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Rannerdale Capital LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Rannerdale is both an independent sponsor and the private investment vehicle for its founder’s family. As an independent sponsor, Rannerdale identifies, pursues, executes and manages private equity transactions in the lower and middle market. As an investment vehicle, Rannerdale commits a material amount of its founder’s family capital to each transaction. David F. Browne is approaching 20 years of experience in private equity. He has had a lead role in circa 15 completed buyside transactions, investing $1.5 billion of equity capital. Of that equity capital, approximately $1…
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Jul 2023
acquired
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SL Group Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
SL Group 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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Aug 2019
acquired
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Dogwood Grove Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Dogwood Grove Capital Partners is a private investment firm focused on small to medium-sized acquisitions and roll-ups. We are seeking acquisitions in the Southeast (TN, AR, MS, AL, GA), especially within three hundred miles of Memphis. We are actively seeking add-on acquisitions for Natureplex, a manufacturer of OTC pharmaceutical products (e.g., creams, ointments, gels, enemas, electrolytes). We are also actively seeking new platforms. We are operating as an independent sponsor rather than through a fund at this time.
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May 2023
invested in
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Whitewater Capital Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Whitewater Capital Partners is a West Virginia-based private equity firm that specializes in partnering and investing in legacy businesses throughout West Virginia and greater Appalachia (including Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Virginia). We focus on working with business owners seeking a succession plan or seeking growth capital for their business to take the next step. Whitewater is unique in that we retain a commitment to the business, its employees, and community post-transaction. Profit will never precede integrity.
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Investor
Aug 2025
acquired
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Plainview Capital LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Plainview Capital LLC is a private investment firm based in the Philadelphia area that acquires and grows lower middle market businesses headquartered in the Eastern U.S. We invest the capital of our principals and a small group of private investors in high-potential companies that can benefit from our principals' diverse experiences as business operators, financial executives and strategic consultants. We are particularly interested in light manufacturing, consumer goods, business service and value-added distribution investment opportunities. We look for businesses with histories of sales…
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Investor
Oct 2015
acquired
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DZS Capital LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
DZS Capital LLC is an independent sponsor focused on identifying, acquiring, and running small to medium sized enterprises. Targeting profitable and growing company that have a proven track record with EBITDA north of $2 million per year and EBITDA margins of 15%+.I bring 20 years of work experience as an accomplished business executive having worked at Verizon, General Mills, Accenture, J&J, and Bayer with extensive experience leading and guiding supply chain, logistics, marketing, finance, manufacturing, and procurement teams within industrial, consulting, consumer goods, consumer…
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Feb 2026
acquired
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ULS iinvesstments Inc Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Recently completed 12-deals portfolio partnership, in construction industry, Northwest,USCapital backed Corporate Buyer with 500++ M&A deal experienced team executing a rollup conglomerate across US, Canada and South America in the construction and maintenance services - HVAC, electrical, plumbing, industrial cleaning, distribution, and support & manufacturing/distribution services, civil construction.Strong Board of Directors with former BlackRock, Deloitte, UBS, Merrill Linch, CPS Capital Partners, Columbia Home Services, Project Finance Exchange. Non Executive Chairman of the…
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Jan 2026
acquired
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Montera Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Montera is a middle market buy-and-build investment firm with offices in New York, NY and Atlanta, GA. We deploy control-oriented equity capital across services, consumer, and healthcare companies.We Believe that founder-owned companies are the lifeblood of our country. This is why we acquire great businesses and help them achieve their fullest potential.​We Partner with owners and management teams who care deeply about their employees. We provide quick & straightforward exits and seek to honor the founders' legacy by protecting the culture for decades to come.​We…
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Aug 2022
acquired
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Agile Growth Equity, LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Agile Growth Equity is a trusted partner for founders and management teams seeking a catalyst for next-level value creation. Whether in the context of succession and exit planning, or evaluating a complex set of growth opportunities, we specialize in scaling businesses by working hand-in-hand with leadership teams to enhance people, processes, and technology. Our flexible investment structures, deep operational expertise, and collaborative approach are designed to unlock long-term value and drive transformative outcomes.Agile Growth Equity was founded in 2022 and has made and exited one…
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Nov 2023
acquired
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TBS LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
I help investors and owners improve manufacturing and industrial businesses through operational execution. Ideal for private equity firms, search funds, independent sponsors, and founder-led companies seeking EBITDA growth, cost reduction, sourcing improvements, working capital gains, and post-acquisition integration.
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Dec 2020
acquired
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Perennial Holdings LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Perennial was founded to build market-leading businesses that endure over generations. We partner with founders and families that have built exceptional organizations and are seeking a new steward to champion employees, customers, and their legacy. We believe the best organizations identify and empower talented people, treat them with respect, and reward long-term thinking. We’re not afraid to roll up our sleeves to support our teams. We’re serious about our work and consider ourselves your partners in building businesses for the long-term. 
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Investor
Oct 2019
acquired
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Tandem Investment Partners Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Tandem Investment Partners Inc. was founded by investment professionals who are passionate about working with small to medium sized companies to achieve their growth potential. Our name was chosen to symbolize our collaborative, hands-on approach to the companies we invest in. Our team’s extensive finance and operational experience supports businesses to achieve a higher level of performance. Our vision is to systematically create value within our portfolio companies by working with transitioning owners to build upon the legacy. Through our investments, we create a community of…
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Jun 2023
acquired
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Altmaven Capital Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Altmaven Capital is a Toronto-based investment firm focused on partnering with companies across all stages of the business life cycle, from early growth to succession and transition.Altmaven focuses on a range of investment opportunities, including growth capital for acquisitions, management buyouts, founder and family succession, carve-outs, and complex or overlooked situations. We selectively invest in earlier-stage companies where our capital and operating experience can accelerate growth and help navigate inflection points.We work closely with founders, management teams, and shareholders…
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Investor
Jul 2024
acquired
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Metro Global Ventures Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals

    • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Metro Global Ventures is an operationally-focused middle market private investment firm. We invest in and help grow smaller niche businesses with solid fundamentals and strong management teams. Our deep experience working with founder owned/operated small and mid-sized businesses sets us apart as a true investment partner. Our personal and strategic approach to helping entrepreneurs build leading organizations enables us to drive sustained growth and create long term value. As entrepreneurs ourselves, our mission is to provide capital to talented entrepreneurial executives to enable them…

Earned Outcomes LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals

    • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Entrepreneur, operator and investor with a proven ability to identify opportunity, build trusted relationships, scale organizations and create long-term value through sound judgment. Experience spans enterprise partnership development, business ownership, successful exits, real estate investment and private company acquisitions. Known for building mutually beneficial partnerships, evaluating opportunities with discipline and intuition and leading teams through periods of growth and change.Selected Career HighlightsNegotiated strategic partnerships with the NFL, PGA Tour, NASCAR, Formula 1,…

Caravel Capital Group Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals

    • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Caravel Capital Group is a Texas based family office, searching to acquire and operate businesses and real estate that fit our investment criteria.We are interested in purchasing local businesses to own and operate long-term in the Austin / San Antonio / Dallas / Houston area, within the $0.5-2M earnings range.

The Kimberton Group LLC Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals

    • This member has no reported closed transactions.

The Kimberton Group is an independent sponsor focused on acquiring businesses with $0.5k-5M of EBITDA. The Kimberton Group's investors include family offices and a number of high net worth investors who have started, bought, and built highly successful businesses across the United States.

East Holdings Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals

    • This member has no reported closed transactions.

East Holdings is a Texas-based private investment firm that specializes in acquiring and operating founder-owned businesses. The company is dedicated to preserving the legacies of these businesses while building for future growth. Founded by Van and Abbey East, East Holdings focuses on strategic acquisitions that align with their mission of maintaining the heritage of the businesses they acquire. The firm is well-equipped to manage and nurture the growth of its portfolio companies, ensuring a sustainable future for each entity under its management.

stone holdings Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals

    • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Ideally, the business operates in a fragmented industry with recurring revenue, low customer concentration, and stable historical cash flow. I’m particularly interested in sectors like home services, B2B services, or healthcare-adjacent operations where strong local or operational moats exist but tech enablement or growth strategy is underdeveloped. I bring both capital and hands-on operating experience, with a long-term commitment to steward the company and its people.

Nath Inc Actively Sourcing Deals

Independent Sponsor
  • Actively Sourcing Deals

    • This member has no reported closed transactions.

Nath Inc is a premier hospitality management company with over 50 years of experience in the industry at its helm. Founded as a family-owned and operated business, we have grown from a small 25-room motel to managing resorts on the Great Lakes. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and creating memorable experiences for our guests.We pride ourselves on our long-standing reputation for excellence in the hospitality industry. Our portfolio of properties includes a variety of different brands, giving our guests a wide range of options to choose…

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