Proud 4th generation entrepreneur with 15+ year-experienced management consultant, specializing in innovative business modeling, competitive strategy, market expansion, digital marketing, research & product development. Broad foundation spearheading growth of Fortune 500s, SMBs, startups and government agencies. Led global teams of 100+ and P&Ls exceeding $100M. Investment Thesis: Buy & Hold: We believe continuously making smart investments, sustaining those positions long-term and appropriately allocating active support to improve the pattern of returns across the portfolio will provide the…
Kola Capital Partners LLC (“Kola”) is a private investment partnership (search fund) focused on identifying, acquiring and operating a single business. The firm is funded by a talented group of experienced investors, former CEOs, entrepreneurs and current operators. After purchasing a business, David Obia, the firm’s founder and managing principal, will assume leadership and day-to-day management responsibilities of the acquired company. We will consider investments with the following characteristics:Stable, recurring revenue (Annual revenue of $5 to $50m) Strong margins/cash flow…
Modeen Ice Cream LLC is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
Down Harbor Partners (DHP) is a long-term private investment firm, aiming to acquire and operate one lower-middle-market business in the Northeast. Specializing in light manufacturing, consumer products, value-added distribution, and supply chain/logistics sectors, DHP targets businesses characterized by closely held ownership structures and principals approaching retirement. With a foundation built on a 15+ year friendship, the DHP team brings together a unique blend of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) / finance savvy and premier supply chain / operations capabilities.Â
Birch Heritage is not a private equity fund or a buy-out shop. We are two individuals looking to acquire and operate one single business and will devote all of our time, energy, expertise, and resources to its long-term growth and success.Birch Heritage is managed by Michael Simms and Richard Si. Michael and Richard met while pursuing their M.B.A. degrees at the Kellogg School of Management, and recently decided to pursue their entrepreneurial passion as business partners in a search fund. ​ Michael has spent several years working in consulting and Richard has several years of experience…
JCB LLC is looking to acquire and operate a small business in the Chicagoland area. John Barrett is a Chicago native, who is motivated to establish long-term relationships that would build upon and fortify the life’s work of a current owner-operator. John is a well-rounded, natural entrepreneur with a STEM education that gave him a passion for experimenting and learning new things. He spent many years in the finance world, learning both soft and hard skills such as financial analysis, equity research, budgeting, operations improvement, mentoring and customer service. John has years of…
Sanitas Industries is an investment firm that acquires and operates industrial businesses in the Midwest and Western US. More on us here: https://sanitasindustries.com/
Maebar Industries is a search fund focused on small to medium-sized acquisitions. Maebar is led by Edward and Claire Egger, a husband and wife team. They each have extensive experience in Supply Chain and Operations Leadership and are seeking to purchase a business to buy and operate.Both Edward and Claire grew up in small businesses, and after successfully leading high-performing teams for other organizations, wish to fulfill a strong passion to own and lead their own business. They are self-funded, serious searchers, with a high level of energy, experience, and skill to bring to a…
Valley Cove Capital is a search fund focused on small to medium-sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post-acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders. Matt Bucklin, the founder of Valley Cove Capital, has extensive management and operational experience. He is passionate about building companies in consumer healthcare, wellness, and digital therapeutics. Matt is currently the interim CEO at Sense Relief, an antiemetic digital therapeutic software for smartwatches. He previously…
Parody Technology Labs is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we manage our portfolio company to improve revenue, profitability, processes and technologies used to serve customers.
Pareto Capital LLC is a search fund focused on small to medium-sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post-acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.Nick Johnson is an investment professional who has worked in large-cap private equity for the last 5 years at Koch Equity Development. He is now launching his own investor-backed search fund to acquire and operate a company.
Venice Hudson is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.Â
Palmetto Ridge was founded and led by one entrepreneur with a passion for small business and backed by a team of experienced investors and operators. We are interested in connecting with motivated sellers of well-established small and medium-sized businesses with loyal customers and strong leadership. Brock Vaughn grew up in southwestern Virginia and was exposed to small business operations from a young age through his family’s small business. The dedication and pride his family members had for their small business and the life-long relationships they formed with its employees inspired…
A bit about myself: - Independent searcher seeking an acquisition of a small/lower-middle market business - Dartmouth MBA with 15+ years work experience, 5+ years leading high-performing teams (LinkedIn profile) - Experience at a top-tier strategy consulting firm and in growth strategy, analytics, biz development, SaaS deployment. - Services (B2C/B2B), professional services, small manufacturing are primary focus areas - $750K-$2M in EBITDA - I'm receiving deal and financial support from New Majority Capital. They have $50M AUM and looking to deploy capital this year. They also have an…
Jeffrey Bauer is a private investment firm focused on small to medium sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. Post acquisition, we work closely with our portfolio companies to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.
My name is Dereck Hough and my goal is to buy and operate a business for the long haul. I’ve run businesses my whole life. At the age of 21, I started a real estate development and construction company based in Washington, DC, specialized in the complete reconstruction of historical and dilapidated properties. Armed with the willingness to roll up my sleeves and ambition to work for myself, I built the company from scratch and over the course of 9 years, honed my construction skills to obtain mechanical, electrical, and plumbing certifications. I grew the business into a successful company…
Interim Executive ManagementProvide interim senior IT leaders to serve as change agentsPosition departments for a smooth transitionSet strategy and provide leadership as your company transitions key executive rolesDeliver financial assessments and plans for short-term and long-term IT budgetsIT Advisory ServicesDevelop IT and business strategyImplement and manage application deploymentsPerform operations and staffing assessmentsConduct IT investment analysis with information governanceCIO Leadership SupportDrive strategy to executionElevating the PMO to deliver valueEstablish managed services…
At Ellis Growth Partners, our mission is to acquire one high-quality manufacturing or industrial business in SE Wisconsin. We prioritize consistent revenue, industry reputation, and potential for long-term growth. Our motivation is to create generational wealth and create strong communities. Jesse DePinto, principal, is a successful entrepreneur with a desire to own and operate one additional business.
As a seasoned investor/investment banker, I launched MICHI Funds last year to focus on searching and investing in high quality businesses that can sustainably create customer value and enhance ROIC. As a family office / independent sponsor, I am actively evaluating the current lay of the land in lower & middle market businesses where I can potentially takeover the management baton to further enhance customer/shareholder value over time.
Balance Rock Partners is a search fund founded by Kelsey Holland, a recent Harvard MBA graduate. The fund is focused on acquiring a single business, which Kelsey intends to operate as CEO. More information can be found at www.balancerockpartners.comÂ
