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Lazer Properties, Inc. Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

We are real estate entrepreneurs, focused on the thoughtful design, development and management of dynamic communities and commercial spaces in supply constrained markets with high barriers to entry. We execute our vision through a vertically integrated platform, which provides us with the bottom-up property level expertise required to deliver expertly crafted properties with precision.

Sterra+Ai Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

We are seeking to acquire established, profitable businesses across a range of industries and geographies. We are flexible on sector and location and are primarily focused on finding strong fundamentals, capable teams, and opportunities for long-term value creation.Our team has extensive experience operating, scaling, and exiting multiple businesses. We take a hands-on, operator-led approach and prioritize continuity for employees, customers, and partners.

Valley Forge Stewardship Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Valley Forge Stewardship, an independent investment firm backed by committed capital and focused on acquiring and personally operating a single exceptional small business in Southeastern PA. We take a long term, hands on approach to ownership, prioritizing durable companies with strong cash flow, loyal customers, and people first cultures.My background spans private equity, investment banking, accounting, and private credit. Most recently, I was a Senior Associate at Durare Capital, where I led sourcing, diligence, and transaction financing initiatives. Prior to that, I advised middle-market…

Keeler Lane LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Keeler Lane LLC is a private investment firm focused on acquiring, operating, and growing select small to lower-middle-market businesses.We invest out of personal funds which, when necessary, can be supplemented with institutional or individual capital from a network of partners.Keeler Lane takes a hands-on approach to drive growth and value creation through the institutionalization of operational processes, strategic planning, and financial management. We also seek to drive growth and scale efficiencies through add-on acquisitions where appropriate. We target established businesses with a…

BDI Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

I am a co-founder of BDI Partners, headquartered in Raleigh, NC, a lower-middle market investment firm that partners with private companies providing services, products, and technologies that support the Built Environment in the United States and Canada. This universe includes professional services firms (engineering, env consulting, etc), specialty and trade contractors, operations and maintenance providers across residential, commercial, industrial, and utility markets, and building products and materials firms.

Pontis Group Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Pontis Group is an Independent Sponsor and an advisory firm based in the Dallas – Ft. Worth area. We are actively seeking acquisition opportunities for products and services companies in the industrial sector in the $ three million to $ ten million EBITDA range (more details on investment criteria HERE.) 

Birkdale Partners, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Birkdale Partners is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.

J40 Group

Independent Sponsor
  • 10 Total Closed Deals
I'm an entrepreneur and business nerd that loves building businesses by helping people. My typical approach is to partner with an operator to acquire a business, assist in management for 5-10 years and then step back from operation into a board role. I've been in many industries over the years: IT Consulting, Movie Theatre / Family Entertainment Center development and operation, wholesale tree farming, oil field distribution, real estate, etc.
Most Recent Transactions
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Aug 2024
invested in
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Apr 2024
invested in
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Aug 2023
invested in
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Sep 2022
acquired

Lavelle Investments

Independent Sponsor
  • 7 Total Closed Deals
Lavelle Investments is a family investment firm that supports businesses transitioning to the next phase of growth.We understand the importance of maintaining a company's reputation and culture, and we focus on preserving the family-feel that has been instrumental in building customer satisfaction and employee support over the years.With experience as both operators and investors, we bring robust analytical support to help the team drive sustainable, long-term growth and continued success.
Most Recent Transactions
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Jan 2022
invested in
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Aug 2021
acquired
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Jul 2021
invested in
Investor
Mar 2021
acquired

Bassett Creek Capital

Independent Sponsor
  • 7 Total Closed Deals
Bassett Creek Capital makes equity investments in lower-middle market companies, typically at a critical inflection point in the business. The Bassett Creek team has completed 76 investments, invested over $10.0 billion of capital and has over 100 years of combined private equity experience.We are a private capital partner for business owners who want to harness the power of cultural connectivity and entrepreneurial grit to reach the next level of growth. Our team is a trusted partner, ally and advisor for management teams who are passionate about meaningful growth achieved through low-ego…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jun 2022
invested in
Investor
Nov 2021
acquired
Investor
Sep 2020
acquired
Investor
Dec 2019
acquired

Stallion Finance

Independent Sponsor
  • 6 Total Closed Deals
Stallion Finance ("Horses not Unicorns") is a private equity firm that invests in and acquires small businesses with the goal of growing them through predefined strategic improvement initiatives. Our team of professional entrepreneurs utilize both private equity investment and hands-on operating expertise, to design and implement our proven operating playbook. We target tenured (no start-ups) companies generating between $0.5mm to $5mm of EBITDA. While we are industry agnostic, we have a particular focus on internet based, software or technology companies that are generating…
Most Recent Transactions
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May 2019
secured investment from
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Nov 2018
invested in
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May 2014
invested in
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Apr 2010
invested in

