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Velde Equity

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Velde Equity is an operator-led special situations investment firm that partners with lenders, founders, and corporates on value preservation and creation. The firm targets assets with defensible moats and genuine reasons to exist — businesses where the right operational partner can unlock vast latent potential, and where needed, navigate the challenges standing in the way. Focused on $50–250M revenue businesses across the industrial and consumer sectors, Velde brings flexible capital, embedded transformation leadership, and a positive-sum philosophy to create value at critical inflection…

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KB Capital Partners

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I am a growth equity investor focused on the mulit unit / franchisee space specifically targeting health and wellness focused businesses. For the more then 20 years I have focused on providing capital to the the mult unit sector

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Saddle Ridge Partners, LLC

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Saddle Ridge Partners is a thematically oriented private equity firm investing in the consumer product supply chain. We target supply-chain oriented companies serving consumer product brands and legacy consumer brands themselves. Saddle Ridge Partners employs an Investor-Operator approach to accelerate the growth of innovation, efficiency, and sustainability within its partner companies. The firm generally invests in companies with $3 million to $15 million of EBITDA and targets equity investments ranging from $10 million to $50 million. Saddle Ridge is located in Boulder, CO.

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Dane Equity

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Our fund primarily invests in government-subsidized housing, primarily in the Chicago market. We believe we are able to achieve outsized market returns for our fund and LPs while maintaining limited risk exposure due to the nature of guaranteed rent payments. We are currently looking to make acquisitions in alternate verticals in the B2B space.Josh Marass, GP at Dane Equity, has over 7 years experience of in purchasing, managing, and owning Section 8 rental properties in Chicago and achieving outsized market returns. He built a team of local experts in the Chicago market to handle all aspects…

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Intermountain Succession Capital

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Independent sponsor focused on acquiring high-quality, asset-light service businesses in the U.S. with durable, recurring or highly repeat revenue. Targeting companies with $3–10M of EBITDA in niche, non-cyclical industries where operational discipline and thoughtful growth can drive strong risk-adjusted returns.Primary areas of interest include recurring service models such as pest control, fire and life safety, HVAC services, environmental testing, and other mission-critical B2B or B2G services. Preference for businesses with strong customer retention, clean financials, and a capable…

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Open Equity Partners

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Established in 2019, Open Equity Partners is a boutique private equity firm based in Vancouver, Canada. We began by looking to purchase a business from an owner seeking to retire and sell their entire stake or a portion of it. In 2021, OEP made its first investment by acquiring Northern Computer - one of the largest independent IT Managed Service Partners (MSPs) in Western Canada. Open Equity Partners puts a tremendous amount of value on getting to know the people who make the businesses we evaluate successful. In addition to looking for strong teams, OEP uses a variety of other criteria to…

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Areté Capital Partners

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Areté Capital Partners is an investment firm which seeks to partner with founder-owned companies from $2-10M of EBITDA looking to continue building the founder's legacy to become a leading brand within a particular industry.

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Harbor Legacy Group

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Harbor Legacy Group is a small business investment firm focused on acquiring and operating one exceptional, owner-led company for the long term. We partner directly with business owners who care deeply about their employees, customers, and community and are seeking a thoughtful transition rather than a quick exit.Our focus is on stable, essential service businesses with strong fundamentals, recurring demand, and opportunities for steady, sustainable growth. Post-acquisition, we prioritize continuity, preserving company culture, and investing in people, systems, and customer relationships to…

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USBC Capital LLC

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USBC Capital LLC is a Florida-based family office and investment group actively acquiring and financing lower middle-market businesses. We focus on revenue-generating companies with strong fundamentals across sectors like B2B services, logistics, manufacturing, e-commerce, and healthcare. Our team has deep experience in capital structuring, investor relations, and deal origination. We offer both acquisition and flexible debt capital solutions, with recent activity across Florida and the Southeast.

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CGS Partners

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CGS Partners is a private investment firm that specializes in acquiring main street businesses in the Midwest. We engage with motivated business owners to facilitate private direct acquisitions, focusing on creating value and growth opportunities within our portfolio. With a strategic approach to investment, CGS Partners aims to foster business development and expansion in the region, leveraging expertise and resources to support and grow the companies we acquire.

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Jidar Group

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Permanent-capital holding company pursuing a dual-track acquisition strategy. The first track focuses on acquiring and scaling durable, low-complexity operating businesses that generate consistent cash flow. The second track targets asset-heavy investments with meaningful depreciation and tax-shield benefits, enabling efficient reinvestment of operating income. The strategy is designed to produce stable cash flow, tax efficiency, and long-term net asset value growth.

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Tusten Group

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My preliminary acquisition criteria are as follows:Industrial manufacturing, sales and distributionEBITDA $500K+Southeastern US100% acquisition or buying out existing partnersLooking for a small, but established business, that we can help grow

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JRMC Holdings

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As a Partner Doctor within a leading DSO, I have a proven track record of scaling specialty dental practices through successful acquisitions and operational excellence. I am currently leveraging my separate holding company to acquire high-quality, cash-flowing businesses. My focus is on well-established entities with robust in-place management teams where I can provide strategic oversight without disrupting the existing culture.

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San Jacinto Holdings

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We own property management and construction businesses that complement our real estate holdings. We are actively working toward acquiring a portfolio of ancillary businesses that complement and allow us to leverage our current business operations. Our target focus is Texas and surrounding states.

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Lunchline Partners

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Lunchline Partners is an investment firm dedicated to fostering enduring businesses in attractive but potentially overlooked markets in the lower middle market through a disciplined, hands-on approach.

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Orionis Capital

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We are an experienced group of founders, entrepreneurs, and investors with a proven track record of growing and operating successful businesses. Our mission is to find great companies and help the business reach its potential while enhancing the company’s legacy. We seek to work with business owners who are mission-driven and aim to achieve long-term value.

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Underground Digital

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Meadowland Avenue Partners is a private acquisition firm focused on acquiring and operating small-to-medium sized businesses. We take a long-term, relationship-driven approach — working closely with owners to honor the legacy and culture they've spent years building.

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imperium obsidian capital

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buying business, operating, make business better Mike Bernard is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Imperium Holdings Group L.L.C., a multi-strategy investment firm operating at the intersection of public markets and private equity. At 27, he oversees Imperium Obsidian Capital — a Connecticut-registered hedge fund executing long/short equity, options strategies, and alternative credit — while simultaneously leading an independent sponsor acquisition platform targeting lower middle market businesses across healthcare services, business services, HVAC, and specialty services…

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Kumular Companies

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Kumularcompanies is an industrial investment firm that specializes in acquiring micro-cap businesses and transforming them into mid-market leaders. The firm focuses on consolidating specialized automation firms that support manufacturing efficiency, reshoring, and supply chain resilience. By investing in niche machine builders and mission-critical industrial services, Kumularcompanies aims to capitalize on reindustrializing and reshoring trends. Their strategic approach combines disciplined capital allocation, operational excellence, and flexible capital to unlock scale and consolidate…

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POZA Capital Partners

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POZA Capital Partners is a private investment firm that seeks to generate strong returns regardless of market cycles through partnering with exceptional teams and focusing on underserved markets. We are a team of operators and investors with experience spanning private equity, private credit, distressed assets, real estate, and operations. Collectively, we have managed large portfolios, structured financings, executed growth and turnaround strategies for operating companies, and led integration and expansion initiatives across industries. Our blend of operational and financial expertise…

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