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Northwood Ventures

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Northwood Ventures has been a leading venture capital and private equity investor for more than three decades. Our long-term investment horizon, entrepreneurial orientation, and collaborative approach make us an attractive partner for skillful founders, shareholders and management teams.

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• Dec 2011 Acquired Designer Protein, LLC
• Jun 2010 Acquired Zevia
• Dec 2009 Acquired Celebration Restaurant Group, LLC
• Oct 2009 Acquired JVC Media LLC

Adelphi Capital Partners, LLC

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Adelphi Capital Partners is a private investment group focused on teaming with experienced operating executives to invest in lower middle market, industrial technology-driven manufacturing and services companies undergoing ownership/management transitions and/or present organic growth opportunities.

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• Apr 2024 Acquired Brandner Design, LLC
• Dec 2021 Acquired Confidential Company
• Jul 2021 Acquired Jax Cool (a division of Jax Refrigeration)
• Apr 2021 Acquired Western Environmental Corporation

Stadion Capital

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Stadion is a private investment firm that invests non-institutional capital in businesses with the potential to maximize long-term value. Stadion Capital brings together the best aspects of institutional private equity and patient capital. We invest capital for wealth building with no need for near term liquidity. Our time horizon is exclusively a function of a company's opportunities and its management team's goals, without the restrictions of a limited term fund or the changing dynamics of a family office. The firm's reputation is built on strong partnerships, integrity and a focus on…

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• Jun 2022 Acquired JSI Janitorial
• Jan 2018 Acquired Heitmeyer Consulting
• Dec 2012 Invested in Bluetone Communications
• Aug 2012 Invested in Drivers History Information Sales

Monument MicroCap Partners, LLC

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Monument MicroCap Partners, LLC (MMP) is an independent private investment firm comprised of highly experienced and accomplished private equity and operational executives seeking to sponsor the acquisition of companies in the MicroCap Market, which we define as businesses having EBITDA of $1-5 million. Our focus is on businesses located in the United States and Canada.With offices in Indianapolis and Bloomfield Hills, we have one of the deepest and broadest investment teams in the U.S. and Canadian MicroCap private equity markets. Our partners have extensive experience and a successful track…

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• Aug 2023 Acquired Renovate America Holdings LLC
• Nov 2020 Acquired Synergy IOM, LLC
• Sep 2020 Acquired Kelly Roofing
• Apr 2019 Acquired Command Investigations

Stony Brook Partners

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Stony Brook Partners is a Boston-based holding company that acquires and builds lower middle market, service-oriented businesses. We partner with founders and operators preparing to transition or scale. We are entrepreneurs first, investors second. We have been owner-operators ourselves, so we structure deals around what matters to owners, move quickly, and close cleanly.If you are an owner thinking about what comes next, or an advisor to business owners considering a transition, we would welcome a conversation.

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• Apr 2023 Acquired Cruise Travel Accessories Company
• Feb 2023 Acquired Children's Book Publisher
• Sep 2022 Acquired Car Care & Detailing Products Company
• Jun 2022 Acquired Nursery and Baby Accessory Company

Grovecourt Capital Partners LLC.

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Grovecourt Capital Partners LLC. is a private investment firm focused on making long-term investments in growing companies with attractive fundamentals in exciting industries. Grovecourt strives to work with founders and management teams to drive growth and unlock potential.

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• May 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
• Feb 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
• Feb 2024 Acquired Confidential Company
• Aug 2023 Acquired Traffic & Mobility Consultants

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Lowe Capital Management LLC

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About UsLowe Capital is a private investment firm focused on investing in and actively managing U.S. based companies in the lower-middle market. We believe in investing in quality, growth-oriented platforms and partnering with strong management teams to create long-term value both organically and through add-on acquisitions.​We tailor deal structuring to the seller’s and business’ needs and commit to an efficient and discrete diligence process to ensure minimal disruptions to daily operations. We look to transition the ownership of the business in a seamless and constructive…

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• Apr 2025 Acquired Performance Insulation Contractors, Inc.
• Aug 2023 Acquired Anchor Scaffolding
• Jul 2023 Acquired Gastonia Pipe, Boiler, Duct & Insulation Inc.
• Jun 2021 Acquired East Coast Rigging & Scaffolding

