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Golden East Investors

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Golden East Investors (GEI) is a real estate investment firm that invests capital on behalf of its own account and on behalf of institutional partners.The GEI team has decades of experience sourcing, acquiring, asset managing and realizing real estate investments throughout the continental United States. We pride ourselves on identifying value where others can't and solving for complex capital structures.

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Apollo Rock Capital

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Apollo Rock Capital is an independent sponsor looking to acquire and partner with a high quality lower middle market business. I personally started out my career in the corporate world as an engineer and eventually worked at various investment firms in New York City focusing on services and technology companies across both public and private equity. I am looking at companies with up to $3m of EBITDA focused on sectors I have experience investing in (service and software businesses). I am investing my own capital alongside a dozen investors who have agreed to back me at Apollo Rock. These are…

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Baden Capital LLC

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Baden Capital is a private investment firm focused on control investing in profitable, timeless businesses. We focus on services oriented business but also invest in niche manufacturing and consumer. Our principals combine public and private institutional investing experience with gritty, hands-on operations experience within small businesses. We are based in California and prefer to partner with businesses near us where we can get engaged and help out actively. Historically, we have raised capital from SBICs and other mezzanine-focused firms who back independent sponsors. We have an…

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Alcide

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I manage several hypermarkets in France and have recently acquired a company specializing in food import and export in Canada. I am now looking to expand my activities into US I bring deep operational expertise in food / retail, distribution, and cross-border expansion, with a clear focus on acquiring and scaling profitable businesses in North America.

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Pine Forest Capital, LLC

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Pine Forest Capital, LLC ("Pine Forest") focuses on creating value for its investors through strategic acquisitions by utilizing a customized, creative investment approach designed to generate attractive risk adjusted returns. With its Principals having over 60 years of combined experience spanning over $5 billion, Pine Forest’s team has deep & diverse experience across multiple industries. Direct investments are made through various verticals designed to optimize returns along the risk spectrum. 

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Mill Street Holdings

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Independent sponsor looking for LMM deals. Primary industry focuses are industrials and business services. Prior experience includes investing and operating businesses across these sectors. Currently looking to source and close my first acquisition.

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Pennington Creek Capital LLC

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Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Pennington Creek Capital, LLC (“Pennington Creek”) is a private capital investment firm focused on both control acquisitions of lower middle market companies and non-control, structured equity investments. Pennington Creek’s capital provider is the Chickasaw Nation, a proud and accomplished Native American nation based in Ada, Oklahoma with over 80,000 citizens and tribal lands in south-central Oklahoma. We strive to be a compelling alternative to institutional private equity firms by: Maintaining a long hold-period for the businesses we…

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Viridian Pacific Capital Partners

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Viridian Pacific Capital Partners is a private investment firm based in El Segundo, California, specializing in the acquisition of family and founder-owned businesses within the lower middle market. The firm operates independently, raising capital on a deal-by-deal basis, and is not a registered fund. With a strong focus on Southern California, Viridian Pacific leverages its deep understanding of the local regulatory, political, and relationship landscape to effectively manage and grow its portfolio, which includes approximately 20 companies. The firm's strategic approach is tailored to meet…

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JK Ventures, LLC

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Looking for good cashflow business with atleast $500K+ to $2M in EBIDTA, Well established, Mgm team in place and/or Key ppl can step upScalable BusinessWith some possible Real estate in placeOpen for ideas - SEO, Multi unit Franchise, IT Consulting/Development, Healthcare, Multi unit apartments, Hospitality, Chidcare etc.

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Kilroy Partners, LLC

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Kilroy Partners is a private equity firm that specializes in investments within the lower middle market, particularly focusing on entrepreneurial and family-owned businesses. The firm is committed to providing equity capital to companies across various industries, including manufacturing, value added distribution and aerospace and defense. Kilroy leverages its industry expertise and network of operating partners to support and grow its portfolio companies.

