Sleeping Giant Capital is pioneering a place-based alternative to private equity – a model designed to preserve and grow the next generation of businesses in American communities. Focused on the generational transition of closely held businesses, the firm utilizes permanent capital, prepared leaders, and place-based ownership to deliver market-rate financial returns while strengthening regional economies.
Cobepa is an evergreen investment firm with offices in NYC and Brussels. In the US, we focus on Business Services and Healthcare. We are invested in acquisitive portfolio companies in fire & life safety, gutter cleaning, pest control, lawn care, residential HVAC, CPA services, and the RIA space.
Merit Capital Partners is a private equity firm established in 1993, specializing in providing flexible capital solutions for management buyouts, recapitalizations, and acquisition financings. With a focus on mid-sized businesses, particularly in the manufacturing and service sectors, the firm targets companies with strong cash flow and a minimum of $20 million in revenue. Over the years, Merit Capital has managed over $2.7 billion in capital through seven institutionally sponsored limited partnerships. The firm is headquartered in Chicago and is known for its strategic investments and…
Cross Rapids Capital LP is a private equity firm specializing in industrial and services sectors across North America. With a robust value creation playbook and an operational focus, the firm partners with businesses to unlock their full potential. Platform investments typically targets lower-middle-market companies with EBITDA between $10 to $30 million; portfolio company add-on target sizes vary.
Frontline Healthcare Partners is a dedicated private equity fund investing in lower middle market healthcare companies. Our strategy is focused on the shift in the provision of care form the hospital system to outpatient, retail, and home-based setting. We invest in both provider-based organizations and value-added vendors.
About ExaltareExaltare Capital Partners, based in Boston, MA, is a private equity firm that invests in owner-managed, family-controlled businesses and corporate divestitures via management buyout. We look for businesses with EBITDA of greater than $3 million that appreciate a value-added partner helping contribute to its future growth and success.The word Exaltare means "to elevate" in Latin and it informs our investment approach in at least two ways: We look for investments in superior businesses operated with strong management teams. Superior businesses did not become niche-leaders by…
Kinzie invests in lower middle market companies amidst transition in the manufactured products, consumer and business services industries. Whether a company is experiencing a generational shift, period of high growth or changes in business cycles, we seek opportunities to create lasting change in today’s disruptive environment by leveraging technology and a strong operational focus to eliminate inefficiencies and unlock new business opportunities.
Sumit and Arun founded Gulmohar Capital Partners (GCP), a private investment firm focused on acquiring and scaling software and tech-enabled services businesses across the U.S. and Canada. Under GCP, they established GRCS Trust, a permanent-capital platform focused on governance, risk, compliance, and security (GRCS) software serving CIOs, CISOs, and regulated industries. The platform's first acquisition was CurrentWare, and GCP intends to continue expanding GRCS Trust through additional acquisitions that strengthen its position within the broader GRCS ecosystem.Sumit most recently served as…
The company is a private equity fund that specializes in the lower middle market, focusing on mergers and acquisitions. It aims to identify and invest in promising businesses, providing them with the necessary capital and strategic guidance to foster growth and enhance value. The firm is dedicated to building a diverse portfolio of companies, leveraging its expertise to drive operational improvements and financial success. With a commitment to long-term partnerships, the company seeks to align its interests with those of its portfolio businesses, ensuring mutual success and sustainable growth.
Allegiant is a private investment group investing in essential services businesses in North America. We invest permanent capital on behalf of a small group of families, with a focus on growing leading business over the long-term (target hold period of 10+ years). Allegiant's principals have several decades of combined investment experience in consumer, business, and industrial services, with two exceptional businesses currently in Allegiant's portfolio. We use low-debt capital structures and create a generous employee equity program for all of our companies.
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Novadvice is an independent alternative investment boutique focused on enhancing client wealth while generating a positive social impact through exclusive, innovative, and responsible investments. With over 20 years of experience, the firm collaborates with asset managers, fund service providers, real estate experts, and entrepreneurs to select a wide range of investment opportunities. Novadvice is committed to tailoring its products to meet clients' best interests and manages all aspects of the investment process. The company has successfully set up investment vehicles, including acquiring…
Paradigm Equity Partners is a Los Angeles-based private equity firm focused on acquiring companies in the lower middle-market. Our experience is working in complex, time sensitive situations where companies benefit from a capital infusion and operational improvements. We focus on sectors where we have experience and seek to partner with management teams with a track record of success and a desire to execute on well-defined margin-expansion and growth initiatives.
Staple Investments is a private equity firm dedicated to long-term investments and fostering business growth through a values-driven approach. The firm is committed to preserving and expanding high-quality businesses, with a strategic focus on stable returns and shareholder value growth. Staple Investments operates primarily in the healthcare, consumer, industrial, and services sectors, employing disciplined private equity strategies to achieve its goals. With a team of approximately 50 experienced professionals, the firm emphasizes operational excellence and rigorous strategy to support its…
Captivate Partners is a family-office backed investment private equity firm operating at the intersection of brand and commerce. We are active buyout and growth investors, with a focus on commercial services, business services, multi-site consumer, and platforms that drive next generation commerce.
RAB Ventures is a healthcare-focused investment firm that partners with companies approaching profitability or seeking capital and expertise to scale an established platform. Founded by Richard Barasch, former CEO of Universal American (NYSE-listed through its sale to WellCare in 2017), RAB provides growth equity and credit to healthcare services, healthcare technology, and value-based care businesses navigating important strategic and operational inflection points.RAB also brings direct experience evaluating and structuring real estate alongside operating companies. When a business owns its…
Republic Funds has partnered with entrepreneurs to grow eight service businesses in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. We also acquired and improved more than 9,000 apartment units across the U.S. Sun Belt and several commercial and industrial properties across the U.S. Rust Belt. We have acquired controlling and non-controlling stakes in property services companies and other growing businesses including HVAC, Roofing, Fire Protection, Property Management, Pool Service, Dry Cleaning, and Marketing Services.
Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital is a private investment platform targeting late-stage growth equity and credit investments in technology, healthcare, consumer, digital media and other high-growth sectors.
We are fellow entrepreneurs and impact capitalists working on creating a better financial future for under-represented business owners.We do this by providing equity investments and management support to folks who want to acquire and run existing small businesses. We believe this is a sustainable path to reduce wealth disparities in our society and is a path that can naturally lead us to an evolving ecosystem that has a lasting impact on our communities.
Mosaic Management is a private equity firm specializing in real estate and platform business investments. The company targets growth investment and operational improvement/enhancement opportunities alongside scalability through acquisition, new location growth, and organic growth. With a long term view and regional focus in the Southeast, Mosaic Management has a proven track record of successful investments through its high focus on 5 investments (3 exited) thus far.
RDS Private Equity is a Canadian investment firm focused on acquiring, building, and scaling businesses across sectors including energy, infrastructure, industrials, and real estate. The firm takes a hands-on approach, targeting opportunities where operational execution and strategic direction drive value.The track record is built on proprietary deal sourcing, flexible structuring, and active post-investment involvement. RDS has experience across both growth-stage and cash-flowing businesses, with a focus on capital preservation and strong risk-adjusted returns. The firm moves quickly and…
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