Bearing Partners is an independent financial sponsor that invests in lower middle-market companies. We seek to invest in businesses $1M to $8M of EBITDA with a strong management team and the potential for significant growth. We prefer to partner with the management team or founder(s) in control investments in industries including consumer products and services, business services, oil & gas, technology, industrial & manufacturing, etc. We have a low leverage approach in structuring transactions and no required hold period which allows for flexibility for each specific situation.
Hemingway Capital is an operationally oriented investment firm that specializes in growing lower middle-market industrial companies. We offer creative, flexible capital and deep operating experience to optimize and grow our partner companies. We invest in fundamentally sound businesses possessing a competitive advantage, recurring demand for products or services, and favorable macro trends. We stand beside management teams, family businesses, and business owners as a preferred investor in lower middle market industrial businesses that adds value beyond capital.
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.
Imau Capital was founded to provide consultative capital solutions to lower middle market companies. With decades of investing and operations experience, we collaborate with owners and management teams to identify and evaluate potential opportunities for growth, talent and resource development, and operational improvement. This collaborative approach has resulted in above-market returns and an exciting environment for all involved.
Jupiter Holdings LLC is a Newport Beach, California-based private investment firm specializing in alternative investments and the pursuit of superior absolute returns. Founded in 1997 by Edmond F. St. Geme, Jupiter is backed by more than $1 billion of discretionary institutional capital and is highly opportunistic in its pursuit of extraordinary risk-adjusted returns in three primary areas: real estate, private equity, and marketable securities.
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.
Third Arch is a Philadelphia-based private investment firm making long-term investments in high quality small businessesLocally-focused and collaborative, we partner with strong management teams to help businesses continue their success, enhance profitability, and drive scalable, sustainable growth
Madison Lake Capital focuses on lower middle market companies that have a great history of stable cash flow generation. Based in Wisconsin, we are focused on unlocking value and attain growth organically by working with management teams to implement tailored best in class technology solutions and process systems irrespective of the sector. We prioritize and respect a company’s culture and take extra care in maintaining that through our transformation initiatives. We offer management teams interested in buying out business from the current owners capital and transaction support. Our…
Concorde Equity Partners is a fundless sponsor that helps entrepreneurs source and acquire small businesses. We search for businesses that meet our Entrepreneur in Residences' criteria, conduct initial diligence and negotiations, and manage the close process including securing financing.
iGOTHAM is a holding company that built equity stakes in small and medium sized private companies with over $100M in annual sales. The firm operates through partnerships with private equity firms, family offices, and independent sponsors to identify and invest in proprietary deals. iGOTHAM is committed to driving strategic growth and expansion by uncovering lucrative acquisition opportunities and providing valuable insights to its portfolio companies. The firm is led by industry veterans with backgrounds from prestigious institutions such as NYU, Microsoft, and The Riverside Company, ensuring…
We invest $10 to 50 million in family or founder owned companies in the US or Canada with $3 to 15 million of EBITDA and attractive growth opportunities. Our preference is for majority ownership (51%+) or a significant minority stake, but we are highly flexible and will collaborate with a business owner to structure a win-win transaction. Unlike a traditional private equity firm that might have dozens of investments, we only focus on a handful of investments at a given time, which allows us to spend more time with our portfolio companies. While we typically plan…
Founded in 2022, Scooter Partners LLC (SCOOTER) is an investment and advisory firm primarily focused on helping U.S. based start-ups and lower middle market companies succeed and grow. SCOOTER has the experience, expertise, creativity, and resources to provide sound guidance, help solve problems, and furnish smart solutions for opportunities that other investors may deem unappealing due to their smaller size, complexity, or difficulty. We are flexible in our approach to making an investment, providing advice, or helping raise capital so that it best fits the needs of all parties involved.
1819 Partners (“1819”) is a private investment firm based out of Memphis, TN formed to provide direct, private investment opportunities for high-net worth family investors. The firm looks to invest in lower-middle-market private companies with enduring industry tailwinds and partner with strong management teams. Compared to traditional private equity, we aim to provide "patient" capital, which allows for decisions to be made that are best for the long-term success of the business, not just short-term returns. We are looking for business owners who are looking for a financial "partner"…
We work with founders of established, profitable businesses who see opportunity for the next phase of growth or a thoughtful transition.Our role is to support continuity, strengthen cash flow, and provide the capital and operating structure needed to scale responsibly over time.We partner with owners who value long-term outcomes — whether that involves expansion, succession planning, or preparing the business for a future exit.
Hyperion Capital Partners is a private investment firm that establishes and utilizes partnerships with management to produce substantial long-term value. We partner with management teams to invest in companies reaching an inflection point—a period during which we can provide capital and strategic guidance to accelerate profitability and growth. We invest with a conservative capital structure and are not reliant on excessive leverage to generate superior returns for our investors. Further, we are flexible in our investment approach and will always explore creative, tailored methods through…
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.
RLG Capital (“RLG”) is an independent sponsor private equity firm based in Park City, UT. RLG invests in or acquires early-stage and lower-middle market companies with innovative products or services, part founder-led businesses with a strong market position, sustainable cash flow, significant growth potential, and a clear and compelling opportunity to leverage our experience as operators and entrepreneurs.Since our founding in November 2013, RLG has sponsored or co-sponsored $650m of invested capital into 29 companies, with $205m in realized investments and $4455m in our current…
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…
Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Signal Rock Capital is an independent sponsor investment firm that targets B2B industrial, infrastructure, consumer, and healthcare service businesses with EBITDA of $1.0 to $5.0 million.
Karo Ventures, LLC is a private investment firm specializing in the acquisition and growth of SMBs. We focus on manufacturing companies in the Southeast, with a particular interest in the rubber, plastics, and chemicals industries. Our team brings deep expertise, operational experience, and a commitment to creating value for the businesses we acquire and their stakeholders.
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