Proviso Capital

Independent Sponsor
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
Founded in 2014, Proviso seeks to provide capital and strategic resources to lower middle market companies. Our goal is to partner with leaders that want to take the firm to the next level.We seek established businesses with experienced management teams and a solid operating history with hyper growth potential. Our target portfolio companies have been operating for at least 3 years and have positive earnings. They have revenue between $5mm and $50mm. Proviso is industry agnostic.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Feb 2025
acquired
Investor
Dec 2021
acquired
Investor
May 2021
acquired
Investor
Nov 2018
acquired

Chelsea Square Partners

Independent Sponsor
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
We are a fundless sponsor based out of New York City that invests in services, distribution and manufacturing businesses below $10 million in transaction value. We are open to owner operator transactions, partnership deals, or deals requiring full management replacements (which we accomplish by placing operators from our proprietary network). To date, we have closed 4 transactions and look to close 2-3 a year going forward. Our main talents are institutionalizing people, processes and systems and focusing on areas for longer term growth as we look to build out solid organizations to scale.
Most Recent Transactions
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Jan 2025
acquired
Investor
Jan 2023
acquired
Investor
Jan 2022
acquired

West Allen Capital

Independent Sponsor
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
West Allen Capital is a private equity firm supported by family office capital that makes control equity investments in family owned businesses in the lower middle market between $2 and $5mm of EBITDA. We seek to partner with strong management teams to generate systematic growth for our portfolio companies and create value for our investors.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired
Investor
Oct 2018
acquired

Monroe Street Partners

Independent Sponsor
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
Based in Chicago, IL, MSP is an operationally focused investment firm formed to acquire family and founder-runbusinesses across the business services, niche manufacturing, and industrial sectors with EBITDAbetween $2MM-$10MM. Since its inception in 2022, MSP has completed seven acquisitions (three platforms and fouradd-on investments) across various of our target industries.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Jun 2024
acquired
Investor
Aug 2023
acquired
Investor
Feb 2023
acquired

Dark Alpha Capital LLC

Independent Sponsor
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
At Dark Alpha, our investment strategy revolves around acquiring and enhancing cash-generating companies within select sectors. As a nascent entity, we prioritize industries with significant growth potential including manufacturing, business services, health care, aerospace & defense, and industrial services.Thesis-Driven Investment StrategyOur in-house industry advisors identify industries poised for disruptive growth by studying macroeconomic factors, technological advancements, and regulatory changes. The selected thesis is further substantiated by examining industry reports,…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
May 2021
acquired
Investor
Nov 2020
acquired
Investor
May 2020
acquired

Thoroughbred

Independent Sponsor
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
Thoroughbred is a Denver-based private equity sponsor providing capital and creativity to support relentlessly driven management teams. We partner with lower middle market companies, offering operational expertise, strategic insight, and valuable relationships to build enduring businesses. We leverage our experience as both operators and investors to be effective partners, knowing when to step up and when to step back, empowering management to create exceptional value.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Aug 2022
invested in
Investor
Sep 2020
invested in
Investor
Aug 2020
invested in

Fox River Capital LLC

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Fox River Capital is led by Jason Salisbury, Managing Partner and a seasoned business leader with a proven track record of success in engineering sales, industrial services, and business ownership. Jason’s extensive experience includes founding, growing, and successfully exiting a company, as well as managing operations and sales for high-performing industrial businesses. His hands-on approach and strategic vision drive Fox River Capital’s mission to create lasting value for all stakeholders.Backed by a group of established business leaders who own and manage substantial companies, we…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Aug 2025
acquired
Investor
Dec 2024
acquired

Navaid Equity Partners, LP

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Navaid Equity Partners is a private equity firm founded to provide companies, executives, employees and their stakeholders navigational support through turbulent financial and operational headwinds created by economic, industry, and technology disruptions.We take an entrepreneurial and flexible investment approach We look to invest in complex and special situations We provide both financial and intellectual capital to support companies We focus on investments in small to medium sized companies with revenue up to $500 million and EBITDA from unprofitable, nominal, and positive but not…
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Nov 2024
acquired
Investor
Jul 2023
invested in

Paisley Capital

Independent Sponsor
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Paisley Capital is a private investment partnership between two experienced operating and finance professionals. Paisley invests in small- to medium-sized businesses located in the upper Midwest.
Most Recent Transactions
Investor
Dec 2020
acquired
Investor
Jan 2011
invested in

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