I’m a Harvard Business School graduate who’s ready to transition out of a successful 20 year corporate finance career in Fortune 500 companies into my own company. I’m self funded, and looking for service businesses (ideally commercial) that generate $300-$1,000k in SDE annually. Ideally, this business would be located in Chicagoland or Charlotte/Raleigh-Durham, and have an experienced staff who will continue with the company. An option to acquire real estate as part of the deal is a plus.
Hanging Valley Holdings seeks to acquire a controlling stake in a strong business with ~$1M – $10M of EBITDA, which will act as the first acquisition in building a compounder in the industrials and infrastructure services sectors. Kevin Cassidy is the founder of Hanging Valley Holdings. Previously, he was a Private Equity Associate at New Mountain Capital in New York, where he focused on the Infrastructure Services, Industrial Growth & Modernization, and Fleet Management & Telematics sectors, as well as served on the firm’s Infrastructure Services AI SteerCo. Prior to New Mountain…
Three Zero Growth is a search vehicle formed to acquire and personally operate one founder-owned services business in the Midwest. Founded by Blair Kessler - former CCO at GoHealth (NASDAQ: GOCO, ~$800M revenue) and Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company. Targeting senior & aging-in-place services, healthcare services, and B2B services with $1M–$5M EBITDA, $5M–$20M revenue, 10+ year operating history. Wisconsin and Northern Illinois primary. Seeking one enduring business where Blair can step in as a long-term CEO and successor.
Archeon-AE will be a search fund built to acquire, operate, and grow one exceptional client-facing business. After 30+ years in institutional fixed-income and capital markets — navigating credit cycles, building trusted relationships, and deploying disciplined capital — I'm channeling that foundation into a deliberate next chapter.The mandate: find a business with strong fundamentals, a loyal customer base, and meaningful upside. Then build it into something that endures.Sectors of focus include education, environmental services, recycling, ecological restoration, and demolition and…
With decades of proven experience in manufacturing management, I am currently exploring strategic investment opportunities to deploy excess capital. My professional background spans a wide range of leadership roles within the consumer products sector, where I have consistently delivered operational efficiency, product innovation, and sustained profitability. I have a strong track record of working with major national and regional retailers, successfully navigating supply chains, scaling production, and managing cost structures to maintain competitive advantage.I am particularly interested in…
I am an operator-led buyer focused on acquiring a single high-quality, founder-led business where I can step in as CEO and drive long-term value creation. My background spans digital infrastructure, technology-enabled services, and large-scale operational transformation, including experience advising and operating alongside senior leadership teams at global companies.I am particularly interested in businesses with durable cash flow, strong customer relationships, and opportunities to professionalize operations, pricing, and go-to-market while preserving culture and legacy. I prioritize…
10+ years of experience investing in privately-held, lower middle-market businesses at three different private equity funds. Fund sizes ranged from $350M to $1B. Currently seeking to acquire and operate one lower middle-market business. Have a diverse team of investors and former operators to serve as active advisory board members and co-investors.
Zone 3 Capital is seeking to acquire and operate one business doing $2M+ in EBITDA. Z3C is backed by an experienced group of operators and investors. The Principal, Brandon Cooper, will acquire and relocate to operate the acquired business.
Bombadil Capital was founded by an entrepreneur with the purpose of investing in andgrowing one exceptional business.The founder, Omar Salomon, is a passionate and values-driven leader with meaningful experience. He understands the significance and importance of preserving a legacy.
Gulf Bright Partners is a private investment vehicle seeking to acquire a business in the Texas region (Greater Houston preferred).We are looking for an owner who wants to get liquidity or transition out of the business. Post-acquisition, two of our partners will become senior management in the company.
The Gerald Mathers Company is a private investment company run by entrepreneurs who seek to invest in and build leading companies for the long term. Our business philosophy is to focus on operations efficiency and customer solutions in an employee friendly environment while driving growth and profitability.INVESTMENT CRITERIA The Gerald Mathers Company maintains a disciplined investment strategy and seeks to acquire controlling interests in companies with following initial attributes:□ Minimal Capital Expenditures□ Revenues between $5 million and $500…
I started my career as a school leader, drawing on my military background and an MA in Leadership focused on Servant Leadership. I founded the Whati Family Centre to support families in my northern community and later discovered the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), which completely transformed how I lead. Today, as an EOS Implementer, I help leaders and teams build clarity, alignment, and impact. My family and I are now looking to move back to Ontario, where we hope to buy a business our kids can be part of—something that…
Operator led search fund focusing on the industrial and business services industries, backed by several institutional investors, family offices and entrepreneurs. Our goal is to grow businesses to continue the legacy and build on what founders have built through their career.
Entrepreneur dedicated to buying one business from a founder/owner who is ready to move on and wants a successor they can trust to honor what they have built. Dedicated to preserving and growing prior owner’s legacy and team. Prior experience investing in and managing middle market businesses.
I am looking for a service company to grow through improved sales & marketing and/or requiring operational excellence, generating $500,000+ in Seller Discretionary Earnings, in or around the Greenville Metro area that is SBA loan eligible and has potential for semi-absentee ownership.I have a strong background in operational excellence, analytics, and sales.
I am a Real Estate Broker with up to 2.5 million I can put down. Looking to purchase a profitable blue collar business from someone looking to retire. I do not need any income and am happy to reinvest most of the money back into the company in order to grow it as much as possible. I am looking to not only modernize/ grow the company, but expand through strategic acquisitions.
Individual investor with deep operating expertise; history of rapidly growing companies and executing successful exits; backed by strong capital partners. Past experience focused on growth and founding technology roles at companies that scaled from $1MM -> $100MM+. Interested in DTC businesses, SaaS, and niche healthcare/wellness operations.
We are a search fund with the goal of acquiring and managing a single business. We are looking for a software or tech-enabled services company with a track record of profitable growth, and an owner motivated to sell either partially or completely.
I built and led a multi-location multi-million dollar pest control business for 13 years that I built from the ground up. I recently sold that business and I am looking for a business to acquire that I can utilize my expertise in operations development as well as my sales background to lead and scale the business.
Sudu Partners is a permanent home for small businesses in the greater Philadelphia area. We focus on high-quality founder-led and family businesses that need a new home. We are buying and operating companies to continue to build the legacy while investing in people and operations to ensure long-term growth and profitability.
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