide aperture for businesses to acquire. I am an experienced entrepreneur in retail (CPG), energy, and clothing. Our criteria for acquisition is largely dependent on the operations team and category.
Patriot Investment Partners (PIP) is a Veteran owned and led private investment firm investing growth capital in companies that are generating at least $1M of annual free cash flow. The industries that we focus on are Consumer Products and Food & Beverage. Patriot Investment Partners and its team members are comprised of current and past military leaders, investors, consultants, entrepreneurs, and operators. Patriot Investment Partners will preserve the legacy of our portfolio companies and create long-term value and impact through proactive and hands-on leadership.
Topline Operators - Local Business InvestorsWe acquire established businesses from owners ready to transition out. Unlike corporate buyers, we focus on preserving what works—keeping good employees, maintaining company culture, and respecting the legacy you've built.We're especially interested in profitable local businesses where the owner is ready to retire, wants to reduce their involvement, or needs an exit strategy. Our straightforward approach means maximum transparency along the way and collaborative deal structures. We move quickly for the right opportunities and work with your…
Denstone Capital is an independent sponsor acquiring founder- and family-owned businesses with durable cash flow and established management teams. We target essential, cash-generating companies — from advanced manufacturing and defense to commercial and industrial services — with $2–10M EBITDA, in sectors where steady demand and operational discipline drive returns.Founded by a Navy fighter pilot and TS/SCI-cleared professional, Denstone brings the discipline, precision, and mission focus of military aviation to every acquisition. We back existing operators rather than replace them, and…
Oryx Horn provides growth capital to companies with $1-5mm in EBITDA to support management teams, founders and families in accelerating their business growth.
74 North Capital is a search fund 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.
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