Worked for a Toronto-based mid-market private equity fund, where I led 17 acquisitions of small to medium-sized businesses. Post-close, I supported them through transition planning and operational initiatives to drive growth and improved profitability. Following this, I worked in a C-level role for a PE-backed company, which I recently left to focus full-time on finding a business to acquire and operate for the long run.
Ortus Ventures was founded in 2022 to acquire and grow one great company. We greatly value and appreciate the pride and effort it takes to build a successful company and we aim to continue your legacy.We are SBA pre-qualified and have the capital and have operational and strategy experience to efficiently close but more importantly maintain and grow the legacy you have worked so hard to build. Â
I am a search fund entrepreneur looking to acquire and operate one great business. I am a former investment banker with government experience working with a great team of investing partners and advisors. Our focus is national. Always happy to speak anyone considering a business sale!
Playmaker Productions LLC is a search fund focused on small to medium-sized acquisitions. We partner with exceptional companies seeking the next stage of growth. We work closely with our portfolio companies after acquisition to drive measurable value for all stakeholders.Samantha has 25+ years building successful children’s media brands and consumer products businesses. After managing global brands for Mattel, Marvel, and Nickelodeon, she co-founded a children’s educational media company and grew it from start-up through strategic exit. Now based in New York, Samantha is excited to…
The Bay Capital Group is an entrepreneurial investment firm seeking to acquire an exceptional business in the San Francisco Bay Area to operate for the long term.
Osprey Equity is an entrepreneur-led investment partnership looking for great companies to buy and grow.Backed by a team of investors and advisors with deep experience investing in, running, and building small businesses, Osprey Equity is well-prepared to ensure the continued success of the company you worked so hard to create.Chris Kinner, the entrepreneur leading Osprey Equity, has more than a decade of career experience, a people-first management philosophy, and an abundance of enthusiasm to lead your business to the next stage of growth.
Lynwood is made up of a single hands-on, dedicated entrepreneur looking to offer a succession option to a promising business in Canada or the US. Lynwood is funded by a diverse team of entrepreneur-investors, with extensive experience buying and successfully growing small-to-medium enterprises over the long term.We are not here to manage an investment portfolio or run a satellite division. We are here to roll up our sleeves, and live and breathe your business. Our primary goal is to protect what you have worked hard to create, but we’ll also bring our skills and dedication to help it…
Uphill Partners LLC is searching for a business to acquire and operate. Company targets are located in SE Michigan or can be operated remotely, is service-based, and has EBITDA (or SDE) of $400K - $1M. Inspired by the founders’ love for distance running and mountain sports, Uphill Partners LLC is in it for the long run. We strive to continue creating value for customers and our local community.
Seabreeze Equity is searching for a lower middle market business to acquire & operate. Its principal, Peter deBaptiste, began his career as a lower middle market lender at Commercial Bank where he managed and grew a loan portfolio of $100mm. He then went on to serve as VP of Finance and President of Delivery Dudes, a restaurant delivery service. At Delivery Dudes Peter supported three rounds of capital raises, built an executive team, and ultimately led the sale process for a $23mm exit.
Backed by a team of seasoned operators and investors, Adom Capital Partners (ACP) was founded with the objective to acquire and build one great company. Post-close, Paul will join the management team of the acquired company and dedicate all of her energy to building upon the legacy you created. ACP seeks business with revenues between $5-$50million, $2-$20 million in EBITDA and margins above 15%.
Mick Denner is the Founder and Managing Partner of MODE Growth Partners. An experienced military and commercial leader, Mick brings 12 years of leadership, commercial excellence, and operations experience to MODE. He now aims to acquire, operate, and grow one high quality business.
Perthwaite 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.
LEW Capital is a search fund holding company. I am using it for the purpose of acquiring a company with at least $750k in EBITDA. I am also looking to invest in other search funds.
We are a partnership with the purpose of acquiring and leading a single, outstanding business. Our objective is to grow the acquired business, create long-term value for all stakeholders, and ensure the seller's legacy and vision are maintained. We offer sellers an alternative when considering a transition. Our approach is flexible, allowing us to structure transactions uniquely. Once we acquire a business, our Principal takes on the role of CEO, dedicating all his time to its operations. Our focus is on the long term: we avoid quick exits and prioritize sustainable growth. Evergrit Partners…
Sagevest 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.
Sintra Partners 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.
Woodward Capital is an investment fund focused on acquiring a single platform business while ensuring the sellers’ legacy for the long term. We are supported by a team of seasoned operators and investors determined to continue the prosperity of your business. We will step into the business, learn it and take over the day-to-day operations. Your team, brand, and relationships will remain intact as we transition to the next generation of ownership.
Centaurus Technologies 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
AboutNCA Search Fund 51 (NCA SF 51), led by Martine Legault, is a pioneering search fund within the scope of the Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) program run by Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA). NCA SF 51 is mandated to identify, acquire and operate an existing, privately held, small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) with an initial enterprise value (EV) ranging from $10M to $50M within the wholesale distribution sector.Meet Martine!Martine is an entrepreneurial CEO with over 25 years of experience developing business strategies, building productive teams, and driving operational…
Indigo Blue Capital is a traditional search fund seeking one great privately owned U.S.-based business to acquire. We partner with seasoned investors, experienced operators, and experts in different aspects of the traditional search process.Â