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Barracuda Capital Partners

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Barracuda Capital Partners is a private investment office dedicated to acquiring and expanding profitable companies in essential services and enterprise software sectors. With a strategic focus on growth-oriented businesses, Barracuda Capital Partners seeks to enhance the value of its investments by leveraging its expertise in these industries. The firm is committed to fostering the development of its portfolio companies, ensuring they achieve their full potential in the market.

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Maehwa Holding Company

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Maehwa Holdings is a company that acquires and operates small businesses in the Western United States, utilizing modern systems and AI to enhance cash flow. It focuses on stable, established enterprises.

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Davis Strategic Holdings

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Davis Strategic Holdings is an operator-led acquisition platform focused on acquiring and operating durable lower middle market businesses. We target companies generating $3.5–5M in EBITDA with strong customer relationships, diversified revenue, and stable cash flow.Led by Wayne Davis, a senior commercial executive with experience scaling global consumer and industrial brands.Our focus is on industrial services, value-added logistics/distribution, and select light manufacturing businesses. We prioritize companies with experienced teams and opportunities for long-term operational and…

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EVK Asset Partners

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A Southern California-based acquisition and investment group pursuing cash-flowing service businesses in the lower middle market. We operate as an investment partnership and syndication group with active relationships among high-net-worth individuals and family offices in Southern California.Our capital structure combines SBA 7(a) senior financing with equity co-investment from our HNW and family office network, allowing us to move efficiently and close with certainty on well-documented opportunities in the $1.5M–$4M range.

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North Country Holdings, LLC

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About BuyerNorth Country Holdings is a team of experienced investment professionals with a combined 25 years of investing experience across public and private equities.  We have experience in direct investments helping companies achieve their full potential through organic and inorganic growth.  In addition to the main principals, we have a team of seasoned operating partners with CEO experience that we utilize to help our companies grow.Acquisition ExperienceWe have a current company in our portfolio and extensive experience from prior roles at other firms with a particular…

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Mossbridge Capital

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Mossbridge Capital Partners strategically invests in a wide variety of alternative investments. From direct acquisitions, strategic partnerships and growth capital for operating companies, to financing third party needs and creative debt structures, Mossbridge Capital’s specialized expertise and opportunistic approach combined with their ability to source opportunities through an extensive network of industry professionals provide it with unrivaled opportunity within the Southeast.

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Castor Key Partners Group L.L.C.

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Castor Key is a long-duration holding company backed by committed capital and focused on acquiring and building infrastructure & industrial services businesses.The firm primarily targets control investments in the infrastructure & industrial services space with the following criteria: 3+ years of demonstrated profitability, long-standing customer relationships, and fragmented market.Castor Key is led by Greg Caso, who has a decade of experience in private equity investing at Carlyle and M&A advisory at Bank of America, and Andrew Aicher, who is an experienced COO, CFO, and…

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Kwame Agyei

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I am an independent sponsor targeting founder-owned essential services businesses in Ontario. My focus is facility services, HVAC, and equipment rental. I look for $800K+ adjusted EBITDA, over 50% recurring or contract-backed revenue, and non-organized labour. I prioritize margin durability and predictable cash flow sufficient to support a leveraged acquisition structure over deal size. Geographic focus is the GTA and Golden Horseshoe, with allowance for Eastern Ontario. My background includes M&A advisory and financial due diligence at two global professional services firms, plus…

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Stafford Mangament

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Former investment banker, entrepreneur, and business owner with experience evaluating, launching, and scaling consumer and service-based businesses. Strong background in financial analysis, valuation, strategic planning, and transaction execution, combined with hands-on operating experience in e-commerce, branded consumer products, and business growth initiatives.Actively evaluating acquisition across consumer products, services, specialty retail, food manufacturing, recurring-revenue businesses, and more. We bring a unique operator-investor perspective, focusing on scalable businesses with…

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Sierra Permanent, LLC

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Sierra Permanent is a Northern California-based investment firm that partners with founders and families building the mission-critical businesses that local economies depend on. Rooted in the communities we serve, we deliver flexible, patient capital – structured around the founder’s goals, while bringing deep local relationships, transaction experience, and operational commitment that help these essential businesses reach their full potential and thrive for generations.

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