Northwinds Services Group

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Northwinds Services Group is a specialized platform in the HVAC and plumbing services industry. It is dedicated to helping business owners enhance and preserve the value of their existing businesses. The company focuses on investing in partner companies within the HVAC and plumbing sectors, providing them with the necessary training and resources to foster growth and improve service delivery. As a private equity-backed platform, Northwinds Services Group aims to achieve operational excellence and expand its reach through strategic partnerships with local HVAC and plumbing brands. With a…

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• Jan 2026 Acquired All-Temp Systems Mechanical
• Jan 2025 Acquired AP Plumbing
• May 2024 Acquired B&L Ott Heating & Air Conditioning
• May 2024 Acquired Arctic Bear Plumbing, Heating & Air

Desrosier Capital Partners

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Desrosier Capital Partners is a private investment firm that invests in and acquires successful, middle market companies in partnership with management in the niche industrial and business services sectors.Our principals bring over 40 years of disciplined investing experience in the lower middle market, having completed 14 platform transactions (excluding add-on acquisitions) across a variety of industries and subsectors.

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• Jan 2026 Acquired Eyelets For Industry, Inc.
• Jan 2026 Acquired Delta CompuTec, LLC
• Jan 2026 Acquired Gilbert Engineering Co., Inc.
• Jan 2026 Acquired Bridgeport Machines, Inc

Kairos Capital Group

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About:Kairos Companies is a firm established in 2018 dedicated to owning and operating family-owned businesses across the United States. At Kairos, we take pride in providing creative solutions for business owners in need of a transition. Beyond the initial transaction, Kairos constantly strives to provide the best home for our businesses. With an indefinite investment horizon, Kairos acts as a family for our companies: nurturing growth, mentoring managers, and maintaining the outstanding legacy of the founding family.The Greeks had two words for time: “chronos” and…

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• Aug 2019 Acquired Clements Environmental Services
• Jun 2019 Acquired A-1 Saw & Tool
• May 2019 Acquired Farr's Custom Carbide
• Mar 2019 Acquired Daily Saw Service

DFM Operating Partners

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DFM Operating Partners is an operator-led acquisition and management platform focused on lower middle-market businesses. The firm specializes in identifying companies where operational complexity may obscure underlying value and works closely with management teams to enhance performance and drive long-term value creation. With more than 25 years of experience leading private equity-backed businesses as a CEO and Executive Chairman, Founder & Managing Partner Daniel Muth focuses on acquiring and leading industrial, manufacturing, business services, andand select consumer companies…

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• May 2023 Invested in FB Solutions Group
• Jun 2021 Invested in T-Bev
• Feb 2017 Invested in Van Law Food Products
• Jun 2004 Invested in International Fiber Corporation

FCAP Investors Pte. Ltd.

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Focused on M&A and equity investments across manufacturing and software sectors, with particular emphasis on global opportunities in the data center and power equipment value chains. Experienced in privatizations, long-term equity investments, corporate acquisitions, and group carve-outs, with a strong understanding of complex deal structures and long-term industrial value creation.

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• Feb 2026 Acquired iSoftStone
• Feb 2026 Acquired JST Power Equipment
• Feb 2026 Acquired LuxVisions
• Feb 2026 Acquired Kingsoft Cloud

Westbourne Capital Partners

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Westbourne Capital Partners is a private investment firm that partners with family offices to deploy capital into direct investments in private companies. A successful track record consulting with, and investing in, family-owned enterprises makes WCP particularly well-suited to invest in family and founder owned businesses in the manufacturing and food sectors, particularly when ownership is concerned about the impact outside investors might have on the business and its stakeholders. WCP is focused on investing in businesses and building shareholder value over the long-term, rather than…

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• Apr 2026 Acquired Workplace Modular Systems
• Sep 2025 Acquired Harvey Vogel Manufacturing Co.
• Sep 2024 Acquired Mesotech International
• Aug 2020 Invested in Proos Manufacturing

