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General Management Group

Independent Sponsor
  • 13 Total Closed Deals
General Management Group (GMG) is an international investment group specializing in the investing and revitalization of distressed assets in up-and-coming markets. We have been able to create unparalleled value and returns for our partners and investors through our unique acquisition criteria, and extensive knowledge of distressed operations. With hundreds of distressed acquisitions performed by our team both in the US and overseas, we have produced long-term and sustainable growth. Our purchases of fixed and operating assets range from real estate to operating small to mid-sized businesses…
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Venture First

Independent Sponsor
  • 11 Total Closed Deals
Based in Louisville, KY, Venture First is an Investment Platform firm that manages multiple alternative asset investment strategies, including an independent sponsor buyout strategy. We actively seek to work with business owners looking for a trusting partner that can build on the strong foundation of their company. We are proud Kentuckians who understand the importance of values and preserving a legacy. Venture First has more than a $100mm under management across asymmetric investment opportunities in VC, Private Equity, Real Estate, and other opportunistic alternatives such as bourbon…
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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BID Capital

Independent Sponsor
  • 10 Total Closed Deals
BID Capital is a USD$50 million investment fund, focused on venture and growth capital. We have a flexible investment model that seeks to boost entrepreneurs and companies with high growth potential and scalability. In addition to financial resources, our operational expertise and strategic vision help transform family businesses into high performance companies. BID Capital is part of BID Group, a conglomerate with more than 25 years in business. Since our inception, we have distinguished ourselves by being the best ally for our clients, investors, and partners. Being agile and flexible, we…
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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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.
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Aug 2024
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Aug 2023
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Sep 2022
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BASE Equity Partners

Independent Sponsor
  • 9 Total Closed Deals
BASE Equity Partners is a long-term investment firm focused on acquiring and growing lower-middle market businesses with $2M–$7M in EBITDA. We invest in essential service and industrial sectors, seeking companies with stable cash flows, strong teams, and durable customer relationships. Backed by a group of experienced operators and investors who have completed dozens of transactions, we bring deep expertise in strategy, sales, M&A integration, and operational improvement. At BASE, we take a hands-on, partnership-driven approach—working closely with management to accelerate growth,…
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Jan 2022
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Jan 2018
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Jan 2017
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Jan 2016
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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.
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Jan 2022
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Aug 2021
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Jul 2021
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Mar 2021
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JE Capital Partners

Independent Sponsor
  • 7 Total Closed Deals
JE Capital Partners is a private equity group focused on service-based buy and build strategies. We entertain verticals such as commercial, facility, and utility services and other outdoor service/maintenance related industries. We have flexible investment parameters in terms of go-forward involvement from sellers as it is a case by case basis. We make platform and addon investments. We take pride in our ability to be flexible in our approach working with founder and family-owned businesses to provide a solution that works best for them to transition and maintain the legacy they…
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Apr 2025
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Apr 2024
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Dec 2023
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Dec 2021
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Landmark Capital

Independent Sponsor
  • 7 Total Closed Deals
Landmark Capital is a buy-out firm that specializes in acquiring and actively managing small businesses.Our goal is to actively manage a small number of companies and fully devote ourselves to its employees, customers, and operations. Following the acquisition, we will join the senior management team and play a supportive role in the business.
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Apr 2021
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Jan 2019
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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…
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Jun 2022
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Nov 2021
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Sep 2020
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Dec 2019
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Dry Line Partners

Independent Sponsor
  • 7 Total Closed Deals
Dry Line 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.
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Feb 2023
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Mar 2022
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Sep 2021
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Sep 2021
acquired

Trimaran Capital Partners

Independent Sponsor
  • 6 Total Closed Deals
Trimaran is a middle-market private equity firm based in New York. We seek long-term capital appreciation by making privately negotiated equity or equity-oriented investments in niche middle-market companies.Funds managed by Trimaran Fund Management and its predecessors have invested approximately $1.75 billion in over 60 acquisitions and other private equity transactions totaling more than $10 billion. These transactions ranged from growth and technology-oriented investments to highly-structured project and infrastructure investments to deep value investments and turnarounds. The subject…
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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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…
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May 2019
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Nov 2018
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May 2014
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Apr 2010
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AIM Capital

Independent Sponsor
  • 6 Total Closed Deals
AIM Capital is a private equity group located in Coconut Grove, FL which makes control and non-control investments in high growth companies that have accomplished profitability and product/market fit. AIM Capital seeks to create synergy between our investments and develop transformational platforms. We combine the talent of our team in Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Legal with the talent within the companies to generate and execute on integral growth plans. Our goal is to always create long-term value by building great businesses in partnership with the leadership team. In every…
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Sky Peak Capital

Independent Sponsor
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
Sky Peak partners with local business owners to provide them with the necessary resources to take their business to the next level.  Whether it's through capital support, operational enhancements, or key strategic initiatives, we look to help our owners unlock value for all stakeholders.
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Apr 2025
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Jan 2024
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Jan 2023
acquired
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Oct 2022
acquired

Kairos Capital Group

Independent Sponsor
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
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
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Jun 2019
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May 2019
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Mar 2019
acquired

DeNovo Partners

Independent Sponsor
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
At DeNovo Partners, we are stewards of great businesses. This is our passion and our singular pursuit. We do so through a steadfast commitment to partnership, patience, quality, and long-term planning.DeNovo Partner is vertical-agnostic but has particular strength in disrupting mature industries through innovation. We feel that technological advances particularly in data analytics, automation and predictive modeling create an innovation opportunity in any industry whereas they have universal application. Furthermore, the social-media-driven evolution of the consumer mindset and empowerment…
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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RTC Partners

Independent Sponsor
  • 4 Total Closed Deals
RTC Partners is a private investment firm that specializes in building middle market growth platforms. Together with management partners, we build market-leading companies through a combination of acquisitive and organic growth, while establishing highly professionalized corporate infrastructures that are capable of scaling organizations to the next level. Our strategies focus on high-growth niches of professional, business, and healthcare services industries.
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2023
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Feb 2023
acquired

Healy Capital Partners

Independent Sponsor
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
Firm DescriptionHealy Capital Partners (“HCP”) is a private equity investment firm focused on partnering with closely held and family-owned companies, where we can be a value-added investor. We seek out investments in lower middle market companies in which we can establish a truly collaborative partnership with all constituents to accelerate growth. HCP partners with management teams to build sustainable value in businesses over the long-term, without the artificial constraints fundraising cycles create for more traditional private equity funds.Over the past 20 years, we have invested…
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Apr 2021
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Apr 2021
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Dec 2019
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Rockaway Securities

Independent Sponsor
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
Rockaway Securities is a privately-held boutique investment company. We aim to invest in both public and private securities, such as the investment in quality stocks, the acquisition of small-businesses, financing startup companies, leading commercial real estate ventures, and more. Rockaway will raise the investment capital, and in some cases, the debt financing, to acquire ownership stakes in private security offerings. ​Rockaway seeks to find valuable investment opportunities that their investors will see great returns and meaningful asset value over the ownership term of the…
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Nov 2022
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Jul 2022
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Feb 2018
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,…
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May 2021
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Nov 2020
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May 2020
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