Gordon Equities

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Gordon Equities is an independent private equity investment firm in Texas focused on partnering with lower middle-market and founder-led businesses across industrial manufacturing, equipment rental, multi-family development and media. Established in 1985, the firm was founded to manage the investments of the Roberts and McHaney families.  The company is led by Stephen McHaney who has years of experience on both the buy and sell side. We pride ourselves on negotiating fair transactions and not losing sight of the fact that the seller and management are often our partners after…

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• Sep 2022 Invested in Lane Supply, Inc.
• Oct 2018 Acquired T.B. Butler
• Feb 2015 Invested in Pro Star Rentals
• Jun 2012 Acquired ASP Westword LLC

Rise Run Capital

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Rise Run Capital (“Rise Run”) is a Dallas, Texas based private equity firm which invests capital in middle market companies with the following characteristics:Trailing EBITDA of $2 to $10 millionStrong management teamProfitable operationsAttractive and defensible market positionMinimal customer and supplier concentrationsRise Run focuses on manufacturing, healthcare, consumer products, distribution and logistics, and service companies.

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• Nov 2024 Acquired Insurance Claim Adjuster Company
• Jun 2023 Acquired Technology-Enabled Literacy Fundraising Company Serving K-12 Schools
• Nov 2022 Acquired Organic Dairy – Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly Food Production
• Dec 2021 Acquired Industrial Manufacturing and Services Company

Golden Spruce Capital

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Golden Spruce Capital (GSC) is a Toronto-based pool of entrepreneurial capital seeking to acquire best-in-class small and medium sized businesses across North America.GSC will make control investments in profitable and stable companies with $3mm – $40mm in revenue and $1mm – $5mm in cash flow (EBITDA).GSC's mandate is flexible; whether it's an owner-operator looking to retire, or an owner-operator looking to de-risk their asset base but continue to run the business, GSC can actively participate in either scenario. They facilitate the opportunity to monetize between 51% - 100%, while…

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• Jun 2022 Acquired Confidential Company
• Dec 2020 Acquired Confidential Company
• Aug 2018 Acquired Knewsales Group

Sea Pine Equity Partners

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Sea Pine invests in lower middle market companies in the service sector. We take controlling positions in our investments and prefer to partner with founders or management teams that are currently in place. Our goal is to provide the capital and other resources necessary to accelerate growth while maintaining the successful culture created by existing management.

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• Jul 2026 Acquired Executive Exteriors
• Sep 2024 Acquired Hi-Tek Data
• May 2024 Acquired Concrete Conservation

Eigen Capital

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Eigen is a lower mid-market investment firm specialized in corporate carve-outs and complex situations. We focus on acquiring (i) non-core business units that no longer fit their corporate parent’s strategy or (ii) somewhat undermanaged private businesses - from breakeven/loss-making situations up to $20m EBITDA.

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• Sep 2012 Invested in EndoTool
• Oct 2011 Invested in SHARC
• Apr 2011 Invested in Plews Edelmann

Ventus Industrial Partners

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Ventus Industrial Partners is a highly operational private equity firm that specializes in investing in regulated sectors critical to national security. We seek to build market leaders in defense and national security over the long term, by bringing together niche, mission-critical suppliers. We acquire businesses with limited disruption risk, in sectors with fragmented industry structures and that are underpinned by multi-decade growth tailwinds.Ventus was founded by Valerio Massimo di Roccasecca, formerly of McKinsey, Cinven, Board Member of GE Avio, and founder and Board Member of Avantus…

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• Jan 2026 Acquired General Tool Company (GTC)
• Jan 2026 Acquired Magna Machine Company
• Nov 2025 Acquired Aeron Defense

Cascadia Equity Partners

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Cascadia Equity Partners empowers businesses to achieve consistent and lasting success through collaborative partnerships. They focus on creating long-term value for their portfolio companies, investors, and communities by fostering innovation, driving sustainable growth, and unlocking untapped potential across diverse industries. With a deep familiarity within their target industries, Cascadia Equity Partners has an extensive track record of success, helping partners achieve a balance between short-term cash flow and long-term growth. Their strategy blends a willingness to buy and hold…

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• Jan 2026 Acquired Confidential Company
• Jan 2026 Acquired Premier Project Supply
• Jan 2026 Acquired Southwest Doors & Hardware Ltd.